The update to the 16-bit Super NES title continues the original’s on-rails 3D shooting action on the Nintendo 64. Starring Fox McCloud, Peppy Hare, Falco Lombardi, and Slippy Toad, this new 64-bit version contains 15 plus levels, easy, medium, and difficult paths, forward-scrolling levels as well as full 3D realms, and a three-part multiplayer mode using a four-player split screen. In addition to plenty of Arwing action, the game introduces a new hover tank and even features a submarine level. The 8-megabyte cartridge also boasts voice samples from 23 different characters instead of the original’s animal noises. Star Fox 64 was the first game to feature Rumble Pak support. A Rumble Pak bundle and standalone version of the game were sold. Released in Europe under the name Lylat Wars.
-Polished arcade shooting action
-Top notch visuals and sound design
-Great variety of levels
-Plenty of secrets to discover
-Tons of replayablity
-Game chugs quite often
This is probably the game I have played the most in my entire life. I love absolutely everything about this game. Each level is unique and memorable in its own way. The voice acting is that perfect level of cheese and sincerity . It’s arcade-styled mechanics are polished to a tee. It’s infinitely replayable. Please play this game now if you haven’t already.
Length- quick enough to finish in one sitting and play multiple times getting different results. Games this brief but fun are a rarity.
Super fun and fast, easy to pick up and play, even beating it on the hardest path wasn’t much of a problem (though of course I have tons of experience with it)- really great game overall with cringe worthy grahics at this point, but STELLAR replay and gameplay value- a classic.
Score Breakdown
“The Tale”
Story- 6
Pacing- 9
Characters- 7
Originality- 7
Linearity- 6
Length- 10
Epicness- 8
“The Presentation”
Visuals- 8
Display- 8
Music- 8
Sound FX- 9
“The Mechanics”
Ease of Use- 8
Innovation- 7
Replayability- 9