Star Fox Zero

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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 767 Ratings

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  1. EFYevan
    Apr 22, 2016
    10
    After all this talk about the controls, I was expecting something totally different - it feels smooth and intuitive - another extremely fun and unique experience from Nintendo! Keep the great ideas coming! Mission Accomplished! 10/10
  2. partyintheback
    Apr 29, 2016
    10
    Very underrated game. The controls work perfectly once you get used to them. It's not as easy as pick up and play; this is a game that requires that player to practice a bit before understanding the controls. I think too many people expect instant gratification, hence the low review scores. If you like Star Fox and you're willing to understand complex controls, try this game.
  3. DaManWitDaPlan
    Apr 23, 2016
    10
    An amazing amalgamation of the best of Star Fox on SNES and N64. The controls take about 30 mins to get accustomed to. It is bizarre to be that reviewers have slammed this game to a score BELOW STAR FOX ADVENTURES for such a trivial issue.
  4. chrono273
    Apr 23, 2016
    10
    Ok. I'm legitimately pissed about how people are crapping on this game. Professional gaming sites are being children. Aren't good enough to pick up some of the most innovative and fun controls I've ever experienced in a game and are punishing it because they can't "get good?" Yes, I played the original n64 starfox and enjoyed it. But you know what, I have my nostalgia glasses off and thisOk. I'm legitimately pissed about how people are crapping on this game. Professional gaming sites are being children. Aren't good enough to pick up some of the most innovative and fun controls I've ever experienced in a game and are punishing it because they can't "get good?" Yes, I played the original n64 starfox and enjoyed it. But you know what, I have my nostalgia glasses off and this game is fantastic in gameplay and design. Nintendo likes to push the envelope on innovation and they don't dissapoint with this title. I got used to the controls within 20 minutes. Was there a steep learning curve? Yes. Are childish journalists who don't have any skill at videogames ruining the game for other people that put too much emphasis on reviews? Yes.

    This is some of the most fun Ive had with my wii U since purchase and is the exact reason this system was designed.

    It disgusts me that sites (Im looking at you polygon) insert their garbage hatred towards this game just because they are being whiney babies that cant look outside the box. I would hate to see this game fail. Its a blast to play and deserves every bit of success. Should not be hampered by complete BS from unprofessional children.

    I would give this game a 9/.10. GREAT CONTROLS. Fun arcade style graphics, and fun throwback style to a time when things were simpler and less about holding your hands, and about shooting for a high score. Not everyone has 60 hours to throw into a game experience. I would rather spend 4-8 solid hours playing a great game with great replay value than playing a repetitive POS game that gets squirted out annually from most other companies. Its a real shame...

    Ive said my two cents. I how people give this blast of a game a real shot.    … Expand
  5. Achoo
    May 10, 2016
    10
    It talks volumes of the type of person who is hating on this game that almost all of the negative user reviews are a zero. Obviously very objective people then ;)

    Enough people have given better reviews then I can on this site already, so I won't bother doing that myself, but for those looking for a decent objective video review check out 'That one video gamer' on youtube. As for so    It talks volumes of the type of person who is hating on this game that almost all of the negative user reviews are a zero. Obviously very objective people then ;)

    Enough people have given better reviews then I can on this site already, so I won't bother doing that myself, but for those looking for a decent objective video review check out 'That one video gamer' on youtube.

    As for so called professional critics, I think we all know that their opinions are becoming less and less irrelevant these days, especially with the obvious disconnection between them and Nintendo, who more often than not, get lower review scored than they objectively should imo    … Expand
  6. VideoGameLover
    Apr 23, 2016
    10
    Great game all I have to say, a big BOOYAH to SFZ!

    Yes, the controls are a bit different at first. But, thats what I love and trust about Miyamoto, who is a game innovator who takes risks, with unique control schemes on the highly rated Skyward Sword, Pikmin 3. What he does with SFZ is takes a chance, to make the game more innovative and challenging to the typical "Yawn Fest" twin    Great game all I have to say, a big BOOYAH to SFZ!

    Yes, the controls are a bit different at first. But, thats what I love and trust about Miyamoto, who is a game innovator who takes risks, with unique control schemes on the highly rated Skyward Sword, Pikmin 3.

    What he does with SFZ is takes a chance, to make the game more innovative and challenging to the typical "Yawn Fest" twin stick shooting scheme, where he has the balls to be different, and, in the end, take a chance and scores big.

    Once you "get" the controls, you will smile at the pure genius of it. Then realize, the strong hate and prejudice by"gaming journalists" from Forbes and Polygon, who are being whiney because they didnt get their way with hand-held twin stick controls they find easy to play. Shame shame shame on media like that not even giving the game a chance.

    SFZ is a wonderful gaming experience that I am having so much damn fun with. Easily worth the price, especially when it's packed with Star Fox Guard that has at least a $20 value to it (gaming wise)    … Expand
  7. BROstoise
    May 4, 2016
    10
    "I found Star Fox Zero's controls to be awkward, occasionally frustrating and extremely demanding... at first.
    But once I gave them a little bit more time-- okay to be fair, a lot of time-- i found them to be fun, exciting, and INCREDIBLY rewarding... Star Fox Zero's ultimate goal is a noble one: It wants to give you more control. And it accomplishes this." -Andre Segers
    I'd give this    "I found Star Fox Zero's controls to be awkward, occasionally frustrating and extremely demanding... at first.
    But once I gave them a little bit more time-- okay to be fair, a lot of time-- i found them to be fun, exciting, and INCREDIBLY rewarding... Star Fox Zero's ultimate goal is a noble one: It wants to give you more control. And it accomplishes this." -Andre Segers
    I'd give this game something over 8.0 that rounds up to a 9, but I need to compensate for the people who gave it 0. This game is not fundamentally broken in every way nor does it lack anything remotely positive. It is not a 0/10, and if you think it is, you are objectively wrong.    … Expand
  8. FernandoStrauss
    Apr 22, 2016
    10
    To begin to take into account the notes that the game has received from the specialized critic... you guys really think star fox deserves only 71? look at the games we have today, look at the amount of games that received more lobe from you... Yes, none of them uses the gamepad.

    The problem is not in the gameplay guys, the problem is the lack of practice of you, I think it's very    To begin to take into account the notes that the game has received from the specialized critic... you guys really think star fox deserves only 71? look at the games we have today, look at the amount of games that received more lobe from you... Yes, none of them uses the gamepad.

    The problem is not in the gameplay guys, the problem is the lack of practice of you, I think it's very obvious that someone who spends all day playing in a DS4 would not be able to give an opinion on a style of play without comparative today and a console that little is said.

    Even Star Fox Guard which is a mini-game was loved more just because does not use controls of movement, what you wish? stagnate the industry? Never evolve into motion controls, evolve only graphs
    Are more impartial the next time. Here you buried a great game on behalf of a nut community of gamers.

    A great getting a tremendous boycott.    … Expand
  9. Bernadet
    Apr 23, 2016
    10
    there is enough difference from 64 that it barely feels like a re-imagining. I've loved Star Fox since the Snes, and this is easily the best game so far, which I thought was impossible with 64 being so good!
  10. dimnikar22
    May 6, 2016
    10
    I've only played 2 missions so far, but I can already tell I'm gonna love it. I instantly fell into the controls, which are really, really simple (heard horror stories from people who, apparently, suck at games) and it really adds to the formula in a fun way. It's a genuinely fun Nintendo game, which is what I expected it to be.
  11. Josue_online
    May 16, 2016
    10
    Este juego tiene una personalidad arcade que hoy en día no se ve. Lleno de secretos, y de posibilidades de rejugar para mejorar punruaciones. En jugabilidad, hace uso del gamepad de WiiU como ningún otro. Hay situaciones en las que te combiene mucho más fijar la mirada en el mando que no en la tele.

    El juego requiere paciencia de aprendizaje para adaptarte al tipo de control, en el que    Este juego tiene una personalidad arcade que hoy en día no se ve. Lleno de secretos, y de posibilidades de rejugar para mejorar punruaciones. En jugabilidad, hace uso del gamepad de WiiU como ningún otro. Hay situaciones en las que te combiene mucho más fijar la mirada en el mando que no en la tele.

    El juego requiere paciencia de aprendizaje para adaptarte al tipo de control, en el que es PIONERO. Además la fluidez de los gráficos a 60fps estables (en las dos pantallas y con imagenes distintas) mejoran la experiencia.

    Además está muy bien en cuanto al sonido. Las transisiones por radio, salen directamente del gamepad,que a su vez es la "cabina" de nuestra nave.

    Totalmente recomendado.

    No apto para los amantes de juegos clónicos de jugabilidad que imperan por doquier. Aqui hay que aprender.    … Expand
  12. valcilio
    Apr 23, 2016
    10
    This game is soo genial and epic, he's one aventure with star fox and your team confront one grand villain in star fox series, fazendo com que o mesmo seja épico.
  13. WEREWOLF07
    Apr 22, 2016
    10
    With all the reviewer comments on the controls, you'll actually get use to it in a matter of minutes, Star Fox Zero is really a game for Lylat Wars fans to enjoy and should be given a good chance. Highly recommend to try out Guard next.

    oh, and to people who hasn't beat SFZ and heard about the Roadmaster...you're missing out
  14. Sheev
    Jun 2, 2016
    10
    A worthy installment in the Star Fox franchise and one of the best games of the year. Miyamoto has truly crafted a flawless game with a unique but intuitive control scheme while at the same time making a breathtaking cinematic experience. You will say woah many a times while playing this game the graphics are astounding and some of the best I've seen on the Wii U and in video games inA worthy installment in the Star Fox franchise and one of the best games of the year. Miyamoto has truly crafted a flawless game with a unique but intuitive control scheme while at the same time making a breathtaking cinematic experience. You will say woah many a times while playing this game the graphics are astounding and some of the best I've seen on the Wii U and in video games in general even surpassing this years moderate but forgotten hit Uncharted 4. All the original voice actors are back and they give the performance of a lifetime, at times you'll feel like you're actually watching a film. The story is amazing I won't spoil much but the course of the Star Fox universe has been righted with this entry. It will only take a few hours to finish the campaign but you'll be drawn back to it thanks to the amazing control scheme making this the most replayable Star Fox to date. Don't miss out on Star Fox Zero, Sheev out.… Expand
  15. WetaDigital_pro
    Apr 22, 2016
    10
    Well I had nothing to worry about Controls are great Graphics great Love the 60 ish fps. And the music and sound effects are fantastic. really annoying how the game is rated low by the press who can't play it or take the time to master it (really didn't have a problem at all from the start). A must buy for all WiiU owners
  16. chontler
    Apr 26, 2016
    10
    This is great. No idea why the complaints regarding the controls. You can turn off motion if you want, something all the haters seem to have not figured out. I loved this game the first time around and this is a splendid remastering of an absolute classic.
  17. awholenother
    Aug 6, 2016
    10
    hearing all the crap people were saying about this, i was afraid. after all, the currency conversion makes all full-price nintendo releases crazy expensive nowadays in brazil. so i waited until there was a good enough deal that it was safe to take a gamble -- i had, after all, bought my wii u planning to play zelda games, mario galaxy games, and also star fox.

    so, to answer the big,    hearing all the crap people were saying about this, i was afraid. after all, the currency conversion makes all full-price nintendo releases crazy expensive nowadays in brazil. so i waited until there was a good enough deal that it was safe to take a gamble -- i had, after all, bought my wii u planning to play zelda games, mario galaxy games, and also star fox.

    so, to answer the big, scary question you must be asking yourself if 50 dollars isn't money you don't mind wasting: is miyamoto completely out of his mind? i mean, the guy who created zelda, dk, mario, pikmin, star fox, etc. -- could he have actually gotten involved with a game and released it if the game had no redeeming qualities? is nintendo in this bizarre position of having an old, senile legend with too much power just burning money?

    lol, no. are the controls difficult? i guess. but hear me out.

    if you're interested at all in this game, there is only one reason: you want to shoot lasers in space and feel an exhilarating rush, like being inside a star wars scene, to use a useful cliché.

    to me this game is very much exhilarating in that way. i suppose i'm not the most competent gamer, so pretty early in the game i saw myself dying and having to repeat some missions until i got them right. and indeed the controls were part of the challenge. but i couldn't wait to redo those missions, and let me tell you, i'm not really into getting my ass handed to me and retrying something a thousand times -- for instance, i'm pretty sure i'll never beat a mega man game. but this game is exhilarating. it's beautiful, it's a spectacle. it looks exactly as it should look. to agree with a good point made by kyle bosman, the lines they gave the female fox are, ugh, awful, but here's the thing: unlike a lot of games these days, this game is a game. as in, it has gameplay, awesome gameplay. miyamoto is the gameplay king. just think of how many of his games are still being played by obsessed fans 30 years later. so sf0 is exhilarating.

    and, seriously, how could it not be? that's really the only reason a game like this exists -- to blow you away with frantic action. and the action is there, and it's fun to repeat a mission to finally get inside the frigging enemy shield in the three seconds you have available -- whew! this game is made by nintendo and platinum games -- as in, bayonetta. so, really, shame on me for doubting them. and shame on all critics who are whiny **** for not giving the controls a chance.

    you'd think a critic would be required to be a more competent gamer than me, but go figure.    … Expand
  18. Thornshown
    Apr 26, 2016
    10
    The game was thought for the gamepad, is a game loaded with a lot of fun, simply excellent!!
    Nintendo and Platinum games brought this classic with a fresh control scheme
  19. XZenorus
    Apr 28, 2016
    10
    This is a great game. The controls, while not like the previous games, are responsive and allows you to be more 'in control'. The motion controls while criticized, do not actually take that long to get used to. The level design is excellent, while short, it offers much to go back to and play again.
  20. andrelol3
    Feb 12, 2017
    10
    The controls take some time to get used to, but nothing that some training won't solve. Gameplay is great, level design is excellent. Overall a very good Star Fox game.
  21. JHTANG
    Jul 6, 2016
    10
    I know it's been said before, but the people complaining about the controls in this game just suck at it and are too ADD to take the time to get good. This games is actually way easier then Starfox 64, but that's okay, Starfox 64 was way easier then the original Starfox, and I don't remember anyone complaining about that one.
    For those that are all butthurt that the controls aren't    I know it's been said before, but the people complaining about the controls in this game just suck at it and are too ADD to take the time to get good. This games is actually way easier then Starfox 64, but that's okay, Starfox 64 was way easier then the original Starfox, and I don't remember anyone complaining about that one.
    For those that are all butthurt that the controls aren't exactly the same as Starfox 64...just go play Sin and Punishment Star Successor. I mean, Nintendo doesn't want to make the exact same game over and over again, and there's already plenty of clones, Star Successor probably being one of the better, if not the best one.
    But for those of you that are fans of Starfox, like proper fans, you know, like, all the gold medals on expert in 64 and 100% on every route in the first game, you'll probably love this game because you're probably not som p.o.s millennial who needs their games to cuddle them and hold their hand every step of the way. Seriously this is the most fun I've had with a triple A release in a long time, probably since Bayonetta 2.    … Expand
  22. manyjavla
    Apr 22, 2016
    10
    The game is awesome. Don't care about what people are talking about it. If you like star fox 64, you will like this too. If you are a wii u owner, you need to try this game.
  23. MetaFoxie
    Apr 22, 2016
    10
    Got used to the controls after 2 days, now they feel like a great thing, with minor exceptions.
    If you like Star Fox games or rail shooters, give it a go and give the controls a couple of hours, you'll enjoy a great game afterwards and finally mastering them feels very rewarding.
  24. jupter58
    Apr 22, 2016
    10
    The game is awesome. Don't care about what people are talking about it. If you like star fox 64, you will like this too. If you are a wii u owner, you need to try this game.
  25. GustavoAndres
    Apr 22, 2016
    10
    Me ha gustado mucho, el control si es difícil de dominar al inicio pero una vez lo dominas se vuelve un gran juego, es un gran reto dominar el control por movimiento, un reto... cosa que los juegos actuales no tienen.
  26. Lizaerdape
    Apr 22, 2016
    10
    So I played it and I kept waiting for the controls to frustrate me....and that time never came. I mean they are certainly demanding but when I fumbled I knew it was because I hadn't grasped it yet. By stage 3 I was a natural and performing maneuvers that were impossible in other star fox games. It was gripping and intense. I played through the whole campaign in one sitting around 4 or soSo I played it and I kept waiting for the controls to frustrate me....and that time never came. I mean they are certainly demanding but when I fumbled I knew it was because I hadn't grasped it yet. By stage 3 I was a natural and performing maneuvers that were impossible in other star fox games. It was gripping and intense. I played through the whole campaign in one sitting around 4 or so hours. I LOVED IT! I didn't get why I was the outlier? Was I the one? Am I Neo? How did I not struggle with these controls? I guess I have an ability to multitask, experience with other unconventionally controlling games (kid Icarus uprising, wonderful 101), I'm patient and adaptable. There are many like me. There is also those who are not and I challenge them to give something like this an honest try and don't write it off because you don't get it from the start. Push yourself a bit more to try something that demands more of you. Don't ignore this game it's something truly special and it's sad that some are disregarding it. Now back to getting my gold medals......Let's Rock and Roll!… Expand
  27. Wulfric
    Apr 23, 2016
    10
    Star Fox Zero proves that classic game design is not fit for a modern game industry, not from any fault of its own, but instead because the gamers of today are entitled, lazy, and casual. If a game is difficult, these people will blame the game for their own failures, and if a game doesnt reach some arbitrary number of hours in length, its somehow worthless. In 1997, Star Fox 64, a rebootStar Fox Zero proves that classic game design is not fit for a modern game industry, not from any fault of its own, but instead because the gamers of today are entitled, lazy, and casual. If a game is difficult, these people will blame the game for their own failures, and if a game doesnt reach some arbitrary number of hours in length, its somehow worthless. In 1997, Star Fox 64, a reboot of Starfox hit shelves at a price of $59.99 and had a completion time of 2 hours, in 2016, Star Fox Zero, a reboot of Starfox hit shelves at a price of $59.99 and had a completion time of 2 hours, yet somehow Starfox 64 was well received and is beloved today, while Starfox zero is maligned.

    I have several issues with this game, but the length of a single playthrough is not one of them, the price is not one of them, and the controls are not one of them. I would have liked to see a multiplayer mode, a better rewards system, and the classic style of map progression. These issues would have me give the game an 8, but thanks to the childish behavior of other reviews from short sighted millennials that have never played a Starfox game before, I feel it is okay to bump the score up in response to their petty, lazy scorings of 0/10, purely because I dont want to see celebrations of golden age design like Star Fox Zero fail.    … Expand
  28. RabbCT
    Apr 23, 2016
    10
    You people complaining about the controls. I expected the controls to be horrible, and gamebreaking. They arent bad at all. Spend 5 minutes to learn the buttons, ots that easy.
  29. Baschy
    Apr 23, 2016
    10
    Germany, Autumn 1997:
    My brother and I are eight and seven years old and we have not had any contact with any type of video-games what so ever. But than, on my brothers birthday, my father brings home a strange box as a gift for him. The letters on the box say "Nintendo 64 - including Lylat Wars 64" (German title for SF64). We had no idea that the content of that box was the beginning of    Germany, Autumn 1997:
    My brother and I are eight and seven years old and we have not had any contact with any type of video-games what so ever. But than, on my brothers birthday, my father brings home a strange box as a gift for him. The letters on the box say "Nintendo 64 - including Lylat Wars 64" (German title for SF64). We had no idea that the content of that box was the beginning of a gaming career that would last to this very day!
    We instantly fell in love with Star Fox 64 and would play this game every day after school until we knew all the missions, all the sounds and every line of audio by heart.
    Since we became huge Nintendo fans that fateful day of 97, we of course bought the Game-Cube when it came out five years later. Sadly the two Star Fox games released for the Game-Cube where a little disappointing, to say the least, so the whole Star Fox franchise went dark for us. Then in 2011 the game re-released for the 3DS, which reinstated a wish for a new good Star Fox title in our minds.
    Now in 2016 this wish was finally fulfilled. We were really excited when we first heard that there was going to be a new SF game, but we were also fearing that it would be just another bad reboot or another horrible sequel. Thankfully we were dead wrong! Star Fox Zero is just amazing! I immediately felt like when I was just a kid, back in 97: having to figure out how to go to all planets and systems, finding out how to kill the final boss...just awesome! Just for making me relive this feeling the game earns a 10/10 rating. There us however on thing that is bad, if not annoying. I'm of course talking about the controls. The motion-controls make the game unnecessary hard and it's a shame you cant invert horizontal-gyro-controls. I hope that Nintendo will make this option possible in a future patch. Aside from that Star Fox Zero really is a great game for the Wii U and I highly recommend this game to all the Nintendo and Star Fox fans out there.
    Star Fox Zero: 10/10 must buy!    … Expand
  30. tamerlatepu
    Apr 23, 2016
    10
    People badmouthing this game either didn't play it, or should stop playing IOS/Android games & grow some real gamer skills!!! You need to overcome a mild learning curve that is rewarded by great gameplay & controls. Shame on the people giving 0 to this game in here, you are just spoiled lying piggies!!!
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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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