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Szmitten
Apr 26, 2008
Star Fox Zero is the first wholly new Star Fox game in a decade and is due :siren:22nd April 2016:siren:.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htMRhXPzYhY

So what is it?
  • Star Fox Zero is a loose retelling of Star Fox SNES (Starwing) and Star Fox 64 (Lylat Wars) co-developed by Nintendo and Platinum Games.
  • Fox the Fox, Falco the Falcon, Peppy the Hare, Slippy the Toad and ROB the Robot must save Lylat the system from Andross the giant robot mad scientist monkey and his primate army. Star Wolf, Katt, and Bill are also back.
  • Naturally, you will be flying the Arwing, but in this iteration it can transform into a chicken like Walker form for ground based combat - this ability appeared in the unreleased Star Fox 2. The Landmaster also returns and can also transform in the Gravmaster for brief moments of flight (distinct from hovering). Zero introduces the Gyrowing, a VTOL helicopter that drops a tiny NES ROB robot called Direct-i that can enter tight spaces.
  • Both on-rail levels and all-range mode stages are in. Branching paths within levels are in. Mission Complete/Accomplished alternate end states are in. Multiple missions per planet.
  • No online or competitive multiplayer. Co-op is in with one play driving and one player shooting.

I heard there are motion controls?
  • The action is displayed on the TV, and you control your ship's movements with the left stick, and boost/brakes/rolls/somersaults/U-turns are done with the right stick.
  • ZR fires, and in all-range mode ZL activates Target Lock giving you a "cinematic" view of the enemy.
  • The Gamepad screen always displays the cockpit view (but this is a Wii U so the screens can switch).
  • Moving the Gamepad lets you look around the cockpit and allows you to see and shoot beyond the boundaries of the TV screen. This supposedly allows for finer aiming, fly-bys, and frees you from having to fly into the thing you're aiming at.

amiibo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UU58FkS_Mjo
  • The Fox amiibo unlocks retro SNES style Arwings and the classic Corneria music. This also elimates the homing shot since that wasn't in that game.
  • The Falco amiibo unlocks a black and red Arwing that looks rad, can lock on to two targets, but takes 3x damage.
  • It's not yet clear if these can be unlocked via gameplay and if amiibo are instant unlocks or if they're amiibo only. Maybe wait and see.
Star Fox Guard


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKrWASv0-Mo

One of Miyamoto's pet projects from a couple E3's ago is complete and been given a Star Fox lick of paint. Slippy Toad and his rich uncle Grippy try to stop robots from destroying their poo poo in this Five Nights at Freddy's meets tower defense game. 100 missions. Place your guns, switch between 12 cameras, and shoot cute robots. Collect minerals. Levels can be edited and uploaded and shared Mario Maker style.

Guard is available digitally everywhere. In the US, Guard is included as a download code in every copy of Zero. In the UK, there is a First Print Edition exclusive to GAME that includes Guard on a disc. Zero and Guard can both be bought digitally at a discount.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A04ZN4qA740

:frog:

Szmitten fucked around with this message at 15:36 on Apr 5, 2016

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Szmitten
Apr 26, 2008
I really want one of those E3 pins :smith:

Jonas Albrecht
Jun 7, 2012


Direct-i, you so cute.

SeANMcBAY
Jun 28, 2006

Look on the bright side.



I hope this has crazy Platinum style difficulty levels.

PaletteSwappedNinja
Jun 3, 2008

One Nation, Under God.
Where's Krystal?

Silvain
May 19, 2006

I'm kinda awesome.


I don't think that water loving Miiverse dude is going to play Star Fox Zero.

Detective No. 27
Jun 7, 2006

PaletteSwappedNinja posted:

Where's Krystal?

She died on the way to her home planet.

Szmitten
Apr 26, 2008

PaletteSwappedNinja posted:

Where's Krystal?

I'm legitimately overjoyed they're remaking the first game for the third time, mainly because I liked Starwing at the time and 64 is probably my personal favourite of all games. I feel like any attempt at retaining some kind of continuity out of the subsequent games is dumb, and I think this could be the second best Star Fox game by virtue of not being Adventures, Assault, or Command.

Endorph
Jul 22, 2009

it was kind of silly but at the same time i didn't really mind having krystal around in assault. she was just a random pilot on the team. it made the game a bit less of a sausage fest.

what im saying is give katt a bigger role

feedmyleg
Dec 25, 2004
I'm actually shocked that Miyamoto namedropped Starfox 2 in the presentation video. Nintendo doesn't really seem like the sort of company that ever comments on their past failures. Then again, they're releasing Mother in the US...

I'm all for cutting out Krystal's association with the franchise, but I would like them to bring back in the new Starfox 2 pilots for some variety and gender diversity.

PaletteSwappedNinja
Jun 3, 2008

One Nation, Under God.
They bring up Starfox 2 all the time and it's kinda crazy how often they mention it given how secretive they usually are.

Someone asked Miyamoto if they'd release it on the VC and he said "probably not, everything I liked about that game will be in this game". gently caress that, they said the same thing about Starfox Command and yet here we are.

RVWinkle
Aug 24, 2004

In relating the circumstances which have led to my confinement within this refuge for the demented, I am aware that my present position will create a natural doubt of the authenticity of my narrative.
Nap Ghost
I love Starfox but that chicken robot is terrible and shameful. I'm so torn!

Cicero
Dec 17, 2003

Jumpjet, melta, jumpjet. Repeat for ten minutes or until victory is assured.
If this doesn't have split screen deathmatch I will be extremely sad.

PaletteSwappedNinja
Jun 3, 2008

One Nation, Under God.
Miyamoto also said they have a prototype Arwing amiibo that folds out into a walker but they haven't decided whether or not to release it:

quote:

But during E3 2015, Miyamoto told us he wants an Arwing amiibo. So we asked for an update on that. "We're creating lots of different types of prototypes of Arwing amiibo, but we're not sure when it will be ready to be announced for sale," he said.

"I'm sure you're aware of the amiibo shortage situation, even with the back orders and repeat orders. We kind of have our hands full. Earlier, we talked about how the 3D model of the Arwing will actually transform [into a two-legged Walker] in the game. We have an actual model and we're thinking how much it would actually cost to make when it's transformable Can we actually do that? We're thinking about a lot of different things right now."

Jonas Albrecht
Jun 7, 2012


I would absolutely settle for a regular Arwing amiibo.

As for Krystal, she's always felt a bit "Sonic's Friends" to me. I wont miss her, and if they do something neat with her in the game, more's the better. I would like a level set on dinosaur planet though.

Szmitten
Apr 26, 2008

Jonas Albrecht posted:

I would absolutely settle for a regular Arwing amiibo.

As for Krystal, she's always felt a bit "Sonic's Friends" to me. I wont miss her, and if they do something neat with her in the game, more's the better. I would like a level set on dinosaur planet though.

An Arwing model or toy is somethin I've wanted for a long time.

Adventures was the first Zelda game I ever played (and beat) out of sheer love of Star Fox, but I do think it should have been treated as a Revengeance-esque spin-off that wasn't mentioned again.

Am I crazy for hating Assault's vehicle designs and general aesthetic? Or am I just starting to sound like a N64 purist :v:

.TakaM
Oct 30, 2007

PaletteSwappedNinja posted:

They bring up Starfox 2 all the time and it's kinda crazy how often they mention it given how secretive they usually are.

Someone asked Miyamoto if they'd release it on the VC and he said "probably not, everything I liked about that game will be in this game". gently caress that, they said the same thing about Starfox Command and yet here we are.
The real reason is that no SNES FX chip games are coming to VC.

I'm looking forward to Star Fox Zero, I think I would be more psyched if it was a surprise announcement this e3- but what does that matter. I hope we get a direct for the game before it comes out, I think the chicken walker looks cool and I'm really glad they're focused on a consistent 60fps


Kinda sad Slippy didn't get the puppet treatment.. or was it because none of the Nintendo execs wanted to transform into Slippy?

PaletteSwappedNinja
Jun 3, 2008

One Nation, Under God.

.TakaM posted:

The real reason is that no SNES FX chip games are coming to VC.

Yeah, I know. Argonaut's patent on the chip expires soon, apparently.

Zelder
Jan 4, 2012

Szmitten posted:

I'm legitimately overjoyed they're remaking the first game for the third time, mainly because I liked Starwing at the time and 64 is probably my personal favourite of all games. I feel like any attempt at retaining some kind of continuity out of the subsequent games is dumb, and I think this could be the second best Star Fox game by virtue of not being Adventures, Assault, or Command.

What? Star Fox 64 is your personal favorite Star Fox game? Get out of here, that's so crazy!

Szmitten
Apr 26, 2008

Zelder posted:

What? Star Fox 64 is your personal favorite Star Fox game? Get out of here, that's so crazy!

Favourite game ever I should say. Maybe slip a Rogue Squadron in there somewhere.

Viewtiful Jew
Apr 21, 2007
Mench'n-a-go-go-baby!

PaletteSwappedNinja posted:

Miyamoto also said they have a prototype Arwing amiibo that folds out into a walker but they haven't decided whether or not to release it.

I hope the R.O.B. amiibo coming out can be used to transform that little operating buddy from the trailer into an actual R.O.B.E.R.T. buddy. Like an actual real-life one that takes forever to finish moving but no enemies will come near it because it keeps making a weird grinding sound.

bef
Mar 2, 2010

by Nyc_Tattoo

Szmitten posted:

Favourite game ever I should say. Maybe slip a Rogue Squadron in there somewhere.

Slip me a rogue squadron remake on the wii u :D

Ronnie
May 13, 2009

Just in case.
My uncle who works at Nintendo said they will only release Starfox 2 if all the furrys stop drawing porn of their characters.

Jonas Albrecht
Jun 7, 2012


I think I'd really like it if this game had side stories. Like, after I beat the game, let me come back as Star Wolf and make all the messes Fox has to undo later. Actually, there's a good use for Krystal. Show me her leading a Saurian team of space fighters. Gimmie a triceratops wingman, or a velociraptor. She could be named Vel Clevagal.

Szmitten
Apr 26, 2008

Jonas Albrecht posted:

I think I'd really like it if this game had side stories. Like, after I beat the game, let me come back as Star Wolf and make all the messes Fox has to undo later. Actually, there's a good use for Krystal. Show me her leading a Saurian team of space fighters. Gimmie a triceratops wingman, or a velociraptor. She could be named Vel Clevagal.

It's probably not what you're describing and will be more remix-y rather than all new poo poo but apparently there are supposed to be extra missions on the same stage.

Cicero
Dec 17, 2003

Jumpjet, melta, jumpjet. Repeat for ten minutes or until victory is assured.

PaletteSwappedNinja posted:

Yeah, I know. Argonaut's patent on the chip expires soon, apparently.
Star Fox came out in 1993, shouldn't the patent already have expired?

PaletteSwappedNinja
Jun 3, 2008

One Nation, Under God.
^^Search me, that's just what I heard.

NA dudes, there's an exciting update on the eShop today!

Szmitten
Apr 26, 2008

PaletteSwappedNinja posted:

NA dudes, there's an exciting update on the eShop today!


Don't lie :colbert:

whaley
Aug 13, 2000

MY DOODOO IS SPRAYING OUT
what is can't let you do that

Szmitten
Apr 26, 2008
Obligatory 24 minute Gamexplain video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTzYXVNW0Gw

DLC Inc
Jun 1, 2011

I'm overjoyed that krystal is gone. all we need now is for Wolf to get his original 64 accent

Szmitten
Apr 26, 2008

MinibarMatchman posted:

I'm overjoyed that krystal is gone. all we need now is for Wolf to get his original 64 accent

They've said that they got the 64 cast so whether that extends to Wolf and they go for the same delivery (why wouldn't they considering everything else?) then it's likely?

Although looking at IMDB the original actor hasn't worked for 6 years and was picked up by someone else in 64 3D so who knows.

Szmitten
Apr 26, 2008
NOE just announced a release date of 20th November.

KOGAHAZAN!!
Apr 29, 2013

a miserable failure as a person

an incredible success as a magical murder spider

Szmitten posted:

NOE just announced a release date of 20th November.

Oh, poo poo, nice. I must have missed a memo or something, I had no idea it was coming out this year.

whaley
Aug 13, 2000

MY DOODOO IS SPRAYING OUT
can't let you do what

PaletteSwappedNinja
Jun 3, 2008

One Nation, Under God.
Sell well, evidenty.

Kurtofan
Feb 16, 2011

hon hon hon


Here's the cover art, it kicks rear end.

KOGAHAZAN!!
Apr 29, 2013

a miserable failure as a person

an incredible success as a magical murder spider

whaley posted:

can't let you do what

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQ3VRcjTl-M

Alteisen
Jun 4, 2007

by FactsAreUseless
Hope its good but I'm keeping my expectations very low.

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DroneRiff
May 11, 2009

I played the hell out of 64, I even got all the medals on Expert mode. I think it's the only time I've ever come close to "100%" a game (even a small one). However it turns out, I'll be getting a copy for sure. Bring on the slightly wonky voice clips and "Nooooo, just one more enemy for a medal!"

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