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Star Fox for Nintendo Switch 2 is a magnificent Hollywood take on a classic
Nintendo and Velan Studios have released a remake of Star Fox 64 for the Switch 2, titled Star Fox.
Key takeaways
- The game is a one-to-one recreation of Star Fox 64 in terms of level design and mechanics.
- The entire soundtrack has been re-recorded with a real orchestra.
- The new voice acting is more muted and less theatrical than the original 1997 reads.
- The game features a new Battle Mode offering online 4v4 dogfights across three maps.
Nintendo and Velan Studios have released a remake of Star Fox 64 for the Switch 2, titled Star Fox. The game is a one-to-one recreation of the 1997 original's level design, mechanics, and branching paths, but features modernized visuals, a fully re-recorded orchestral soundtrack, and new cutscenes. While the voice acting is more muted and some classic audio cues are missing, the game introduces a new Challenge Mode with achievement-like objectives and a 4v4 online multiplayer Battle Mode.
In their words
“Star Fox for Switch 2 marries timeless levels and mechanics with gorgeous visuals, a breathtaking soundtrack, and just enough new flavor to make me excited about the future of Star Fox for the first time since the Bush administration.”
By the numbers
- 29
- years since the original game's thrilling mechanics debuted
- 4v4
- online dogfight multiplayer setup in Battle Mode
- 3
- maps available in the new Battle Mode
How it unfolded
- Original Star Fox 64 released with identical level design.
- Mashable reviews the cinematic Star Fox remake for Switch 2.
Why this matters
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This remake will likely serve as an on-ramp to a new, original Star Fox game in the near future.
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Common questions
- What happened with Star Fox?
- The game is a one-to-one recreation of Star Fox 64 in terms of level design and mechanics.
- Where can I read the original report?
- Read the full report at mashable.
