Star Fox 64

 Nintendo 64
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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 300 Ratings

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. YanniT.
    Jan 11, 2004
    10
    I have beat this game in every possible way and i still play at least one hour a day!!!!!!!!!
  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. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. arthur123456789
    Mar 9, 2023
    10
    Jogo incrivel uma obra prima dos games amo esse jogos e ele estara sempre no meu coração
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  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.
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#4 Best N64 Game of 1997
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#3 Most Discussed N64 Game of 1997
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#2 Most Shared N64 Game of 1997

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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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