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'''''Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally''''' (ファミコングランプリII スリーディーホットラリー) is a racing video game released in [[Japan]] for the [[Family Computer Disk System]]. It is the sequel to ''[[Famicom Grand Prix: F1 Race]]'', although the two games are very different. The game play is similar to that of ''[[Rad Racer]]'', which was released before it.
'''''Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally''''' (ファミコングランプリII スリーディーホットラリー) is a racing game for the [[Family Computer Disk System]], and was released exclusively in [[Japan]] on April 14, [[1988]]. The game serves as the sequel to ''[[Famicom Grand Prix: F1 Race]]'', although it is very different from it, and is the third title of the ''[[F1 Race]]'' series. ''Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally'' is one of the eight games compatible with the [[Famicom 3D System]]. A [[Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally Soundtrack|soundtrack]] for the game was released on July 25, 1988.


Like its predecessor, ''Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally'' was also subject of a tournament, which was held from April 14 to May 31, [[1988]]. The top 100 players of each car class received a trophy in the form of a gold car of their class encased in quartz crystal with their name and rank on the base. Thus, there are 300 such trophies. They and thousands of runners-up and raffle winners received a "Pretty Mini", which is a yellow stationery set in the form of [[Diskun]], the FDS mascot. It is similar to a white stationery set that was sold in stores.<ref>[https://pony.velvet.jp/fcdisk/fdsidxmnlsealallst6.html]</ref><ref>[https://famicomworld.com/workshop/articles/the-holy-grails/holy-grails-stationary-set/ Types of Pretty Mini stationery sets]</ref> They also received mock driver's licenses.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ky8UJqmhR_I Video of the prizes]</ref>
Like its predecessor, ''Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally'' was also subject of a tournament, which was held from April 14 to May 31, 1988. The top 100 players of each car class received a trophy in the form of a gold car of their class encased in quartz crystal with their name and rank on the base. Thus, there are 300 such trophies. They and thousands of runners-up and raffle winners received a "Pretty Mini", which is a yellow stationery set in the form of [[Diskun]], the FDS mascot. It is similar to a white stationery set that was sold in stores.<ref>[https://pony.velvet.jp/fcdisk/fdsidxmnlsealallst6.html]</ref><ref>[https://famicomworld.com/workshop/articles/the-holy-grails/holy-grails-stationary-set/ Types of Pretty Mini stationery sets]</ref> They also received mock driver's licenses.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ky8UJqmhR_I Video of the prizes]</ref>


''Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally'' marks the first time that [[Luigi]] appears taller and thinner than [[Mario]] on a game's box art, though this design was established in official artwork for ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]'' such as its tie-in film ''[[Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyushutsu Dai Sakusen!]]''.
''Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally'' marks the first time that [[Luigi]] appears taller and thinner than [[Mario]] on a game's box art, though this design was established in official artwork for ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]'' such as its tie-in film ''[[Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyushutsu Dai Sakusen!]]''.


==Gameplay==
This game, along with its predecessor, is a possible ancestor to the ''[[Mario Kart]]'' series, most likely due to the fact that it features Mario and possesses similar 2D racing mechanics, which was later carried on to ''[[Super Mario Kart]]''.
The gameplay is often compared to ''[[Rad Racer]]'', due to both being arcade-style racing games with 3D modes. The main objective of the game is to drive a car down a long road, while trying to make it to certain check points in a given amount of time. The timer only stops between checkpoints, but it does not reset. If the timer reaches zero, the game ends.

There are three cars to choose from: [[Kattobi]], [[Yonque]], and [[Monster]]. Each car has its own stats, namely affects its speed and how it handles certain off-road terrain, such as grass and dirt. The player's car has a set amount of health, which decreases upon crashing with the other cars on the road or the objects on its sides. Players can also choose an area to make repairs to their car, although this still costs them time.


==Characters==
==Characters==
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{{main|List of Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally staff}}
{{main|List of Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally staff}}


==Development==
==Development and release==
Since most Famicom Disk System titles lack shutters and are often damaged by accident, Nintendo released ''Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally'' and some of their other Famicom Disk System titles in blue disks with shutters for protection. Nintendo designed and programmed the game with auxiliary program support from [[HAL Laboratory]].
''Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally'' was shown to Nintendo of America, who heavily criticized the game, particularly the "cute" design of the vehicles, and stated it would not sell. This reaction infuriated director Kazunobu Shimizu, who would later become one of the drivers behind the graphical style of ''[[F-Zero (game)|F-Zero]]''.<ref>Nintendo (September 19, 2017). [https://web.archive.org/web/20170912011823/https://www.nintendo.com/super-nes-classic/interview-f-zero/ F-Zero developer interviewer] (Wayback Machine). Retrieved July 24, 2022.</ref>


''Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally'' was shown to Nintendo of America, who heavily criticized the game, particularly the "cute" design of the vehicles, and stated it would not sell. This reaction infuriated director Kazunobu Shimizu, who would later become one of the drivers behind the graphical style of ''[[F-Zero (game)|F-Zero]]''.<ref>Nintendo (September 19, 2017). [https://web.archive.org/web/20170912011823/https://www.nintendo.com/super-nes-classic/interview-f-zero/ F-Zero developer interviewer] (Wayback Machine). Retrieved July 24, 2022.</ref>
This game is one of eight that is compatible with the [[Famicom 3D System]]. The flyer for the tournament advertised this system.<ref>[https://pony.velvet.jp/fcdisk/dskidx/flyer/fsc-tdre_fly1_cd.jpg Tournament flyer]</ref>


==Gallery==
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Jamadato.jpg|[[Jamadatō]]
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3DHR key artwork.jpg|Key artwork used for the game cover
3DHR key artwork.jpg|Key artwork used for the game cover
FDS 3D Hot Rally Disk.jpg|Blue disk
FGP23DHR FDS flyer.jpg|Promotional flyer
FGP23DHR FDS flyer.jpg|Promotional flyer
FGPII tournament flyer.jpg|Tournament flyer
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FGPII in-game logo.png|Logo, as shown from the title screen
FGPII in-game logo.png|Logo, as shown from the title screen
Monster MarioLuigi sprite.png|Luigi (left) and Mario (right) surrounding the Monster
Monster MarioLuigi sprite.png|Luigi (left) and Mario (right) surrounding the Monster
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===Other===
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FDS 3D Hot Rally Disk.jpg|Game disk
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Revision as of 15:58, July 24, 2022

Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally
Developer Nintendo EAD
HAL Laboratory
Publisher Nintendo
Platform(s) Family Computer Disk System
Release date Japan April 14, 1988
Genre Racing
Mode(s) Single-player
Media
FDS:
Floppy disk
Input
NES:

Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally (ファミコングランプリII スリーディーホットラリー) is a racing game for the Family Computer Disk System, and was released exclusively in Japan on April 14, 1988. The game serves as the sequel to Famicom Grand Prix: F1 Race, although it is very different from it, and is the third title of the F1 Race series. Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally is one of the eight games compatible with the Famicom 3D System. A soundtrack for the game was released on July 25, 1988.

Like its predecessor, Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally was also subject of a tournament, which was held from April 14 to May 31, 1988. The top 100 players of each car class received a trophy in the form of a gold car of their class encased in quartz crystal with their name and rank on the base. Thus, there are 300 such trophies. They and thousands of runners-up and raffle winners received a "Pretty Mini", which is a yellow stationery set in the form of Diskun, the FDS mascot. It is similar to a white stationery set that was sold in stores.[1][2] They also received mock driver's licenses.[3]

Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally marks the first time that Luigi appears taller and thinner than Mario on a game's box art, though this design was established in official artwork for Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels such as its tie-in film Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyushutsu Dai Sakusen!.

Gameplay

The gameplay is often compared to Rad Racer, due to both being arcade-style racing games with 3D modes. The main objective of the game is to drive a car down a long road, while trying to make it to certain check points in a given amount of time. The timer only stops between checkpoints, but it does not reset. If the timer reaches zero, the game ends.

There are three cars to choose from: Kattobi, Yonque, and Monster. Each car has its own stats, namely affects its speed and how it handles certain off-road terrain, such as grass and dirt. The player's car has a set amount of health, which decreases upon crashing with the other cars on the road or the objects on its sides. Players can also choose an area to make repairs to their car, although this still costs them time.

Characters

Main characters

Vehicles

Vehicle Top Speed 1/4 Mile Highway Grass Snow Sand Dirt

Kattobi
220km/h 13.71 sec. ★★★ ★★★ ★☆☆ ★☆☆ ★☆☆

Yonque
200km/h 17.03 sec. ★★☆ ★★☆ ★★★ ★★☆ ★★☆

Monster
180km/h 15.59 sec. ★☆☆ ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ ★★★

Obstacles

Collectible

Staff

Main article: List of Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally staff

Development and release

Since most Famicom Disk System titles lack shutters and are often damaged by accident, Nintendo released Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally and some of their other Famicom Disk System titles in blue disks with shutters for protection. Nintendo designed and programmed the game with auxiliary program support from HAL Laboratory.

Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally was shown to Nintendo of America, who heavily criticized the game, particularly the "cute" design of the vehicles, and stated it would not sell. This reaction infuriated director Kazunobu Shimizu, who would later become one of the drivers behind the graphical style of F-Zero.[4]

Gallery

Artwork

Screenshots

Sprites

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References in later games

References

  1. ^ [1]
  2. ^ Types of Pretty Mini stationery sets
  3. ^ Video of the prizes
  4. ^ Nintendo (September 19, 2017). F-Zero developer interviewer (Wayback Machine). Retrieved July 24, 2022.