Star Foxthe iconic exclusive saga of nintendois back. More than three decades after revolutionizing the video games space combat with its pioneering 3D proposal, the franchise returns with a new title which promises to redefine and update the rules of the genre.
Although it is not the most successful nor the most prolific saga of the Japanese company, Star Foxstarring Fox McCloud, is one of the ones that has generated the most fascination with just six games in 33 years. The last one was released a decade ago.
The first Star Fox It came out in 1993 for the Super Nintendo console.with the new Super FX chip, which managed to render real 3D graphics for the first time and generate spaceship battles and anthropomorphic characters with anime aesthetics.
Now it arrives renewed. On a visual level, it presents a semi-realistic and cartoon-like proposal, more agile gameplay and a simple but effective story that gives prominence to the action.
New game modes
Its visual section, very cinematic, is full of color and lighting effects and that classic gameplay to which new possibilities are added thanks to the Switch 2 controls, which also allow you to play by aiming the crosshair with its new “mouse mode“.
The new game is an evolution of traditional rail shooters, titles in which the main character – in this case a ship – automatically advances through the stage and The player must mainly avoid obstacles, shoot, collect upgrades and continue the mission.
In addition, Nintendo incorporates an open world system that allows you to pilot freely and develop different game strategies.
The plot follows an evil scientist who intends to conquer the Cornelia star system, while a group of mercenaries led by Fox McCloud will try to prevent it.
A wide variety of vehicles are also incorporated. In addition to the main aircraft, Arwing, the Landmaster tank and the Blue-Marine submarine return, starring in specific phases and adding variety to the experience.
Star Fox It also comes with an entertaining cooperative mode, in which one player pilots the ship and another shootsas well as with online modes for team battles on special maps.
The new Nintendo installment, Star Foxwill be available starting this Thursday, June 25, 2026.
With information from EFE.