Star Fox 64

 Nintendo 64
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8.8

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  2. Mixed: 31 out of 300
  3. Negative: 7 out of 300
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  1. Josherson
    Dec 1, 2014
    10
    Do i hear worst star fox game ever? There aren't mini mushrooms in this one, And for some reason you can't ground pound Ridiculous!! and worst of all there is no super sonic power up.
  2. DefianT_Genesis
    Dec 1, 2014
    10
    Seriously? This is a Star Fox game? Where did Master Chief go exactly? Where are the mini games after each turn? This is by far, the worst Star Fox game to date. I can't believe this was actually made. Why is tripping still in the game? Why are the guns so unbalanced? I would love to have all of these questions answered, but it still wouldn't fix this broken game.
  3. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    8
    Super addictive star fox saga game with charismatic characters and dialogues that have starred in countless memes. One of the most replayable games on the Nintendo 64 and a soundtrack of 10.
  4. Ghostbuddy
    Apr 18, 2008
    10
    Star Fox was a great achievement. Everything from its addicting gameplay, to its ridicious but memorable dialouge makes this a great game. This was the first game that I played that had multiple plot paths and multiple endings. This was the first game I played like crazy. But it certainly wasn't the last. It has been 11 years since I played this game as a young child. But I still Star Fox was a great achievement. Everything from its addicting gameplay, to its ridicious but memorable dialouge makes this a great game. This was the first game that I played that had multiple plot paths and multiple endings. This was the first game I played like crazy. But it certainly wasn't the last. It has been 11 years since I played this game as a young child. But I still remember this game fondly.… Expand
  5. AxewhipeS.
    Jan 25, 2008
    10
    Classic game. One of the Top Nintendo 64 games The game plays great, The Music is epic, The Story is memorable, The Voice acting is good but repetitive ( "Do a barrel roll!" ) & Once you beat the game you can beat it again in a totally new way. There is even a multiplayer option which isn't as bad as people tell me. I find the multiplayer fun, It's no Super Smash Bros. but still Classic game. One of the Top Nintendo 64 games The game plays great, The Music is epic, The Story is memorable, The Voice acting is good but repetitive ( "Do a barrel roll!" ) & Once you beat the game you can beat it again in a totally new way. There is even a multiplayer option which isn't as bad as people tell me. I find the multiplayer fun, It's no Super Smash Bros. but still fun. Overall the new missions will keep you coming back & It is so much fun you will play the old & new missions & you may play so much you may get to know the voice acting by heart.… Expand
  6. jj350
    Feb 7, 2011
    2
    I was so disappointed by this game that I registered on this site just so that I can warn other people, because this game has yet to receive an honest review. What we have here is a turd wrapped in gold. As a big fan of Starfox for the SNES, as well as Starfox 2 for the SNES, I thought it would be perfectly natural for me to enjoy Starfox 64 for the N64. Ooh how naive I was. This is easilyI was so disappointed by this game that I registered on this site just so that I can warn other people, because this game has yet to receive an honest review. What we have here is a turd wrapped in gold. As a big fan of Starfox for the SNES, as well as Starfox 2 for the SNES, I thought it would be perfectly natural for me to enjoy Starfox 64 for the N64. Ooh how naive I was. This is easily not only the worse Starfox I have ever played, but also the worse N64 shooter that I have played as well. Honestly, I am still in shock over how absolutely awful this game turned out to be.

    You see, the worse thing about this game is all of the hype and praise that surrounds it. You get the impression that not only is this a fantastic N64 game, but one of the best! At first, it is a very good game. However, once you get into it, you realize how this is a video game that is clearly a victim of genuinely terrible game design. Everything is way too easy at first, it's dead obvious. So how did the game designers fix this? You would be right to think that they simply made it more challenging later on, but sadly this is not true. The route that the designers chose to make this game more challenging was to simply make it cheap, and cheap as hell. That's right, you will not lose due to your own skill, no, if you lose, it will be due to some poor and/or cheap design choice. To top it all off, the final boss is nothing but a giant, detached, floating monkey head with giant, detached, floating hands. I think that pretty well explains the story for this game as well.

    With the 3DS coming out soon, and a 3DS version announced, I got this game to see what the hype is all about. Please, don't buy into the hype. There is nothing good and/or special to be found here.    … Expand
  7. Technickle
    Aug 29, 2021
    1
    Star Fox 64 oh boy where to begin. Well as it turns out Foxs can't drive, seriously when is the last time you've seen a fox steer a plane or whatever they are called.

    Rumble Pack? What exactly is it rumbling, the only thing rumbling right now is my stomach, I haven't eaten yet today because I got so mad at this game. Laser? - But why, and when are they needed when you got ...    Star Fox 64 oh boy where to begin. Well as it turns out Foxs can't drive, seriously when is the last time you've seen a fox steer a plane or whatever they are called.

    Rumble Pack? What exactly is it rumbling, the only thing rumbling right now is my stomach, I haven't eaten yet today because I got so mad at this game.

    Laser? - But why, and when are they needed when you got ...

    Bombs - HELL YA BRUDDER KKonaW

    Braking? - I wanna go fast, not slow.

    Boosting? - Damn right

    Fly Straight? - More Like Fly under the radar

    Peppy - AWW MUSTID, YOU GOTTA PUT A LITTLE SEASNIN ON DAT THANG.

    Slippy - Sliders

    Falco - F U is what I wrote in 2nd grade, got sent to the time-out corner on a metal chair.

    Wolf - on Wall Street

    Plastic Utopia is better than this game that I can attest, but, I do know it beats out the rest. For now, I depart, while I go to malo mart. This is the end, but, I need to first go around the bend. It's not easy, but, I do know it seems cheesy. Just because you won't doesn't mean you can't have a boat. Trees are neat, but, I bet you can't handle this sick beat.    … Expand
  8. BenjaminB.
    May 10, 2007
    9
    Actually I don't like these kind of games, but when I played star fox 64 I was overwhelmed. it has a great gameplay, an absolutely fair and balanced difficulty, a great atmosphere and (for the 64) great graphics. the only problem is that it's just too short.
  9. RobertC.
    Mar 12, 2004
    9
    Golly...in all honesty, I could not put this game down. I remember I played for six hours straight on many occasions...just wow.
  10. JonathanG.
    May 21, 2006
    10
    Definitely one of the best in my book. This game is a true classic. Even though I have beaten is 50 I still love to spend the 40 min. beating it. I do wish that you could save your progress throught the story though. Way better than the GC star fox games.
  11. BenjaminP
    Sep 25, 2007
    10
    Wow! I've never expected N64 games can have perfect graphics! It has wonderful storyline, and it's very addictive. Star Fox 64 is a game that never gets old.
  12. YanniT.
    Jan 11, 2004
    10
    I have beat this game in every possible way and i still play at least one hour a day!!!!!!!!!
  13. MikeM.
    Apr 27, 2007
    10
    This game is certainly dated. That being said, it's release on Wii's Virtual Console definitely brought back this game. With past failures (Adventures and Assault, although they are both great games, they just didn't fall into the same category as this one.), this game brings back the old and faithfuls inside all of us, and makes us want to go back to 1997 and be children This game is certainly dated. That being said, it's release on Wii's Virtual Console definitely brought back this game. With past failures (Adventures and Assault, although they are both great games, they just didn't fall into the same category as this one.), this game brings back the old and faithfuls inside all of us, and makes us want to go back to 1997 and be children (or whatever you were then.)… Expand
  14. ArkonBlade
    Mar 22, 2011
    9
    star fox on the SNES was alot of fun and the N64 version is even better with multiple paths extending the amount of times you can play it along with very nice graphics for its day . the new addition of taking you into free roam combat and fighting the evil star wolf force was alot of fun . if you loved the old star fox you will love the 64 version . now why cant they make a great star foxstar fox on the SNES was alot of fun and the N64 version is even better with multiple paths extending the amount of times you can play it along with very nice graphics for its day . the new addition of taking you into free roam combat and fighting the evil star wolf force was alot of fun . if you loved the old star fox you will love the 64 version . now why cant they make a great star fox game like this for the wii?… Expand
  15. Tubie
    Jan 19, 2011
    9
    I came to play this game late. Never really interested, but it still tried it. I loved it and I am pretty sure I played from start to finish in one sitting... that sounds too insane but I think it's accurate.
  16. Bathmat
    Jan 10, 2011
    9
    Ah yes. Good ol' Lylat Wars. (Or Star Fox 64) Surely one of the greatest games of all time. The gameplay is really fun and it has replay value due to its multiple endings. The graphics are great for an N64 game. The controls are responsive and do a great job to navigate you through its challenging levels. The characters are great and have varied personalities even though Slippy is well,Ah yes. Good ol' Lylat Wars. (Or Star Fox 64) Surely one of the greatest games of all time. The gameplay is really fun and it has replay value due to its multiple endings. The graphics are great for an N64 game. The controls are responsive and do a great job to navigate you through its challenging levels. The characters are great and have varied personalities even though Slippy is well, himself. Also, luckily Panther isn't in the game. Very lucky. It does get repetitive though... It's still a classic and I'd give a 9.5 if I could, but I can't. Unfortunately for poor of Fox and crew the later sequels are pretty bad (well, Star Fox Assault...ergh...). Hope they return to their glory days. I've also heard that Platinum Games want to make a Star Fox Game. Hope it works if they do get to it...… Expand
  17. ImUnavailable
    Aug 14, 2011
    9
    A thoroughly original and addictive game with fluid gameplay and a large cast of characters. Fast paced and large scale action make this a game that showed what the N64 was capable of. Maneuvering in all range battles can often be tricky but apart from this there is little that holds the game back.
  18. MrFpeas
    Feb 8, 2012
    10
    You will never find a greater game than this. If you plan on getting playing on the Nintendo 64 ever and you haven't played this, you are missing out on one of the greatest 64 games conceived. Memorable characters and lines (Do a barrel roll!), fun combat, and replayibility up the whazoo.
  19. Caestus
    Mar 3, 2013
    8
    Star Fox 64 has great graphics, good controls and i like that there is more than one route to complete the game. The major problem is the difficulty, its way to easy. However its fun.
  20. BasilZero
    Aug 14, 2016
    8
    Game: Star Fox 64
    Genre: Rail Shooter
    Publisher/Developer: Nintendo System: Nintendo 64 (N64) Total Score: 84/100 Value Score: 8.4/10 • Story: 8/10 • Characters: 9/10 • GamePlay: 8/10 • Graphics: 8/10 • Sound: 10/10 • Music: 9/10 • Length: 6/10 • Replay Value: 8/10 • Player Value: 8/10 Pros +Improved visuals +Improved voice acting +Story and characters improved from    Game: Star Fox 64
    Genre: Rail Shooter
    Publisher/Developer: Nintendo
    System: Nintendo 64 (N64)
    Total Score: 84/100
    Value Score: 8.4/10

    • Story: 8/10
    • Characters: 9/10
    • GamePlay: 8/10
    • Graphics: 8/10
    • Sound: 10/10
    • Music: 9/10
    • Length: 6/10
    • Replay Value: 8/10
    • Player Value: 8/10

    Pros
    +Improved visuals
    +Improved voice acting
    +Story and characters improved from SNES version
    +3 different paths like the first game with each one being a different set of difficulty

    Cons
    -Very short
    -No control option like the SNES version
    -Voice acting from some characters can be annoying (i.e. Slippy)
    -Allies have bad AI when it comes to getting support in battle
    -In order to get to other areas , you must accomplish certain task to get a alternate end result of each level    … Expand
  21. ryfleman
    Jan 7, 2012
    8
    Star Fox might not be the benchmark for flight simulators (and I call it that loosely) and the length may not be the longest, but it is non the less a great game that still can be a lot of fun. Don't expect a legendary game, but don't be surprised if you find yourself getting the urge to play despite the fact it is 15 years old.
  22. Lyndell
    Aug 23, 2023
    9
    The game holds up, it's an amazing on rails branching space shooter that even Nintendo has yet to be able to improve upon or refine. It's hard but rewarding, the stages and bosses are diverse and look good. It's a must have for the N64.

    The only thing that keeps it from perfect are nit picks, no multiplayer for the story mode, no option to use other characters. I didn't play this game    The game holds up, it's an amazing on rails branching space shooter that even Nintendo has yet to be able to improve upon or refine. It's hard but rewarding, the stages and bosses are diverse and look good. It's a must have for the N64.

    The only thing that keeps it from perfect are nit picks, no multiplayer for the story mode, no option to use other characters. I didn't play this game till 2023, despite having an N64 when I was a child. I have now learned I had a sub par childhood, don't make the same mistake.    … Expand
  23. 7dogguy
    May 8, 2012
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This a really fun game and i love it you feel awesome when you are piloting the arwing its really addicting and shooting things just gives you an awesome feeling the sad thing is this game is way to short for asfun as it is there are different levels to unlock through doing certain things like if you save the base and defeat star wolf on one mission then you can have a choice but if you fail to do so you are stuck with only the choice of one level all in all its a good game though… Expand
  24. mrfutbol107
    Mar 4, 2012
    10
    Great graphics for the game system, and a wonderful story that has had me hooked for years. It has addicting game play that allows you to keep playing the game over and over again. It is the best game of the star fox franchise, the best game on the nintendo 64, and i think the best video game overall.
  25. KalanYamato
    Apr 20, 2013
    9
    One of the greatest games I've ever played and very close to being the best N64 game of all time. Replayability is practically endless and the game's challenging and varies enough for you to want to keep playing.
  26. ransonshan
    May 23, 2012
    10
    Star Fox 64

    Graphics 9/10- look amazing, extremely detailed environments and textures for N64 standards. The rumble pack was used for the first time in this game, enhancing the vibrating controller experience. Some points have enemies and texture pop-ups a bit too close to the player. Many items and textures can fit on screen, but this sometimes results in the game taking a slowdown,    Star Fox 64

    Graphics 9/10- look amazing, extremely detailed environments and textures for N64 standards. The rumble pack was used for the first time in this game, enhancing the vibrating controller experience. Some points have enemies and texture pop-ups a bit too close to the player. Many items and textures can fit on screen, but this sometimes results in the game taking a slowdown, fortunately this only seems to happen on the non-arwing stages. The laser blasts and bombs are colorful and cartoonish.

    Sound 8/10- pretty solid, voice acting is corny but well done, sound effects are awesome to hear and correspond with the gameplay perfectly. The music and soundtrack differs in each linear stage and some sandbox stages, giving an atmospheric feel for the level design and situational urgency it has to offer. The boss music is the same throughout the game minus the final boss and Star Wolf's theme, but the track itself is pretty stimulating and appropriate. Gameplay 9/10- addictive, and stimulating, so much is happening on screen at once, enemy variety certainly helps and even though some may be disappointed with the generic cookie-cutter enemies that die with one shot and lack of difficulty. Choosing multiple paths and two different endings give it much replay ability value. Boss fights are fought in either a sandbox or POV fashion. They are generally easy and not too challenging, though there are some exceptions. Minus the sandbox levels, each stage ends with a boss battle. Defeating these bosses under certain conditions can unlock multiple paths to take upon completion, but you arenâ    … Expand
  27. batrachian
    Jun 18, 2013
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de la nintendo 64 y de la historia en su género. Los personajes están llenos de carisma, múltiples caminos alternativos en la historia, secretos, curiosidades y muchas cosas más que lo hacen muy rejugable. Divertidísimo.
  28. zeta204
    Aug 16, 2012
    10
    Star Fox 64 is one of those amazing games that cannot be described in words, as nothing I can say will be adequate enough to describe an amazing thing that can only be experience firsthand. This is a game you simply must try.
  29. shprea
    Jun 27, 2013
    9
    Star Fox 64 is the best Star Fox game to date. Everything about it, from the awesome graphics to the crazy shooter action, is near perfect. You can't go wrong with this game. The only gripe I have with this game is Peppy the freaking toad. God, he's annoying.
  30. NathanJones
    Sep 11, 2013
    9
    Man I really love this game. I played this game all the time when I was a kid, and now looking back on it, Star Fox 64 was better than I ever remembered. And hey who could forget the classic quote "Do a Barrel Roll!"? But Slippy Toad though has to be the most annoying character in this game. But so with great music wonderful graphics and addicting gameplay, Star Fox 64 is a classic. Score: 4/5.
  31. Muscularmouse
    Sep 23, 2013
    9
    Star Fox is one of the most popular games on the N64, and for good reason too; it brought new ideas to the video gaming board. Sure, Star Fox wasn't the first piloting game, but it was the first piloting game to give the player a 3D perspective of the whole game (Or at least the first one to master it). It may not seem like a huge deal, but Super Mario 64 did the same thing with showingStar Fox is one of the most popular games on the N64, and for good reason too; it brought new ideas to the video gaming board. Sure, Star Fox wasn't the first piloting game, but it was the first piloting game to give the player a 3D perspective of the whole game (Or at least the first one to master it). It may not seem like a huge deal, but Super Mario 64 did the same thing with showing the possibilities of a 3D game, and it was one of the greatest games made.
    The keyword to this whole situation is "Master". For a game to be good, you have to expand and evaluate on the ideas and concepts on a game. To master a game, you have to do that, plus achieve every subconscious way to attract the player. Star Fox did this, and quite well at that. It put its new mechanics to the test, not with gimmicks, but with trivial or optional situations. It found a way to have mini-obstacles in the game for the player to experiment with, like random hoops or enemy formations. It also excelled in the combat system as well. It accomplished great control-ability, and smooth movement which gave the player a feel of complete control, especially with moves like the famous "Barrel roll".
    The main thing that makes Star Fox so great is that it's hard to find anything wrong with the game. Though, there are the cheesy lines and acting, the over-easy levels at times, and the lack of cooperation with teammates, those problems are minor. You have to look at the game as a whole, and look at what appealed to you the most. In Star Fox 64, there is much to appeal to you, and you will most definitely come back to play again (Most likely to find out how to play on those other planets).    … Expand
  32. joaopontesvaz
    May 27, 2014
    8
    Graphics: 8.0 Sound: 9.0 Gameplay: 9.0 Fun/Story: 8.2

    Good graphics (one of the first N64 games), great replay value and outstanding gameplay. Good multiplayer.
  33. JJTX
    Jun 16, 2018
    8
    Still the best in the series, sadly (though I highly recommend the 3DS remake, which is technically a better game and features lots of improvements and enhancements). The gold standard for space shooters on rails, with tons of personality and fun. My only complaint is the lack of a save feature.
  34. chilldude101
    Jun 21, 2014
    8
    This is the game that got me into star fox even though I played it through emulation. I think this game is the best in the franchise and is by far the fastest. This game also offers some of the best graphics that the n64 is capable of along with good quality music ( not always good though). The joystick makes the game play smoothly and the controls are easy to learn because peppy tells youThis is the game that got me into star fox even though I played it through emulation. I think this game is the best in the franchise and is by far the fastest. This game also offers some of the best graphics that the n64 is capable of along with good quality music ( not always good though). The joystick makes the game play smoothly and the controls are easy to learn because peppy tells you during the level like how to do a barrel roll at the begining. Some bad things are fairly minor but beware on the last level there is a possibility you won't go down the tunnel to the final boss you must reset the game. Overall a good game with a major bug that is rare to find But I say get it on the 3ds if you don't have an n64 or if you have an emulator I say download it… Expand
  35. dinosauryoshi
    Jun 30, 2014
    8
    This game is awesome fun. The story is cheesy but I loved the characters as a kid (and still do) and the missions were varied and always fun (as well as challenging). Being unable to save during the single-player was a bit of a pain however and the game was pretty short but very high on replay value. The multiplayer was really fun too although it could have done with a few more maps orThis game is awesome fun. The story is cheesy but I loved the characters as a kid (and still do) and the missions were varied and always fun (as well as challenging). Being unable to save during the single-player was a bit of a pain however and the game was pretty short but very high on replay value. The multiplayer was really fun too although it could have done with a few more maps or modes. It's still my favourite space-shooter to this day.… Expand
  36. SuperWooper
    Apr 30, 2016
    9
    One the classics and most memorable games in the N64 library. The polygon graphics, gameplay, story, and dialog are so memorable and influential, that Star Fox games today still try and model their design around this game.

    Pros: -Who would've thought that polygon graphics could look so good? -Controls is fluent and comfortable -The characters are lovable and the dialog is ridiculous,    One the classics and most memorable games in the N64 library. The polygon graphics, gameplay, story, and dialog are so memorable and influential, that Star Fox games today still try and model their design around this game.

    Pros:
    -Who would've thought that polygon graphics could look so good?
    -Controls is fluent and comfortable
    -The characters are lovable and the dialog is ridiculous, yet alluring
    -Iconic music that sounds even better on a soundtrack

    Cons:
    -Get your s*** together, Slippy
    -For a console that now allows saving features either in the game or from a memory card, for Star Fox, there is still NO SAVE FEATURE!    … Expand
  37. RedPanda89
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    Solid graphics, extremely high replay value, interesting characters and levels, sufficient story-line...even the sound effects and music are pretty legit. Almost twenty years later, and this N64 game is still fun to play.
  38. forevernes
    May 21, 2018
    10
    El mejor juego de la saga star fox, y uno de los mejores juegos de naves de la historia, personajes carismaticos y batallas extraordinarias, un must have de N64
  39. mo-mo-mo
    Apr 19, 2016
    9
    Star Fox es divertido, rectifico, MUY divertido. Es un videojuego en toda regla que vicia y te invita a repetir una y otra vez los niveles prácticamente sin cansarte y consiguiendo que te los aprendas de memoria para conseguir la máxima puntuación.
    La unica pega que le doy es la historia que es sencilla y muy corta. Aunque tiene cierto encanto a la hora de saber un poquito del padre de    Star Fox es divertido, rectifico, MUY divertido. Es un videojuego en toda regla que vicia y te invita a repetir una y otra vez los niveles prácticamente sin cansarte y consiguiendo que te los aprendas de memoria para conseguir la máxima puntuación.
    La unica pega que le doy es la historia que es sencilla y muy corta. Aunque tiene cierto encanto a la hora de saber un poquito del padre de Fox. Pero sin profundidad.
    En cuanto a música, gameplay y gráficos es una maravilla.    … Expand
  40. EpicLadySponge
    Feb 17, 2016
    9
    Star Fox 64 doesn't feel like a sequel to the original Star Fox game. According to the Internet, it was revealed that Star Fox 2 would be the sequel to the original Star Fox game, but that was cancelled all together. Star Fox 64, on the other hand, feels more like a remake of the original Star Fox game for your Nintendo 64 and it manages to hold what the original has in hand.
  41. AndrewLidor
    Apr 24, 2016
    9
    Star Fox 64 sem dúvida um dos melhores jogos que eu tive o prazer de jogar, gráficos maravilhosos para época, jogabilidade incrível, trilha sonora muito boa, uma boa historia, vários caminhos para se fazer, é uma diversão garantida com esse jogo
  42. GamecubeLover
    Jul 13, 2016
    9
    This game is amazing with it's graphics and amazing level design! The plot is good. The controls feel perfect for the N64 but the only bad thing is slippy......
  43. AKthaBeast
    Mar 22, 2018
    9
    Classic game and had alternate endings and paths. Game was killer on multiplayer too and hopefully Nintendo can make a new Star Fox game with 24 team online multi player.
  44. BrettSiebenhaar
    Jun 1, 2018
    9
    "DO A BARREL ROLL!" Do I need to say anything more? LOL! This game was fun. The flying and shooting was fun. The game looked good for the time. I really hope Nintendo puts this on the N64 mini!!!
  45. Pakon
    Aug 14, 2019
    8
    Played it on the Wii's Virtual Console. I dare to say that the game aged pretty well throughout the years. I really enjoyed visiting the world of Star Fox and can't recommend the game enough for N64, 3DS ( it's been remastered for the 3DS) or any Virtual Console owners. A great shooter from Nintendo which is still very playable and fun even nowadays.
  46. antenneone
    Aug 26, 2018
    7
    Un buen juego para la Nintendo 64. Se me ha hecho corto aunque es bastante rejugable debido a las diferentes rutas para llegar al final. La conversión para 3DS no esta nada mal
  47. PacMax
    Oct 23, 2018
    8
    With stunning visuals voice acting, and memorable soundtrack, this game really is a nice addition you can make to your N64 gallery.
  48. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  49. greninjaX
    Jul 4, 2022
    9
    you play as the funny dog man from smash bros and go "pew pew" with space lasers to make the big monkey head go boom.
  50. Onioncreature
    Nov 8, 2021
    9
    A masterful reimaging of the SNES title, 64 cemented the series as a Nintendo staple. This version isn't quite as good as the 3DS remaster, but it's still incredibly fun and the blocky visuals and choppy performance have their own charm to them.
  51. MVO66
    Jun 15, 2019
    10
    Fast, satisfying and most importantly, incredibly fun with a plenty of ways to have it, with awesomely designed levels where not a single one of them is similar to the other. In my opinion, this the best game of all time, no words, hands down.
  52. davidESP9
    Jul 28, 2020
    6
    Un juego de naves divertidisimo,con muchisima rejugabilidad al disponer de 3 rutas(Una facil,una normal y otra dificil)
  53. KeybladeHero_05
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    I've recently beaten this game a few days ago and my god it still holds up to this day!

    Here are my my top 4 games within the series

    1: Star Fox 64
    2: Star Fox Assault
    3: Star Fox Adventures
    4: Star Fox Zero

    The last time I've beat this game was when I was just a small kid and to relive the good ending once again still feel the same.
  54. JamesDrawsThngs
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Star Fox 64 is the game that I have replayed and completed more than any other game I have ever played. It's one of the most fun and addicting games I have ever experienced that is damn near close to perfection (it may get a 10, but that doesn't automatically the game doesn't have any blemishes). To this day, this is peak Star Fox, and I am still surprised they haven't been able to comeStar Fox 64 is the game that I have replayed and completed more than any other game I have ever played. It's one of the most fun and addicting games I have ever experienced that is damn near close to perfection (it may get a 10, but that doesn't automatically the game doesn't have any blemishes). To this day, this is peak Star Fox, and I am still surprised they haven't been able to come close to achieving a similar level of quality since then.

    SF64 is, for all intents and purposes, a remake of the SNES original. Fox McCloud and gang of furries set off to liberate the Lylat System from the evil Andross. The most noticeable difference between this game and the original is in its presentation. Of course, the graphics are an obvious boost (and still look great for the time), but now each character in the game is fully voiced. This game is endlessly quotable and memorable for a good reason. Each of the characters are wholly unique from each other and have the perfect level of camp. The sound design is excellent, with incredibly satisfying, crunchy explosions, laser fire and roaring engine of the Arwing. The soundtrack, while not quite as good as the SNES game, is still solid in its own right.

    Another factor that differentiates this game from the original is in its progression. Like the original, there are multiple paths to take that lead you to different planets that vary in difficulty. However, you can now mix up that path depending what mission you accomplish within the stage. It can range from finding an alternate path, shooting down a certain number of enemies, altering the route of a cargo train, etc. How you set your path up can lead you to one of two endings, and only one of them is the true one. Much of this game's replayability comes from exploring all of the different pathways available. While not all of the stages are winners, each one is unique in its own way, preventing things from getting stale. The game also offers multiple vehicle types (first used in Star Fox 2): The Land Master and Blue Marine. You only get to use these in a few stages, however. The Land Master takes a bit of getting used to, but is still really fun. The Blue Marine, though, is too slow for my liking. The Arwing, though, is still the king, and man does it control like a dream. The N64's controller was tailor made for this game and it just isn't quite the same when playing it on other systems. Each level has a score requirement that you can achieve that reward you with a medal, and getting the medals in some of these stages can be pretty tricky. Getting all the medals in each stage will reward you with an Expert Mode (also with its own set of medals). If you thought the base game was too easy, this one will definitely put up more of a fight (it also comes with a **** pair of shades for Fox).

    This is easily one of the best games you can ever own on the N64. If you are even remotely interested in the series, you need to pick this up in some form, whether it's an original copy or the 3DS Remake (which is stellar).    … Expand
  55. AbeFiletti
    Oct 26, 2020
    8
    Star Fox 64 is a great game. I believe that the Star Fox series peaked on the N64. The overall gameplay is just so fun. It honestly feels like an arcade game, but cranked up super high. The story is fine. Although the story is definitely not the focus here. It's the gameplay. It is super fun to just blow up some guys. The game shouldn't take you an hour, but if you want to take all theStar Fox 64 is a great game. I believe that the Star Fox series peaked on the N64. The overall gameplay is just so fun. It honestly feels like an arcade game, but cranked up super high. The story is fine. Although the story is definitely not the focus here. It's the gameplay. It is super fun to just blow up some guys. The game shouldn't take you an hour, but if you want to take all the routes it will definitely take you more than an hour. It isn't just shooting guys you have to also protect your teammates so they will be in the next battle with you. We don't really get to know the characters here, but what we have I like. I can't really think of anything wrong with it. It just isn't anything phenomenal. I wish Metacritic let you give numbers like 6.5, 7.5. But anyways I give Star Fox 64 an A- and a 8.5/10.… Expand
  56. 21stCenturyGuy
    Aug 29, 2021
    0
    Furries were a mistake. This game is very much broken and there is a glitch where 99.9% of the time near the end of the game, the sequence will break and will not let you fight the last boss. This game is overrated as all hell, Wake up sheeple! You have been lied to. Go to your nearest hamburger shop and spread the truth about this game. The government is l y i n g to you about this game.
  57. johnny34
    Apr 4, 2023
    0
    I rate the game miserable because I find it an insult to not give the player the option to disable these idiotic inverted controls. This is an arcade game, not a simulation. As an STG player, it really gives me a headache after 2 minutes.
  58. ElRagnarLocro
    Mar 30, 2022
    6
    No es un mal juego y en su momento me entretuvo por un buen rato, pero simplemente este estilo de juego no es de mis favoritos y no puedo valorarlo demasiado. Aún así, es un gran logro para la época.
    Nota Final: 6.5
  59. GDsReviews
    Jul 9, 2022
    9
    Great game with tons of replayability, a fun multiplayer mode, excellent soundtrack, and some hilarious lines.
  60. Yojimbo2015
    Jan 21, 2023
    8
    AKA Lylat Wars, the early Star Fox games always looked rather better than they played but it's a well presented if slightly superficial 3D blaster that's still quite good fun to play, if a little lacking in challenge for veterans.
  61. arthur123456789
    Mar 9, 2023
    10
    Jogo incrivel uma obra prima dos games amo esse jogos e ele estara sempre no meu coração
  62. LFG199YT
    Feb 3, 2023
    9
    Great controls, infinitely replayable, a memorable cast, great music, and a tough but fair difficulty. Worth it.
  63. ObsequiousEmu
    Aug 8, 2023
    0
    Star Fox the Phantom Menace is the most disappointing thing since my first wedding night. How are you even supposed to aim your big blasters with this controller? I keep having to use my toesies to press the C buttons: you gotta have like 6 arms and at least 34 fingers to straddle this plastic trident of a controller. And they clearly didn't heed any mind to mouth feel with this patheticStar Fox the Phantom Menace is the most disappointing thing since my first wedding night. How are you even supposed to aim your big blasters with this controller? I keep having to use my toesies to press the C buttons: you gotta have like 6 arms and at least 34 fingers to straddle this plastic trident of a controller. And they clearly didn't heed any mind to mouth feel with this pathetic waste of plastic of a cartridge. I know this game was made in the 1800s or whatever, but come on, I can fit at LEAST 13 Switch cartridges in my mouth. I doubt I could cram more than 2 or 3 Star Fox carts in my craw, and that's just pathetic.

    There is literally only one good thing about Star Fox 64 and it's my luscious baby boy Pigma. Pigma is real. I am going to kiss him. He will be my lover. I will be the little spoon. Me and Pigma will **** and you can't stop us.

    Playing Star Fox feels like a spider web is your boyfriend, and I will never understand how Nintendo got away with it.    … Expand
  64. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    9
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!

Awards & Rankings

4
#4 Best N64 Game of 1997
3
#3 Most Discussed N64 Game of 1997
2
#2 Most Shared N64 Game of 1997

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Nintendorks
    80
    It's the shoot 'em up of shoot 'em ups. Star Fox 64 shouldn't be seen as a sequel to the SNES Star Fox, however. It's more of a director's cut to an old, great film.
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  2. Nintendophiles
    95
    It features nice graphics, wonderful sound, addictive gameplay, and a lot of replay value.
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  3. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    91
    A very pretty reprise of the original Star Fox story, but with new stuff. [Jan 2004, p.189]
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