Star Fox Assault
News, coverage and analysis tracking Star Fox Assault across the outlets.
Star Fox Review – Arwinging itThis review discusses the Star Fox remaster, which updates Star Fox 64 for the Nintendo Switch with modern visuals and audio. While the game looks and sounds like a 2026 release, its core gameplay mechanics remain structurally similar to the nearly 30-year-old original, leading to some dated controls and design choices. Despite these drawbacks, the inclusion of branching paths, challenge modes, and a robust multiplayer suite offer significant replayability and fun.
Star Fox: Assault showed there's greater story potential beyond 64Star Fox: Assault, released in 2005, is highlighted as an underappreciated chapter in the series that demonstrated significant storytelling potential beyond Star Fox 64. The game featured a more complex narrative involving the Aparoids, leading to greater character development and higher stakes for Fox and his team. Despite some gameplay flaws, particularly in its on-foot sections, the ambition of its story and blockbuster atmosphere are praised.
A complete history of Star Fox 64 retellings and differences between each oneThis article analyzes the history of the Star Fox franchise, focusing on the numerous retellings and remakes of Star Fox 64 across various Nintendo platforms. It discusses the differences and similarities between these versions, from the Super Nintendo original to the upcoming Nintendo Switch title, and questions Nintendo's reliance on rehashed stories for the series.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (18th April)Several Nintendo Life staff members share their weekend gaming plans, including playing Pragmata, Pentiment, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II, and Tomodachi Life. Discussions also touch on the upcoming Legend of Zelda movie, Seamus Blackley's thoughts on Nintendo's next console, and the passing of voice actor Jock Blaney.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (11th April)Several Nintendo Life editors share their weekend gaming plans, including titles like Pokémon Champions, Batman: Arkham Knight, and the Double Dragon & Kunio-kun bundle. The passing of series creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto is also noted, prompting replays of his classic games.
Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - Star Fox Assault (GameCube)This edition of Box Art Brawl pits the North American/European box art for Star Fox Assault against its Japanese counterpart. The article details the visual differences and asks readers to vote for their preferred design. Star Fox Assault was released in 2005 for the GameCube and developed by Namco.
5 things we want to see from a new Star Fox gameRumors suggest a new Star Fox game is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, prompting discussion on desired features. Key desires include advancing the series' stagnant canon, introducing new villains beyond Andross, and implementing accessible controls similar to Star Fox 64. The article also touches on the importance of beautiful graphics and performance, and the potential for an Arwing amiibo.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (4th April)Several Nintendo Life staff members share their weekend gaming plans, with titles like Pokopia, Super Mario Wonder, and The Last of Us Part II being played. The article also touches on recent gaming news including the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, April Fools' gags, and game delistings.
New 'classic style' Star Fox game to launch this summer claim multiple sourcesMultiple sources, including insider NateTheHate and VGC, report that Nintendo is planning a new 'classic style' Star Fox game for a summer 2026 release. The game is expected to feature traditional on-rails gameplay, good visuals, and online multiplayer, with an announcement potentially coming before the end of May.