Star Fox Zero

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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 767 Ratings

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  1. Bertoflyingfox
    Apr 23, 2016
    8
    Let me start by saying, it feels so good to play a game that loads quickly. Just a complete breath of fresh air after the 1+ minute load times of DarkSouls3, Battlefront, and pretty much any other XBO/PS4 game I've come across (PC peeps dont have this problem :p).

    On to the meat and potatoes. This is a really great re-imagining of the StarFox story while keeping the arcade feel of the    Let me start by saying, it feels so good to play a game that loads quickly. Just a complete breath of fresh air after the 1+ minute load times of DarkSouls3, Battlefront, and pretty much any other XBO/PS4 game I've come across (PC peeps dont have this problem :p).

    On to the meat and potatoes. This is a really great re-imagining of the StarFox story while keeping the arcade feel of the previous entries. I'm at a point where I've familiarized myself with motion controls enough to get the hang of this game by mission1, but it isnt crazy to think others wont like the kool-aid and that's fine....just dont decry motion controls while jumping on the VR bandwagon, it's confusing and nonsensical.

    This is a game for folks who like replaying missions to get better scores, finding hidden objects, and hidden pathways to new levels. It's a blast, and instead of writing some over-detailed review I'm going to barrel roll out of here and get back to the game. Peace!    … Expand
  2. Namutree
    Apr 23, 2016
    8
    Star Fox Zero is a good game. Just a good game. The core game play is hampered by frustrating controls and an overuse of gimmicks. The soundtrack while good; was not as exciting as in previous entries. The story is barely more in depth than in Star Fox 64. The core path does not have alternate routes, but merely bonus missions. The lack of multiplayer is also a disappointment. I hadStar Fox Zero is a good game. Just a good game. The core game play is hampered by frustrating controls and an overuse of gimmicks. The soundtrack while good; was not as exciting as in previous entries. The story is barely more in depth than in Star Fox 64. The core path does not have alternate routes, but merely bonus missions. The lack of multiplayer is also a disappointment. I had expected better for $60. Nintendo innovated where things should have been left alone, and failed to innovate where such efforts would have been worthwhile.

    Overall, Star Fox 64 is simply the better game; which is a real shame considering the superior hardware Star Fox Zero has at it's disposal. Buy this if you're a hardcore Star Fox fan, if you can get it cheap, or if it's bundled with Star Fox Guard. If you've never played Star Fox I highly suggest getting the 64 version on the Wii U virtual console rather than this.    … Expand
  3. Unbiased_Critic
    Apr 27, 2016
    8
    I've changed my mind about the game after playing it for a few hours. Piloting the vehicles is a lot of fun. If you take the time to play the training missions over and over for an hour or two, the dual screen setup should be easier to manage. The game would score higher in my opinion had Nintendo and Platinum spruced up the all range mode arenas, and tripled the on rails sections. IfI've changed my mind about the game after playing it for a few hours. Piloting the vehicles is a lot of fun. If you take the time to play the training missions over and over for an hour or two, the dual screen setup should be easier to manage. The game would score higher in my opinion had Nintendo and Platinum spruced up the all range mode arenas, and tripled the on rails sections. If you're not a big Star Fox fan, you might want to pass on this until a game slump presents itself.… Expand
  4. Fred_GameOnBatt
    Jul 8, 2016
    8
    The nostalgia thing gets back in Star Fox zero. I really enjoyed the game and I will recommend you if you're looking forward to play it. The graphics are great, the gameplay is good and the controllers are okay, well you'll get used to them.
  5. mo-mo-mo
    May 7, 2016
    8
    Juego divertidísimo y con gameplay magistral. La historia principal se hace cortísima, pero el aporta una rejugabilidad que alarga la duración y ayuda a dominar el juego. Cuanto más aprendes a manejarlo, más te divierte y engancha. Es un buen juego.
  6. Mitchzap65
    Apr 27, 2016
    8
    Star Fox Zero is what all the fans have been asking for since 1997! The gameplay, branching paths, story, and characters are finally here for Wii U and it is glorious! Okay, so, what exactly makes it so good? Well let’s start with the story. The story takes us back to the same time as the N64 version did, so it is the same story, under a different name. While it is still a good story, IStar Fox Zero is what all the fans have been asking for since 1997! The gameplay, branching paths, story, and characters are finally here for Wii U and it is glorious! Okay, so, what exactly makes it so good? Well let’s start with the story. The story takes us back to the same time as the N64 version did, so it is the same story, under a different name. While it is still a good story, I did wish they tried something new.
    The gameplay is very fun, and the idea of using the Wii U gamepad for a cockpit view and the means of aiming was and excellent idea. The controls, though they are difficult to learn, are easy to master and once you get the hang of it, it feels very smooth. The soundtrack is fine, nothing really good but nothing bad either, then again no Star Fox OST has very iconic songs, with maybe the exception of “Corneria” for the original SNES title.
    Though the new voice actors for all of the characters do feel a bit wrong, it can be forgivable since the personalities of these lovable characters remain the same. However, there are issues which have still never been fixed from the N64 version. First, the difficulty curve. As you must know, a single Star Fox campaign lasts a range from 2-3 hours. So to make up for that, they added branching paths, for tons of combinations of experiences and giving it much repeatability. And like the original, there are three main paths, the easy, medium, and hard paths, in which you can switch to as you play. But here is where the problems come in, if you accidentally switch to a harder level, it can become incredibly hard. Even if you stay on the hard path the level “Sector Gamma” would end up you with at least 3 continues before moving on.
    Plus the fact that the slow horizontal turning in all-range mode makes levels even harder, and not in a good way. So all in all I highly recommend this game for Nintendo fans, skeptical nostalgic lovers, and people who needs something new to play. And if you get it now, you get Star Fox Guard for free! So all in all, I give Star Fox Zero an 8/10.    … Expand
  7. 325_hawks
    Apr 22, 2016
    8
    The game looks and plays great. It's easier than past Star Fox games but that's not a horrible thing. The story is short, but the branching paths are there to make it replayable. It's deserving of a better score than what the critics gave it.
  8. CandarianGaming
    Apr 26, 2016
    8
    The game itself is excellent however I wasn't huge on the stealth level and the 2nd last stage could have used checkpoints to respawn from. Either way a must have for wii u owners
  9. LinkTriforce
    Apr 22, 2016
    8
    El juego es excelente, el gameplay es muy divertido a pesar de que para dominarle debes jugar mas de una vez por al principio puede ser un poco complicado de manejar, las gráficas en realidad son atractivas pero se siente un poco fuera de época, como si las gráficas fueran mas de la 6 gen, no me refiero a que están malas sino a el estilo gráfico, la historia en realidad no puedo decirEl juego es excelente, el gameplay es muy divertido a pesar de que para dominarle debes jugar mas de una vez por al principio puede ser un poco complicado de manejar, las gráficas en realidad son atractivas pero se siente un poco fuera de época, como si las gráficas fueran mas de la 6 gen, no me refiero a que están malas sino a el estilo gráfico, la historia en realidad no puedo decir mucho porque aun no lo e terminado y apenas lo que jugado por 2 horas pero debo decir que es un muy buen juego con algunos fallos, y me hubiera gustado algo mas fresco en cuanto los personajes, no es necesario quitar a los personajes solo me hubiera gustado ver algunos personajes frescos, el multijugador entretiene y hasta donde se el juego duro entre 10 y 12 horas así que el multijugador compensa en poco tiempo de juego.… Expand
  10. MEFzelder
    May 20, 2016
    8
    "Star Fox Zero" vuelve a la fórmula de siempre, a la popular de N64 y SNES, este shooter utiliza la fórmula tipo arcade donde la diversión y la acción es constante a costa de una historia corta pero muy rejugable. Las voces originales y los remakes de los planetas que ya conocemos permiten que la nostalgia sumen mucho por el lado nostálgico, inclusive el tan polémico control es el mismo de"Star Fox Zero" vuelve a la fórmula de siempre, a la popular de N64 y SNES, este shooter utiliza la fórmula tipo arcade donde la diversión y la acción es constante a costa de una historia corta pero muy rejugable. Las voces originales y los remakes de los planetas que ya conocemos permiten que la nostalgia sumen mucho por el lado nostálgico, inclusive el tan polémico control es el mismo de "Star Fox 64" así que si fuiste como yo y volvió a la base antes de saltar al nuevo no tendrás problemas en dominar el juego.
    Uno de los grandes aspectos del juego es la acción,no solo jugando solo, sino también compartiendo con alguien el modo historia se vuelve bastante frenético y adictivo. Los múltiples caminos y las misiones para obtener las medallas dentro de cada planeta hacen que el juego sea diferente y desafiante según las decisiones que tomes.
    La función con amiibos es buena, sobretodo si tienes el de Falco, que básicamente te desbloquea el modo de juego "Heróico" donde haces más daño pero también lo recibes, haciendo más táctico el control de las naves.
    En general es un gran juego, muy divertido, si te gusta completarlos al 100% tienes muchas horas de entretenimiento, muy bueno en cooperativo.    … Expand
  11. fuky
    May 5, 2016
    8
    I consider Star Fox for the Wii U an HD remake, with some added cool extras and some missed opportunities.

    If you played Star Fox 64 than the game is basically almost the same. The controllers get some getting use to, but once you master them the game can be very fun. The best part of the game is playing co-op one person shooting and the other flying ( This makes the game a lot    I consider Star Fox for the Wii U an HD remake, with some added cool extras and some missed opportunities.

    If you played Star Fox 64 than the game is basically almost the same.

    The controllers get some getting use to, but once you master them the game can be very fun.

    The best part of the game is playing co-op one person shooting and the other flying ( This makes the game a lot more fun and enjoyable)

    Playing the game solo I would give it a 7.3

    Playing with someone co-op an 8.5    … Expand
  12. Drews
    Apr 22, 2016
    8
    The motion controls are getting too much press. Tap them off and you're fine. After that it's a lot of fun, a very straightforward StarFox game - whether you like it or not. Some new stealth aspects included. Co-op I'm not crazy about, it's like if you had one person a driver and one handling items in Mario Kart - it's just too hard splitting one brain between two players in a gameThe motion controls are getting too much press. Tap them off and you're fine. After that it's a lot of fun, a very straightforward StarFox game - whether you like it or not. Some new stealth aspects included. Co-op I'm not crazy about, it's like if you had one person a driver and one handling items in Mario Kart - it's just too hard splitting one brain between two players in a game demanding these reflexes. Music is great and theatrics are cool, presentation solid. The only real problem here are those motion controls.… Expand
  13. AndrewLidor
    Apr 22, 2016
    8
    star fox zero é um bom game para wii u, a jogabilidade e a falta de inovação deixam um pouco a desejar, porem é muito divertido com fases incríveis e lutas contra bosses muito boas e dublagem espetacular.
  14. skiIIface
    Apr 23, 2016
    8
    The motion controls are nowhere near as bad as all these critic reviews have made it out to be (I actually like them, they're in the same tier as Splatoon and that's a good thing honestly. The motion controls allow you to do some nice precision aiming that you could never achieve purely with an analog stick, and also allow you the option of continuing to shoot down enemies while a cutsceneThe motion controls are nowhere near as bad as all these critic reviews have made it out to be (I actually like them, they're in the same tier as Splatoon and that's a good thing honestly. The motion controls allow you to do some nice precision aiming that you could never achieve purely with an analog stick, and also allow you the option of continuing to shoot down enemies while a cutscene plays, which is a nice little bonus). Though I did turn the option on for them to only kick in when firing. The only real complaint I have are the frame drops during some more intense moments, but it's not a dealbreaker to me especially given how badly previous instalments in the series have run to date. I'll take 60fps with the occasional drop to 50 or even 40 over sub-30fps, thanks. Though it would be good if we had an option to disable the second screen to keep framerates at a constant 60fps, one can only hope a future patch does something about this.

    The game is much longer than previous instalments (around twice as long, a single playthrough will take 3-6 hours depending on how many levels you complete, and there's plenty of replayabilty with the medals and unlocks (Replayability has always been the main draw of Starfox, you're not supposed to just breeze through the game once and think you're done with it) and that's not even taking Expert mode into account.

    As for the reviews I'm seeing.. I'm really starting to wonder if half of these reviewers have actually played the game, to be honest. Did they all get monkeys to play the game and then review it based entirely off watching the monkey play? I mean it really doesn't take long to adjust to the controls, yet that's the main excuse all these sites are giving to justify their laughably low scores.

    Oh and don't even get me STARTED on the non-review from Polygon.

    So yeah, thumbs up from me. Starwing and Lylat Wars were a big part of my childhood and this game hasn't trampled all over those memories for once, so that's nice. I was hesitant to spend money on another Nintendo game after how badly Xenoblade Chronicles X turned out thanks to NoA Treehouse, but in this case I think it's money well spent.    … Expand
  15. boba_feta
    Apr 23, 2016
    8
    Don't let the critic reviews scare you. The controls aren't that daunting to get the hang of. They'll take some time to master, to be sure, before you'll be blasting through the hit par scores and time par scores with ease, but getting used to them enough to play the game through and have a blast should take you all of a mission or two.

    The game is an homage of sorts to both Star Fox    Don't let the critic reviews scare you. The controls aren't that daunting to get the hang of. They'll take some time to master, to be sure, before you'll be blasting through the hit par scores and time par scores with ease, but getting used to them enough to play the game through and have a blast should take you all of a mission or two.

    The game is an homage of sorts to both Star Fox and Star Fox 64, and even pays tribute to the never released Star Fox 2 by way of the Walker. It'll be both familiar and new to fans of the series, bringing you through familiar locales and putting you up against familiar enemies from the SNES and 64 games, but it also brings with it new locations and new enemies as well, and they've made for some of the most fun boss battles and skirmishes in series history, in my opinion.

    Hell, I even didn't mind the Gyrowing, though if you hate it THAT much, there are hidden paths that will allow you play through the levels typically played with the Gyrowing with the Arwing/Walker instead.

    All in all, this is a great return to form for the series. It's not without its annoyances and the controls CAN be wonky at times (getting used to the Walker takes some time, for instance) but on the whole they really were a non-issue when it came to my ability to enjoy the game, and I can't wait to jump back in to continue hunting for medals and secrets!

    Happy hunting.    … Expand
  16. twenty9
    Apr 23, 2016
    8
    I am utterly shocked at how some people view this game and bash it. What you have here is basically the Star Fox formula, an action packed arcade shooter with on-rail and free roaming segments.

    The Controls - So a lot of people are giving Star Fox negative reviews for the controls. I personally love them. They were not distracting for me because I am a veteran at motion controls,    I am utterly shocked at how some people view this game and bash it. What you have here is basically the Star Fox formula, an action packed arcade shooter with on-rail and free roaming segments.

    The Controls -
    So a lot of people are giving Star Fox negative reviews for the controls. I personally love them. They were not distracting for me because I am a veteran at motion controls, coming from the Wii and with Splatoon that uses a similar shooting mechanic. It is not a gimmick, it is a design mechanic. Not once did I feel I died because of bad controls or gameplay design, but rather by my mistakes. You really need to get a grasp of the controls to be able to fly like a pro and once you do, let me tell you it is rewarding!!!

    Gameplay -
    Star Fox Zero is a great mashup of old and new. You have familiar territory, but if you have played the old games, you will find that the levels are different with some familiar enemies and lots of new ones. Most of the bosses are different too, with some returning with a different take. The gameplay is fast and tight. really smooth with a few drops of framerate when things get really messy, but overall the game is fully playable and VERY fun! What I loved most about this new incarnation is the challenge which is really refreshing.

    Presentation and Story -
    The presentation in this game is phenomenal, the feelings I got from the intense dog fights and how the game will cut to slow motion when passing by an enemy ship when in dogfights was so cool. The sound design is also really good in this game and when holding the gamepad while shooting away at enemies I really felt immersed in the world. The story is pretty much the same with enhanced cutscenes. The ending of this game is truly beautiful. I can't explain the feeling I got while listening to Koji Kondo's themes while watching Starfox's fly off into the distance of a beautiful sunset... JUST WOW!!

    Conclusion -
    What you have here is an arcade shooter that you can enjoy like a movie, a 1-3 hour campaign with different routes and experiences and secrets to unlock each time you play it. The sound design and music is epic and the presentation to bring it all together had me clapping my hands when I finally beat Andross, it is both exciting and extremely fun with a challenge and learning curve only for the best of the best.

    If you like a challenge and something different, I suggest you BUY AND PLAY STARFOX FOR YOURSELF it is a must have if you own a WIIU and this game did not disappoint.

    PS: Amiibo is supported and I bought Starfox just to unlock the retro Arwing, and it is BADASS!!!!!! It can also increase the challenge and I highly recommend testing it out if you want more challenge! You can also use Falco to unlock a Black Arwing with it's own rules. Overall a great game!    … Expand
  17. Genome12
    May 5, 2016
    8
    After spending more time with Star Fox Zero, I've decided to revise my review from the harsh 6/10 score I gave originally. Star Fox Zero is definitely a solid 8/10, though I do also agree with what several 7/10 reviewers have said about the game.

    I’m not advocating to remove motion controls for those that enjoy them, I just think it’s not much to ask for options present in previous    After spending more time with Star Fox Zero, I've decided to revise my review from the harsh 6/10 score I gave originally. Star Fox Zero is definitely a solid 8/10, though I do also agree with what several 7/10 reviewers have said about the game.

    I’m not advocating to remove motion controls for those that enjoy them, I just think it’s not much to ask for options present in previous official Nintendo games to be present in a newly released 2016 game. Star Fox Zero is not a Wii U launch title. What works for one player won’t always work for others. That’s why different control options exist. Splatoon did this, Star Fox Zero should've done this as well.

    As for Star Fox Zero itself? Its definitely the Star Fox game I’ve been waiting 20 long years since Star Fox 64 to finally release. Unfortunately, Nintendo didn't do its part to keep the game accessible for everyone. However, it definitely doesn't ruin what is otherwise a fun and solid Star Fox game though.

    Is Star Fox Zero worth a buy? Speaking as a Star Fox fan, I'd definitely say yes. However, with only the one means of control, I can't speak for everyone as each person's preference is not often the same. I bought it day one, I see the game I wanna give a 10/10 is right in front of me, but because of these lack of control options controls? I'm going with a solid 8/10.

    In conclusion, should Nintendo either patch in the requested alternative control options or offer people who desire these a replacement version of Star Fox Zero that has them, I will definitely revise again my current score and review to reflect these changes.    … Expand
  18. frogger303
    Apr 26, 2016
    8
    It's basically just a remake of a remake of a remake. People seem to forget that the N64 one was just a rehash of the on on the SNES. The sequel to it was never released. Anyway getting beyond that, all the reviews for this game kind of worried me. I thought the controls would be awful and unplayable the way people were complaining. It wasn't nearly that bad. The controls are different butIt's basically just a remake of a remake of a remake. People seem to forget that the N64 one was just a rehash of the on on the SNES. The sequel to it was never released. Anyway getting beyond that, all the reviews for this game kind of worried me. I thought the controls would be awful and unplayable the way people were complaining. It wasn't nearly that bad. The controls are different but not so difficult you can't work them or figure it out. And once you know how they work it's actually pretty easy to pick up and play. Overall I'd say it's a good game, it would be nice however to be able to customize the controls some more. But it's not like Nintendo hasn't added features via DLC before or patches.

    My opinion is that people complained when the gamepad wasn't used enough, they used it more this time with its controls and people complained about that. You can't make most Nintendo fans happy one way or another. So what it comes down to is if you like star fox 64 and you have enjoyed games that utilize the game pad. Then you'll like this game.    … Expand
  19. Jonny2nice
    May 7, 2016
    8
    This is my first Metacritic review because I feel more people need to hear this review from someone who gave this game a shot and finished it! In my opinion, Starfox Zero is a game that every Wii U owner should experience. A lot of people skipped over this game because of being scared over controls from critics that some admittedly didn't even finish the game and from players that haven'tThis is my first Metacritic review because I feel more people need to hear this review from someone who gave this game a shot and finished it! In my opinion, Starfox Zero is a game that every Wii U owner should experience. A lot of people skipped over this game because of being scared over controls from critics that some admittedly didn't even finish the game and from players that haven't even played it for themselves! This game is a return to roots arcade shooter that Starfox fans have been waiting for since Starfox 64. The new 2 screen cockpit gamepad based controls really make you feel like you are flying a ship after completing a mission or 2. No other game has ever done that for me. They are so innovative and immersive with some practice. The graphics for running 60 dos on 2 screens at the same time are very well done. The level design, music, voice acting and bosses are just great overall. Also the Amiibo support is awesome especially with the retro SNES arwing unlock with the fox Amiibo.The game is only about 4 hours long but the replay value of going back into the levels for all medals and high scores make it last much longer. I found myself wanting to go back and play levels again just because they are so fun to play. I wish Nintendo had included controller remapping options, included some form of multiplayer, and online leader boards to really make this game have a broader appeal to more gamers. The lack of these options will unfortunately scare away a lot of adopters to this game. Let's hope DLC is in the works! If you give it a chance to adapt to the control scheme Starfox Zero is one of the most fun Wii U games on the system and a great addition to the Starfox series! Do a barrel roll and give Starfox zero a chance and I believe you'll really enjoy this game!… Expand
  20. AdryFenix
    May 22, 2016
    8
    Un videojuego al más puro estilo arcade, si no has jugado a ninguno de los anteriores puede que te sea difícil el control al comienzo pero en un rato te envuelve hasta no darte ni cuenta de que lo tienes totalmente integrado, muy divertido y quizás se quede algo escaso de fases pero lo suple con una maravillosa rejugabilidad sello de Platinum Games.
  21. GamecubeLover
    Jul 13, 2016
    8
    Star Fox's return didn't do as well as I wanted it to be. Sure it is fun and has that replay value and good graphics. I can see the mixed reviews but this game had what a star fox game should and must have! So it's all good.
  22. Teomanson
    Aug 12, 2016
    8
    I find this game really fun with some interesting mechanics and a control scheme that ask to be mastered before it really work well. Maybe I would have preferred some more changes in the Starfox formula, and I hope in the future Nintendo will take in the consideration, but I think it's a great game despite the initial problems you can eventually have with the control scheme.
  23. GojiraSan
    Jul 4, 2018
    8
    Is the game perfect, no. Does it deserve all the negative reviews, no. The sounds and visuals are great. The issue most people have with the visuals is not the graphics, in fact the graphics are colorful and crisp. The issue is with the art style, which is very old school. The controls are a bit much for most people and I agree. All the time and resources spent on the complex controls andIs the game perfect, no. Does it deserve all the negative reviews, no. The sounds and visuals are great. The issue most people have with the visuals is not the graphics, in fact the graphics are colorful and crisp. The issue is with the art style, which is very old school. The controls are a bit much for most people and I agree. All the time and resources spent on the complex controls and dual screen setup, would have been better spent working on online dogfights and other features.… Expand
  24. Stlouzilla
    May 30, 2017
    8
    Disclaimer: I might be a "mark" for this game. I never understood the negative reception it received and have always thought it was unfairly maligned for its unconventional control system. Admittedly, switching between following the action on the gamepad and TV can be a bit overwhelming at first, but once it catches on it enhances the experience and makes for a memorable and uniqueDisclaimer: I might be a "mark" for this game. I never understood the negative reception it received and have always thought it was unfairly maligned for its unconventional control system. Admittedly, switching between following the action on the gamepad and TV can be a bit overwhelming at first, but once it catches on it enhances the experience and makes for a memorable and unique experience. Plus, with a little practice it is possible to ignore the gamepad altogether and play just on the TV in classic Star Fox 64 fashion (except during boss fights). Overall, the production and replayability make it a worthy addition to any Wii U library.… Expand
  25. Filidecht
    Jan 26, 2017
    8
    Criminally underrated.
    I'm not saying everyone should like/ enjoy it, because opinions and enjoyability are subjective, but this is not a bad game - in the slightest.
    So the controls, yeah? Now, I'm not keen on anything motion related. Gaming is what I do in my down-time, so I like to chill out with a pad and, y'know, relax. However... I really enjoyed the controls for this. I'm sure    Criminally underrated.
    I'm not saying everyone should like/ enjoy it, because opinions and enjoyability are subjective, but this is not a bad game - in the slightest.

    So the controls, yeah? Now, I'm not keen on anything motion related. Gaming is what I do in my down-time, so I like to chill out with a pad and, y'know, relax. However... I really enjoyed the controls for this. I'm sure they're a nightmare if you've no coordination, but those of us who are rhythm machines will have a blast. The only criticism I had was regarding the Walker, that there was no strafing, and it turned out the actually was, which made a huge (and enjoyable). It'd be nice if there was a pro controller patch for those who feel they need it, but I feel that would genuinely detract from the experience. Otherwise, if you're avoiding this purely because of the motion-controls, then whatever, it's your loss.

    Graphics? I'm not sure what the fuss is, but they look fine to me. Nothing to **** the bed over, but not so bad that I feel compelled to moan about them. They're crisp, with some solid texturing and the overall style is a something of a nod to Star Fox/ Starwing. Maybe that's just not your jam, though, and that's fine, too.

    It's a pretty short game, fo' sho', but the replayability is substantial. Just like every other Star Fox. Except Adventures. And Assault, but the latter had me coming back for more.

    Story? S'aight. It's no Ni No Kuni or Last of Us, but try to keep in mind you're a fox, in a spaceship, fighting a giant monkey head, so let's not try to take things too seriously.

    Zero is a solid game, and more, and I think the reactions it's received speak more about the modern gamer/ critic rather than th game itself. I'm not saying those opinions are wrong, or dismissing their validity - I'm just saying they're ****e.    … Expand
  26. DCzGames
    Mar 16, 2017
    8
    This game is a lot of fun. First of all, having the same voice actors as in Star Fox 64 is awesome. It looks and plays great and it's a welcome addition to the Star Fox franchise. However it is not without its flaws. The motion controls should not be mandatory, though once you get used to it it isn't as much as a hindrance as at the beginning. I did not like how the Walker was pushed asThis game is a lot of fun. First of all, having the same voice actors as in Star Fox 64 is awesome. It looks and plays great and it's a welcome addition to the Star Fox franchise. However it is not without its flaws. The motion controls should not be mandatory, though once you get used to it it isn't as much as a hindrance as at the beginning. I did not like how the Walker was pushed as much as it was, especially for the battle with Andross. Also the story was nothing new and was basically a remake of the 64 game. I wouldn't call any of these issues a deal breaker however and I would highly recommend to fans.… Expand
  27. mikath
    Apr 26, 2020
    8
    Ok... at the time the game launched i was already on board with the gameplay. 10 minutes in training mode was already what i needed to understand the game and have a blast with the best dog-fights in the franchise. And this experience really made me clueless for all the negativity, towards the gameplay. I get that is not the conventional way to play a game, but how can you play splatoon,Ok... at the time the game launched i was already on board with the gameplay. 10 minutes in training mode was already what i needed to understand the game and have a blast with the best dog-fights in the franchise. And this experience really made me clueless for all the negativity, towards the gameplay. I get that is not the conventional way to play a game, but how can you play splatoon, and somehow find this game control scheme awful?! is almost the same thing as splatoon. actually i would say that they are the best controls for the ar-wings in the franchise. High level gameplay in this game is much more, gratifying and cool looking than any star fox (i'm saying this as a fan that played every game in the franchise). of course is not only good things i have to say. The game lacks originality in story (really is the third time this story is told. ok the way they told is a little bit different and a lot of the moments are new. but is not like this game wasn't the chance for we to have a James mcloud game), the graphics, while being good a lot of times, some of the environment are very bare-bones, almost looking like an hd wii game, some of the button mappings are very strange and the game really needed a proper multiplayer, since star fox was aways an arcady franchise and part of the replay value is to play with other people. i wonder why there is not any local multiplayer vs mode, or a proper coop (since the one in the game is really just for the butt-hurts who can't spend 10 minutes in training mode learning how to play). another thing that dragged down my experience with the game was the new gyrowing vehicle. the gameplay is very slow, and don't fit the rest of the more frenetic gameplay, even though is just in some few stages, the ar-wing walker mechanic could easely fit the more stealth portion they tried with the gyrowing, so the addition is not that good. Otherwise, my second fav star fox game after only 64 3ds. Oh! And the game is a star fox game, why people complain about the lenght of the game?! Wasn't the replay aspect the core idea of playing star fox?! and the multiple routes, secret stages and medal system is exactly for this.… Expand
  28. PepitoNoAlmeida
    Aug 5, 2017
    8
    Este es el juego más injustamente subvalorado de la Wii U. El trato que le dio la prensa puso en evidencia una de las características más deleznables de los jugadores de hoy en día: la pereza. No nos engañemos. Cuando salió a la venta Star Fox de SNES en 1993 el target de los videojuegos no era de advenedizos. Se requería de cierta destreza y predisposición por parte de los jugadores paraEste es el juego más injustamente subvalorado de la Wii U. El trato que le dio la prensa puso en evidencia una de las características más deleznables de los jugadores de hoy en día: la pereza. No nos engañemos. Cuando salió a la venta Star Fox de SNES en 1993 el target de los videojuegos no era de advenedizos. Se requería de cierta destreza y predisposición por parte de los jugadores para poder disfrutar de los juegos. Es cierto que el crecimiento de la industria requiere que se incluya a toda clase de personas, pero esto no sólo ha provocado que las compañías disminuyan el reto de sus títulos, sino que traten como, perdón por la horrible palabra, minusválidos a casi toda la comunidad. En las reseñas de Star Fox Zero yo no vi a los "expertos" mencionar que `para disfrutar de este juego se requieren destrezas y predispocición de aprender una experiencia única en su tipo, ya no se diga en su consola sino en toda la historia del medio. Sólo vi a un montón de quejumbrosos argumentado que el sistema de control no los llevó de la mano por el recorrido en rieles, con todo y cinturón de seguridad, que esperaban. Su falta de pericia me hizo preguntarme qué clase de "jugadores" son los que tenemos a cargo de las reseñas y las críticas. Jugar Star Fox Zero me dio la respuesta: son ineptos.

    Claro que el juego no es perfecto. Para empezar es muy corto y algunas misiones terminan cuando apenas se va creando el clímax. Las partes de mayor intensidad y diversión contrastan con algunos de los momentos más flojos de la franquicia (incluso más flojos que en Star Fox Command). Pese a ser un tributo al prácticamente insuperable Star Fox 64, algunas misiones no le llegan ni a los talones a las de aquella obra maestra. Digamos que, a pesar de ser más variadas, el producto final no se siente tan redondo y deja pidiendo más. No obstante, el uso de la gamepad (el factor más criticado por la prensa) da una sensación de inmersión como nunca antes. Si logras controlar el juego como se te pide y superas la curva de aprendizaje requerida, te darás cuenta que este juego será una joya aclamada en el futuro. Ya he dicho que este Star Fox tiene algunos de los momentos más anticlimáticos de toda la serie, pero también tiene algunos de los más frenéticos y emocionantes. Sus jefes y mecánicas para derrotarlos son de lo más vistoso y espectacular que hay en cualquier shooter sobre rieles y su modo de juego tipo arcade agrega un valor de rejugabilidad satisfactorio.

    Visualmente es un juego que resalta por su dirección de arte, creada específicamente para los seguidores de la serie. Puede que a simple vista parezca cuadrado y sin chiste, pero los conocedores de este universo sabrán darle su justo valor. Algunos efectos como las explosiones y ciertas texturas son de gran calidad, aunque otros como el diseño de ciertas naves rivales son simplonas y demasiado apegadas a su nostalgia de 64 bits. La acción fluye suave pese a algunos bajones en el frame rate, pero nada que corte la intensidad.

    En conclusión, si tú eres de esos jugadores de la vieja guardia sabrás apreciar un título como Star Fox Zero. Vale mucho la pena. Si por otra parte, eres de aquellos que no están abiertos a nuevas experiencias y prefieres los juegos que se pasan solos, donde la mayor acción se encuentra en las cinemáticas, no te ofendas y mejor ve a jugar tu Assassin´s Creed de la semana.    … Expand
  29. friendlyboy
    Oct 3, 2017
    8
    A generally fun time after you figure out the controls, fun couch co-op, good boss fights. the only bad thing is the controls for the gyroscope are a bit wonky, but other then that most levels are fun and alot of collectibles to collect.
  30. Mario_Tierra
    Sep 2, 2019
    8
    Un grandísimo juego, con un control peculiar pero al que te adaptas a los pocos minutos del juego. Uno de los mejores StarFox y de los juegos más infravalorados de WiiU. Muchos ni lo analizaron, se lo quisieron quitar de encima bien rápido, y pese a tirarse toda la generación exigiéndole al Gamepad más funciones que las comunes, luego no supieron valorar esta tremenda joya.
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#13 Best Wii U Game of 2016
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#1 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2016
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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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