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Game Info
- Platform
- SNES
- Genres
- Action · Shooter
- Player Perspective
- Third person
- Developers
- Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
- Publishers
- Nintendo · Playtronic
- Release date
- February 21, 1993
Summary
Star Fox, known as Starwing in Europe and Australia, launched on the SNES as a groundbreaking rail shooter. With Nintendo’s core team and Argonaut Software’s help, the game introduced the iconic 3‑D polygonal Arwing ships that zip through space corridors, a visual leap for a 16‑bit console. Players take the helm of Fox McCloud and his squad, defending Corneria from the tyrannical Andross, and the fast‑paced dogfights set a new standard for console action. The title’s split‑screen multiplayer mode let friends compete for the highest score, while the “All‑Clear” bonus rewarded flawless runs. Its catchy, synth‑driven soundtrack and memorable voice clips gave the experience a cinematic feel that still feels fresh today. Even after decades, the blend of tight controls, bold graphics, and charismatic characters keeps Star Fox a beloved reference point for retro gamers.
Storyline
Star Fox unfolds in the binary Lylat system, a collection of planets populated by anthropomorphic animal races such as foxes, frogs, dogs, birds, rabbits, and apes. The player can travel between the heroic world of Corneria and the hostile realm of Venom, as well as numerous other planets, asteroid belts, and space stations, with the chosen route determining which locations appear. After being exiled from Corneria, the scientist Andross retreats to Venom, declares war on his former home, and unleashes a massive army across the Lylat system. General Pepper, commander of Corneria’s defense, orders the prototype Arwing fighter into action but lacks trained pilots, so he calls on the elite mercenary squad Star Fox. Fox McCloud leads the team, joined by his trusted wingmen Falco Lombardi, Peppy Hare, and Slippy Toad, to confront Andross and restore peace.
Edited by Maya Carter
Multiplayer
- Game modes
- Single
Alternative Titles
- StarFox Alternative
- Star Wing Alternative
External Links
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