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|image=[[Image:Star Fox Box.jpg|200px]] | |image=[[Image:Star Fox Box.jpg|200px]] | ||
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|developer=[[Nintendo EAD]] | |developer=[[Nintendo EAD]] | ||
|publisher=[[Nintendo]] | |publisher=[[Nintendo]] | ||
| − | |system=[[Super | + | |system=[[Super NES]] |
| − | |release= | + | |release=JP February 21, 1993<br />US March, 1993<br />EU June 3, 1993<br /> |
|gallery=[http://www.gamehiker.com/gallery/index.php?cat=150 GH Gallery] | |gallery=[http://www.gamehiker.com/gallery/index.php?cat=150 GH Gallery] | ||
|rating= ESRB: E | |rating= ESRB: E | ||
|}} | |}} | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Star Fox''' is an space rail shooter game for the [[Super NES]] that acts as the first game in the [[Portal:Star Fox|''Star Fox'' series]]. In Europe, the game is known as ''StarWing'' due to copyright issues. This game was also the first game to use the Super FX chip. Because of this, the game features 3D graphics that were uncommon and impressive at the time. |
=Story= | =Story= | ||
| − | + | [[Star Fox (team)|Star Fox]] is an elite mercenary unit hired by [[General Pepper]] to defeat [[Andross]]. [[Fox McCloud]], with the help of fellow pilots [[Falco Lombardi]], [[Peppy Hare]], and [[Slippy Toad]], is on the job. | |
=Gameplay= | =Gameplay= | ||
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The player controls Fox's [[Arwing]] throughout the game. The game is a third-person rail shooter. The player can dodge obstacles and shoot down various enemies. At the end of each level, there is a final boss the player must defeat. After finishing each level, the player gets a score based on how many enemies they shot down and how well they defending their teammates. | The player controls Fox's [[Arwing]] throughout the game. The game is a third-person rail shooter. The player can dodge obstacles and shoot down various enemies. At the end of each level, there is a final boss the player must defeat. After finishing each level, the player gets a score based on how many enemies they shot down and how well they defending their teammates. | ||
| − | '' | + | ''Star Fox'' was different from other rail shooters in several ways. For one thing, the player had some amount of control over their speed. Also, the player could bump into objects in the level without immediately having their ship destroyed. Also, there was a certain amount of localized damage. |
In each level, the player's wing mates will appear on the screen either chasing an enemy or being chased themselves. If they are being chased, not helping will result in their Arwing being damaged or shot down. If they get shot down, they won't return. | In each level, the player's wing mates will appear on the screen either chasing an enemy or being chased themselves. If they are being chased, not helping will result in their Arwing being damaged or shot down. If they get shot down, they won't return. | ||
| − | The way the game's difficulty was set was also unique. Instead of simply having the player choose between Easy, Medium, and Hard like most games, '' | + | The way the game's difficulty was set was also unique. Instead of simply having the player choose between Easy, Medium, and Hard like most games, ''Star Fox'' as has a different set of levels to play through with different degrees of difficulty. This increased the replay value quite a bit. Each path began with [[Corneria]] and ended with [[Venom]], however, each path had a unique version of the level. |
=Legacy= | =Legacy= | ||
| − | '' | + | ''Star Fox'' has gone on to spawn a large series of games. |
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| + | ''Star Fox'' characters [[Fox McCloud]] and [[Falco Lombardi]] are both playable characters in the [[Portal: Super Smash Bros.|Super Smash Bros. series]]. ''Star Fox'' has also been used for one of [[9-Volt]]'s microgames in ''[[Warioware: Smooth Moves]]'' | ||
==Sequels== | ==Sequels== | ||
| − | After finishing | + | After finishing ''Star Fox'', [[Nintendo EAD]] starting working on ''[[Star Fox 2]]''. The game was originally canceled, only to be released years later with the [[Super NES Classic Edition]]. Eventually, ''[[Star Fox 64]]'' was the next game in the series to be officially released. |
==Ports and Remakes== | ==Ports and Remakes== | ||
| − | *Shortly after the | + | *Shortly after the game's release, Nintendo released ''Star Fox Super Weekend Competition''. This was a shortened version of the game featuring only three levels. |
| + | *''[[Star Fox 64]]'' was partially a remake of the original ''Star Fox'', mostly in terms of the storyline. The gameplay featured mostly original content and leftover features from ''Star Fox 2'', although some classic ''Star Fox'' stages and enemies were similar to the original game. | ||
| + | *In 2017, it was one of the games included in the [[Super NES Classic Edition]]. Oddly enough, despite the various iterations of the [[Virtual Console]] releasing Super NES games, this was the first actual port of the original ''Star Fox''. | ||
| + | *In September 2019, it was among the first wave of Super NES games that were made available to play on the [[Nintendo Switch]] for anyone subscribed to the [[Nintendo Switch Online]] service. This version included two player and online options. | ||
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| + | {{Star Fox Series}} | ||
[[Category: Video Games]] [[Category: Super Nintendo Games]] [[Category: Star Fox Games]] | [[Category: Video Games]] [[Category: Super Nintendo Games]] [[Category: Star Fox Games]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:34, 6 September 2019
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| Star Fox | |
| Developer | Nintendo EAD |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| System | Super NES |
| Release Date | JP February 21, 1993 US March, 1993 EU June 3, 1993 |
| Gallery | GH Gallery |
| Rating | ESRB: E |
Star Fox is an space rail shooter game for the Super NES that acts as the first game in the Star Fox series. In Europe, the game is known as StarWing due to copyright issues. This game was also the first game to use the Super FX chip. Because of this, the game features 3D graphics that were uncommon and impressive at the time.
Story[edit]
Star Fox is an elite mercenary unit hired by General Pepper to defeat Andross. Fox McCloud, with the help of fellow pilots Falco Lombardi, Peppy Hare, and Slippy Toad, is on the job.
Gameplay[edit]
The player controls Fox's Arwing throughout the game. The game is a third-person rail shooter. The player can dodge obstacles and shoot down various enemies. At the end of each level, there is a final boss the player must defeat. After finishing each level, the player gets a score based on how many enemies they shot down and how well they defending their teammates.
Star Fox was different from other rail shooters in several ways. For one thing, the player had some amount of control over their speed. Also, the player could bump into objects in the level without immediately having their ship destroyed. Also, there was a certain amount of localized damage.
In each level, the player's wing mates will appear on the screen either chasing an enemy or being chased themselves. If they are being chased, not helping will result in their Arwing being damaged or shot down. If they get shot down, they won't return.
The way the game's difficulty was set was also unique. Instead of simply having the player choose between Easy, Medium, and Hard like most games, Star Fox as has a different set of levels to play through with different degrees of difficulty. This increased the replay value quite a bit. Each path began with Corneria and ended with Venom, however, each path had a unique version of the level.
Legacy[edit]
Star Fox has gone on to spawn a large series of games.
Star Fox characters Fox McCloud and Falco Lombardi are both playable characters in the Super Smash Bros. series. Star Fox has also been used for one of 9-Volt's microgames in Warioware: Smooth Moves
Sequels[edit]
After finishing Star Fox, Nintendo EAD starting working on Star Fox 2. The game was originally canceled, only to be released years later with the Super NES Classic Edition. Eventually, Star Fox 64 was the next game in the series to be officially released.
Ports and Remakes[edit]
- Shortly after the game's release, Nintendo released Star Fox Super Weekend Competition. This was a shortened version of the game featuring only three levels.
- Star Fox 64 was partially a remake of the original Star Fox, mostly in terms of the storyline. The gameplay featured mostly original content and leftover features from Star Fox 2, although some classic Star Fox stages and enemies were similar to the original game.
- In 2017, it was one of the games included in the Super NES Classic Edition. Oddly enough, despite the various iterations of the Virtual Console releasing Super NES games, this was the first actual port of the original Star Fox.
- In September 2019, it was among the first wave of Super NES games that were made available to play on the Nintendo Switch for anyone subscribed to the Nintendo Switch Online service. This version included two player and online options.
| Titles in the Star Fox Series |
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| Star Fox (2) - 64 (3D) - Adventures - Assault - Command Star Fox Zero |