Star Fox 64: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Star Fox 64 (1997) is a shooter video game developed by Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development, available on Wii, N64, WiiU. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 86/100 on IGDB.

What is Star Fox 64 about?

The update to the 16-bit Super NES title continues the original's on-rails 3D shooting action on the Nintendo 64. Starring Fox McCloud, Peppy Hare, Falco Lombardi, and Slippy Toad, this new 64-bit version contains 15 plus levels, easy, medium, and difficult paths, forward-scrolling levels as well as full 3D realms, and a three-part multiplayer mode using a four-player split screen. In addition to plenty of Arwing action, the game introduces a new hover tank and even features a submarine level. The 8-megabyte cartridge also boasts voice samples from 23 different characters instead of the original's animal noises. Star Fox 64 was the first game to feature Rumble Pak support. A Rumble Pak bundle and standalone version of the game were sold. Released in Europe under the name Lylat Wars.

Key details

Star Fox 64 was released in 1997 and supports single player, multiplayer, split screen. Platforms: Wii, N64, WiiU. Developer: Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development.

Should you play Star Fox 64?

With a 86/100 aggregate score, Star Fox 64 ranks among the best-reviewed games in its genre and is widely considered a must-play.