Star Fox isn’t the most exciting remake, but it’s still a fun time
With protagonist Fox McCloud appearing in a surprise cameo in the recent Super Mario Galaxy Movie , it’s clear that Nintendo wants to bring its niche on-rail space shooter series to a wider audience. To that end, this new Star Fox makes a lot of sense. It’s a remake of the 1997 title Star Fox 64 , which is beloved by fans and a good starting point if you’ve never played one of the games before. Review info Platform reviewed: Nintendo Switch 2 Available on: Nintendo Switch 2 Release date: June 25, 2026 The problem for me is that this is far from the first time that Nintendo has brought Star Fox 64 back. I grew up with the Nintendo 3DS , and experienced it as Star Fox 64 3D . This was followed by some hands-on time with the Wii U reimagining Star Fox Zero , and then finally a playthrough of the original release when it came to Nintendo Switch via Nintendo Switch Online. Every single mainline S...