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Star Fox is back and it looks better than ever as Star Fox Zero is set to arrive on Wii U this Holiday season! The newest entry in the series is a collaborative effort between Nintendo and Platinum Games, a company that has expressed interest in developing Star Fox as early as 2013.
Star Fox Zero takes place during the time of Star Fox 64, but it isn’t a remake or a direct sequel to that game, hence the use of the word Zero in the title. Many of the same voice actors will be reprising their roles and classic Star Fox gameplay elements, such as on-rails segments and all-range mode dog fights, will return in the game.
The Wii U GamePad will display a first person cockpit view and the television will display a third person view of the surrounding area. Players can take advantage of the cockpit view by aiming with the GamePad’s gyroscope while the third person view can help the player maneuver around the environment.
The Arwing can also transform into other kinds of vehicles with a simple press of a button. Most notably, the Arwing can transform into The Walker, a land vehicle that only made its appearance in the cancelled Star Fox 2 for SNES. The Arwing can also transform into the Landmaster, another land vehicle from Star Fox 64 resembling a tank, and the Gyrowing, a helicopter that can deploy a robot to access small areas. The Gyrowing was previously shown behind closed doors during E3 2014, making this the first time its been revealed to the public.
I can’t believe how good this game looks. As a long time Star Fox fan that has been waiting for a series revival, Star Fox Zero looks like it will make all of my dreams come true. Are you as excited as I am? Check out the embedded video and let us know what you think in the comments!
Source: Nintendo Digital Event
