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Star Fox 64
Star Fox 64 (N64) game cover art
Genre:
Rail Shooter (Sci-Fi)

Developer:
Nintendo
Publisher
Region
Released
Nintendo
NA
06/??/1997
Nintendo
EU
10/20/1997
Nintendo
JP
04/27/1997
AKA: Lylat Wars (EU)
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Review by dagoss
June 06, 2008

Just what you needed to see, Star Fox 64. He can sure be a pain in the neck, but we’re going to break through that fleet. Just don’t get too cocky, otherwise you’ll never defeat Andross.

What’s the big idea? I’ve got a present for you: Andross has declared war; he’s invaded the Lylat, and is trying to take over Corneria. Reports indicate Andross is working on some secret weapon that will terminate all enemies. Andross is an insane fool!

Star Fox 64 has some other interesting characters. Slippy can be such a headache, but he’s not such a screw up after all. All of Peppy’s systems are go. Falco’s fine. Bill, is that you? I don’t believe it! Make way for Katt. Can’t she go bother someone else? Star Wolf again? Wolf can’t lose. The Great Leon has been ordered to take you down. Pigma saw your dad scream real good before he died. There’s one more to go. Andross’s enemy is Andrew’s enemy too.

Let’s practice the basics. Use the boost to chase and down-C to hit the brakes, press the B button to use bombs wisely, and hold A to charge up your lasers (you can also lock on to enemies this way). To barrel roll, press Z or R twice. Try a somersault or try hovering, if you’d like. Do a barrel roll to avoid enemy fire.

Star Fox 64 is non-linear, so I hope you prefer to do things your own way. Sometimes you’ll be entering Corneria City, sometimes you’ll be heading into the Asteroids, and sometimes you’re heading for Aquas. Aquas is a water planet where you’ll have to take out the enemy bio-weapon. I’ll take the sky any day, but the Blue Marine will come through.

Looks like we’re heading for Macbeth. On Macbeth you can deploy the Landmaster, spot the train, and take it out. You’ll need to shoot the 8 switches to open the lock, and then change the switch ahead. Geez Laweez, what is that? The boss will try to lure you guys to the front, so you’ll need to take him down or be his mark. You’re becoming more like your father.

Here comes a big one. Enemy mothership approaching. Aim for the open spot. No, don’t shot that! That’s one of ours! Try shooting the bad guys, Fox! Destroy all three energy balls and take out that core. Those ships are shielded too! This is really starting to tick me off. Sorry guys, I gotta sit this one out.

Playtime is over, Star Fox. Andross is waiting for you, but it may be difficult to attack Venom. You know that he controls the galaxy and that it is foolish to come against him, right? Only he has the brains to rule Lylat. It’s a good thing Dad’s not here to see you fail. Don’t party just yet though, because if Andross goes down, he’s taking you with him – but don’t ever give up, Fox; trust your instincts and you’ll do fine.

Wow! Look at that; it's beautiful! Star Fox 64 looks amazing. In dark areas, fire a torpedo to help you see. Keep firing, we’ve got lots of torpedoes. The music is great too, but sometimes it’s quiet – too quiet. There’s multiplayer too. You’re good, but I’m better. Ahh, you’re right behind me, I’m getting careless! I’m no match for you; I admit defeat.

Data analysis complete; here it comes. Star Fox 64 is great! It has a lot of replay value too. I guess I should be thankful. It’s too hot, I can’t take it anymore! Quit dinkin’ around -- it’s about time you showed up, you’re the only hope for our world. This is one steep bill, but it’s worth it.


Rating: 9/10



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