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Peppy, Please Stop Bringing Up My Dead Dad
Fox McCloud expresses his frustration with Peppy Hare for repeatedly bringing up the death of Fox's father, James McCloud, during combat missions. While acknowledging their shared grief and Peppy's close relationship with James, Fox requests that Peppy seek support elsewhere and stop using his father's memory as a constant point of reference. Fox also touches on team dynamics and Peppy's performance as a pilot.
Star Fox Review — Gunning through the Galaxy
This review of Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2 highlights its modern graphical overhaul, new control options, and co-op campaign, while noting the core gameplay remains a faithful reimagining of Lylat Wars. Despite strong replay value and immersive visuals, the article criticizes the lack of depth in new cutscenes and character interactions, suggesting it plays too safe for a full-price remake.
Star Fox Is A New Beginning That Undermines Itself
This review discusses the latest Star Fox game, a remake of Star Fox 64, which features updated visuals and new cutscenes. While the gameplay remains strong and reminiscent of the original, the article notes that the lack of significant new content makes it difficult to recommend for those who have already played Star Fox 64, especially with its availability on Nintendo Switch Online.
Review: Star Fox (Switch 2) - Stays On The Rails, But Absolutely Hits The Target
This review praises the Star Fox 64 remaster for the Nintendo Switch 2, highlighting its stunning visual overhaul, updated controls, and engaging new challenges and online modes. While it remains faithful to the original's core gameplay, the enhanced presentation and added features make it an excellent introduction for newcomers and a fresh experience for veterans.
Star Fox (2026) Preview
A preview of the upcoming Star Fox game, set to release on June 24 for the Nintendo Switch 2, highlights its semi-realistic redesigns and cinematic presentation. The demo features the training simulator and Mission 2, showcasing improved Arwing controls and a more fleshed-out narrative for Fox McCloud's origins. Despite some initial negative reception to the new art direction, the game aims to deliver the ultimate Star Fox experience.
Star Fox - Meet The Returning Cast In This Modernised Adventure For Switch 2
Nintendo is set to release a modernized adventure game titled Star Fox exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25, 2026. The game will feature returning characters such as Fox McCloud, Falco Lombardi, Peppy Hare, Slippy Toad, and ROB, alongside antagonists like Andross and his army. The article details the roles and backgrounds of these characters within the context of the upcoming title.
Video: Star Fox Gives James McCloud The Spotlight In His Own Prologue
A surprise Star Fox Direct revealed a prologue for the upcoming reimagining of Star Fox 64, focusing on James McCloud's betrayal by Pigma Dengar. The cutscenes, featuring James and Peppy Hare, showcase impressive visual detail and action. The game is set to launch on Nintendo Switch on June 25th.
Video: Star Fox prologue on Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo of America has released the prologue for the upcoming Star Fox game, scheduled to launch exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25th. The prologue details the betrayal of James McCloud and his team. The game features reworked stages, a multiplayer mode, and revamped visuals, with Fox McCloud also appearing in the third-party title Starlink: Battle for Atlas.
Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2 Features a New Prologue With the Legendary James McCloud
Star Fox is set to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 next month, featuring a new prologue that details the mission where James McCloud, Fox's father, was lost. The prologue shows James, Peppy Hare, and Pigma Dengar traveling to Venom, where Pigma betrays them and James sacrifices himself to save Peppy. The game will be released on June 25th.
