Star Fox 64 3D
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is a video game for the Nintendo 3DS
and is a remake of Star Fox 64
. It was co-developed between Nintendo EAD
and Q-Games
, and was published by Nintendo
. It was released on July 14, 2011, September 9, 2011 in Europe and North America, and on September 15, 2011 in Australia.
Although the original Nintendo 64
version was called Lylat Wars in Europe and Australia, as well as its 2007 Virtual Console port, the 3DS remake uses the Star Fox 64 title in all regions.
. In the "64 Mode", it is the same as Star Fox 64
. Also worthy of note is that the multiplayer mode does not include the unlockable content featured in the original Star Fox 64, which allowed players to utilize the "Landmaster" tank or "On-Foot" modes in multiplayer matches after the player has completed certain requirements.
. The demonstration had controls and character dialogue displayed on the touch screen. Nintendo added a new kind of control that will make use of Nintendo 3DS's gyroscope to control the Arwing in space. At E3 2011
, Nintendo confirmed that the game would support multiplayer for up to four players via 3DS Download Play.
On June 7, 2011, at the annual E3
event during the Nintendo Q&A session, Miyamoto jokingly stated that he warned the developers that if Star Fox 64 3D was not the best game in the series, or did not make a lot of money, the franchise would have to be discontinued.
score of 81, based on 64 reviews. Common complaints, though, include a lack of online multiplayer and that the game is too similar to the original, claiming new content should have been included.
Nintendo 3DS
The is a portable game console produced by Nintendo. The autostereoscopic device is able to project stereoscopic 3D effects without the use of 3D glasses or any additional accessories. The Nintendo 3DS features backward compatibility with Nintendo DS series software, including Nintendo DSi software...
and is a remake of Star Fox 64
Star Fox 64
, known in Australia and Europe as Lylat Wars, is a scrolling shooter video game for the Nintendo 64 video game console. It is a reboot of the original Star Fox, and the only game in the Star Fox series to be released on the Nintendo 64....
. It was co-developed between Nintendo EAD
Nintendo Entertainment Analysis and Development
, commonly abbreviated as EAD, is the largest division inside Nintendo. It was preceded by the , a team of designers with an art background responsible for many different tasks, which Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka originally belonged to...
and Q-Games
Q-Games
Q-Games is a video game developer based in Nakagyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It has a mixture of foreigners and Japanese nationals on staff and works closely with both Nintendo and Sony.-Foundation:...
, and was published by Nintendo
Nintendo
is a multinational corporation located in Kyoto, Japan. Founded on September 23, 1889 by Fusajiro Yamauchi, it produced handmade hanafuda cards. By 1963, the company had tried several small niche businesses, such as a cab company and a love hotel....
. It was released on July 14, 2011, September 9, 2011 in Europe and North America, and on September 15, 2011 in Australia.
Although the original Nintendo 64
Nintendo 64
The , often referred to as N64, was Nintendo′s third home video game console for the international market. Named for its 64-bit CPU, it was released in June 1996 in Japan, September 1996 in North America, March 1997 in Europe and Australia, September 1997 in France and December 1997 in Brazil...
version was called Lylat Wars in Europe and Australia, as well as its 2007 Virtual Console port, the 3DS remake uses the Star Fox 64 title in all regions.
Gameplay
The gameplay for the remake is very similar to the original version, albeit with some modifications made to the game. The game features a "64 Mode" and a "3DS Mode". In the 3DS Mode, players can control the game by using the 3DS' internal gyroscope sensor to control the Arwing in space. Controls and character dialogue will be displayed on the touch screen. A multiplayer "Battle Mode" is included, which allows players to play up to 4-player multiplayer; this requires only one cartridge through DS Download Play mode. However, there is no online multiplayer. The players will be able to take photos of themselves and they will appear in-game, just like the functionality used in Ridge Racer 3DRidge Racer 3D
is a racing video game for the Nintendo 3DS which is developed by Namco Bandai Games. First images of the game were leaked in early November 2010, and Namco confirmed that the video game was going to be released later on in 2011...
. In the "64 Mode", it is the same as Star Fox 64
Star Fox 64
, known in Australia and Europe as Lylat Wars, is a scrolling shooter video game for the Nintendo 64 video game console. It is a reboot of the original Star Fox, and the only game in the Star Fox series to be released on the Nintendo 64....
. Also worthy of note is that the multiplayer mode does not include the unlockable content featured in the original Star Fox 64, which allowed players to utilize the "Landmaster" tank or "On-Foot" modes in multiplayer matches after the player has completed certain requirements.
Development
At the 2010 E3 conference, Nintendo announced a remake of Star Fox 64 for the Nintendo 3DS, entitled "Star Fox 64 3D". There was a demo tested the same day at Nintendo E3 2010Electronic Entertainment Expo 2010
The Electronic Entertainment Expo 2010, commonly known as E3 2010, was the 16th Electronic Entertainment Expo held. The event took place on June 14–17 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. E3 is an annual trade show for the computer and video games industry presented by the Entertainment Software...
. The demonstration had controls and character dialogue displayed on the touch screen. Nintendo added a new kind of control that will make use of Nintendo 3DS's gyroscope to control the Arwing in space. At E3 2011
Electronic Entertainment Expo 2011
The Electronic Entertainment Expo 2011, commonly known as E3 2011, was the 15th Electronic Entertainment Expo held. E3 is an annual trade show for the computer and video games industry presented by the Entertainment Software Association . The event took place June 7–9, 2011 at the Los Angeles...
, Nintendo confirmed that the game would support multiplayer for up to four players via 3DS Download Play.
On June 7, 2011, at the annual E3
E3
The Electronic Entertainment Expo, commonly known as E3, is an annual trade fair for the computer and video games industry presented by the Entertainment Software Association...
event during the Nintendo Q&A session, Miyamoto jokingly stated that he warned the developers that if Star Fox 64 3D was not the best game in the series, or did not make a lot of money, the franchise would have to be discontinued.
Reception
Star Fox 64 3D has received positive reviews, with a MetacriticMetacritic
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score of 81, based on 64 reviews. Common complaints, though, include a lack of online multiplayer and that the game is too similar to the original, claiming new content should have been included.