Star Fox Command, the Nintendo DS incarnation of the popular 3D space shooter, is due out in Japan in less than a month. In anticipation of release day, Famitsu.com has revealed a few more details about the game.
For instance, DS rumble pack owners will be able to shake up their in-flight experience with force feedback. Regarding length, the game will feature more than 30 stages set in a number of scenic areas, such as deserts, space, oceans, and flaming caves. Famitsu also confirmed that a number of pilots from the previous Star Fox games, each with their own quirks, will be back for the DS version.
BLG writes: "The original titles are classics with near-infinite replayability. Later releases, however, have stumbled. Usually, they’re hampered by attempted innovation with new control schemes or gimmicks. Still, there’s a lot to enjoy with the beloved Nintendo franchise. To celebrate, we’re going to rank the best Star Fox games in the franchise. To come up with the order, we’re mixing in a little bit of Metacritic ranking and author opinion."
In just a few console generations, Star Fox went from being one of Nintendo's premier franchises to a languishing also-ran. What happened to this once proud series, and how can it get its mojo back moving forward?
Great article, though I disagree somewhat with certain sections - especially regarding the handling of the characters in Assault. I fully agree with the conclusion, Star Fox was meant to be a simple and straightforward experience, therefore most of the innovations implemented in the newer titles, like the Command's tactical sections, Assault's on foot missions or Zero's controls end up affecting the core gameplay in a negative way.
If instead of simply "innovating", Nintendo would focus on improving in what past games did right. The franchise would be in a much better shape.
I liked Star Fox Assault, especially how it doesn’t try to chase after Star Fox 64’s ghost so many times.
Finally after so many years someone talks about Starfox. Starfox 64 and Starfox adventures are the last great games from the series. Nintendo isn't showing him any love.
With Star Fox Zero due out in three weeks, Phil of SuperPhillip Central takes a look at one of the lesser adventures starring Fox and crew.
