Star Fox isnt the most exciting remake, but its still a fun time

Date:
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Description:
Star Fox is an enjoyable remake given its strong foundations, but its undeniably short and lacking in new content.

FULL STORY ======================================================================With protagonist Fox McCloud appearing in a surprise cameo in the recent Super Mario Galaxy Movie , its clear that Nintendo wants to bring its niche on-rail space shooter series to a wider audience. To that end, this new Star Fox
makes a lot of sense. Its a remake of the 1997 title Star Fox 64 , which is beloved by fans and a good starting point if youve never played one of the games before. Review info Platform reviewed: Nintendo Switch 2 Available on: Nintendo Switch 2 Release date: June 25, 2026 The problem for me is that this is far from the first time that Nintendo has brought Star Fox 64 back. I grew up with the Nintendo 3DS , and experienced it as Star Fox 64 3D . This was followed by some hands-on time with the Wii U reimagining Star Fox Zero , and then finally a playthrough of the original release when it came to Nintendo Switch via Nintendo Switch Online. Nintendo Switch 2 Star Fox (Switch) at Amazon for 44.99 Every single mainline Star Fox game thats come out since I was about eight years old has been a version of Star Fox 64, and now, as an adult, Im getting yet another one in Star Fox for Nintendo Switch 2 . Latest Videos From Watch full video here:

I really wish the gaming giant had been a little bolder with this release, adding even just a smidge of new gameplay to freshen up the old campaign. Still, Star Fox 64 is a cult classic for a reason, and thanks to its strong base, this remake is still plenty of fun to play through for what is, hopefully, one last time Into the Lylat Wars (Image credit: Nintendo) The premise is simple, if a little unconventional. Youre a dashing fox in a universe populated by anthropomorphic animals where civilization has managed to crack space colonization despite an apparent lack of opposable thumbs.

Rather than rooting through sci-fi bins, youre the leader of a mercenary
squad (staffed by you, the bird-like Falco, the lagomorphic Peppy, and slimy Slippy toad) that lends its services to the highest bidder in this case an intergalactic army thats waging war against the evil scientist dictator Andross.

Fully voiced and animated cutscenes to convey all this information are one of this remakes biggest new additions, and they feel like a natural inclusion. Theyre not super long or expansive by any means, but all flow well and are decently acted throughout even if there are a few moments where the animation can look a bit cheap. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more.
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They provide some much-needed downtime in between each of the levels, which are hectic, high-score challenges that see you steering your ship, the
Arwing, through intense battles. The action unfurls in a largely on-rails format, but that doesn't mean that this isnt a degree of strategy to it. (Image credit: Nintendo) You can swerve all across the screen, hitting barrel rolls to deflect incoming fire and blasting your laser canons. Your craft
very much exists in a 3D space, so enemies often come up behind you,
requiring evasive maneuvers like somersaults or hitting the brakes.

There's a boost too, which, deployed at the right time, can see you zooming under falling debris or through closing gaps often picking up a power-up or two in the process. Its all remarkably smooth to control, and sections where you pilot other vehicles keep the stages feeling fresh.

Each campaign is extremely short, taking just over an hour to complete, and has you working your way through a map of the galaxy littered with 16 unique planets. Best bit (Image credit: Nintendo) The challenge mode lets you replay all of the levels from the campaign but with some new tricky objectives.
These reward you with unlocks like profile badges and lore to read, and I can already see it being a huge hit with completionists. You cant visit all of them in one playthrough, which, alongside the two main story paths, gives you plenty of reasons to replay it at least a couple of times. That said even
when you bear that in mind, the experience is still pretty fleeting and
doesnt feel befitting of the $49.99 / 41.99 / AU$84.95 digital (or 44.99 / $59.99 / AU$99/.95 physical) asking price.

This is especially true if youve played all the other versions of Star Fox 64 , as youre basically just paying for a new, admittedly quite pretty, coat of paint.

There is thankfully a new battle mode to try out, and its pretty good on the whole. Its in an online 4v4 player versus player (PvP) format, with one team playing as the Star Fox squad and the other cast as their rivals Star Wolf. Each of the three maps has its own associated game mode, ranging from simple control point capture to fighting to drag limited space cargo back to base.

Ive had a great time with it so far, though I can imagine that online populations will quickly dwindle given the small map pool. Hopefully a post-launch update will add some more. Should I play Star Fox? Play it if... Youve never tried Star Fox 64 If youve never experienced Star Fox 64 before, then Star Fox is the best version thats readily available right now. The updated graphics are pleasant, and it feels fantastic to control. You find it on sale My main issue with Star Fox is its high asking price. If you can find it heavily discounted, then its well worth picking up. Don't play it if... Youre sick of the Nintendo 64 game If youve played the previous Star Fox 64 remakes, then I would recommend skipping Star Fox . It looks pleasant, sure, but it really doesn't add much new beyond its cutscenes. Accessibility features As with most first-party Nintendo releases, the accessibility features here are thin. Subtitles are used throughout the game, though their appearance cannot be customized. You can invert the axis of the control
scheme and disable features like controller rumble, but thats basically it. How I reviewed Star Fox I played Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2 for roughly eight hours, experiencing all of its major campaign routes, unlocking every planet, and trying out challenge mode.

I also dived into its multiplayer offering, using my earlier hands-on experience with other players when trying it at Nintendo HQ and testing matches against bots. I mainly played the game in handheld mode using the Joy-Con 2 controllers , though I did briefly test it in docked mode on a 4K Samsung TV to ensure the performance and Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller support is up to scratch.

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