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Game Info
- Platform
- SNES
- Genres
- Action · Shooter
- Player Perspective
- Third person
- Developer Companies
- Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
- Publishers
- Nintendo · Playtronic
- Release date
- 21 February 1993
Summary
Star Fox—called Starwing in Europe and Australia—drops you into the cockpit of Fox McCloud and his ragtag team as they streak across star‑filled corridors, blasting Andross’s relentless forces from the skies of Corneria. The rail‑shooter’s tight pacing lets you focus on high‑speed dogfights, while every level ends with an explosive showdown against one of Andross’s hulking warships.
What set this SNES title apart was the partnership with Argonaut Software, whose Super FX co‑processor turned the humble 16‑bit system into a pseudo‑3D playground. The resulting polygonal ships and environments felt revolutionary at the time, paving the way for future 3‑D adventures on consoles. Even today, the blend of blistering action and early 3‑D graphics gives Star Fox a nostalgic spark that still resonates with retro‑gaming fans.
Storyline
Star Fox takes place in the binary Lylat system, a collection of worlds populated by human‑like animal races such as foxes, frogs, dogs, birds, rabbits and apes. Key locations include the peaceful planet Corneria and the hostile world Venom, plus numerous other planets, asteroid belts and space stations that appear as the player progresses. The route you choose determines which of these areas you will encounter.
After being exiled from Corneria, the scientist Andross retreats to Venom and launches a war against his former home, unleashing a massive army across the Lylat system. General Pepper, commander of Corneria’s defense, orders the prototype Arwing fighter into service but lacks trained pilots. He therefore calls on the elite mercenary squad Star Fox: leader Fox McCloud and his teammates Falco Lombardi, Peppy Hare and Slippy Toad.
Edited by Maya Carter
Alternative Titles
- StarFox Alternative
- Star Wing Alternative





















