Underplayed Gems

Star Fox 64 (1997)

Star Fox 64 cover
Developer
Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
Publisher
Nintendo, Gradiente, iQue
Platforms
Wii, Nintendo 64, Wii U
Genres
Shooter
Rating
4.3 of 5, 280 player ratings
Main story
about 3.8 hours
Completionist
about 20 hours
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop

How it feels

Barrel-roll through space in a kinetic on-rails shooter with a memorable cast and branching level paths.

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About

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.

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