Summary
The developer ofFast Fusionhas announced that formerF-Zerovoice actor Jack Merluzzi will have a role in the upcoming game.Fast Fusionwill launch alongsideMario Kart Worldand the Nintendo Switch Online version ofF-Zero GXwhen it releases in June.
Asone of the cheapest launch titles for Nintendo Switch 2,Fast Fusioncould be a popular title for the console’s day-one buyers. It will be the latest in a series of high-paced racing games that make impressive use of Nintendo hardware. The most notable feature of this new entry is the titular ability to fuse two “racing machines” together to create one race car with modified stats.
Developer Shin’en Multimedia confirmed on Twitter that Jack Merluzzi will be returning to do voice work forFast Fusion. Merluzzi is one of manyprolific voice actors in the video game industry. Over the past few decades, he has lent his talents to classic franchises such asTekken, The King of Fighters,Mega Man X, andCastlevania. Most relevantly, he also had several roles inF-Zero GX, voicing Beastman, Dai Goroh, Black Shadow, and The Skull.
F-Zero Voice Actor Returns to the Fast Series
There was no word on who Merluzzi will be playing inFast Fusion, but given that he has been the racetrack announcer for the past twoFasttitles, it seems likely that he will reprise this role again. If so, players will hear his voice at the start of each lap and at the beginning and end of each race.
TheFastseries has a long history with Nintendo. It began with the WiiWare titleFast Racing Leaguebefore continuing on the Wii U withFast Racing Neo. More recently,Fast RMXwas a launch title for the original Nintendo Switch. That game received high praise upon release, soFast Fusionhas a lot to live up to. It makes sense that Nintendo has courtedFastgames as launch titles for its new systems because they often serve as exciting graphical showcases. The series’ steady frame rate and realistic environments intuitively show off the Switch 2’s technical capabilities in a highly visual way.
As theF-Zerofranchise has largely been relegated to spinoffs and re-releases over the past few decades, many fans feel as thoughFasthas taken on the mantle as the most futuristic racing experience on Nintendo systems. With the Switch 2, however,Fast Fusionwill have more company than Shin’en Multimedia is used to in the relatively niche racing genre. In addition toMario Kart World, Nintendo’s premiere first-party offering,F-Zero GXwill also be available on day one throughNintendo Switch Online’s GameCube library.
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Hypersonic Speed -The fastest racing game you may have ever experienced! Non stop adrenaline pumping action at 60 fps in up to 4K HDR.Antigravity Jumps -FAST Fusion vehicles are equipped with antigravity hyper jump technology. Cut corners and get ahead of your oppenents by jumping and boosting over them.Vehicle Fusion -Create hundreds of new Racing machines by fusing your favorite vehicles.Hyper tracks -Zoom through Redwood Forest, Alpine peaks, futuristic cities and many more breathtaking landscapes.Motion Controls, HD Rumble -Play with smooth motion controls, enjoy immersive HD Rumble and customize the buttons.
