Star Fox Zero

 Wii U
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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 767 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 141 out of 767
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  1. PatiKunTom
    Oct 25, 2022
    0
    This game is just awful. How did Platinum Games screw this game up so much, this is worst Star Fox game ever, heck this is one of the worst Wii U games of all time.
  2. RascalRaven
    Mar 8, 2021
    0
    The Game is really Good, great Story, badass and funny dialouge, awesome graphics, actually it would be even better than the N64 Version but there are two things which dont allow that. 1. It was released on the Wii U a console which sold poorly which affected the gamesales and 2. The controls of the game should have an option where u can play it with an Controller instead of the Wii UThe Game is really Good, great Story, badass and funny dialouge, awesome graphics, actually it would be even better than the N64 Version but there are two things which dont allow that. 1. It was released on the Wii U a console which sold poorly which affected the gamesales and 2. The controls of the game should have an option where u can play it with an Controller instead of the Wii U Gamepad. So i really hope Nintendo does make a Deluxe Version for the Nintendo Switch.… Expand
  3. hirschlord
    Mar 16, 2019
    1
    very good ideas ruined from a crazy controllsystem . nintendo ruined the game and not even give us alternative controlls. so i cant play that game .
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  4. FTM
    May 21, 2018
    4
    I really wanted to like this, I really did. The idea is good, the stages are well thought out and interesting but the controls sealed the deal for me. I could not get past the controls, they always felt unnatural to me and really forced in. It left a bad taste in my mouth, especially as it was the first Star Fox game I have ever played. if they are all like this, I might not play another one
  5. iliketrains
    Nov 5, 2017
    2
    The controls are AWFUL. The controls are so bad that I kept crashing into things which takes away from my health so I could not even beat the first level because of the clunky controls. For some reason it expects me to focus on two screens at once HOW! The ONLY redeeming quality is the graphics which are very nice to look at.
  6. CanadianYeti
    Jul 17, 2017
    2
    This is one of those rare games that somehow manages to get nothing right. None of the clear love the developers had for the game that was present in past installments is here at all. Instead, this feels like Nintendo flipping the middle finger to their fans and saying “You want your new Star Fox game? Well, here it is! Suck it, nerds!”
  7. captainqwark
    Mar 6, 2017
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Star Fox Zero....... Where do I begin.

    To summarize the story of Star Fox Zero; it's the same story as Star Fox 64, except done poorly with some inconsistencies, lack of fully fleshed-out characters in this reboot, and the amount of lies dear old Shigeru Miyamoto told us about what the story in Star Fox Zero was going to have. If you're wondering what lies I'm talking about, he says in his interview with Jirard the Completionist that the story was supposed to make us question about whether General Pepper is good, or if Andross was bad, but no part of this story ever expands upon that idea. The teleporters that Andross uses are just a way for Star Fox to travel to alternate paths in the game, nothing more, and let's not forget the fact that characters act stupid from time to time, like when Fox saves Cat in the first gyrocopter level, and in the next level, when Cat shows up to aid Star Fox, neither Fox nor Cat seems to recognize each other. Hell, even some of the bosses, like Aquarosa in an alternate path of Corneria act like you've fought before when in that particular playthrough, you never ran into this boss, let alone, fight him.

    Now lets talk about graphics. In terms of graphics, Star Fox Zero looks alright for a Wii U game, but in terms of Art style, it fails so bad on so many levels where you're on any planet. The buildings and roads in Corneria for example, doesn't seem to connect at all, and are just sitting around like a bunch of lego pieces. Some of you may argue that Star Fox 64 had similar features like that, but that's only there because of how limited the hardware was for the Nintendo 64. Another thing that was really jarring in this game is the enemy designs. While some of them look alright, a good chunk of enemies that are taken from the SNES Star Fox doesn't fit at all with the graphical improvement on the enemies in the N64 game.

    Next: Soundtrack. Overall, the soundtrack is decent, not amazing, but not terrible, just decent. Mostly because of the new soundtrack that doesn't sound anything like Star Fox. The remixes of the original tracks are nice, but the original track sounds like something you would slap on any other game and it would fit perfectly well.

    Finally: the controls. Now that we finally got to the most discussed part of the game, the controls. To sum it all up, it's awkward as hell. The two different screens used in both the wii u gamepad and TV screen may sound nice at first, but it's a headache when put to the test. Having the gamepad be the only way to shoot enemies while using the TV to move around is a poor concept that should've had a lot more improvement, The very least that Nintendo and Platinum games could've done is give the option to use the pro controller.

    So overall, Star Fox Zero is a poorly made game that's sole purpose is to milk out some nostalgia from people who grew up with the N64. The graphics are nice, and the soundtrack is decent, but the other problems I've mentioned are too big for Star Fox Zero to be considered a decent game. If any of you would want to get into the Star Fox franchise, get the N64 version, or if you're a Nintendo 3DS owner, get the 3DS version instead since those are much better than anything Star Fox Zero has to offer.    … Expand
  8. rott484
    Mar 4, 2017
    0
    Worst controls i`ve ever seen in a video game. GTA IV with drunk camera effects is better than this piece of trash. This game is so bad that people should actually get paid to play it instead of paying to play it.
  9. AnthonyXY79
    Dec 29, 2016
    0
    The first two Star Fox games are two of my personal favorite games of all time. When this game was announced I was ecstatic. That's why it mortifies me to say that I actually had to give up on the game after my first few play sessions (I tried, I really did). Why? The controls, the controls are horrendous in my opinion. They ruin what would otherwise be a truly great experience. How thisThe first two Star Fox games are two of my personal favorite games of all time. When this game was announced I was ecstatic. That's why it mortifies me to say that I actually had to give up on the game after my first few play sessions (I tried, I really did). Why? The controls, the controls are horrendous in my opinion. They ruin what would otherwise be a truly great experience. How this got through QC I will never know. At least give fans the OPTION to use the original control format! The controls in the series were already perfected since way back with the release of Star Fox 64. All of this unnecessary tinkering, and for what? It's quite a big shame that the controls would tarnish a game with such extraordinarily high potential. Piloting the Arwing this time around just feels very, very counter-intuitive. Having to constantly fight my instincts just translates into clumsy, sloppy gameplay. It's frustrating and it is ultimately very depressing for someone who has genuinely cherished this series for many years. I had such high hopes for this game. In my pre-play excitement I bought the amiibos for the extra content. Sad to say, my investment has been a colossal waste of money. Why Nintendo?? :(… Expand
  10. JonathanDA
    Nov 23, 2016
    0
    This game is so horribly broken, yes you can adjust to the **** controls... But why would you want too? My review of the first two StarFox games SNES and N64 would be 90+% This one I am not even sure how it got past the play testing stage with out some one saying "Hey can't we just have normal controls?" The game is gorgeous and has fantastic sound. Had it a normal control scheme like itThis game is so horribly broken, yes you can adjust to the **** controls... But why would you want too? My review of the first two StarFox games SNES and N64 would be 90+% This one I am not even sure how it got past the play testing stage with out some one saying "Hey can't we just have normal controls?" The game is gorgeous and has fantastic sound. Had it a normal control scheme like it screams for... This is a fantastic example of why people say they hate motion controls (I like them when they are done right) StarFox Zero and also my score... *cries*… Expand
  11. Pendrodamus
    Aug 20, 2016
    2
    Star Fox 64 this is not. I did not like the chicken walker or gyro copter in the slightest, and the game would be tons more entertaining without them. I sympathize with wanting to try new things, but the thing is that the new ideas need to be comparable to the old ones at least in entertainment value. The chicken walker is useless compared to just letting me have a cool tank with boostersStar Fox 64 this is not. I did not like the chicken walker or gyro copter in the slightest, and the game would be tons more entertaining without them. I sympathize with wanting to try new things, but the thing is that the new ideas need to be comparable to the old ones at least in entertainment value. The chicken walker is useless compared to just letting me have a cool tank with boosters on it. Overall a mediocre experience I wouldn't recommend.… Expand
  12. Kris511c
    Jul 24, 2016
    3
    Its a 2 to 3 hour long railroad shooter with no replay value, i can not see why people would give this anything more then 4.

    (I need 150 sign, so ignore this)
  13. eldumloido
    Jul 5, 2016
    2
    Unresponsive controls to a point it's unplayable. Shigeru him self has confirmed target audience is kids but that doesn't mean you should make inferior product. Was really expecting new starfox as a fan of the originals but this should have not been released at this state, Hope Shigeru dies soon so someone young with new ideas can be the new "innovator",
  14. multiplat_gamer
    Jul 4, 2016
    0
    I don’t know where to begin with. The controls are absolutely broken, they are not immersive as I expected but unnecessary complicated, feels more a gimmick than anything. Not that I feel inside a Arwing arcade thanks to the GamePad screen but like somebody gave me two different controllers and two different screens for playing a simple game. Frustration is the word.

    The visuals are    I don’t know where to begin with. The controls are absolutely broken, they are not immersive as I expected but unnecessary complicated, feels more a gimmick than anything. Not that I feel inside a Arwing arcade thanks to the GamePad screen but like somebody gave me two different controllers and two different screens for playing a simple game. Frustration is the word.

    The visuals are meh, 720p with frames dropping frequently. The level design is certainly uninspired. It’s not a pretty game. About the sound, it’s almost impossible to hear well what Fox’s friends are saying because the sound comes from the GamePad so I miss a lot of important information.
    It looks like a launch Wii U game that was designed for showing off what the GamePad can be used to, but I wonder if the Wii U wouldn’t have a worse reputation if Star Fox Zero was released in 2012.

    Probably as a GameCube game with a normal controller it would have impressed and gain more excitement, but as it is, it’s quite bad. I feel extremely disappointed. Save your money. If you have a 3DS get Star Fox 64 3D for much less money. Why would you prefer Star Fox Zero that only recycles ideas and have so many issues? Even if you only have a Wii U, you can get Star Fox 64 that is much better for 10 bucks.

    Conclusion: mediocre soundtrack with mediocre remixes, boring dialogues, lifeless environments, poor replay value, no real multiplayer mode, no online mode, tiresome boss battles, really poor story and connection between characters, cumbersome tracking system, horrible sound design with lack of options, horrible visual design... And I haven't mentioned the controls.    … Expand
  15. Gorgar
    May 26, 2016
    0
    What a huge disappointment. Miyamoto should never have been allowed to direct this game, his fascination with gimmicks really shows in the awful dual screen setup and motion controls, which basically ruined this game. Having to split your attention between the gamepad and TV really degrades the gaming experience, making this game almost unplayable. And the stealth levels add nothingWhat a huge disappointment. Miyamoto should never have been allowed to direct this game, his fascination with gimmicks really shows in the awful dual screen setup and motion controls, which basically ruined this game. Having to split your attention between the gamepad and TV really degrades the gaming experience, making this game almost unplayable. And the stealth levels add nothing positive to the experience, in fact they just break the flow of action. What was Nintendo thinking when they released a game with such awful controls? Total disaster!… Expand
  16. Robsonpr
    May 24, 2016
    0
    Dumb, **** lazy, confuse, short, and the list goes on.. The game lacks of a good story (it's a remake) and the gameplay is boring and confuse... it makes no sense..!
  17. DepressedHippie
    May 23, 2016
    2
    "No Joke Flying a Plane Without a Yoke"

    Star Fox is back and with Platinum Studios, the developers of high octane action games like Bayonetta, Vanquished and Viewtiful Joe at the controls what can possibly go....wait...Where the $*^% are the controls! Damn, spent so much time checking my G-Diffusion system thingy I forgot to make sure I had a yoke. The controls in this game are mind    "No Joke Flying a Plane Without a Yoke"

    Star Fox is back and with Platinum Studios, the developers of high octane action games like Bayonetta, Vanquished and Viewtiful Joe at the controls what can possibly go....wait...Where the $*^% are the controls!

    Damn, spent so much time checking my G-Diffusion system thingy I forgot to make sure I had a yoke. The controls in this game are mind boggling bad, in fact it makes the motion controls in Lair (the game that robbed us of Factor Five and the Rouge Squadron games) seem tight and fluid by comparison. The controls work semi okay on the traditional rail stages but for the other half of the game you might as well hit the ejection button and get the hell out of there.

    More surprising than Nintendo killing a game with an unnecessary gimmick is the fact that the level design is surprisingly poor and uninspired. Coming from a Studio of Platinum's Pedigree I was expecting some exciting, bat **** crazy scenarios, but save for one or two moments, not even levels mind you, but one or two moments this game is sleepy. It's as if developers felt beaten down by the controls schemes and just slept walk through development, with uninspired levels and enemies to gameplay mechanics that are introduced only to be completely dropped from the sky, like a space ship dropping from orbit and burning up on re-entry because Nintendo stole their damn yoke!

    Star Fox Zero is a really bad game. No one, and I mean no one would be defending this game if it didn't have characters that a large portion of us feel nostalgic for. This is Nintendo at it's very worst and doesn't bode well for the future of the studio and the gaming landscape in general.    … Expand
  18. MasterPhantom
    May 20, 2016
    0
    Take Star fox 64 and times it by zero and you would have this steaming pile of fox excrement. Don't be fooled by the pretty graphics and reviews, this game is pure garbage and may very well kill the Star Fox franchise as well as being death knell for both Nintendo and Platinum studios.
  19. Joko
    May 18, 2016
    4
    This game was the biggest disappointment of the year for me. It shows how Nintendo isn't evolving in the gaming world. Things are suppose to be bigger and better looking, Star Fox Zero doesn't deliver that. Aside from the awkward and annoying controls, the game itself is extremely short, probably about 1/3 the size of the N64 version. Looking at two screens was a terrible idea that isThis game was the biggest disappointment of the year for me. It shows how Nintendo isn't evolving in the gaming world. Things are suppose to be bigger and better looking, Star Fox Zero doesn't deliver that. Aside from the awkward and annoying controls, the game itself is extremely short, probably about 1/3 the size of the N64 version. Looking at two screens was a terrible idea that is forced on the player for this game. There is no way around it. It's so bad, and so pointless. To me it just felt like Nintendo was trying to say that the game tablet had a purpose, and maybe it could have for this game but dividing your attention between your TV and tablet isn't fun or very practical. If you want to play a great Star Fox game, stick to the snes and N64 versions. I played through Zero once just because they got my money, I didn't enjoy the experience enough to go back and play again.… Expand
  20. tripenfall
    May 18, 2016
    3
    What can I say about Star Fox Zero? How about a massive missed opportunity? Here you have a game that could have been the spiritual successor to a fantastic game from 19 years ago and what it tuned out to be is a bit of a mess frankly.
    It seems that Miamoto San was so desperate to try to show you why the Wii U Gamepad was a good thing that he threw common sense out the window when    What can I say about Star Fox Zero? How about a massive missed opportunity? Here you have a game that could have been the spiritual successor to a fantastic game from 19 years ago and what it tuned out to be is a bit of a mess frankly.
    It seems that Miamoto San was so desperate to try to show you why the Wii U Gamepad was a good thing that he threw common sense out the window when designing it. The bottom line is this - this game plays worse than its N64 father and by a long way. It plays worse than anything that I can remember Nintendo releasing in a long long time.
    The motion controls need to be calibrated repeatedly.... Like every time you shoot something. It is a solution for a problem that didn't exist in the first place and you fight it the whole game. Also, for a Star Fox game it's amazing just how much of this game sees you in other vehicles. The amount of pure Star Fox in this game is low, and the other vehicles just aren't that fun to play.
    It's rare that a AAA Nintendo title lets me down but this sure is one of those occasions.    … Expand
  21. pikby
    May 14, 2016
    2
    a perfectly good game smothered by repetitive stages and boss fights , counter-intuitive controls that just plain dont work,the lack of content, lack of replay-ability, and an overused story , star fox zero is a stab in the heart for the franchise, and another step towards deaths door for nintendo
  22. Rocketman64
    May 13, 2016
    3
    I love Star Fox, it is the only arcade flight combat game that currently exists to my knowledge. The game-play is therefore truly unique and quite an experience. However, that is the only saving grace of this game. The dual screen controls are unnecessary and wouldn't need to exist if the reticle on screen were accurate. The game is clunky and the story, beyond being just a rehash, isI love Star Fox, it is the only arcade flight combat game that currently exists to my knowledge. The game-play is therefore truly unique and quite an experience. However, that is the only saving grace of this game. The dual screen controls are unnecessary and wouldn't need to exist if the reticle on screen were accurate. The game is clunky and the story, beyond being just a rehash, is just presented badly. Ultimately, this game shouldn't exist, it is just a worse version of Star Fox 64. This is a franchise that needs to evolve. The open levels are far too enclosed and the game is so short that you do not even get used to the controls by the end. It would be saved if the levels were anything revolutionary but only 2 really stick out. This game feels like it was rushed out, the story is bad, the game play is clunky, and the levels uninspired. I really expected more out of Nintendo of all people.… Expand
  23. karlamendez
    May 10, 2016
    0
    solo una cosa que decir los controles, este titulo lo esperaba desde el game cube es una lastima en lo que ha quedado nintendo no lo recomiendo para nada
  24. dracoalnatural
    May 10, 2016
    0
    There's a fun game in Star Fox Zero. Not exactly complex but an enjoyable arcade romp we've sorely missed. However, the control system only ever gets in the way, making sections of the game a massive chore to play. I can see what they're trying to emulate, but it just doesn't work very well.
  25. Wolflmg
    May 2, 2016
    1
    This game would,be awesome if it weren't for the stupid clunky gamepad that makes the controls confusing and this game zero fun. I guess that were the zero comes from in the games title. I suggest not wasting your money on this title.
  26. TenaciousTanuki
    May 1, 2016
    4
    A mediocre game at best, this title is further marred by its clunky controls and insufferable camera. Even without these MAJOR issues there simply is not enough content to warrant its price. Definitely not worth $60, not worth your time. Stop lying to yourself and demand more from your games.
  27. theBobKnows
    May 1, 2016
    0
    I beat the and STILL didn't feel like I master the controls! If you want a game you can just pick up and play and not have to play hours of the game to understand the controls then this game is not for you.
  28. mattcd42
    Apr 30, 2016
    4
    This is what would of been the next great Star fox game in years. However instead of jumping to using 2 joysticks in a way they jumped to 3. While the levels are stunning, and there's a lot of great set pieces the forced, sloppy, game breaking motion controls hamper this game at every turn.

    It's not worth it. Avoid at all costs.
  29. tboy123
    Apr 27, 2016
    3
    Starfox 64 was one of the first games I played in my youth, I beat that game going through every possible path. I was very excited to hear of a new one come out, sadly, due to the terrible controls, easy difficulty and many events being almost identical to the N64 version this game falls very flat. Maybe Nintendo can fix it with the next game, when they aren't focusing too hard on terribleStarfox 64 was one of the first games I played in my youth, I beat that game going through every possible path. I was very excited to hear of a new one come out, sadly, due to the terrible controls, easy difficulty and many events being almost identical to the N64 version this game falls very flat. Maybe Nintendo can fix it with the next game, when they aren't focusing too hard on terrible "innovative" controls.… Expand
  30. WildFire15
    Apr 26, 2016
    4
    There's a fun game in Star Fox Zero. Not exactly complex but an enjoyable arcade romp we've sorely missed. However, the control system only ever gets in the way, making sections of the game a massive chore to play. I can see what they're trying to emulate, but it just doesn't work very well.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 82 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 82
  2. Mixed: 43 out of 82
  3. Negative: 3 out of 82
  1. Easy Allies
    Dec 1, 2016
    80
    Star Fox Zero is a wonderful re-imagining of one of the most beloved games in the series, blending elements from its early history in a tasteful manner. The meatier story mode leaves you with a better sense of fulfillment over its predecessors, and while there isn’t an online leaderboard to compare best times or scores, there are other extras to keep you playing. Adapting to the new controls might take more patience than some players are willing to give, but those who stick it out are rewarded with a higher-degree of precision than previously possible. It’s by no means perfect, but it’s safe to say Miyamoto’s latest experiment is a success.
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  2. IGN Denmark
    Aug 22, 2016
    73
    A rather halfhearted remake of a true classic, with less focus on the story of epic teamwork than one would have expected. A frustrating release for the fans, but nonetheless a fine addition to the Wii U roster.
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  3. GameSpew
    Jun 13, 2016
    80
    If you can handle the gyroscope, you’re in for a quality thrill ride through the Lylat System, difficult but rewarding.
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