Star Fox Reviews
Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2 redefines what a modern remake should be, delivering an adventure capable of winning over any player wanting to discover and expand the Star Fox universe.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Star Fox on Switch 2 is therefore a wonderful reminder of what Nintendo did best when it set out to refine an idea to perfection.
Review in French | Read full review
Star Fox proves that not every remake needs to reinvent a classic to be memorable. By respecting the original’s essence while introducing meaningful improvements, it delivers a fun, immersive, and highly addictive experience. Its short campaign is more than compensated by outstanding replay value. A title that showcases the Nintendo Switch 2’s potential and reminds us why this franchise should never be forgotten.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
This gorgeous Switch 2 remake masterfully captures the responsive, high-speed magic of Star Fox 64 with stunning 60 FPS performance and cinematic flair. While some new narrative choices underwhelm and the bare-bones multiplayer falls flat, the replay-dense campaign and stellar single-player challenge mode offer a spectacular entry point for newcomers.
Star Fox may just be a by-the-book remake, but it hits all the right notes, encapsulating what we loved about the original three decades ago. It's time to take to the skies again in a wonderful trip that is worth the price of re-admission.
Star Fox for Nintendo Switch 2 is a successful revival of a classic Nintendo franchise. It respects the original while giving it the visual upgrade, cinematic presentation, and online Battle Mode needed to feel relevant again. The gameplay may be showing its age, and the lack of modern control options holds it back slightly, but the overall package is still strong. The cutscenes make the story more engaging, the graphics are great, the music is fantastic, and Battle Mode gives the remake something new and exciting. Most importantly, this feels like a strong new beginning for Star Fox. Hopefully, this is only the start, because Fox McCloud and the rest of the Star Fox squad deserve to blast off again very soon.
Nintendo preserves the legacy of Star Fox while updating it with impressive cinematics, a strong Spanish dub and outstanding audiovisual work. More Landmaster and Blue-Marine stages would have been welcome, but Fox McCloud’s return still lands with real impact.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Star Fox is a fantastic remake of a game that made history on the Nintendo 64, although, once you reach the end of this adventure, a question naturally arises: was a third reimagining of Lylat Wars really necessary? We’re sure Nintendo did its homework, banking on a title that’s already excellent in its own right and that could capture the attention of new players after Fox McCloud and his team have been off the screens for so long; at the same time, we hoped that for this occasion, the Big N would have planned to expand the universe of a title that left its mark nearly 30 years ago. It’s a solid effort—a well-crafted remake complete with fun and successful online play (though not without its limitations)—but we’re certain they could have done a bit more to truly set it apart.
Review in Italian | Read full review
My honest opinion is that Star Fox for the Nintendo Switch 2 is, by far, the best game in the franchise. It features the best gameplay, story, and levels; and while much of this stems from the legendary original game being remade, it is also impossible not to give credit to the talented team at Velan Studios for everything that was recreated, reimagined, and added.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Star Fox successfully modernizes a Nintendo classic with stunning visuals, refined controls, and an engaging presentation while preserving the fast-paced arcade gameplay that made the original memorable. The new content and replay value give players more reasons to return, even if the adventure remains relatively short. Overall, it's a faithful and polished remake that marks a welcome return for Fox McCloud and his team.
Review in French | Read full review
Star Fox returns with a remake that features excellent controls and a visual and cinematic ambition befitting the year 2026. It’s a straightforward, intense, and highly replayable arcade experience that introduces some truly tough new challenges and a surprisingly fun multiplayer mode. The campaign might feel short if you’re just looking for a quick playthrough, but the game is much more than that.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Star Fox is a solid remake that brings the N64 classic into the modern era with gorgeous visuals and sharper controls, even if it still struggles with the original’s limited content and familiar repetition.
Star Fox is the best version of this game ever made, and it proves the franchise has more than enough fuel left for an original sequel. Velan Studios showed the franchise still flies, and Nintendo’s growing Switch 2 library would be better with a fully original Star Fox in it.
This is as close to a perfect 1:1 remake as you could ask for. Star Fox feels and looks exactly how my brain remembered the game back in 1997. Every detail has been touched up to make for a modern experience while leaving the core gameplay loop intact. I would prefer if we had more shiny new toys to play with but when they refreshed the old toy this good, it’s hard to complain. The new cutscenes and dialogue bring the characters to life like never before. The orchestral arrangements of the legendary soundtrack are chef’s kiss. This is also a surprise graphical showcase for the Nintendo Switch 2. Velan Studios did an amazing job, and I hope to see them stick with the franchise the way Grezzo has with Zelda and MercurySteam with Metroid. Star Fox is back. Next time, let’s take him to new heights.
Star Fox for the Nintendo Switch 2 is the ultimate way to experience this gem from the 1990s, revitalised thanks to its superb visuals and cutscenes that take the storyline to a whole new level – one that no other version even comes close to. Although the gameplay hasn’t received the same level of attention, and is starting to show its 30 years a little, and whilst the campaign’s length may not appeal to players simply looking to see the credits roll, this is a successful reboot that provides a fresh launchpad for Fox McCloud and the rest of the Star Fox squad to blast off towards stardom with several hours of solid fun.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Star Fox may be another remake of Star Fox 64, but it’s a relentlessly enjoyable master stroke of a remake. The sharp, timelessly fluid gameplay and quick pace are a grand reminder of why the original game has remained so iconic, while the updated aesthetic and multiplayer help keep it from feeling like too much of a retread. Even if you’ve played Star Fox 64 in the past, I think you’ll get a lot of this latest (and ideally, final) remake.
Star Fox 64 is not the best rail-shooter ever made (that distinction belongs to Sin & Punishment: Star Successor), but it is up there. I have no idea how well you personally will agree with that, but I do know that sitting here replaying it again, I remember how much fun that original game was. It kind of makes me happy that someone who had never even heard of the N64 original could feel like that today.
Star Fox on Switch 2 is a faithful and well-crafted remake of one of Nintendo's classics that does a wonderful job of bringing a classic into the present without sacrificing its essence. Beautiful graphics and overall thoughtful changes have made this the best iteration of Star Fox yet.
I was one of the first to bemoan a remake of Star Fox 64, despite how much I love the original. But with amazing upgrades to the visuals and music, the fleshing out of the main cast, and great challenge modes, Star Fox will likely become one of my most-played games this year, despite wanting a bit more from the rest of the cast and the online multiplayer.
Velan Studios has done something remarkable: rebuilt one of Nintendo's most beloved classics piece by piece with respect and skill, adding enough new content to make it more than a nostalgia trip. This is the definitive version of Star Fox — and if this is truly the beginning of a new chapter for Fox McCloud, the Lylat System's future has never looked brighter.
Review in Italian | Read full review