Star Fox

Strong · 67 top critics · 57 articles · Jun 25, 2026

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Despite knowing nearly all Star Fox 64’s shortcuts and secrets for close to 30 years now, this remake’s impressive coat of paint and compelling new cutscenes made me smile like I just did my very first barrel roll.

Eurogamer80

Velan's conservative but accomplished remake goes all-in on spectacle to much success, even if the script could do with some wit.

TheGamer80

But having played and fallen in love with it, I’m confident in saying this is exactly what Star Fox needed and the definitive way to experience an all-time classic.

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Feature: The Obliteration Of Andross - A Tactical Analysis For Maximum Damage In 'Star Fox'

Charting Star Fox’s most Venom-ous route. I’ve always been a champion of Fox and the gang, from resolutely defending the merits of Command on the DS to battling through Star Fox Zero’s janky multiplayer in anticipation for the team’s glorious return on the Switch 2, but nothing could’ve prepared me for quite how obsessed I’ve been with Velan Studio’s sublime Star Fox 64 remake since its launch six odd weeks ago. I've finally checked off every medal and challenge in the game and as I repeatedly t

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"Randy Is A Madman!" - SNES Star Fox Gets A Speed Boost Thanks To Super FX 3

"The game is now able to hit the maximum 20fps far more often than before". The original SNES Star Fox has been upgraded to make use of Randy Linden's new Super FX 3 chipset, which was designed to power Limited Run's recent update of the SNES DOOM port. Released in 1993, Star Fox was the first SNES game to use the Argonaut-designed Super FX chip, which allowed the console to pull off the kind of 3D wizardry that was unheard of on consoles at the time. Read the full article on timeextension.com

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Star Fox Review

It's not quite a series renaissance, but Star Fox is still a lovingly crafted remake package. The post Star Fox Review

This Week in Video Games / Ralph Panebianco

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Star Fox Nintendo Switch 2 review – The Arwing has never looked better

The post Star Fox Nintendo Switch 2 review – The Arwing has never looked better appeared first on GamesHub.

GamesHub / Adam Roffel

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Opinion: What's The Best Star Fox Stage, And Why Is It Sector X?

Sector Why? I'm all for celebrating the little anniversaries. For example, did you know that Star Fox launched on Switch 2 one week ago today? Far from the biggest achievement, I'll admit, but it does mean that one thought has been rattling around in my head for a whopping seven days now (even longer, if you include the review period), and I just can't shake it: Man, Sector X rules. This smashed-up shuttle and I go way back to my very first playthrough of Star Fox 64 in the early 2000s. It haunt

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Japanese Charts: Star Fox Proves There's Nothing Wrong With Its G-Diffuser In Week One

Systems? Check. We are back with our latest look at the Japanese charts, courtesy of Famitsu, and after grabbing the gold in the UK earlier this week, Star Fox has pulled the top prize in Japan, too. Fox's latest adventure barrel-rolled to the top spot in its debut week, nabbing over 41,000 sales. That means Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has taken an unusual break from pole position and now finds itself in second place.

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UK Charts: Star Fox Barrel Rolls To The Top And Grabs The Gold Medal

Beating the An-dross. The latest UK boxed charts data is in, and it's a resounding victory for Star Fox on Switch 2, which shoots to the top in its debut week. A lot of retailers had some compelling launch prices for the game that no doubt helped to fuel the physical sales, with many undercutting Nintendo's digital price significantly. Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition also made its physical debut on the Switch at number 12 this week, with PS5 just about taking the lion's share with 56% of the pl

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Star Fox Switch 2 English Voice Actors Officially Revealed

The crew is back. Star Fox is out on the Switch 2 this week, and the credits have already been shared, revealing the game's English voice cast. There was already plenty of conversation about who was voicing Fox McCloud, and it's now officially been confirmed as Hunter McCoy. McCoy previously voiced characters in Neverness to Everness, Genshin Impact, and anime series such as That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.

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Review: Star Fox On Switch 2 Is a Refined Return to an Iconic Game - and the Rail Shooter Genre

A great addition to the pack. The new Star Fox remake for Switch 2 is a fascinating game in its own right - and a key revival for the returning rail shooter genre. While the days of such a game being a system-seller are long gone, the thrill remains - and this new incarnation is just as engaging as the original, while adding on some thoughtful new features. From a Digital Foundry perspective, Star Fox also stands as one of the best-looking games to ship on Switch 2; it's a smooth, polished and

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Round Up: The Reviews For Star Fox On Switch 2 Are In

Slippy Turd? Remember a mere two months ago when we didn't even know about Star Fox? Hahaha, good times. Well it's almost here now, and to say we're excited would be an understatement. The remake launches on 25th June 2026 (that's tomorrow!) and a whole bunch of reviews have gone live, giving us a pretty clear indication of what we can expect from Nintendo's latest first-party release. First up, however, let's remind ourselves of what the lovely Jim Norman thought in his review for Nintendo Life

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Star Fox Review: Stunning Lylat Wars revival isn’t quite a perfect remake

Velan Studios delivers an audio-visual stunner, but there are still some details I prefer in the original

VGC / Andy Robinson

Review

Star Fox Review

This remake of Star Fox 64 proves the Arwing isn’t out of style quite yet.

IGN / Jada Griffin

Review

Star Fox Is A New Beginning That Undermines Itself

There's a reason Nintendo keeps remaking Star Fox 64. The N64 iteration of the rail shooter--at the time, the second Star Fox release--remains the apex of the franchise: a genuinely fantastic game that still holds up and stands the test of time. Subsequent sequels that have attempted to recapture the magic have floundered by comparison. This latest iteration, simply titled "Star Fox" for what I can only assume is meant to be a soft reboot, plays just as great as you remember and looks even bette

GameSpot / Steve Watts

Review

Review: Star Fox (Switch 2) - Stays On The Rails, But Absolutely Hits The Target

Pigma balls. I was a little conflicted at the announcement of Star Fox's long-awaited return. One of Nintendo's finest titles with fresh visuals and updated controls? Yes please. But the same game I've already played tens of times over across various consoles and remakes? Ehh. A replay of the OG Star Fox 64 (or Lylat Wars, if you'd prefer) soon brought me around to the idea, convincing me that a healthy modernisation could, in fact, work wonders for McCloud's very best. And what do you know, I w

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Star Fox review

I recently finished reading Keza MacDonald's excellent Super Nintendo, a largely celebratory book about the company that "helped the world have fun", which nevertheless sounds a note of understandable caution at its conclusion. The author is concerned – and it's a concern I share – that Nintendo has been playing things too safe of late, that its release slate (with the odd exception) has become alarmingly conservative. It's time, surely, for the next Splatoon, and by that I don't mean Raiders. A

Eurogamer / Chris Schilling

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Gallery: Here's How The Star Fox Demo Compares To The N64 Original

Nice to Meteo. Star Fox surprised us with a free demo during today’s Nintendo Direct, featuring the prologue cutscene, the tutorial, and the Meteo stage. Going hands-on with the game allows us to compare the remake more directly to the Nintendo 64 original, such as a look at Meteo's differences in the screenshots below:

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Preview

Star Fox Developer Revealed, As Free Demo Barrel Rolls Onto Switch 2

Home (Circuit) Coming. We are approaching Nintendo's next big Switch 2 release with Star Fox, and today, we've learnt the development team behind it all. As revealed on Bluesky, Velan Studios is behind this one. "We’ve been passionately working on this for a while, and we’re so proud to finally share it with the world: Velan Studios is the developer of Star Fox," the accompanying message reads. "Collaborating with Nintendo and bringing Fox McCloud and crew to Nintendo Switch 2 is truly an honor.

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Announcement

Star Fox demo coming to Nintendo Switch 2 today

Curious players will be able to try the new Star Fox remake for themselves starting today.

VGC / Dave Aubrey

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Star Fox Demo Available Later Today

A demo for the new Star Fox remake will soon be available.

IGN / Matt Purslow

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Star Fox demo now available

A demo for Star Fox is now available for Switch 2 via Nintendo eShop, Nintendo … Source

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Round Up: The First Previews Are In For Star Fox On Switch 2

But what DOES the fox say? Here's a sentence we had presumed we'd never write again: we've made it to the release month of the next Star Fox game! Star Fox flies onto Switch 2 on 25th June, bringing another (another) remake of the wonderful Star Fox 64 to modern audiences. As that release date nears, we've got our first idea of how this one holds up on the latest hardware, and spoilers, it sounds really rather good.

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Star Fox Hands-On Preview

Our thoughts after spending an entire morning playing Star Fox on Switch 2

SUPERJUMP / James Burns

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Star Fox ‘Overview’ trailer

Nintendo has released a seven-minute overview trailer for its recently announced Switch 2 reimagining of … Source

Gematsu / Sal Romano

Trailer

Star Fox for Switch 2’s faithfulness to N64 hides some bold tonal shifts

Hands-On: Nintendo's Switch 2 remake of Star Fox 64 is a cinematic tour de force

VGC / Andy Robinson

Preview

Star Fox Hands-On Preview: Like ‘A New Hope’ for the Franchise

Star Fox on Switch 2 is shaping up to be a significantly expanded and surprisingly cinematic retelling of the Lylat Wars, thanks to an overhauled script that’s brought to life by some of the strongest voice acting and cutscene direction I’ve ever seen in a Nintendo game.

IGN / Logan Plant

Preview

Get Another Look At Star Fox On Switch 2 In New Overview Trailer

Breakdown Complete. Star Fox's newest release is on the horizon, and today, Nintendo has shared a new overview trailer to remind us all what's in store. The trailer (first released on Nintendo Today!) provides a similar rundown of the game's new features that we first saw back in the surprise reveal Direct, but there are a few bits of new footage in there, including a closer look at the multiplayer Dogfight's special power-ups.

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PSA: You Can Pre-Order Star Fox Physically For Less Than The Digital Version (UK)

Do a bank roll! Star Fox is, at the time of writing, less than a month away from launch. Can you believe that? We didn't even know about it a month ago! Yes, the remake is inching toward its release on 25th June 2026, and if you're in the UK, you can take advantage of a pretty sweet deal from Currys. As is customary from the retailer these days, it's offering a 10% discount on pre-orders for Star Fox.

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Star Fox Preorders are £41.99 at Amazon UK, Price-Matching the Digital Edition

Secure a physical copy of Star Fox for Switch 2 without paying the standard premium. Amazon UK is surprisingly price-matching the cheaper £41.99 digital edition.

IGN / Robert Anderson

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Star Fox - Meet The Returning Cast In This Modernised Adventure For Switch 2

Fox and his crew are back. It's been a while since we've seen Fox McCloud in action on Nintendo's platforms, but he's finally returning next month in Star Fox - a modernised take on his 1997 Nintendo 64 title, releasing exclusively for the Switch 2.

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Star Fox Switch 2 amiibo Compatibility Confirmed, Here's What You Can Unlock

It's time to dust off your Fox amiibo. Star Fox for Switch 2 comes loaded with all sorts of features and if you happen to have an amiibo on hand, you'll be able to receive some extra in-game goodies.

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Announcement

Video: Star Fox Gives James McCloud The Spotlight In His Own Prologue

Shown at the end of the Direct. This week's surprise Star Fox Direct gave us, well, a lot of surprises. A new game in the form of Star Fox, new designs, more multiplayer options, toys... the list is endless. But the coolest part of the Direct, arguably, were shown in the last three minutes — a prologue featuring Fox McCloud's father, James McCloud. Now, you can watch those last three minutes on YouTube.

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Former Star Fox Voice Actor Says It's Not His Voice In The Switch 2 Game

"I truly appreciate the love, but that is not my voice". The new Star Fox game for Switch 2 has many Nintendo fans incredibly excited, and following the announcement this week, there's been some discussion within the Nintendo community about who might be voicing the characters in this modernised take on the N64 classic. Nintendo hasn't officially revealed the voice cast for the Switch 2 release yet, but fans are already making guesses.

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Gallery: Here's A Look At Star Fox On Switch 2

Save the Lylat system this June. Nintendo this week surprised fans with the reveal of Star Fox for the Switch 2, and it's flying onto the new hybrid system next month.

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Video: Here's How Star Fox On Switch 2 Compares To The N64 Original

Falco[mparison]. After many whispers and rumours, Nintendo has lifted the lid on Star Fox, a full Switch 2 remake of Lylat Wars from the N64. We've all seen how it looks by now, right? It's a surprisingly realistic take on the 1997 original, with redesigned characters to boot. But have you seen them side-by-side yet? Well, thanks to our pals over at GVG, you can now.

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Star Fox's original artist reckons Fox McCloud's design is better in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie than it is in the Switch 2 game

The former Nintendo art director who originally designed the Star Fox characters in the '90s has admitted he prefers the recent Super Mario Galaxy film's design of Fox McCloud to the newly-announced game's.

Eurogamer / Victoria Phillips Kennedy

Interview

Talking Point: Star Fox Old Vs. New Designs Compared - Which Do You Prefer?

See every Hare. The rumours were true! Star Fox is indeed returning to Nintendo consoles on 25th June in another Star Fox 64 remake. In yesterday's surprise Direct, Nintendo billed this one as a "cinematic take" on the N64 on-rails classic, complete with a visual overhaul, fresh multiplayer modes, and, of course, some character redesigns.

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Star Fox Creator Prefers Character's Movie Design, Following Mixed Response to Nintendo Switch 2 Game Reveal

The creator of Star Fox, Takaya Imamura, has responded to the reveal of Nintendo's new Switch 2 game — and said he preferred how Fox looked in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

IGN / Tom Phillips

Interview

As Nintendo reportedly faces pressure to raise Switch 2 prices, Star Fox demonstrates it's standing by its pledge to make digital games cheaper

Nintendo shocked the games industry last night with a sudden reveal of a new Star Fox game, a remake of Star Fox 64, coming exclusively to Switch 2. This surprise announcement comes off the back of Nintendo investors reportedly voicing concerns that the Switch 2 is "deeply unprofitable" due to the ongoing components crisis, resulting in a push for a price bump.

Eurogamer / Fran Ruiz

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Star Fox for Nintendo Switch 2 Is Up for Preorder

Star Fox is set to release exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25.

IGN / Chris Reed

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Star Fox 64 Remake For Switch 2 Announced, Arrives Next Month

Our initial reaction to the surprise reveal. Nintendo has unveiled a "cinematic" remake of Star Fox 64, simply titled Star Fox, which arrives for Switch 2 on 25th June. The 28-minute Nintendo Direct presentation contains all the details, save for the $50/£42 price point and 14.8GB file size, and we took a closer look at the reveal trailer to see what we could glean about the game's technical outlook and overall philosophy. Read the full article on digitalfoundry.net

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The Making Of: Star Fox - "We Taught Nintendo 3D Games And Left Them A Permanent Legacy"

How a tiny British studio helped Nintendo fly in 3D. To celebrate the surprise announcement of a new Star Fox outing, we thought it would be a good idea to dig into the archives for previous features we've written on the series. 30 years ago, British engineering ingenuity and Japanese design savvy elegantly combined to create what is arguably one of the most technically outstanding releases of the 16-bit era and a truly significant entry in Nintendo's impressive library of software. Star Fox –

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Nintendo Announces New Star Fox 64 Remake for Switch 2

Launching on 25 June, Star Fox is a full remake of Star Fox 64 with new visuals, Joy-Con mouse control support, and real-time GameChat avatars. The post Nintendo Announces New Star Fox 64 Remake for Switch 2

This Week in Video Games / Jamie Hore

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Star Fox Fans Can't Believe Nintendo is Remaking the Same Game Yet Again

Nintendo fans have been weighing in with their reactions to yesterday's surprise Switch 2 Star Fox reveal — and many can't believe the same game is getting yet another version.

IGN / Tom Phillips

Culture

Nintendo Confirms Switch 2 Star Fox Pricing

Following last night's surprise reveal of a new Star Fox game for Switch 2, Nintendo has now confirmed the game's price.

IGN / Tom Phillips

Announcement

Star Fox price confirms it’s the second Nintendo-published Switch 2 title being sold cheaper digitally in the US

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is the first game to do this in North America

VGC / Chris Scullion

Business

PSA: You Can Play Star Fox's Switch 2 Game With A Nintendo 64 Controller

Joy-Con 2 mouse controls are also supported. If you're a veteran pilot, Nintendo has revealed you'll be right at home with the new version of Star Fox on the Switch 2.

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Nintendo Reveals Star Fox GameChat Character Avatars And AR Filters

"Embody Star Fox characters in GameChat". Switch 2's GameChat support will be put to use in the upcoming Switch 2 release Star Fox, with Nintendo revealing the game will feature character avatars.

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Dogfights Return In Star Fox's New Online Battle Mode, GameShare Support Detailed

Are you Team Fox or Team Wolf? Aerial dogfights are back on the menu in the new Star Fox game for Switch 2, with Nintendo revealing the game's battle mode during its Star Fox Direct.

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So, Will You Be Getting Star Fox For Switch 2?

Go on, tell us. Next month, Fox McCloud and his team will return to the stars and skies to save the Lylat system once more. Now that Nintendo has briefed us on what to expect, including the price £41.99 / $49.99 (or $10 more physically), we're curious to know if you'll be picking up this new version of the game when it takes flight for the Switch 2 on 25th June 2026.

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Star Fox's Official Switch 2 Box Art, Price And Estimated File Size Revealed

Pre-orders are now live. Nintendo has today lifted the lid on a remake of its N64 classic Star Fox 64, simply titled Star Fox, and it will be coming to the Switch 2 this June.

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Starfox's Official Switch 2 Box Art, Price And Estimated File Size Revealed

Pre-orders are now live. Nintendo has today lifted the lid on a remake of its N64 classic Star Fox 64, simply titled Star Fox, and it will be coming to the Switch 2 this June.

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Star Fox announced for Switch 2

Nintendo has announced Star Fox, a cinematic reimagining of Star Fox 64 for Switch 2. … Source

Gematsu / Sal Romano

Announcement

Nintendo’s Switch 2 Star Fox game is a remake of Star Fox 64

First Star Fox entry in a decade officially revealed for Nintendo Switch 2

VGC / Andy Robinson

Announcement

Star Fox Is Finally Getting Another Game, Out June 2026 Exclusively On Switch 2

Another 64 remake? Say it McClouder! It's official, everyone! Nintendo has today announced Star Fox for Switch 2, and it launches on 25th June 2026. And, yes, it is indeed another remake of Star Fox 64, with Nintendo calling it a "cinematic take” on the classic. It’ll cost £41.99 / $49.99 digitally on the eShop

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Star Fox Remake Announced for Nintendo Switch 2

A new Star Fox remake has just been announced for Switch 2, in a shadow-dropped Nintendo Direct broadcast.

IGN / Tom Phillips

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Godzilla Minus One Director Puts Star Fox Puppet Mystery To Bed, Once & For All

Update: Takashi Yamazaki, the person who created the puppets, has now waded in. When looking at videos and photos from the marketing campaign for the 1993 SNES classic Star Fox, one question comes up time and again: "What happened to the puppets used in the game's marketing?" It's a question, we admit, we've been curious about here at Time Extension for a while now, and one we've always wanted to set out to answer. However, it wasn't until recently that we finally decided to embark on a mission

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Ever Wondered What Happened To Star Fox's Puppets? The Answer Isn't Good

"We had to destroy them after production was finished". When looking at videos and photos from the marketing campaign for the 1993 SNES classic Star Fox, one question comes up time and again: "What happened to the puppets used in the game's marketing?" It's a question, we admit, we've been curious about here at Time Extension for a while now, and one we've always wanted to set out to answer. However, it wasn't until recently that we finally decided to embark on a mission to discover the truth, f

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