05-22-2018, 11:54 AM
Ahh. StarFox. One of the franchises that Nintendo loves to reboot every 10 years or so.
Case in point. Tonight, I started playing StarFox 64 3D for the 3DS. The improved graphics are great (though well behind StarFox Zero, more on that in a minute) and it's nice to be able to take a full StarFox game on the go, and save your progress along the way! I prefer this version over the N64 original.
With this great 3D upgrade, they could have built upon it and released a direct sequel on the 3DS or even Wii U. But, knowing Nintendo, they didn't do that.
They rebooted the franchise once more, with the infamous StarFox Zero on Wii U.
It was infamous for a few reasons, such as the rehashed storyline and the forced game pad gyro control scheme. However. the graphics are stunning, even for the Wii U. And, believe it or not, I'm part of the minority that actually liked this game. Yes, the story needed a lot more baking in the oven, but I got used to the odd control scheme and for me, it plays very well.
I do hope StarFox Zero gets remade for the Nintendo Switch. The only way such a remake would work is if Nintendo ditches the odd gyro controls for the more standard analog stick movement, like StarFox 64 3D. Since a lot of StarFox fans (and Nintendo fans in general) placed many of their complaints on the Wii U gyro controls, it's best if they went back to the analog stick controls if Nintendo ever hopes to WinBackTheCrowd.
Case in point. Tonight, I started playing StarFox 64 3D for the 3DS. The improved graphics are great (though well behind StarFox Zero, more on that in a minute) and it's nice to be able to take a full StarFox game on the go, and save your progress along the way! I prefer this version over the N64 original.
With this great 3D upgrade, they could have built upon it and released a direct sequel on the 3DS or even Wii U. But, knowing Nintendo, they didn't do that.
They rebooted the franchise once more, with the infamous StarFox Zero on Wii U.
It was infamous for a few reasons, such as the rehashed storyline and the forced game pad gyro control scheme. However. the graphics are stunning, even for the Wii U. And, believe it or not, I'm part of the minority that actually liked this game. Yes, the story needed a lot more baking in the oven, but I got used to the odd control scheme and for me, it plays very well.
I do hope StarFox Zero gets remade for the Nintendo Switch. The only way such a remake would work is if Nintendo ditches the odd gyro controls for the more standard analog stick movement, like StarFox 64 3D. Since a lot of StarFox fans (and Nintendo fans in general) placed many of their complaints on the Wii U gyro controls, it's best if they went back to the analog stick controls if Nintendo ever hopes to WinBackTheCrowd.