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Star Fox 64

1997 86 / 100 Shooter
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 act Show full summary

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.

World design Nicht eindeutig ExperienceChoices Game feelChallenging GameplayCombat-focused Game modeMultiplayer

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Story & context

Mad scientist Andross arises as the emperor of Venom and declares war on the entire Lylat System, starting with Corneria. General Pepper sends in the Star Fox team to protect the key planets of the Lylat System and stop Dr. Andross.

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Studio & publishing

Developer
Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
Publisher
Nintendo, Gradiente, iQue
Franchise
Star Fox
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Spielprofil

Modi
Multiplayer, Single player, Split screen
Perspective
First person, Third person
Themes
Action, Science fiction
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Wo & wann

Platform releases

  • Nintendo 64 2003
  • Nintendo 64 Apr 27, 1997
  • Nintendo 64 Jun 30, 1997
  • Nintendo 64 Oct 20, 1997
  • Wii U Mar 24, 2016
  • Wii U Jan 19, 2017
  • Nintendo 64 1998
  • Wii Apr 17, 2007
  • Nintendo 64 1997
  • Wii Apr 02, 2007
  • Wii Apr 20, 2007
  • Wii Jun 25, 2008

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