Star Fox 64

Like Mario and Link, Fox McCloud was another Nintendo star who successfully transitioned to 3D in the 90's during the Nintendo 64's lifespan. Plus, as a fan of the first Star Fox game, I enjoyed this one greatly growing up.

Originally, the first Star Fox game in 1993 was to receive a sequel for the SNES, Star Fox 2, but it was cancelled in favor of this game. Some people don't know this, but this game is actually a remake of the original game with a stronger, more detailed story: After spending five years in exile, mad scientist Andross re-emerges and invades the Lylat system with his army. Now it's up to the mercenary team Star Fox, consisting of Fox McCloud, Slippy Toad, Peppy Hare, and Falco Lombardi to stop Andross.

This time, more light is shed on the betrayal and subsequent death of Fox's father, James McCloud and the introduction of, Star Wolf, who were supposed to appear in Star Fox 2. In fact, many new features like all range mode and controlling the landmaster originated in Star Fox 2 before it was cancelled.

Like the original Star Fox, the gameplay consists mainly of controlling Fox in his Airwing flying through twenty-five beautifully designed, railway styled stages, shooting and dodging enemy craft and obstacles by veering left and right, and performing barrel rolls and somersaults to evade attacks. Every so often, though, you'll be able to switch to all range mode that allows you to fly in any direction. The controls are smooth and fairly easy to get used to. Of course, like any good wingman, you must also assist your teammates every so often when they're in trouble, and in return you can get advice from Peppy, enemy shield info from Slippy, or alternate routes to take by Falco.

But what I loved most was the music, sounds, and voice acting. Nintendo legend Koji Kondo created an amazing soundtrack with strong brass, woodwind, and percussion that invokes courage and determination in the player. There are cool sci-fi sound effects, like the pulse of laser blasts and thrusting starship engines. And the voice cast really helped bring the characters to life, especially Rick May (RIP) as Peppy Hare. Not to mention the sheer number of legendary memes this game created, like "do a barrel roll" from Peppy or "My emperor, I've failed you!" from the first boss Granja. Everything sounds spectacular.

This game has aged well and is still fun today, so try it out of the Nintendo Switch if your curious about Star Fox's history.

The Star Fox series is one of the most different flying adventure video games! The characters, the action, and the sure thrill of adventure makes this game a fun non-stop playing time! Below is a brief look how I think the game is!

Game Play: The game play is very good. There is really basic controls here and is easy to perform. Novice gamers should have a good time here!

Graphics: The graphics are wonderful especially for the N64. The backgrounds are really beautiful!

Difficulty: The game is easy but as it goes on you find out that it will become more difficult!

Music: The music is great! Just fantastic catchy tunes through out the game! In My opinion its some of the best music ever in a video game!

Sound: The sound is great. Nuff said!

Overall: I have always loved Star Fox 64! If you like excellent flying adventure up games then I strongly recommend you play this game!

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Star Fox started out as a game for the SNES. After hearing a commercial for this and seeing the action I rented it and found it to be worthless. The control on the arwing was slow, the voicing was dorky, and the graphics looked as if it came out of a Namco space shooter game. Years later the N64 came along and made this excellent remake. The Voices of characters are outstanding, the gameplay and graphics are much better, and the action and storyline rules. It was also one of the first games that used the rumble pack. The only thing I thought needed improvement was the Multiplayer VS. games. Even though this game is easy to beat it's still fun because you can win metals to get other things in the game. 9 1/2 out of 10.

I loved this game. The plot enthralled me, the characters were so believable, the graphics and sound were out of this world, the control was silky smooth. I truly loved this game. This was the game I dreamed about in my sleep, I had imaginary conversations with the characters, that's how great this game is, please play it.

A lot of people had doubts about "Star Fox 64" because it was about animals in spaceships flying around blowing up other animals in space ships. The animation was dreadful and made it look like some child's game.

However, it turned out to be one of the most successful Nintendo 64 videogames. It was also the first to make use of the "Rumble Pak," which was a vibrating box you attack to the back of the controller and enabled you to "feel" the action on-screen. In fact the tagline for "Star Fox" was "Now you can feel the action." You play as Star Fox, the legendary leader of a flying squadron comprised of an old wise rabbit, a frog and others. You are attempting to destroy the baddie who killed you father and is attempting to rule the galaxy.

I remember playing this game for hours when I was younger and part of the brilliance of it all is the cinematics and limitless possibilities - each level can be beaten in a different way, and you can therefore travel to different planets out of order. The final level also has two options and one of them involves being visited by the ghost of your father, who helps you escape alive.

"Star Fox 64" is an awesome game and one of the best ever made. If you have an N64 chances are you already know how great this game is - if not, look it up on Ebay or something and get yourself a copy pronto! And don't forget the Rumble Pak!