Fast Fusion Review: Shin’en’s Anti-Gravity Racer Revs Up Nintendo Switch 2

Fast Fusion Review: Shin’en’s Anti-Gravity Racer Revs Up Nintendo Switch 2 The landscape of futuristic racing games has witnessed a remarkable resurgence with Shin’en’s Fast Fusion, a high-octane anti-gravity racer now available on Nintendo Switch 2.

Launching on June 5, 2025, Fast Fusion is the latest evolution in Shin’en’s celebrated Fast series, known for its exhilarating speed, innovative mechanics, and technical prowess on Nintendo’s hardware.

As the fourth entry in a lineage that began with 2011’s Fast Racing League and includes Fast Racing Neo (Wii U, 2015) and Fast RMX (Nintendo Switch, 2017), Fast Fusion carries forward the torch for fans clamoring for lightning-fast, skill-based competition reminiscent of F-Zero and WipeOut. Shin’en, a recognized developer and publisher in the Nintendo ecosystem, has refined its expertise in pushing hardware boundaries while crafting top-tier racing experiences.

Fast Fusion exemplifies their approach, bringing 4K graphics at a smooth 60 frames per second in TV mode, alongside flexible performance options that include 1080p at 60FPS for handheld play and a high-fidelity Ultra Quality mode in docked play. At the core of Fast Fusion’s gameplay is the polished polarity mechanic—boost pads appear in blue and orange, requiring players to strategically switch their vehicle’s color to match and maintain momentum.

Fast Fusion also introduces a creative fusion system, allowing players to combine and customize vehicles to match their racing style.

With hundreds of unlockable combinations, the fusion mechanic adds significant depth to the roster of available vehicles. Courses and cups are generously designed, with twelve tracks spread across four cups.

Each course offers multiple routes and hidden shortcuts, rewarding adaptability and quick reflexes.

Among the standout tracks are Yama Crest, Nensho Crater, and Vanilla Haze—each pushing players to master cornering, jumps, and split-second decisions.

Difficulty ramps up through three tiers: Subsonic (novice), Supersonic (intermediate), and Hypersonic (expert), ensuring a challenging experience for veterans and newcomers alike. Races feature a bustling ten-vehicle lineup, turbocharged by responsive controls and intense competition.

The forgiving nature of standard races—where crashing only sets you back a few spots instead of ending your run—makes Fast Fusion accessible without sacrificing the adrenaline rush that defines the genre.

Additional modes include Super Hero Mode (inverting tracks for extra challenge), Time Attack, and robust multiplayer options.

Local four-player split screen is supported, and online play leverages the Switch 2’s new GameShare and GameChat features, although more comprehensive ranked or matchmaking modes are notably absent at launch. Players can spend their winnings in the Fusion Shop to unlock and mix new vehicles or enjoy unlocking music tracks (including selections from across the Fast series) via the in-game Jukebox.

The sense of progress and reward is well-balanced, as increased difficulty brings higher rewards, reflecting personal improvement. Fast Fusion is not just a showcase of Shin’en’s technical accomplishment on Nintendo Switch 2 but also a testament to their ability to craft exhilarating, replayable racing gameplay at a highly accessible price point.

At $15 on the Nintendo eShop, it’s a compelling must-have for fans of anti-gravity racing and anyone hungry for high-speed thrills. While a more robust suite of online multiplayer features would further enhance Fast Fusion’s longevity, the game stands tall as a worthy successor in Shin’en’s Fast series.

For players who grew up with F-Zero or WipeOut—or those discovering anti-gravity racers for the first time—Fast Fusion cements itself as a premier experience on Nintendo Switch 2. (Fast Fusion review code provided by Shin’en for evaluation purposes.)

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