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I'm sure you guys all know by now; Star Fox 64, Lylat Wars as it was known here down under, is my all-time favorite game even today. Of course, you look at the concepts of some of these games, and you really see what the downsides to old technology was. Alot of us hate remakes, i know. In fact, I generally despise them. But the recent OoT release perfectly complimented said game AND the original concept, and the 3DS shows promise for this such title too...



back when 3D technology was new, gaming companies were always searching for new ways to make it even better than the 2D games that saturated the maket for so, so long. We take 3D technology for granted so much nowadays, we kind of forget what it was like back then. Star Fox 64 had people thinking they were really immersed in this spectacular 3D world, and you can tell just how polished the game is- it looked fantastic and you have to admit it still does.
Not to mention when voice acting was still new, that in iself is one of the best examples of Voice acting around. :3 And it's cries are still heard to this day. (inb4"doabarrelroll")



Obviously, the further titles in this franchise did nothing to compliment the two titles that became first. In fact, they were pretty catastrophic. This game literally SCREAMED for a remake, and it's popularity is what will ultimately determine the future for Star Fox.


The reason i have created this thread, well, the two reasons- are that 1) The Japanese version is already out, and so that means plenty of screenshots and 2) Well, the release dates have been confirmed, and I'm just sooo psyched.


Here's a rundown of what to expect from this game.


Notable features that weren't mentioned are Score attack mode (Can't remember the actual name) which allows you to return to any planet for a high score, and the ability to save your game, rather than having to restart every time the game is booted.



So personally, i am very, very excited. And i can tell alot of others are too. Do i see any Star Fox fans on the forum~?

You should make one topic for every HD Re-Release.

Quote from: The Lovely Kyo~ on August 11, 2011, 05:46:11 AM
You should make one topic for every HD Re-Release.

Why's that?

Why not make a sequel instead of a remake?

Quote from: windlessusher on August 11, 2011, 11:57:41 AM
Why not make a sequel instead of a remake?

'Cause it's cheaper that way.

Star Fox 64 is a remake of Star Fox 2 anyways.... kinda... not really... about 40% of Star Fox 2 is in there

Quote from: SmashFinale on August 11, 2011, 03:33:59 PM
Star Fox 64 is a remake of Star Fox 2 anyways.... kinda... not really... about 40% of Star Fox 2 is in there

But Star Fox 2 was (Strangely), never released.

Quote from: jkid101094 on August 11, 2011, 03:31:10 PM
'Cause it's cheaper that way.

I don't follow
You mean it costs money to come up with something more original?

Quote from: windlessusher on August 11, 2011, 06:07:25 PM
I don't follow
You mean it costs money to come up with something more original?

Does refilling your cup cost more than the initial cup and drink?

Quote from: jkid101094 on August 11, 2011, 06:14:57 PM
Does refilling your cup cost more than the initial cup and drink?

Not if your filling it with something free n' infinite like imagination
Or does imagination cost money too?

Quote from: windlessusher on August 11, 2011, 06:21:09 PM
Not if your filling it with something free n' infinite like imagination
Or does imagination cost money too?

Story writers, programmers, graphic designers and everything else costs money.

So yes. Imagination is one of the most expensive things you can pay for. :P

Actually it wasn't because it's cheaper. And also, it's not that much cheaper.

The game is completely reworked, even the voice acting is redone (The same actors mostly too) and well, the only fairly unchanged aspect is the engine.

The reason it was remade was because it would be amazing in 3D, it's so popular, a classic, and because the creators still don't know whether they want to make a new game due to the poor quality of past games.

Quote from: Tana~ on August 11, 2011, 06:27:01 PM
Actually it wasn't because it's cheaper. And also, it's not that much cheaper.

The game is completely reworked, even the voice acting is redone (The same actors mostly too) and well, the only fairly unchanged aspect is the engine.

The reason it was remade was because it would be amazing in 3D, it's so popular, a classic, and because the creators still don't know whether they want to make a new game due to the poor quality of past games.

Besides Star Fox Adventures, which Starfox game has been of poor quality?

Quote from: windlessusher on August 11, 2011, 07:09:38 PM
Besides Star Fox Adventures, which Starfox game has been of poor quality?

StarFox adventures was horrible.

StarFox assault was good, but unpolished and short.

StarFox Command was repetetive and not very popular.

because people keep buying the exact game... again & again...


prime example; Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

Quote from: The Lovely Kyo~ on August 12, 2011, 04:10:59 AM
because people keep buying the exact game... again & again...


prime example; Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

Except in OoT 3D, it's a remake that matches the original concept Nintendo couldn't produce with the N64's Hardware. It's basically what the game was meant to be like.

Star Fox is effectively the same.

my ass.

Quote from: The Lovely Kyo~ on August 12, 2011, 07:14:41 AM
my ass.

You obviously know nothing about those games then. because Nintendo actually brought it up numerous times. It's even in pretty much every review I've read or watched. Also, I've seen alot of the concept myself.

my ass again

Quote from: The Lovely Kyo~ on August 12, 2011, 07:45:07 AM
I'm an ass

Pretty much.

how original.

Quote from: Tana~ on August 11, 2011, 07:14:43 PM
StarFox adventures was horrible.

StarFox assault was good, but unpolished and short.

StarFox Command was repetetive and not very popular.

That never stopped Sonic
Good to know Nintendo is quick to give up

Screenshot spam tiem.

(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2011/07/gamstarfoxbox2530.jpg)
Isn't that awesome?


(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2011/07/starfox643dccscreens01.jpg)(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2011/07/starfox643dccscreens02.jpg)
(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2011/07/starfox643dccscreens06.jpg)(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2011/07/starfox643dccscreens08.jpg)
(http://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/118/1188920/star-fox-64-3d-20110818005859306-000.jpg)(http://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/118/1188920/star-fox-64-3d-20110818005858742-000.jpg)
(http://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/118/1188920/star-fox-64-3d-20110818005858215-000.jpg)

They've managed to really compliment the scale of the game, everything used to look so small and flat.

Slippy must die.

This looks incredible...
This may cause me to buy a 3DS sooner.

Quote from: Jazz Nova on August 22, 2011, 10:48:49 AM
This looks incredible...
This may cause me to buy a 3DS sooner.

Good. :3

And yes, slippy must die. Well, at least he sounds like a kid now and not a girl..

Meh, I'm still stuck on the whole remake thing...

I think that the 3DS is gonna actually have good remakes.
But that's just me.

Quote from: Jazz Nova on August 24, 2011, 02:16:28 AM
I think that the 3DS is gonna actually have good remakes.
But that's just me.

Me too.

Quote from: Jazz Nova on August 24, 2011, 02:16:28 AM
I think that the 3DS is gonna actually have good remakes.
But that's just me.

That seems lazy
How about original games?
And I don't mean sequels like Mario 3D Land and Mario Kart 7 which are seeming like coppy/paste + more stuff

Original games, yes.
But some games should be remade. Like Super Mario 64. Except this time, in 3D.
Those N64 games whose ideas surpassed the limits of the console.
And all these things

Quote from: Jazz Nova on August 24, 2011, 06:19:11 AM
Original games, yes.
But some games should be remade. Like Super Mario 64. Except this time, in 3D.
Those N64 games whose ideas surpassed the limits of the console.
And all these things

Pokemon Stadium. That is all.

Quote from: Jazz Nova on August 24, 2011, 06:19:11 AM
ideas surpassed the limits of the console.

Exactly why this was made..

Quote from: jkid101094 on August 24, 2011, 06:33:28 AM
Pokemon Stadium. That is all.

Preferably one where you can walk around the stadiums and not have it as one giant clusterfuck of a menu screen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWidMMPne3A&feature=feedu (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWidMMPne3A&feature=feedu)

*sad face*

I was hoping for a redub.

Quote from: windlessusher on August 24, 2011, 04:41:32 AM
That seems lazy
How about original games?
And I don't mean sequels like Mario 3D Land and Mario Kart 7 which are seeming like coppy/paste + more stuff

THIS

The 3DS can be more than a remake machine, y'know. There's not much creativity in a remake.

Quote from: jkid101094 on September 01, 2011, 05:27:31 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWidMMPne3A&feature=feedu (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWidMMPne3A&feature=feedu)

*sad face*

I was hoping for a redub.

Amazing!
They re-did the voices perfectly and everything!
And the new soundtrack~ *jizz*

Quote from: Tana Rei Riko on September 01, 2011, 07:26:44 AM
Amazing!
They re-did the voices perfectly and everything!
And the new soundtrack~ *jizz*

They redid the voices?
I couldn't tell. Where are the Brawl VAs? D=

Quote from: jkid101094 on September 01, 2011, 07:36:57 AM
They redid the voices?
I couldn't tell. Where are the Brawl VAs? D=

Ew... No, they brought back most of the original VA's! =DD

Quote from: Tana Rei Riko on September 01, 2011, 08:36:18 AM
Ew... No, they brought back most of the original VA's! =DD

Brought back? they didnt do anything to the damn voices. they left it alone! and the only problem with that is Wolf... i hate his Star Fox 64 voice until he says WHAT THE HECK?!

Quote from: jkid101094 on September 01, 2011, 05:27:31 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWidMMPne3A&feature=feedu (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWidMMPne3A&feature=feedu)

*sad face*

I was hoping for a redub.

It looks...
So...
BEAUTIFUL
*teary-eyed*

Quote from: SmashFinale on September 01, 2011, 11:25:22 AM
Brought back? they didnt do anything to the damn voices. they left it alone! and the only problem with that is Wolf... i hate his Star Fox 64 voice until he says WHAT THE HECK?!

Nope. The game has been re-done entirely. The soundtrack and voice tracks are new. Most of the old voice actors from Lylat Wars were brought back to re-do the voices and some new one were brought in (Like for peppy?)
If you can't tell the difference you really need a hearing aid. O.o

Quote from: Tana Rei Riko on September 01, 2011, 03:22:47 PM
Nope. The game has been re-done entirely. The soundtrack and voice tracks are new. Most of the old voice actors from Lylat Wars were brought back to re-do the voices and some new one were brought in (Like for peppy?)
If you can't tell the difference you really need a hearing aid. O.o

I need to actually play 64. I can't remember the voices.

Edit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2Y0RLxttlM&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2Y0RLxttlM&feature=related)

Quote from: jkid101094 on September 01, 2011, 11:36:13 PM
I need to actually play 64. I can't remember the voices.

Edit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2Y0RLxttlM&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2Y0RLxttlM&feature=related)

That's old. xD

Quote from: Tana Rei Riko on September 02, 2011, 12:47:32 AM
That's old. xD

I figured, but still. I was looking for clips of Wolf's rerecording. I want his new VA. :U

i dont want to hear wolf's pre-pubescent british voice

Quote from: SmashFinale on September 02, 2011, 01:47:16 AM
i dont want to hear wolf's pre-pubescent british voice

Wolf's voice is just epic. =L

Quote from: TheGameNinja on September 01, 2011, 06:21:09 AM
THIS

The 3DS can be more than a remake machine, y'know. There's not much creativity in a remake.

Well bud, it looks like noone else thinks like we do =/

Quote from: windlessusher on September 02, 2011, 02:36:01 PM
Well bud, it looks like noone else thinks like we do =/

I'm still waiting for Animal Crossing and Paper Mario.

IGN gave the game a 9.0

Everyone, hop on the barrel rolling bandwagon.

Quote from: Tana Rei Riko on September 03, 2011, 07:49:33 AM
IGN gave the game a 9.0

Nintendo Power only gave it 8.0

Quote from: Tana Rei Riko on September 03, 2011, 07:49:33 AM
Everyone, hop on the barrel rolling bandwagon.

Eww, bandwagons.

Quote from: jkid101094 on September 03, 2011, 08:03:43 AM
Nintendo Power only gave it 8.0
Eww, bandwagons.

Nintendo power can go shove a deku stick up their ass. I've never liked them. =U

But yes. The game's average is just above 8. But that my friend is freakin amazing.

Too bad the multiplayer brought the score down.

Quote from: Tana Rei Riko on September 03, 2011, 08:08:04 AM
Too bad the multiplayer brought the score down.

Multiplayer is overrated.

Quote from: jkid101094 on September 03, 2011, 06:42:40 AM
I'm still waiting for Animal Crossing and Paper Mario.

I'm not.

Quote from: Tana Rei Riko on September 03, 2011, 08:08:04 AM
Nintendo power can go shove a deku stick up their ass. I've never liked them. =U

But yes. The game's average is just above 8. But that my friend is freakin amazing.

Too bad the multiplayer brought the score down.

I bet you Australia has a different NP crew, because the one I know is pretty badass.

Amazing is 10, not 8.

Quote from: windlessusher on September 03, 2011, 02:12:41 PM
Multiplayer is overrated.

It still bought the score down.

Quote from: jkid101094 on September 03, 2011, 02:15:52 PM
I bet you Australia has a different NP crew, because the one I know is pretty badass.

Amazing is 10, not 8.

NP is NP, buddy.

And 8 is a fucking good score.

Wasn't it NP that gave Sonic & the Black Knight a good score when everyone else called it crap?

Quote from: windlessusher on September 03, 2011, 08:05:09 PM
Wasn't it NP that gave Sonic & the Black Knight a good score when everyone else called it crap?

I have no idea

NP loves Sonic Games. Absolutely LOVES him. Maybe they love Sonic Team or somethin'. Haven't seen to many Sonic games that they gave below 7 yet.

Quote from: Tana Rei Riko on September 03, 2011, 05:25:11 PM
It still bought the score down.

NP is NP, buddy.

And 8 is a fucking good score.

Then your opinion about them is as fucked as your opinion on everything else. :P
*shot*

And I never said it wasn't good, I just said it wasn't amazing.

Someone go get this, right now!
http://au.ds.ign.com/articles/119/1192778p1.html

Quote from: [Tana~] on September 09, 2011, 12:14:02 AM
Someone go get this, right now!
http://au.ds.ign.com/articles/119/1192778p1.html (http://au.ds.ign.com/articles/119/1192778p1.html)

Blow me.

And wrong article?

Quote from: jkid101094 on September 09, 2011, 07:17:46 AM
Blow me.

And wrong article?

When and where?

And no, it should link to the comparison + the video review, by GOD it's amazing!

Quote from: [Tana~] on September 09, 2011, 07:22:46 AM
When and where?

And no, it should link to the comparison + the video review, by GOD it's amazing!

Soooo...what am I going to get?

And I saw, hate to burst your bubble but for me it's just another face lift, sweetie.

Quote from: jkid101094 on September 09, 2011, 07:24:11 AM
Soooo...what am I going to get?

And I saw, hate to burst your bubble but for me it's just another face lift, sweetie.

I don't even.

I am getting a 3DS.
For this.

Quote from: jkid101094 on September 09, 2011, 07:24:11 AM
just another face lift, sweetie.

The face lift makes all the difference.

Quote from: Jazz Nova on September 09, 2011, 09:58:45 AM
I am getting a 3DS.
For this.

DO IT.


If i rated Star Fox 64 10/10, then this game gets an 11 from me. -shot-

Quote from: [Tana~] on September 09, 2011, 07:24:41 AM
I don't even.

I'm entitled to my opinion...Besides, I don't even have a 3DS. *sad face*

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Quote from: jkid101094 on September 09, 2011, 01:37:50 PM
I'm entitled to my opinion...Besides, I don't even have a 3DS. *sad face*

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEwBK07eW4Q (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEwBK07eW4Q)

That looks simply amazing

Andross's Japanese voice is Badass. And shit, that lighting in the tunnel... Now I wanna see the true one.

Quote from: [Tana~] on September 10, 2011, 06:58:59 AM
Andross's Japanese voice is Badass. And shit, that lighting in the tunnel... Now I wanna see the true one.

I'm still waiting for, "I can't let you do that, Starfox!" redone.
That and for Andross' brain. Hurry up, YouTube! The game's been out for a day already! D<

Quote from: jkid101094 on September 10, 2011, 07:19:04 AM
I'm still waiting for, "I can't let you do that, Starfox!" redone.
That and for Andross' brain. Hurry up, YouTube! The game's been out for a day already! D<

Yeah, the true ending. And oh god, they better not have changed that..

Quote from: [Tana~] on September 10, 2011, 07:20:29 AM
Yeah, the true ending. And oh god, they better not have changed that..

Only I have the brains to rule Lylat!

Quote from: jkid101094 on September 10, 2011, 07:28:28 AM
Only I have the brains to rule Lylat!

I can see the look on their ugly faces..

Quote from: jkid101094 on September 10, 2011, 07:28:28 AM
Only I have the brains to rule Lylat!

Fixed. He says "lat" with a strange upward inflection in the American version.

Quote from: SmashFinale on September 10, 2011, 08:45:30 AM
Fixed. He says "lat" with a strange upward inflection in the American version.

You mean, how it's meant to be said? :L

Just downloaded the soundrack of the game. Oh my god, it's amazing as usual. heck, better than the original?

hey i love the game but falco and peppy sound stupuid and andross sounds really stupid because when i listened to his voice when i was fighting him i was laughing so hard he's like haha every time he teliports away from u :P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdn4CN4bQ9s&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdn4CN4bQ9s&feature=related)

7:27

Quote from: jkid101094 on September 13, 2011, 10:24:41 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdn4CN4bQ9s&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdn4CN4bQ9s&feature=related)

7:27

Shuddap ya moron.

Quote from: Remilia Scarlet [Tana~] on September 13, 2011, 10:31:48 PM
Shuddap ya moron.

Is that a quote I missed or are you just being mean?

Quote from: jkid101094 on September 13, 2011, 10:34:25 PM
Is that a quote I missed or are you just being mean?

That was the quote at the time you specified..

wow guys thats stupid :P

...this game it beast.
I may cause me to get a 3DS

OH MY GOD.

It's.. It's... It's...

It's the 15th. And it's almost midday.......

*gets ready to go out*

Quote from: Remilia Scarlet [Tana~] on September 14, 2011, 03:23:46 AM
That was the quote at the time you specified..

No it isn't. =\

Well excuuuse me then. To which one were you referring?

Quote from: Remilia Scarlet [Tana~] on September 14, 2011, 03:54:07 PM
Well excuuuse me then. To which one were you referring?

Quote from: jkid101094 on September 10, 2011, 07:28:28 AM
Only I have the brains to rule Lylat!

Quote from: jkid101094 on September 14, 2011, 04:00:51 PM

Oh. it seemed like you were referring to the player.

Quote from: Remilia Scarlet [Tana~] on September 14, 2011, 06:15:25 PM
Oh. it seemed like you were referring to the player.

He doesn't even say that there. =\

He says something about Andross' ulgy mug.

I got the game~!

It's fuckin' awesome. I'm so excited I can't even be bothered reviewing it. *goes back to play*

It feels like it was designed for the system. Which is amazing, considering it's a remake. I'd rate this very, very highly. I'm truly impressed.

Quote from: Remilia Scarlet [Tana~] on September 14, 2011, 07:24:30 PM
I got the game~!

It's fuckin' awesome. I'm so excited I can't even be bothered reviewing it. *goes back to play*

It feels like it was designed for the system. Which is amazing, considering it's a remake. I'd rate this very, very highly. I'm truly impressed.

how long did it take u to beat the game?  because it only takes me an hour to beat the game :P

I purposely took the easy path the first time around, which took me maybe.. an hour and a few minutes? I didn't do *too* well, actually. I was pretty crap compared to my skill on the N64. but I've gotten used to the controls now, just took the "middle path", and then the true ending. That also took about only.. An hour and a bit. Now I'm going to take the hard path, then I'm going to sort out all the medals.

After that I'm going to try and get better at the 3DS/Gyro settings, as I totally suck at it. When I get all of that, I'm going to ace Expert mode. By then it should be my birthday, in which then I'll spend some hours into the night multiplayer-ing with my mates. Then I'll probably play the hell out of Area 6 in Score attack.

Quote from: Remilia Scarlet [Tana~] on September 15, 2011, 01:40:27 AM
I purposely took the easy path the first time around, which took me maybe.. an hour and a few minutes? I didn't do *too* well, actually. I was pretty crap compared to my skill on the N64. but I've gotten used to the controls now, just took the "middle path", and then the true ending. That also took about only.. An hour and a bit. Now I'm going to take the hard path, then I'm going to sort out all the medals.

After that I'm going to try and get better at the 3DS/Gyro settings, as I totally suck at it. When I get all of that, I'm going to ace Expert mode. By then it should be my birthday, in which then I'll spend some hours into the night multiplayer-ing with my mates. Then I'll probably play the hell out of Area 6 in Score attack.

hey when i first played the game i was really good at it and it only took me one hour to beat the entire game from the harder levels :D

u guys wanna do a tourney or something?

Okay I have something to say.

Ever since I've began video gaming, I've very rarely ever had a "wow" moment with a video game. Sure, a few video games have surprised or impressed me, but I've hardly ever been wowed.
Zoness. Back in the day when I saw this level, it was meh. Don't get me wrong, the level is amazing. It's fun, I love it as one of my favourites. But it was always the music that got me in the mood, not so much the atmosphere.

Well.
I was playing the hard path, and I finally got up to Zoness. I already expected a lot from the level, from the screenshots. I was pretty excited.
Then the mission began. The camera started facing down towards the stormy sea, and I literally gasped. Yes, GASPED. As the camera pulled up, I was just thinking to myself, "wow".
That level is honestly one of the best things I have ever seen in gaming. The water looked so real. The rain created the perfect atmosphere especially as it pelted out at me in 3D, and the new, redone music complimented it so well in creating something I can barely even describe, but definitely appreciate.

And the moment still hasn't faded, hours later.

Quote from: Remilia Scarlet [Tana~] on September 15, 2011, 04:49:53 PM
Okay I have something to say.

Ever since I've began video gaming, I've very rarely ever had a "wow" moment with a video game. Sure, a few video games have surprised or impressed me, but I've hardly ever been wowed.
Zoness. Back in the day when I saw this level, it was meh. Don't get me wrong, the level is amazing. It's fun, I love it as one of my favourites. But it was always the music that got me in the mood, not so much the atmosphere.

Well.
I was playing the hard path, and I finally got up to Zoness. I already expected a lot from the level, from the screenshots. I was pretty excited.
Then the mission began. The camera started facing down towards the stormy sea, and I literally gasped. Yes, GASPED. As the camera pulled up, I was just thinking to myself, "wow".
That level is honestly one of the best things I have ever seen in gaming. The water looked so real. The rain created the perfect atmosphere especially as it pelted out at me in 3D, and the new, redone music complimented it so well in creating something I can barely even describe, but definitely appreciate.

And the moment still hasn't faded, hours later.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra15y62-Ku4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra15y62-Ku4)

*shrug*

Quote from: jkid101094 on September 15, 2011, 09:05:26 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra15y62-Ku4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra15y62-Ku4)

*shrug*

You haven't seen it on the actual system, in 3D. Of course you don't feel what I do.

Quote from: Remilia Scarlet [Tana~] on September 15, 2011, 09:11:27 PM
You haven't seen it on the actual system, in 3D. Of course you don't feel what I do.

I'm also not a big Starfox fan. :P

Quote from: jkid101094 on September 15, 2011, 11:05:04 PM
I'm also not a big Starfox fan. :P

well why in the hell r u posting on this topic ???

Quote from: billyhatcher312 on September 16, 2011, 01:31:24 AM
well why in the hell r u posting on this topic ???

Because not being a big Star Fox fan doesn't mean I'm not one at all.

And because I can.

Quote from: jkid101094 on September 16, 2011, 01:49:21 AM
Because not being a big Star Fox fan doesn't mean I'm not one at all.

And because I can.

well why don't u stop saying things

That's completely beside the point. You don't need to like a game series to appreciate one game's design.

Quote from: Remilia Scarlet [Tana~] on September 16, 2011, 07:09:53 AM
That's completely beside the point. You don't need to like a game series to appreciate one game's design.

No, but it helps.

A little something/review I wrote on a site I frequent.

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Star Fox 64 3D is a love letter to Star Fox fans. And as long as this game is successful- Star Fox's future is secured. I'm fairly confident in saying that this game is better, yes, BETTER than the original SF64. Why? Hey, I'll get to that.

The Gameplay

When we think 'remake', we always know that the purpose is to make an ageing gaming experience a little more fresh, while keeping the concept intact. Some games might mess around with what was wrong and try to fix it, others might just get a graphical overhaul. Heck, some don't even need to be fixed, and are just ported in HD. Now we all know the saying "If it aint broke, don't fix it". Well Nintendo have really taken that into account, unlike so many others.

The gameplay is completely intact, and unchanged. In fact, there is a "N64 Mode" control setting in the game which essentially plays exactly like the classic, and holds it's challenge. But here's the cool thing- they've also added a new, optional control scheme for the 3DS. The new control scheme makes it a little easier to fly using the new control layout, with simple things such as using the D-pad for U-Turns and somersaults, down and up respectively (as opposed to Brake+up or Boost+up, which I'll admit, get annoying on the small circle pad). There is even an option to use the "Gyro controls", which means you can tilt your system to fly. Before you think "That's just a gimmick" well, it really isn't. It will require you to turn your 3D off to see properly, but the fantastic thing is- it feels great, and it's a fresh new way to play Star Fox. The downside I'd say is that opposed to using the circle pad it's very challenging. But that's not a big negative.

One thing I found just a tad bit frustrating is that the L and R buttons are a little hard to double-tap quickly sometimes. Which makes barrel-rolling a little more fiddly.

The Graphics

I'll say one thing right now. The graphics in this game are amazing. In fact, I had alot of "wow!" moments while playing in 3D that I just cannot describe.

The graphical update is huge. They've literally ripped apart and re-built the graphics engine, getting rid of that flat, blocky, low res look, and giving a really realistic, yet Star Fox-y feel.
The textures are nice, the models are greatly improved and very detailed, the characters are very well developed, and the effects are simply stunning. Especially explosions, they look great.
In fact, this is the best graphical overhaul I've seen, well, ever. It's not to say the graphics are better than on HD consoles, for example, but the comparison is amazing.

The HUD is largely unaltered, but the entire (wide!) screen is now dedicated to the gameplay, with character dialogue being shown- accompanied by awesome new character portraits- on the bottom screen. Speaking of Dialogue...

The Sounds

Here's the part that Nintendo took no chances messing around with. You can imagine, with Voices and sound being one of the things that made SF64 so goddamn popular, that it's a very iffy area to change. But here's the amazing thing- now it's just even better. The voices are completely redone. yes, mostly the same voice actors that were used back then, too. They've even added a few new pieces of dialogue, so the voicing isn't too repetetive. But, most importantly- it's still the same magnificent moment when you first hear "Do a barrel roll!".

The music has also been completely redone. it's the same tracks- heck, most of them haven't been so much as "changed" much, but the first thing you'll notice is that the quality has been greatly improved, and there are a lot of new instruments in the OST. In fact, I'd so much as say it's just gotten better. While there are some things I miss about the old soundtrack- especially that multiplayer battle theme I loved so much- the sheer awesomeness of this overhaul beats it easily.

And all the rest..

There's a few little extra bits that make this remake that much more fantastic. For example, you can now save your progress at any point in the game, and resume later, rather than having to play the whole game at once every time you boot the game. There is also a totally new mode- Score attack- which allows you to choose any stage you've been to in the story at least once, and go for a high score. There's even new medal challenges which will test your skills massively.

Then there's the little things. Training mode now has a "test course" which allows you to test your skills in an obstacle course to get used to the controls. And there's also a control test screen similar to the one in the original Star Fox, which will let you pick the right way to play for you, and test your controls as you tweak them. (This screen will appear before you start the game for the first time, and every time you enter multiplayer mode)

Multiplayer

Maybe the only "disappointment" in this game is in the multiplayer. But it's not huge. There's no online, which sucks, but you only need one card to play with up to 3 other people, and can even play against computer-controlled pilots. There's no ability to use Landmasters or go on foot anymore, though.
One nifty feature is that Local multiplayer will use the camera on the 3DS, so you can see your opponents reactions to being shot down, or shooting you down. The downside? The images follow the players everywhere they go, not only does it get in the way, but it makes hiding from opponents impossible.

There are plenty of maps to choose from and it does promise an action-packed fun experience.



If Star Fox 64 was perfect, then this is above perfect. The downsides, while a little annoying to think about, aren't even that important, and the game is still absolutely fantastic.

10/10

You work for IGN, therefore this review is IGNorant and biased!
Please don't kill me Tana, i was only kidding around. You still love me, right?... Right?

Quote from: SmashFinale on September 20, 2011, 11:37:20 PM
You work for IGN, therefore this review is IGNorant and biased!
Please don't kill me Tana, i was only kidding around. You still love me, right?... Right?

Yeah, I still love ya. =P

Quote from: SmashFinale on September 20, 2011, 11:37:20 PM
You work for IGN, therefore this review is IGNorant and biased!
Please don't kill me Tana, i was only kidding around. You still love me, right?... Right?

what do u mean?

The only time i heard of Star fox was on ssbb but this looks cool.

Quote from: 1amyrose1 on September 21, 2011, 08:17:21 PM
The only time i heard of Star fox was on ssbb but this looks cool.

i have starfox assult, starfox64 3D, and the original N64, and starfox command

Quote from: billyhatcher312 on September 22, 2011, 03:20:42 AM
i have starfox assult, starfox64 3D, and the original N64, and starfox command

Just don't ever get Adventures. EVER.

Quote from: Remilia Scarlet [Tana~] on September 22, 2011, 03:28:19 AM
Just don't ever get Adventures. EVER.

I liked what I played of Adventures.

Quote from: jkid101094 on September 22, 2011, 06:04:29 AM
I liked what I played of Adventures.

hey i love starfox assult because it has a great story to it ;D

Quote from: billyhatcher312 on September 22, 2011, 06:11:35 AM
hey i love starfox assult because it has a great story to it ;D

... *facepalm*

Quote from: jkid101094 on September 22, 2011, 06:04:29 AM
I liked what I played of Adventures.

I didn't. I mean, the Arwing bits were okay, but the rest was meh.

Quote from: Remilia Scarlet [Tana~] on September 22, 2011, 06:14:22 AM
... *facepalm*
I didn't. I mean, the Arwing bits were okay, but the rest was meh.

I never played any of the Arwing bits.

Quote from: jkid101094 on September 22, 2011, 06:15:21 AM
I never played any of the Arwing bits.

what do u mean bits ???

Quote from: billyhatcher312 on September 22, 2011, 06:16:02 AM
what do u mean bits ???

*Facepalm* (again)

Tana, i need to fucking play Adventures cuz watching a playthrough on an RPG is complete and utter HELL for someone with intense ADHD like me.

Adventures is horrible.

Quote from: Tana~ on September 25, 2011, 08:35:29 AM
Adventures is horrible.

yes i agree but assult is better than adventures :P

What's so bad about it? Cause im playing it soon and if it turns out like my battle with Culex...

Quote from: SmashFinale on September 25, 2011, 10:23:59 AM
What's so bad about it? Cause im playing it soon and if it turns out like my battle with Culex...

well because the arwing looks really crappy and the game is really annoying so i cant beat it nuff said :P

Wait, so if the multiplayer is local only, then what's the point of the whole "See your opponents reaction when you win" gimmick?
Aren't you all gonna be in the same room anyway?

Quote from: windlessusher on September 25, 2011, 11:32:02 AM
Wait, so if the multiplayer is local only, then what's the point of the whole "See your opponents reaction when you win" gimmick?
Aren't you all gonna be in the same room anyway?

Quote from: windlessusher on September 25, 2011, 11:32:02 AMgimmick

Quote from: Tana~ on September 25, 2011, 11:33:16 AM

noun?/?gimik/?
gimmicks, plural

    A trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or business

(http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo214/windlessusher/461-unamused.jpg)

Quote from: windlessusher on September 25, 2011, 11:42:59 AM
noun?/?gimik/?
gimmicks, plural

    A trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or business

(http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo214/windlessusher/461-unamused.jpg)

I don't even use it. =P

I do want to see a FUUUUUUUUUUUUU- after blowin' their ass into the water though
...

Quote from: SmashFinale on September 25, 2011, 12:07:14 PM
I do want to see a FUUUUUUUUUUUUU- after blowin' their ass into the water though
...

what do u mean?

Quote from: Tana~ on September 22, 2011, 06:18:06 AM
*Facepalm* (again)

Tana stop reacting to what he is saying all the time.


And Billy, just search these terms on Google. Just make sure your parents arent around.... or little siblings.... or teacher.... or *slapped*

I only watched people play the original version of it.

Quote from: Buffy26yrs on September 28, 2011, 09:46:29 AM
I only watched people play the original version of it.

hey the remastered version is really good but they really messed up Andross' voice in it but they managed to keep General Peppers' voice in it :D

Quote from: billyhatcher312 on September 29, 2011, 01:25:25 AM
hey the remastered version is really good but they really messed up Andross' voice in it but they managed to keep General Peppers' voice in it :D

I like andross' new voice. I just hate his laugh.

Quote from: *Tana on September 29, 2011, 01:36:49 AM
I like andross' new voice. I just hate his laugh.

lol same here when i first heard his laugh i was laughing so fucken much :P

Quote from: billyhatcher312 on September 29, 2011, 01:39:46 AM
lol same here when i first heard his laugh i was laughing so fucken much :P

I know.
It's just "ha ha ha"

it's so tame. ._.