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(Also known as "F-Zero: Falcon Densetsu") A game based on an Anime series which is based on the Nintendo F-Zero series. The star of F-Zero: Falcon Densetsu is Ryu Suzaku, a former New York cop who's racing in the game's 23rd-century speeder circuit while tracking down alien criminal mastermind Zoda.
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more... 91
Computer and Video Games
It might look old-skool from the screenshots, but GP Legend totally flies. Races are so tight this is guaranteed to get your heart pumping.
 90
GamePro
Damn fast, damn challenging, and thoroughly addictive, F-Zero: GP Legend dominates the handheld circuit. [Oct 2004, p.90]
90
VideoGamesLife
This is just about the racing cream of the GBA crop. Fast, flowing and more absorbing than industrial sponges, owning a GBA and not having this in your collection should bring with it a custodial sentence.
90
NintendoWorldReport
I would be remiss to close this review without mentioning the fantastic music of F-Zero GP Legend. You like classic F-Zero Tunes? They are all here, except Death Wind. Like some of F-Zero X’s music? Some of that is here too. Want to hear new stuff? You’re golden. It is still a pleasure to listen to F-Zero’s music.
85
eToychest
F-zero GP Legend, despite its awkward bumper car-style physics and shortcomings in AI difficulty, is an entertaining game for anyone looking for a portable racer.
83
Play Magazine
They took out the throttle warble (bah!) but the Zero's still a hero. [Nov 2004, p.89]
82
Siliconera
Enough content for die hard gamers and an easy learning curve for casual gamers. [JPN Import]
82
My Gamer
The graphics are extraordinarily fast, accurate, and clear for a GBA game.
82
Inside Gamer Online
Just gushing with tons of gameplay options. The game offeres more than what you'd expect from the series.
81
Da Gameboyz
There is some upgrading to this version of the series but I cannot help but get a feeling of Déjà vu.
80
IGN
At its core it's fast and challenging racer that's still fun as heck...and it's a welcome addition to the F-Zero series.
80
Cheat Code Central
GP Legends will go a long way in providing hours of racing entertainment for the F-Zero buff. It's easy to get into and allows a lot of racing growth as your experience increases.
80
GameZone
The most striking thing about GP Legend is the courses.
80
WHAM! Gaming
With great sound, great graphics and gameplay that has stood the test of time, F-Zero GP Legends is going to appeal to almost everyone. Well everyone who doesn’t already own "F-Zero Maximum Velocity."
80
Yahoo! Games
It's fast, action-packed, and exciting, and has no significant flaws aside from its lack of originality and crazy plot.
80
GameSpot
Gameplay and hovercraft control remain unchanged. Fortunately, time has been kind to this old gameplay standard, and it is as much fun to play today as it ever was.
80
Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)
More of the same might not necessarily be a bad thing, but we'd be lying if we said we hadn't hoped for better. [Import]
80
G4 TV
While the underlying gameplay of F-Zero GP Legend hasn't changed much since 1991, it's still good enough to make it one of the best racers on the GBA. Its multiple modes and bite-sized action make it ideal for the portable environment.
80
GMR Magazine
Offers racing thrills that compete with those in full-sized games. [Dec 2004, p.125]
80
EuroGamer
The mixture of task and race-based challenges, refined controls and delicately poised difficulty level are adequate compensation.
79
Armchair Empire
Aside from the multiplayer (which is a hoot), there’s not a whole lot that’s new.
76
Nintendo Power
Story mode's villains are so vile that you really want to run them down in races. [Nov 2004, p.129]
73
Weekly Famitsu
7 / 7 / 7 / 8 - 29 [Vol 781]
70
AceGamez
While there is plenty of polish to F-Zero: GP Legend and you do get a good feeling of speed, there isn't that much that's new.
70
games(TM)
Make no mistake, even though GP Legend can be a tough nut to crack, the consistency of the track design and handling means this high difficulty level invites rather than discourages another go. [June 2004, p.118]
70
GameShark
While it may not be the greatest GBA game ever, F-Zero GP Legend is a solid and often fun driving game that fans of the franchise will gladly embrace.
65
Game Informer
This game has but one feather in its cap: its difficulty. [Nov 2004, p.170]
60
GamerFeed
Feels like a by-the-numbers sequel.
60
GameSpy
Perhaps the worst aspect of this mode is that the difficulty level seems unexpectedly bipolar. Each challenge is either trivial or unreasonably hard.
55
1UP
Racing games have come so far since 1991 -- even on GBA -- I simply can't muster up an ounce of enthusiasm for such an archaic creation, regardless of how nicely it's been polished up. There's no question that GP Legend is well-crafted, but it's intensely boring.
50
Edge Magazine
You won't even break a sweat before you get to the Silver Cup in the Expert class, and F-Zero stalwarts will feel patronised by the ease with which this short-lived Tournament mode can be completed. [Feb 2004, p.110]
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