Star Fox Adventures

 GameCube
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 212 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 155 out of 212
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 212
  3. Negative: 22 out of 212
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  1. Chirritox
    Jul 26, 2023
    7
    Este juego me gusto bastante se parece mucho al zelda con toques de ratchet and clank, la historia esta normal sin destacarse mucho los personajes son geniales especialmente fox y cristal mis quejas serian 1 que el juego aveces es medio enredado y se nota las intenciones que hicieron los desarrolladores para que compres alguna guia, lo otro que al final se pone algo aburrido con losEste juego me gusto bastante se parece mucho al zelda con toques de ratchet and clank, la historia esta normal sin destacarse mucho los personajes son geniales especialmente fox y cristal mis quejas serian 1 que el juego aveces es medio enredado y se nota las intenciones que hicieron los desarrolladores para que compres alguna guia, lo otro que al final se pone algo aburrido con los puzles pero en general esta bueno juego que pena que es el ultimo de rare echo para nintendo y que se ocupo a sus francquicias. recomendado si te gusta los juegos de rare y la saga star fox, PD las misiones de nave son horribles y obviamente los juegos anteriores son mejores pero esta ok… Expand
  2. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 26, 2023
    7
    Instead of creating a new Star Fox game, Rare seemed content to try and ape Ocarina Of Time making for a pretty but generic third person platform adventure with half-hearted shooting sections tacked on. It's fine for what it is - more Ratchet & Clank than Lylat Wars - but it will disappoint fans of the original franchise.
  3. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    9
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  4. Danbearz3
    Jan 6, 2022
    5
    So this has to be one of the most agonizing games I've ever forced myself to beat , and the only reason I did was because I played it as a kid . If you haven't played this game yet do yourself a favor and skip it . There are redeeming qualities to it , the graphics are nice , music is good , and the story is decent . But the gameplay is god awful . With every challenge I hated this gameSo this has to be one of the most agonizing games I've ever forced myself to beat , and the only reason I did was because I played it as a kid . If you haven't played this game yet do yourself a favor and skip it . There are redeeming qualities to it , the graphics are nice , music is good , and the story is decent . But the gameplay is god awful . With every challenge I hated this game more and more . Every challenge became more annoying And excruciating than the last .... I get what they were trying to do but it just doesn't work .… Expand
  5. Ray82z
    Nov 15, 2021
    8
    my friend tariq has a furry porn addiction. ThiS game merely contributes to his addiction. Games with animals are cool but not this furry **** without any of the funny humor like gex. The gameplay is abysmal and gex doesn't even make a cameo. THis is one of the worst games I've ever played.
  6. DTEAM
    Sep 17, 2021
    10
    Underrated game. Very nice graphics and one of the greatest adventure game on GameCube.
    Must be played.
  7. NTG07
    Mar 7, 2021
    9
    When I first played star fox adventures on dolphin emulator I liked star fox adventures I thought it’s between a good and a great star fox game on the GameCube when I first played dolphin emulator on pc and even though it was a bit laggy but still it’s a great star fox game
  8. neojotic
    Aug 26, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The only Rareware adventure game for Gamecube as Rareware was sold to Microsoft around the time of this game's release.

    It's really cool to see Fox in an adventure game however, this one lacks some of the charm that other Rareware games had. However, this game is still good! Cool cut scenes and graphics. Seems to feel like a blend of DK or Banjo blended with Zelda.

    While this isn't the best Gamecube game if you play it you will not be disappointed. There's a ton of gameplay and it's satisfying.

    This game loses a point with me as it was rushed when Rareware was sold. If you play you'll notice near the end that they cut stuff out. The lack of the grand finale we could have had hurts the game.    … Expand
  9. RavenBr09
    Jun 10, 2020
    10
    wonderful game, have some awkward times about the dialogue but can be ignored sometimes!
  10. DarrionVale
    Aug 15, 2019
    7
    My personal rating for "Star Fox Adventures" (GC): 7,1/10 - Good
    Gameplay: 7
    Video: 9
    Audio: 7,5
    Scope: 3
    Balance: 7,5
    Story: 8
  11. Amandamay3711
    Feb 19, 2019
    10
    This game has taken to the Legend of Zelda level. Haters gonna hate! So buy this game if you'rse a star fox fan. I just smile everytime I hear Slippy in this game. Don't be surprised that these character have some British, Scottish, and Caribbean accents, because this game is from RARE, and their actors are of British nationality.
  12. Heidirs
    Jan 5, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing. One of my absolutely favorites. If you like adventure games, you have to try this one!
  13. lastfox
    Sep 25, 2018
    1
    This game is terrible, and I'm not saying this in the context of being a good Starfox game, but this game fails at being a good Zelda game/clone.
    I have no idea how Rare could drop the ball on this one. The whole game consists of doing boring fetch quests but without the interesting scenarios or an absorbing story. To be honest Rare was never really good at storytelling, but the gameplay    This game is terrible, and I'm not saying this in the context of being a good Starfox game, but this game fails at being a good Zelda game/clone.
    I have no idea how Rare could drop the ball on this one. The whole game consists of doing boring fetch quests but without the interesting scenarios or an absorbing story. To be honest Rare was never really good at storytelling, but the gameplay was usually top tier.
    This game however feels like an early draft of a game without the polish. The combat system is as inspired as a Track&Field level. They should have dropped the puzzles altogether since they don't require skill. None of it ever feels like an accomplishment, not even the boss fights.
    Most of this stuff feels like blowing the game up so it 'feels' as if you spent a lot of time doing something. For example just getting from one planet to the other requires to pass a classic Starfox level. But the problem is after the third time it's clear that it's just the same level over and over again, it's stuff like this which makes the game tedious and grating.

    The game is also riddled with terrible level design since it's not clear where to go next, there's a lot of backtracking or backtracking by mistake. The map feels totally useless in that regard, since it's always too small and there isn't a good zoom function or full-screen view. It's one of many frustrating details. Compared to Ocarina of Time it also feels very linear. You never have the urge to explore the worlds, since they are very small and lackluster in design.    … Expand
  14. Satanic_Cabal
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    It deviates from the other Star Fox installments, but do not let that deter you from playing this game. Given that it came out in 2002 and it is on GameCube, the graphics are absolutely amazing. The story is a bit silly, but it is consistent and enjoyable. The game mechanics do not exhibit any noticeable flaws.

    My only complaint is that Krystal got a very limited amount of game play    It deviates from the other Star Fox installments, but do not let that deter you from playing this game. Given that it came out in 2002 and it is on GameCube, the graphics are absolutely amazing. The story is a bit silly, but it is consistent and enjoyable. The game mechanics do not exhibit any noticeable flaws.

    My only complaint is that Krystal got a very limited amount of game play considering that it is her debut appearance in the Star Fox franchise, however, I think that is negated by her being a core component of the story.    … Expand
  15. Meta1234
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    That was the only star fox game I ever played. And it was a great adventure by Rare. Very nice feeling for some reason. Exotic planetary environment and a bit of mystery.

    A nice memory of a game from the company of the original DK series.
  16. artificeprime
    Jul 15, 2017
    6
    Star Fox Adventures has some of the best production values on the Gamecube but the game also suffers from several major weaknesses. I think the main problem is that it clearly wasn't meant to be a Star Fox game and that leads to major inconsistencies in both story and gameplay. In many ways it feels like two games mashed together. Rather than being a consistent experience it feels like aStar Fox Adventures has some of the best production values on the Gamecube but the game also suffers from several major weaknesses. I think the main problem is that it clearly wasn't meant to be a Star Fox game and that leads to major inconsistencies in both story and gameplay. In many ways it feels like two games mashed together. Rather than being a consistent experience it feels like a mishmash of ideas that don't seem to blend very well. It doesn't have the in-depth space shooter experience that made Star Fox 64 great and it doesn't have the in-depth platforming that made most of Rare's other adventure games great. It isn't a bad game, it does most things fairly well, the problem is that it doesn't do anything exceptionally well.

    In terms of gameplay, Star Fox Adventures basically plays a lot like the 3d Zelda games but it isn't as good as any of the 3d Zelda games. I don't mind that the gameplay is similar to Zelda, in fact many other games (like Okami) did this to great effect. Borrowing elements of what makes one game great while injecting new unique elements is really just good game design. There is no point in re-inventing the wheel every time. The problem is that Star Fox Adventures doesn't add many unique gameplay elements and as a result its gameplay just comes off as an inferior version of Zelda's. I would have loved to see more platforming or shooter elements blended with a Zelda like adventure. Instead of mixing the best elements of each genre though, Rare seems to have taken many of the worst parts of each. For example, most of the upgrades you get are limited to specific areas or specific uses. Games like Banjo Kazooie had similar limits but in Banjo there were so many options that it seemed far more forgivable. One of the things that makes Zelda gameplay so good is that you can use most of your items and abilities in many situations, there is a ton of experimentation. In Star Fox Adventures there is almost no room to experiment. The gameplay all functions fine and the game plays smoothly but it if inferior to the games it draws from.

    The Story actually starts out really good both on Dinosaur Planet and in space. Dinosaurs Planet looks very intriguing when it is introduced as a place covered in mysterious temples. In space the crew of the Great Fox are in shambles, the Great Fox itself is extreme damaged and Falco is missing. It's a good setup that made me want to play more, to fix the Great Fox and learn the mysteries behind Dinosaur Planet. After that setup though the story quickly becomes tedious and the story becomes inconsistent. Most of the characters seem either out of place or are just too shallow. Probably the biggest problem with the story though, is that it seems like two different stories that are both incomplete. The mysteries of Dinosaur Planet are answered with an extremely simplistic and disappointing plot twist. In the end its just not a coherent or well thought out story. The progression through the game is pretty good and the story is fairly well paced though, aside from the ending which is very abrupt.

    Where this game does shine is in its visuals and sound design. At the time of its release Star Fox Adventures was the best looking game on the Gamecube and one of the best looking games period. The characters, props and effects all looked detailed and polished. Rare always made great looking games and this game definitely delivered. The voice acting was also quite good for its time. Now days those things aren't as impressive but in 2002 it made the game stand out. The music in the game is suitably atmospheric but it isn't the type of soundtrack that I would listen to outside the game.

    In terms of length and scope of content. I really thought that it was too short. The story is very linear and even then it felt cut short. For an action adventure game I usually want a game that is upwards of 30 hours with the option for more with secrets and experimentation. Star Fox Adventures offers no more than 15 hours of gameplay and there is very little room for you to experiment and very little reason to play through the game again.

    Overall, I didn't dislike this game, it was fun for what it was. It looks good and sounds good. The story is mediocre but not terrible and the gameplay is above average. The reason that I would not recommend this game is that I think there are far better games in the action adventure genre. I think all of the 3d Zelda games are much better and most of Rare's other games are also better. If you want a Zelda like experience featuring Star Fox characters though, this game certainly isn't bad and is worth a try.

    I give it a 65%    … Expand
  17. Nicolas_V
    Aug 23, 2016
    8
    This game is one of my favorite games of GameCube, but it have some things what it make not have a ten or nine. Not expect a Zelda, but it quality brings it nearly to a typical Zelda Game.
  18. GamecubeLover
    Jul 13, 2016
    9
    Replay value. Check. Great controls. Check. Good graphics. Check! Good story. Good but can be a bit complex. Overall this game has great gameplay and my favorite Star Fox game of all time!
  19. Davidcon12
    Apr 23, 2016
    10
    This game is an almost complete departure from the Star Fox series but despite that it is an amazing action-adventure game in the same vain as Zelda. The graphics are amazing for the time, the music is masterful and the gameplay is perfect for what t attempts to be and that is an adventure focused, puzzle solving, temple scouring game. If you can go into this game looking at it as theThis game is an almost complete departure from the Star Fox series but despite that it is an amazing action-adventure game in the same vain as Zelda. The graphics are amazing for the time, the music is masterful and the gameplay is perfect for what t attempts to be and that is an adventure focused, puzzle solving, temple scouring game. If you can go into this game looking at it as the first and only entry in the Star Fox Adventures series then you will find an amazing game but if you go into it thinking it is Star Fox 64 2 then you will obviously be disappointed.… Expand
  20. Shady313
    Mar 22, 2015
    9
    9/10 .................................................................................................................................................
  21. XandWacky
    Jan 5, 2015
    9
    I haven't really played this game all that much, but those times when I DID play this game felt awesome. They had a few map issues, but that is all. This game is really good.
  22. KENXAVI
    Dec 9, 2014
    7
    Pretty much Zelda with a Star Fox skin. It was definitely a bold step by Rare and Shigeru Miyamoto himself to create this good game.

    The story mode was top notch and it was the first game out of the entire series that finally got Fox out of the cockpit and into the land. It also brings new mechanics (Like Fox's staff) and new ideas which can help the series in it's next entries. The    Pretty much Zelda with a Star Fox skin. It was definitely a bold step by Rare and Shigeru Miyamoto himself to create this good game.

    The story mode was top notch and it was the first game out of the entire series that finally got Fox out of the cockpit and into the land. It also brings new mechanics (Like Fox's staff) and new ideas which can help the series in it's next entries.

    The graphics were very nice and I'd even consider one the best looking games on the Gamecube. Everything was detailed and textures looked great.

    This was also the first game that introduced Krystal into the series, which I think can be a very reliable character to the team if she's done well.

    Overall, Star Fox Adventures is a very different game from your average Star Fox 64 type of game. Thanks to average gameplay, fleshed out story, and a nice soundtrack. Star Fox Adventures is a game that's worth a buy even if some of it's aspects are disappointing.    … Expand
  23. joaopontesvaz
    May 27, 2014
    9
    Graphics: 9.8 Sound: 9.0 Gameplay: 9.0 Fun/Story: 9.0

    Amazing graphics (gorgeous character textures and water effects). Some of the best games i ever played. With some aspects more polished it would be probably the best Gamecube game.
  24. fijiboy
    May 16, 2014
    6
    this is not the game starfox fans were wanting, but is definitely not a bad game. the game looks quite good for its time and has beautiful design. I love the fact that this game has dinosaurs in general, which may be a bit biased but hey, what was the last game that you played with dinosaurs huh? dinosaurs are freakin cool. this game can come off a bit weird and doesn't quite feel like athis is not the game starfox fans were wanting, but is definitely not a bad game. the game looks quite good for its time and has beautiful design. I love the fact that this game has dinosaurs in general, which may be a bit biased but hey, what was the last game that you played with dinosaurs huh? dinosaurs are freakin cool. this game can come off a bit weird and doesn't quite feel like a starfox game at all really, but its still fun none the less, nothing totally special though… Expand
  25. Kinaibhlan
    Dec 19, 2013
    9
    It's a shame that most people don't know the development of this game. It was never meant to be a Star Fox game so it gets bad reviews by players. I for one think this game is amazing. I would have really liked for it to be Dinosaur Planet for the N64 instead of Star Fox Adventures but we may never know how the game was like. This is my favorite game on the Gamecube and for good reason. IIt's a shame that most people don't know the development of this game. It was never meant to be a Star Fox game so it gets bad reviews by players. I for one think this game is amazing. I would have really liked for it to be Dinosaur Planet for the N64 instead of Star Fox Adventures but we may never know how the game was like. This is my favorite game on the Gamecube and for good reason. I think when people play the game they should at least do some research on what the game was originally like.… Expand
  26. HarajukuGamer
    Nov 25, 2013
    10
    This game, is amazing! There is adventure and excitement around very turn! Amazing twists and turns will be sure to hook you! It's not your typical star-ship fighter Star-fox, but it is a really enjoyable game! I can see some relation to the Zelda games but all in all, the plot is totally different and the games really shouldn't be compared. The gameplay is smooth and enjoyable(if a bitThis game, is amazing! There is adventure and excitement around very turn! Amazing twists and turns will be sure to hook you! It's not your typical star-ship fighter Star-fox, but it is a really enjoyable game! I can see some relation to the Zelda games but all in all, the plot is totally different and the games really shouldn't be compared. The gameplay is smooth and enjoyable(if a bit challenging) the graphics are gorgeous, and the story is full of both humor and action;in all the right places. The level design is unique and playable, giving the player a sense of immersion. The characters are all realistic, and are fun to talk to! You'll enjoy exploring Dinosaur Planet even without the galactic starship battles.
    I'm devoted to the space battle form of Star-Fox but I can defintely make an exception for this awesome game! I totally recommend it for anyone who wants a fun exploring/questing/battling game!    … Expand
  27. shprea
    Jun 26, 2013
    8
    As a kid, I played this game through at lead 20 times. It really is a great game, full of puzzles, actions, and awesome bosses. The issue is that it's not a good Star Fox game. Imagine giving Mario a FPS game. Even if it was the best FPS around, it still would be a terrible Mario game. That same logic applies to this game. Even though it is awesome and definitely worth your attention, justAs a kid, I played this game through at lead 20 times. It really is a great game, full of puzzles, actions, and awesome bosses. The issue is that it's not a good Star Fox game. Imagine giving Mario a FPS game. Even if it was the best FPS around, it still would be a terrible Mario game. That same logic applies to this game. Even though it is awesome and definitely worth your attention, just don't expect Star Fox like you remember it.… Expand
  28. Metroidguy4
    May 20, 2013
    8
    Star Fox Adventures is a good game. The graphics, controls, story, and music are excellent. The puzzle solving of Star Fox Adventures is the best part of the game. The mini-games are easy to complete with an exception of a few that are tough.
  29. MooseReviews
    Jan 12, 2013
    6
    they say Star Fox Adventures was a letdown because of the odd story, uninteresting, annoying, pointless, or just stupid characters, lack of relevance to the other Star Fox games, and being a Zelda clone. Well in my opinion, they'd be right. Star Fox fan since have wanted a true Star Fox 64 sequel, but instead get Star Fox Assault, Star Fox Command, and Star Fox 64 3D. And fans of the gamethey say Star Fox Adventures was a letdown because of the odd story, uninteresting, annoying, pointless, or just stupid characters, lack of relevance to the other Star Fox games, and being a Zelda clone. Well in my opinion, they'd be right. Star Fox fan since have wanted a true Star Fox 64 sequel, but instead get Star Fox Assault, Star Fox Command, and Star Fox 64 3D. And fans of the game even have the guts to compare to Legend of Zelda, some even going as far as to say it's better. This game wouldn't be that bad if 1. It wasn't a Star Fox game 2. Trippy didn't follow you like this game was Nintendogs… Expand
  30. Teru_XD
    Aug 27, 2012
    10
    Great game. I go back to it often thanks to its mesmerizing visuals and addictive gameplay. The music is incredible. You have to hear it to know what I'm talking about. Overall, an amazing game. If you own a GameCube, this is the game to buy.
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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. Gamestyle
    80
    The main downfall comes with the closing areas of the game; they seem rushed and are indicative of the sale of Rare to Microsoft, but don't let that prevent you from thoroughly enjoying one of the best videogames of this year.
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  2. GMR Magazine
    70
    Takes its inspiration from "The Legend of Zelda" - and that ain't bad. [Feb 2003, p.96]
  3. Eurogamer
    60
    It lacks tension (combat is totally one-sided), set pieces (there are two whole bosses in the entire game), a gripping story (Krystal's kidnapped, you rescue Spirits, you fight General Scales), and any of the myriad different things that the game it principally tries to emulate (Zelda) was so famous for.
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