Star Fox Zero (2016)
2.72 from 188 ratings
546 members have it in their collection · 18 playing now · 208 backlogged · 143 wish listed
How long? Main story 4h (from 4 logged playthroughs)
Fox, Falco, Peppy and Slippy save the Lylat system in this new deep space dogfighting adventure. Using the Wii U GamePad controller and the TV together creates a unique interface that allows players to experience the game with two different viewpoints within the Arwing – aim and shoot enemies in one direction while flying in another. This frees up the …
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Fox, Falco, Peppy and Slippy save the Lylat system in this new deep space dogfighting adventure. Using the Wii U GamePad controller and the TV together creates a unique interface that allows players to experience the game with two different viewpoints within the Arwing – aim and shoot enemies in one direction while flying in another. This frees up the TV for a more cinematic flight experience. Then, pilot the Arwing with its new Walker transformation, along with the new Gyrowing and the Landmaster Tank, to traverse interplanetary terrain.
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Details
- Developers
- Nintendo EPD, PlatinumGames
- Publishers
- Nintendo
- Genres
- Adventure, Shooter
- Themes
- Action, Science fiction
- Franchises
- Star Fox
- Series
- Star Fox
- Events
- Nintendo Digital Event @ E3 2015, The Game Awards 2014, Nintendo Digital Event @ E3 2014
Release dates
- Apr 21, 2016 (Full Release) (Japan) Wii U
- Apr 21, 2016 (Full Release) (North_America) Wii U
- Apr 22, 2016 (Full Release) (Europe) Wii U
- Apr 23, 2016 (Full Release) (Australia) Wii U
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Bundled in
- Star Fox Zero + Star Fox Guard (Apr 2016) · WiiU
- Star Fox Zero and Star Fox Guard: First Print Edition (May 2016) · WiiU
Rating distribution
5 stars
6
4 stars
26
3 stars
83
2 stars
56
1 star
17
Community All Reviews Statuses
Status kingbk83 Jul 3, 2020
One of the biggest disappointments I've played in a while. Star Fox Zero is a beautiful game graphically that is hindered by some of the worst controls I've ever experienced in a game. After about 20 minutes of pure, hair pulling frustration of playing the game, I turned it off and haven't turned it back on. Nintendo forced the Wii …
Read moreOne of the biggest disappointments I've played in a while. Star Fox Zero is a beautiful game graphically that is hindered by some of the worst controls I've ever experienced in a game. After about 20 minutes of pure, hair pulling frustration of playing the game, I turned it off and haven't turned it back on. Nintendo forced the Wii U gamepad to be necessary for this game and it results in awkwardly looking down at the gamepad while also looking up at the TV and while doing this getting hit by enemies. You'd be better off playing the dated, but still fun original Star Fox on SNES (available with the SNES Classic or SNES Online for Nintendo Switch) or find a way to play Star Fox 64.
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Status Please...callmeYork Jun 17, 2020
I bought a Wii U yesterday because my Wii finally broke after 10+ years of hard labour. I already owned this game, and boy was it a mistake making it my introduction to this very strange little console.
The controls are pretty wonky, but I mostly got used to them. They were integrated in a way that felt more suitable …
I bought a Wii U yesterday because my Wii finally broke after 10+ years of hard labour. I already owned this game, and boy was it a mistake making it my introduction to this very strange little console.
The controls are pretty wonky, but I mostly got used to them. They were integrated in a way that felt more suitable for a launch title, rather than something this late in its lifespan.
There is some fun to be had once you get past the learning curve. A couple of the boss fights are neat, and everything occasionally lined up so that the cockpit view became geniunely immersive.
At its core it is just an ok game, that left me longing to replay SF64 rather than attempt another playthrough of this. Also, fuck Andross. I hate that big stupid head and I wish they would make a new villain instead of remaking the same game over and over again, each time slightly worse.
I never understood why Nintendo didn't just get Treasure to make them an SF game.
If anyone has some suggestions for Wii U games that use the gamepad well I would love to hear them.
Status Predefiance Oct 11, 2019
Ended up conning my brother-in-law to play this with me. Much more tolerate in 2-player mode! I honestly feel the game is unplayable in single-player mode. The way it forces you to focus on points of interest while keeping your ship flying seems like a massive oversight when I regain sight of my ship only to suddenly smash into a …
Ended up conning my brother-in-law to play this with me. Much more tolerate in 2-player mode! I honestly feel the game is unplayable in single-player mode. The way it forces you to focus on points of interest while keeping your ship flying seems like a massive oversight when I regain sight of my ship only to suddenly smash into a wall or ship. The camera panning and changing the controls in a new direction also makes it a frustrating and gruelling experience. I was enjoying it solo years ago but the Titania boss was way too frustrating with its expectations of the player's abilities to avoid enemies, fire and move while switching between two screens. Madness.
We beat a few levels and got up to the stage after Corneria II. I think it'll go back on the backlog until we catch up again.
Status BMO Apr 22, 2016
I was excited for this but the poor reviews are trickling in :-(
Polygon: Star Fox Zero channels everything bad about Wii U game design
Kotaku: Even if you can get used to the awkward controls, Star Fox Zero is merely mediocre. It’s as disappointing a major Nintendo console release as there’s been in some time