Star Fox 64 3D
SCORE: 70
A certain someone was kind enough to let
me borrow their Nintendo 3DS so I could review Star Fox 64 3D. I can
think of few games that fit the 3D concept better than Star Fox 64. This
makes me think there are plenty of other Nintendo 64 games that should
make the transition to the Nintendo 3DS. Star Fox 64 3D is a shooter.
That means you are in an aircraft (for most levels) flying around and
shooting the enemies. They explode and then vanish after being
vanquished.
The 3D effects in Star Fox 64 3D are amazing. It fits this franchise
stunningly. The characters and vehicles have an added layer of polish
and shine to them in Star Fox 64 3D. I am very impressed with how the
graphics look. Star Fox 64 3D is a shooting game so you spend most of
your time blowing up stuff. Not everything is destructible though.
Seasoned veterans know which sounds to listen for to make that
determination.
I really liked the different voices in Star Fox 64 3D. I will admit they
got annoying in later levels - especially Slippy. I would go and save
him, and just as I went back to destroying the tower, he needed to be
saved again. I felt like he was constantly getting himself in trouble.
Trouble that I had to get him out of, or listen to him whine about. It
does make this hand held game easier to keep the characters alive. The
music in Star Fox 64 3D has the quality of a big screen movie.
You know what I love about Nintendo? They make games that every skill
level can play. Star Fox 64 3D is a classic example of this. Novice
gamers can make it to the end boss in the easy mode. Hardcore gamers
will scratch and claw their way through the hard mode. Star Fox 64 3D
can be played in both Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 64 modes. If that were
not enough there is a four player battle mode thanks to download play.
And you can see the expressions of your friends and family as they
experience your lasers.
Star Fox 64 3D is wise in starting the player in some quick training
levels. There are numerous controls in Star Fox 64 3D that will help you
survive the aerial battles (note: there are ground based levels).
The gyro-controls are the most interesting to me. They utilize the tools
of the Nintendo 3DS to offer the player a new experience. I personally
preferred the standard controls. I am more comfortable and familiar with
them. If you forget the controls you can redo a training level at any
time for a refresher course.
Star Fox is on a mission to save the universe from the evil Andross. As
far as I can tell we are generally blowing up robots with our ships.
There are some monkey bosses who leave after you destroy their robots.
The animal characters in Star Fox 64 3D are fighting for their freedom.
I am generally more lenient on a game that has such a theme. There is no
blood or gore in Star Fox 64 3D.
- Frank
Graphics: 67%
Sound: 71%
Replay/Extras: 75%
Gameplay: 72%
Family Friendly Factor: 64%
System: Nintendo 3DS
Publisher: Nintendo
Rating: 'E10+' - Everyone 10+
{Fantasy Violence}
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