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. MarkusZ
    Sep 2, 2023
    7
    I actually start liking the game. The controls didn't bothered me in the beginning, but later on you fail in missions because you get confused with the controls. This stopped me from keeping playing. So 7/10 because of the controls.
  2. btl630900
    Sep 1, 2023
    5
    Oh star fox Zero, yeah its about as average and unfortunately underwhelming as most people say. Its fine, just fine, with decent sections and dialogue, complemented by some of the worst controls you can have with Wii u screen and slow sections. The boss fights and some sections can be glaringly frustratingly slow. Why do we need to keep repeating the plot of star fox 64, it feels like theyOh star fox Zero, yeah its about as average and unfortunately underwhelming as most people say. Its fine, just fine, with decent sections and dialogue, complemented by some of the worst controls you can have with Wii u screen and slow sections. The boss fights and some sections can be glaringly frustratingly slow. Why do we need to keep repeating the plot of star fox 64, it feels like they held this game back by Nintendo insisting on keeping it what it was. Imagine an character action truly free star fox game with occasional rail shooter sections its could be great. Alas it was not. It feels like the star fox section in Bayonetta 2 is better than this game.… Expand
  3. Spacemerune28
    Feb 14, 2023
    9
    After spending more time with this game, I can now say its the best in the series. So many quality of life changes, really great graphics and new enemy designs. Only thing that hurts it are the controls, but they are not to bad.
  4. hector_bcn98
    Oct 31, 2022
    7
    Audiovisualmente es espectácular, pero jugablemente es muy incómodo. Con acabarlo una vez ya vas que tiras y si cuentas que dura poco más de cinco horas...
  5. 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.
  6. sixlink
    Sep 11, 2021
    9
    Spend the time to learn to use the game pad control, it's just like a fighter pilots look to aim, and you've incredible immersion and engagement.
    I am fox, peppy, falcon.... Not so much slippy (you can keep his annoying yap)
    Love this game, a true successor to lylat wars.
    And it looks so good and moves so well.
  7. Noored
    Jun 14, 2021
    5
    I'm disappointed. I really wait this game but this game is such a bad game.
  8. GameBoyAdv4002
    May 15, 2021
    7
    It's good. Not much more than that though. The controls are good but the game could definitely work without them so making them mandatory was kind of a dull idea. The story is just StarFox 64 with extra spice. The gameplay is varied and interesting. The soundtrack is the best in the series. The graphic design is about the best you could ask for given the subject matter. It is still aIt's good. Not much more than that though. The controls are good but the game could definitely work without them so making them mandatory was kind of a dull idea. The story is just StarFox 64 with extra spice. The gameplay is varied and interesting. The soundtrack is the best in the series. The graphic design is about the best you could ask for given the subject matter. It is still a re-tread of the LaylatWars story line again though. It is far from hateable, but the only thing that makes it stand out isn't all that good.… Expand
  9. greninjaX
    May 11, 2021
    10
    this game is awesome. you don't like motion controls? yall are babies. get good and maybe someday you will be able to enjoy life.
  10. flizzy
    Apr 9, 2021
    6
    Honestly, I'm just wondering who the hell at Nintendo decided "Hey! Let's create a Star Fox game with the worst motion controls and calibration and let's make the boss fights so hard that kids will spend hours, tears and sweat in order to defeat them". Overall, the game runs solid and the music is super sick. The gamepad is integrated in the game too. Doesn't mean that's good though. It'sHonestly, I'm just wondering who the hell at Nintendo decided "Hey! Let's create a Star Fox game with the worst motion controls and calibration and let's make the boss fights so hard that kids will spend hours, tears and sweat in order to defeat them". Overall, the game runs solid and the music is super sick. The gamepad is integrated in the game too. Doesn't mean that's good though. It's really unnecessary and I don't understand why I can't use a freaking pro controller instead of the gamepad. What can I say, it's a Star Fox game, and Star Fox games are always cool. This one is cool as well, but I expected better.… Expand
  11. 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
  12. Soldadozombi
    Dec 14, 2020
    8
    A very arcade and original way to play. A jewel of nintendo wii u. Entertaining, playable.
  13. frederik1478
    Apr 29, 2020
    5
    I enjoyed it as soon as I got used to the controls I would say there is some really annoying Things about this game like the voices come out of the gamepad .
  14. 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
  15. jamrt
    Mar 23, 2020
    8
    I feel that once you get used to the controls, this game is actually pretty fun. My biggest complaint is that there isn't nearly enough levels, meaning you can get bored fast when replaying.
  16. wiiugamer
    Mar 3, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game has a great graphics, but the story has been overused. This game has the worst controllers. Since it seems like whenever I have an arwing battle with wolf and his crew I am just going in circles and doing somersaults so I can even see him on my screen!… Expand
  17. KamiNoKaze
    Nov 15, 2019
    7
    Сразу начну с того, что игра мне очень понравилась! К управлению привык уже минут через 10, 60 кадров в секунду радуют. Из плюсов сам игровой процесс, перекочевавший из 64, хорошие дизайны персонажей и кораблей, жесткие схватки со СтарВульфом с замедлениями а-ля матрица, хорошие боссы. Из минусов не самая продвинутая графика, малое количество миссий, а миссии на вертолете скучные, переходыСразу начну с того, что игра мне очень понравилась! К управлению привык уже минут через 10, 60 кадров в секунду радуют. Из плюсов сам игровой процесс, перекочевавший из 64, хорошие дизайны персонажей и кораблей, жесткие схватки со СтарВульфом с замедлениями а-ля матрица, хорошие боссы. Из минусов не самая продвинутая графика, малое количество миссий, а миссии на вертолете скучные, переходы на альтернативные сделаны гораздо топорнее, нежели чем в 64. Музыка радует слух, но всё же аранжировки из Assault в исполнении Токийского Филармонического Оркестра были лучше по объективным причинам. То же управление далеко не для всех. Очень надеюсь, что игру всё же когда-нибудь портируют на свитч и Нинтендо перестанет воспринимать серию как поле для экспериментов с очередными особыми фичами консолей.… Expand
  18. 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.
  19. FnafGamer123
    May 3, 2019
    10
    I think Nintendo wanted to make another game with motion Controls for the Wii U game pad, and they Star Fox Zero their hardest, and I'll give them credit, it is really a fun game, 2 amiibo are compatible but they're really cool, the gameplay is not bad, the graphics are solid, it comes with 2 games for $59.99? Mind blowing here, that is a good deal, but in Nintendo's store (WEBSITE) youI think Nintendo wanted to make another game with motion Controls for the Wii U game pad, and they Star Fox Zero their hardest, and I'll give them credit, it is really a fun game, 2 amiibo are compatible but they're really cool, the gameplay is not bad, the graphics are solid, it comes with 2 games for $59.99? Mind blowing here, that is a good deal, but in Nintendo's store (WEBSITE) you can get the games with a Fox amiibo for $24.99, that's another deal (Nintendo doesn't make these Wii U games anymore so they discount them all)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  20. iMustang
    Mar 26, 2019
    8
    One of the best Wii U games. I have to say this is honestly my favorite Star Fox game they've made yet. Made with the hands of Miyamoto himself, this game does a fantastic job of giving you the intense feel of space combat down to all the sounds and vibrations used by both the game pad and the TV in conjunction with each other. The various vehicles are a lot of fun and give you all sortsOne of the best Wii U games. I have to say this is honestly my favorite Star Fox game they've made yet. Made with the hands of Miyamoto himself, this game does a fantastic job of giving you the intense feel of space combat down to all the sounds and vibrations used by both the game pad and the TV in conjunction with each other. The various vehicles are a lot of fun and give you all sorts of different angles of the universe to enjoy, and lead to some intense (if not often frustrating) boss fights. Having both a 3rd party view and cockpit view was a really cool feature, even if at times the game isn't clear when you're suppose to switch, potentially leading to unfortunate deaths. Another neat feature is having two constant control options, one with buttons and one without (you don't even have to choose, it's always active). There wasn't a lot of story value, but what they did have was really well done and added to the intensity of the game. And given that it's a sort of remake to Star Fox 64, any story value is good. If you have a Wii U and have been skeptical due to mixed reviews, I can definitely assure you this game is a lot of fun and worth trying on your own.… Expand
  21. 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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  22. Ernest_Figueroa
    Nov 23, 2018
    9
    De esos juegos difíciles de tomar el control, pero cuando lo haces, te lo comes 3 o 4 veces para sacarles todo el contenido, el uso del gamepad a mi parecer es un sueño hecho realidad, adoro starfox pero ¿será acaso que nintendo no lo quiere? quiero mas juegos de Starfox.
  23. NiGHTSfan
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    This game is alot of fun to play i really love the controls theyre alot better and feel fresh and i found my self using the barrel roll alot more than the starfox 64 or starfox assault games. I also really loved the mission where you get to play as peppey and i was psyched to see that i get to play as him and they have alot of elements from the older starfox games like the walker modeThis game is alot of fun to play i really love the controls theyre alot better and feel fresh and i found my self using the barrel roll alot more than the starfox 64 or starfox assault games. I also really loved the mission where you get to play as peppey and i was psyched to see that i get to play as him and they have alot of elements from the older starfox games like the walker mode that from what i could see was originally in starfox 2 which never came out originally until super nintendo classic but they have that feature in the game and its amazing to use. And the story is also really good in my opinion so i give the game a 10 out of 10.… Expand
  24. LylatAce
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    This is my personal favorite of the Star Fox series. It’s almost been 3 years since it has released on Wii U. I’m writing this review, because it’s critical to objectively gauge what is good about Star Fox Zero. A lot of gamers are emotional beasts and they tend to hallucinate problems that don’t exist. What they think about most irrationally becomes most important. As a long time Star FoxThis is my personal favorite of the Star Fox series. It’s almost been 3 years since it has released on Wii U. I’m writing this review, because it’s critical to objectively gauge what is good about Star Fox Zero. A lot of gamers are emotional beasts and they tend to hallucinate problems that don’t exist. What they think about most irrationally becomes most important. As a long time Star Fox player, I have to lay out what makes Star Fox, Star Fox. This game plays like Star Fox. And that’s hard for people to grasp. The problem I do have with Star Fox Zero is that the gameplay is ambiguous, as it was before on 64. It’s design is spot on, but it leaves many things open to interpretation. That is a design flaw, but it’s my only and biggest gripe. I can’t tell you how old it gets being surrounded by people who know nothing about Star Fox gameplay. Nintendo, this is an easy fix. Look at modern action games like Bayonetta. No ambiguity. It teaches the player how to play. Aside from that... the great stuff: The controls work perfectly but there’s one stipulation. You have to use them as intended to work perfectly, not how you feel like they should be used. Use the game pad strictly for gameplay. And use the TV for strategy. Focus on one screen at a time, not both. People who try to look at both at the same time are morons. The combo system is amazing in Star Fox Zero. It does a great job rewarding the player for ingenuity. And there many well hidden secrets. Secrets hidden in the levels, bosses and secret techniques you can master for alternate routes. This is a strength, but it can be amazingly ambiguous. Example: there’s a third way to destroy the first boss: lead the missiles back into the boss. Very cool, but a kid would never figure that out. Star Fox Zero is riddled with lots of secret objectives. More than any reviewer discovered. The medals do a good job teaching the player the mechanics, however, people look at medals as if they were gold stars in a Mario game. They’re actually Learning tools. And they do teach well. Again ambiguous. The variety in SFZ is quite amazing, the mechanics are too deep to type out, but watch skilled players and you’ll see how much you can strategize compared to previous installments. It’s a lot of control to hone technique and gives ingenuity to your play style. Star Fox’s genre is the action genre. It’s about honing technique and becoming better over time. This idea is lost on many because most of gaming is instant gratification. This is a game in its truest sense that asks you to learn. In the short attention span age we live in, that made this an automatic risk. I think Nintendo did an amazing job with expanding the mechanics from the 64 days and really making Star Fox fresh. I won’t list every little technique and detail, but Nintendo... if you’re listening.... please, quit making Star Fox games amibigious. Teach people how to play so they can appreciate your design choices, when people are unsure of how something works they fill in the blanks with their imagination. People who love Zelda will try to fill in the blanks in the context of Zelda if they can’t figure out the game they’re playing. People who love call of duty will do the same. I can use infinite examples. Again, make future games unambiguous. Hold on to what you have here and grow it. As a pro star fox player, this is objectively good and I think you know it too. One more time: make future star Fox games unambiguous. Communicate your gameplay effectively and conquer.… Expand
  25. SSCheetah
    Sep 28, 2018
    9
    Don't understand why this is so underrated. I loved it. The controls are creative, intuitive and fun. People complaining about it maybe because it was before its time. Motion controls in BotW and Android PUBG make aiming so much better and it was the same here before either of them. The only downside to this game is the challenge medals. You have to look up a guide to find them otherwiseDon't understand why this is so underrated. I loved it. The controls are creative, intuitive and fun. People complaining about it maybe because it was before its time. Motion controls in BotW and Android PUBG make aiming so much better and it was the same here before either of them. The only downside to this game is the challenge medals. You have to look up a guide to find them otherwise you'd be repeating the same level a zillion times which would get old fast. Definitely pick this one up.… Expand
  26. 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
  27. Coolamanen50
    Jun 20, 2018
    9
    Star fox zero deliveres a fun experience with fun controlls and unique missions. The characters have their good personality like always and the game has many reasons to keep you playing.

    Star fox zero gets a 9/10.
  28. 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
  29. forevernes
    May 20, 2018
    9
    star fox Zero nota 9....................... ........ .....................
  30. OwtDaft
    May 10, 2018
    6
    + The game still has charm despite been pretty bad.
    + The bits where you can use the Arwing with mostly normal controls, it's ok.
    - Doesn't do much Star Fox on the N64 didn't and the things it does do different it does badly. - introduced the helicopter like vehicle and the walker which are less fun to use than the Arwing plane. - The games worst issue is the controls which are    + The game still has charm despite been pretty bad.
    + The bits where you can use the Arwing with mostly normal controls, it's ok.
    - Doesn't do much Star Fox on the N64 didn't and the things it does do different it does badly.
    - introduced the helicopter like vehicle and the walker which are less fun to use than the Arwing plane.
    - The games worst issue is the controls which are horrible and introduced motion controls.
    - The games graphics are horrible.
    - PlatinumGames again showing they make more misses than they do hits.    … Expand
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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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