Star Fox

Star Fox made its debut in 1993 on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) with the release of Star Fox, a groundbreaking 3D rail shooter developed by Nintendo and Argonaut Games. The game introduced players to Fox McCloud and his team of anthropomorphic pilots, the Star Fox Squadron, as they embarked on a mission to defeat the evil scientist Andross. The game was notable for its innovative use of the Super FX chip, which allowed for true 3D graphics, setting it apart from other titles of the time. Star Fox spawned a series of sequels, including Star Fox 64 (1997), which became a fan favorite and introduced new gameplay elements, such as the Rumble Pak for vibration feedback and branching paths in the story.

Over the years, the series expanded with Star Fox Adventures (2002), which took a departure from the traditional space combat gameplay and incorporated elements of action-adventure. Star Fox Assault (2005) returned to the franchise’s roots with more space battles and ground combat. The franchise saw a revival with Star Fox 64 3D (2011) for the Nintendo 3DS and Star Fox Zero (2016) for the Wii U, which introduced motion controls. Though the series has had its ups and downs, Star Fox remains a nostalgic and beloved part of Nintendo’s history, known for its fast-paced, on-rails action and iconic characters like Fox McCloud, Falco Lombardi, and Peppy Hare.

Main Star Fox Games

• Star Fox (1993) – SNES

• Star Fox 64 (1997) – Nintendo 64

• Star Fox Adventures (2002) – Nintendo GameCube

• Star Fox Assault (2005) – Nintendo GameCube

• Star Fox Command (2006) – Nintendo DS

• Star Fox Zero (2016) – Nintendo Wii U

• Star Fox Guard (2016) – Nintendo Wii U (spin-off bundled with Star Fox Zero)

Remakes

• Star Fox 64 3D (2011) – Nintendo 3DS (remake of Star Fox 64 with updated visuals and 3D support)