Star Fox 64
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Fox McCloud and his wingmen fly the Arwing across the Lylat system to stop the mad scientist Andross. It's a short, branching on-rails shooter built for replays, and it launched the N64's Rumble Pak.
Kit's verdict · 8.8/10
A tight, endlessly quotable blockbuster you can beat in an hour and replay for years.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- Branching routes reward skilled play
- Fully voiced, endlessly quotable radio chatter
- Great sense of speed and spectacle
Not so much
- Short if you only play one route
- Multiplayer is a bonus, not a main event
Play it if anyone who loves arcade shooters and chasing high scores.
Skip it if players who want a long campaign.
Cheats & codes
No cheat codes
Star Fox 64 doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Tips
Play it better
- Double-tap Z or R to do a barrel roll; it deflects incoming lasers.
- Use the lock-on charge shot (hold A) to hit groups of enemies at once.
- Save your wingmen when they call for help; a missing wingman means no help in the next stage.
- Collect two gold rings to upgrade lasers, and grab smart bombs for bosses.
- Use the brake and boost to dodge and to line up loops behind enemies.
- Hit 100 or more kills on most planets to earn a medal.
Secrets & unlockables
Hidden in plain sight
Tap a secret to reveal it.
Did you know?
Trivia
- It was the first game to support the Rumble Pak, which came bundled with it.
- 'Do a barrel roll!' from Peppy became a famous internet meme.
- It's a reimagining of the SNES Star Fox rather than a sequel.
- A 3DS remake came out in 2011.
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