Star Fox Adventures

 GameCube
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 212 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 155 out of 212
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 212
  3. Negative: 22 out of 212
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  1. HeleneM.
    Jun 4, 2004
    10
    Just loved it, do not compare with Zelda the graphics and gameplay are a lot more beautifull and fun.
  2. oblivion2011
    Jul 3, 2011
    6
    I find this game to be a complete and weak copy of Zelda. And I find the romance bits between two furries to be awkward at times (i'm not a hater on furries in general, this is purely the game). The arwing, which was a pinnacle for the previous Star Fox games, is left in the shelf for only the necessary uses, which leaves this game something to be desired. And by that, I mean, I feel thisI find this game to be a complete and weak copy of Zelda. And I find the romance bits between two furries to be awkward at times (i'm not a hater on furries in general, this is purely the game). The arwing, which was a pinnacle for the previous Star Fox games, is left in the shelf for only the necessary uses, which leaves this game something to be desired. And by that, I mean, I feel this game to be very weak for an adventure game.… Expand
  3. Matt
    Sep 30, 2002
    9
    Great game, wonderful graphics, good control, good story, but it needs some classic arwing levels. Go get if you havent already.
  4. Spiner
    Mar 11, 2003
    10
    People relax, Zelda 2, StarFox 2, Mario 2, and many more titles are coming out soon, so just relax and enjoy this game. If you don't like it another one is coming out.
  5. GamecubeManKillender
    Dec 3, 2002
    10
    All i have to say is !THIS IS A INCREDIBLE GAME! Make sure you buy this game.
  6. ChristopherS.
    Apr 19, 2004
    10
    This is game is hella tight! I love the adventure of this game. So don't waste time! Buy it now!
  7. Botswana
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    Brilliant design, great gameplay and awesome graphics. This game is so underrated. The only flaw with this game was the ending which was rushed and random, but if you look into the history surrounding Rare during the development of this game, it's kind of explained why. The biggest complaint I hear about this game is that it isn't a true starfox game, but that is because it wasn't meantBrilliant design, great gameplay and awesome graphics. This game is so underrated. The only flaw with this game was the ending which was rushed and random, but if you look into the history surrounding Rare during the development of this game, it's kind of explained why. The biggest complaint I hear about this game is that it isn't a true starfox game, but that is because it wasn't meant to be a starfox game originally! All that aside, this is a great adventure game!… Expand
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  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. 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
  13. ArkonBlade
    Sep 1, 2011
    6
    i love the star fox games and wasnt overly thrilled about this one being a platformer and not s shooter. but still wanted to give it a try. its ok but its abit buggy had a few times of my game freezing up. i got about half way through it and frooze up 3 times during the boss fight and just abandoned the game and no my disk was not scratched i looked . mayhbe a bad a copy though. over all ii love the star fox games and wasnt overly thrilled about this one being a platformer and not s shooter. but still wanted to give it a try. its ok but its abit buggy had a few times of my game freezing up. i got about half way through it and frooze up 3 times during the boss fight and just abandoned the game and no my disk was not scratched i looked . mayhbe a bad a copy though. over all i say pass on it unless you really like platforming games.… Expand
  14. Drkosmos
    Oct 6, 2002
    4
    Man, I can't believe so many people rated this game so high. It has it's moments but the gameplay is horribly horribly stale. The combat is one dimensional and mindless, the puzzles are contrived, and aside from their occasional vagueness they are largely very easy. Almost all of the gameplay elements are gutted straight from the zelda 64 series, with little or no effort made to Man, I can't believe so many people rated this game so high. It has it's moments but the gameplay is horribly horribly stale. The combat is one dimensional and mindless, the puzzles are contrived, and aside from their occasional vagueness they are largely very easy. Almost all of the gameplay elements are gutted straight from the zelda 64 series, with little or no effort made to conceal this. The story is mundane and predictable, and the voice acting, though competent, does very little to involve you in the game or make you care about the characters at all. This has to be one of the least compelling games I've ever played. The only motivation I had to keep playing was the graphics, which at times are really amazing, but even after a while those become repetitive as the too short but too long game wears on. And where the hell is Falco??? It seems like Nintendo had all the pieces in the right place. They had a strong license to work from, a stunning graphics engine, and one of the best in house development teams on the market. I really really wanted to like this game. But it seems like when they finished writing the graphics code, they just slapped together a shoddy game on top of it, hoping the graphics would cover up the thoughtless gameplay. Judging from most of the reviews here, that worked, which has seriously undermined my faith in the critical community. In either case, Starfox Adventures comes up way short as an action rpg, especially after playing Kingdom Hearts for the PS2, which stands in direct contrast to this game. Even though the combat system is shallow, it is miles deep by comparison, and they use their (admittedly better) license as a means to keep the player motivated even when the gameplay can be rather stale. This game does none of that. It is a waste of great license, and a waste of your money. I hope they don't screw up the upcoming Legend of Zelda game like this, and to be honest I'm glad this is Rare's last game for Nintendo; if it's any indication of where the development party has gone, then Microsoft just wasted a whole lot of money.… Expand
  15. StuL.
    Mar 23, 2003
    8
    This Game Is Great but Lacks Heart & Soul.
  16. CloudStrife&ThanasisI.
    Mar 24, 2005
    4
    It is boring cause u have only one weapon with a few moves and the story is not good at all for Star Fox!! Zelda the best an much more better from this one. Choose Zelda instead of this!!
  17. EduardoR.
    May 13, 2005
    4
    I played it. I beat it. I hated it. The game is too easy. Sound effects are awful. Graphics are nice, but gameplay sucks. The "bosses" don´t even deserve to be called "bosses". I´ve just sold it. It was a relief. There are people who try to compare it to ZELDA - The Wind Waker. This is a message for them: Don´t you ever consider comparing this "game" to ZELDA. Fox I played it. I beat it. I hated it. The game is too easy. Sound effects are awful. Graphics are nice, but gameplay sucks. The "bosses" don´t even deserve to be called "bosses". I´ve just sold it. It was a relief. There are people who try to compare it to ZELDA - The Wind Waker. This is a message for them: Don´t you ever consider comparing this "game" to ZELDA. Fox McCloud´s weird staff is no match for Link´s Master Sword.… Expand
  18. EdeaK.
    Nov 1, 2002
    9
    I've played this game and it's fun.......so far so I'm going to give it a 9 for now but the more I get into the game this rating may change over a period of time.
  19. MichaelX.
    Oct 1, 2002
    10
    it is a very good game and i recommend that others buy it too.
  20. JackieT.
    Oct 5, 2002
    9
    The graphics are incredible.... People sit an watch me play it just to see what happens next....
  21. DerekN.
    Oct 8, 2002
    9
    This is a really quality game all the way through. The presentation is top notch, the puzzles and level design, simple yet clever, and the quest fun and engaging. The developers have bent over backwards to provide a game that never gets frustrating or monotonous. The only downside to all of this is the the simplistic fighting system. Still, a great game for entire 20 hours it will take This is a really quality game all the way through. The presentation is top notch, the puzzles and level design, simple yet clever, and the quest fun and engaging. The developers have bent over backwards to provide a game that never gets frustrating or monotonous. The only downside to all of this is the the simplistic fighting system. Still, a great game for entire 20 hours it will take you to finish it. And to the reviewer who asked "where's Falco?"...he is indeed in there.… Expand
  22. Uter
    Oct 5, 2003
    5
    There's so much promise gone to waste here. the production values are very high, but unfortunately it's without much direction. It's like some great video gaming talent all came together but couldn't agree on what to do. The 1st few hours are a mish mash of seemingly random gameplay and yawn inducing fetch quests. i hear it gets better a few more hours in but i justThere's so much promise gone to waste here. the production values are very high, but unfortunately it's without much direction. It's like some great video gaming talent all came together but couldn't agree on what to do. The 1st few hours are a mish mash of seemingly random gameplay and yawn inducing fetch quests. i hear it gets better a few more hours in but i just didn't feel inspired to care. basically this is a poor mans zelda.… Expand
  23. NiJones
    Apr 20, 2003
    10
    So what if it doesn't follow the traditional format of Starfox games?! This piece of GC greatness is a fun piece of monster slashing fun. It adds a new concept to Starfox, it's not just about space fighting, and I was glad about that. There is going to be a space based Starfox game anyway, so why not try a new concept? I loved this game, even though it was easy to complete - So what if it doesn't follow the traditional format of Starfox games?! This piece of GC greatness is a fun piece of monster slashing fun. It adds a new concept to Starfox, it's not just about space fighting, and I was glad about that. There is going to be a space based Starfox game anyway, so why not try a new concept? I loved this game, even though it was easy to complete - Zelda OOT was the same...as was Majora's Mask - some people will find them easy to beat, others wont. I only wish that the last skyrunner blasting was easier...… Expand
  24. CarrollA.
    Apr 9, 2003
    10
    I didn't expect much from this game, but bought it waiting for Zelda to come out. I'm glad I bought it. Someone gave this game a 1, which seems so unfair. I bet that person didn't play it very long to give it a chance. The graphics are better than great, the controls are smooth and the plot is very clever in the way it develops. I love Zelda and I rate Starfox in or near I didn't expect much from this game, but bought it waiting for Zelda to come out. I'm glad I bought it. Someone gave this game a 1, which seems so unfair. I bet that person didn't play it very long to give it a chance. The graphics are better than great, the controls are smooth and the plot is very clever in the way it develops. I love Zelda and I rate Starfox in or near that category as far as 'funable' is concerned. I do think Starfox is a bit easier than Zelda, but is very fun to play and the game keeps rolling and doesn't get bogged down in not knowing what to do next. You don't have many weapons, basically just one. But as the story develops, that one weapon becomes very versatile. I'm only 1/2 through the game and I've logged in many hours already, so I don' consider it too short. Starfox is truly a good adventure game that I hope has a sequel. I hope this helps you. … Expand
  25. BobM.
    Aug 23, 2003
    10
    If you dont like this game your a gamer that doesn't go on with a game if theres the slightest problem. so you go off and play GTA cause you cant beat a game all you can do is kill people.
  26. SoulCalibur2
    Sep 6, 2003
    5
    I admire Rare's attempt to make a new starfox game, but after awhile, it becomes clear that its not so great after all. I had fun in the beginning, but it was too repetitve and the battles are way too one-sided. Andross resurrected? How original is that?!? However, there is a new Starfox coming out (StarFox Armada) and it involved on-foot, on the ground(the landmaster tank) and on I admire Rare's attempt to make a new starfox game, but after awhile, it becomes clear that its not so great after all. I had fun in the beginning, but it was too repetitve and the battles are way too one-sided. Andross resurrected? How original is that?!? However, there is a new Starfox coming out (StarFox Armada) and it involved on-foot, on the ground(the landmaster tank) and on the ARWING, so that should be a little better.… Expand
  27. DanielM.
    Nov 2, 2004
    9
    Rubbish at first, excellent later.
  28. TheJoe
    Nov 30, 2005
    8
    Dear Zelda fans. It's possible to own and play both Star Fox Adventures and Zelda. For the discount price that you can find it for now it's well worth a buy if you're a fan of Zelda or adventure games in general. No, it's no Zelda but it's got fantastic graphics and interesting puzzles. The combat is incredibly easy and not very deep but I never found Zelda's Dear Zelda fans. It's possible to own and play both Star Fox Adventures and Zelda. For the discount price that you can find it for now it's well worth a buy if you're a fan of Zelda or adventure games in general. No, it's no Zelda but it's got fantastic graphics and interesting puzzles. The combat is incredibly easy and not very deep but I never found Zelda's to be either. It's about the adventure not the action.… Expand
  29. JaBoiBlue
    Aug 30, 2006
    9
    I actually enjoyed this game much more than Wind Waker (but certainly no means more than Ocarina or my favorite, Link to the Past). True, the combat is easy in this game (like Wind Waker, you'll never ever die), but the puzzles can be challenging and a lot of fun. The only downsides I found are the annoying shop keeper, though he is not NEARLY as annoying as having to change the Wind I actually enjoyed this game much more than Wind Waker (but certainly no means more than Ocarina or my favorite, Link to the Past). True, the combat is easy in this game (like Wind Waker, you'll never ever die), but the puzzles can be challenging and a lot of fun. The only downsides I found are the annoying shop keeper, though he is not NEARLY as annoying as having to change the Wind in Wind Waker (Thinking about it makes me want to kill myself), the Arwing parts being too easy and the very sluggish beginning that the game has (at first you'll think, "uh, what did I buy?"). The fact that the story is very childish isn't a problem as I expect that from any Nintendo product (Metroid, etc. excluded). Beautiful sound, gameplay, puzzles and graphics. If you like Zelda, Beyond Good and Evil or similar games, definitely pick this up. Also, people call this a Zelda rip-off, but when you consider Zelda popularized adventure games, what do you expect? If this was a platformer everyone would say it was a Mario 64 rip off instead.… Expand
  30. AaronE.
    Oct 1, 2002
    8
    This game is not nearly the masterpiece it could have been given the track record of Rare and Nintendo. However the game is very entertaining, with some wonderful scenarios, and characters, and unless you are absolutley broke is worth the purchase. In comments to some other reviews, anyone who has heard about this game should no that it in no way is a FLYING SIMULATION! like the other This game is not nearly the masterpiece it could have been given the track record of Rare and Nintendo. However the game is very entertaining, with some wonderful scenarios, and characters, and unless you are absolutley broke is worth the purchase. In comments to some other reviews, anyone who has heard about this game should no that it in no way is a FLYING SIMULATION! like the other Star Fox games, it is an adventure, only somebody living in a cave wouldn't know better.… Expand
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#29 Best GameCube Game of 2002
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#7 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2002
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#5 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2002

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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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