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Star Fox 64 3D
- Nintendo 3DS
- Price: $39.99
- Genre: Action/Adventure
Common Sense Media says
Cartoonish space shooter a faithful remake of N64 classic.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Star Fox 64 3D is a short and simple space fighter with little in the way of iffy content, save its cartoonish ship-to-ship combat. Players pilot spacecraft (and occasionally other vehicles, such as a hover tank) in an effort to defeat an evil force invading a peaceful star system. Violence is depicted in the form of energy blasts and brief, fiery explosions. Multiplayer is limited to local download play, which means only one cartridge is needed and there is no concern of players chatting with strangers online. Parents need to remember that Nintendo is warning all parents not to allow kids age six and under to view game graphics in 3D because that viewing "may cause vision damage." The Nintendo 3DS offers parents the ability to lock out the use of 3D graphics in the system's Parental Controls.
What's it about?
Star Fox and his cadre of elite fliers are thrust into battle to save their star system from an invading force in STAR FOX 64 3D, a remake of the much-loved Nintendo64 original. Players zoom around both linear and open environments -- primarily in spaceships but also occasionally in ground vehicles, such as a tank -- shooting down enemy craft as well as fixed targets on the ground. This version of the cartoonish classic has received a graphical overhaul, including support for stereoscopic play, as well as a new control option that allows players to pilot their craft by using the 3DS’ built-in gyroscope to shift the camera with intuitive physical movements. A new local multiplayer mode allows up to four players in close proximity to play against each other, with only one cartridge needed.
Is it any good?
If you’re a fan of Star Fox in general and Star Fox 64 in particular, there’s every reason to believe that this game will sate your appetite for lightweight space combat. The controls are tight, the graphics are noticeably improved over the original (we loved the sharp light reflections issued from the surface of an icy, watery planet), and local multiplayer provides players plenty of reason to keep playing after they finish earning all available medals in the campaign.
That said, Star Fox 64 3D is recognizable as a game from another era. Its short campaign can be finished in around an hour (though it offers good replay value), the environments feel small and cramped and have low ceilings that place limitations on aerial maneuvering, and the story is threadbare and filled with one-dimensional characters. That makes its $40 price tag hard to justify, especially given that Wii owners can purchase the original -- minus this edition’s graphical and control enhancements -- for a fraction of the price through the Wii Shop Channel. It’s a good game, but it also serves as a reminder that the Star Fox license is in need of a brand new adventure.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about violence in games. Some games focused on combat are more family friendly than others. Why do you think this is the case? Is variance in the graphic depiction of violence the only factor, or is there something else that partially determines the way we perceive the harshness of battle?
Families can also discuss playing games together with friends in the same room versus over the Internet. Is playing together locally more social or more fun? Do you find you focus better when playing online because there are fewer distractions? Which do you prefer?
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Star Fox 64 3D
I disagree with common senses 3 star rating. This is one of the best games of all time, even though it's not a very long game. There is so much replay value and charm, there is no way people should pass up this game.
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This remake is better than the N64 original!
This is a great remake of the game! The 3D graphics look really good and spaceship fun is back. It's not an easy game, younger kids may have a hard time trying to beat the whole game. The game is a bit violent, but it's in a cartoon style, so, that's mt it's not really violent. I'd give the game in the Violence category a 2 out of 5, because let's face it, if Mario and Little Big Planet games get 1 out of 5 in Violence , the this one deserve more..................Play this game! It's a must-have for your children!
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Kid, 12 years old
December 3, 2011
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Great nostalgic, fun aerial combat game.
This a really good one for 3ds. The graphics are amazing, and it still feels like N64. The gyro control work perfectly, and the standard controls are even better. This game can be completed easily, but not if you are trying to get the full experience. There are lots of different paths to find, which gives this game a lasting appeal. It is also just so fun that you'll play it again for entertainment. I recommend this game.
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I could play this all day!
I haven't played the DS version, but the N64 version is one of my favorite video games! (I think they're pretty similar) The game is long, so your not going to want to stop while your playing it, but when it is over, you've had enough for a while. (unless you want to play again, like me) And it's also challenging. Kids 7 and up can play, most definitely, but they may not win easily. (and the last level when you fight Andross on the planet Venom, Andross is scary looking. I know I was afraid of it when I played at 7 years old.) If your kid likes shooting/space/combat games, this is great. (similar to the droid battle on Hoth level in Star Wars: Battle for Navoo, but much better)
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Let's review Star Fox 64
Should I talk about the story first and then what parents should know? Sure, why not? Obcourse, you'll play as Fox McCloud. The game's protagonist, who was inspired to become the leader of the commando unit for hire known as the Star Fox to take revenge on the evil scientist Andross who murdered his father, James McCloud and has taken over the Lylat System. The game follows the origanl very closely. The graphics are superb including the cutscenes + the boss battles that all look fantastic. The control’s great too. So anyway, on what parents should know. This game has alot educational value to never ever give up on anything and trust yourself during the most important situations. There are some positive messages to trust your instincs. I don't know what that means but it is a positive message. Obcourse there are certainally some good role models like Fox who want's to follow his father's foot steps to save the Lylat System and teams up with Falco, Peppy and Slippy who are supporting him on his mission. Both the original 64 version and the N3DS are great games. Definitely buy it now!
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| Platforms: | Nintendo 3DS |
| Available online? | Not available online |
| Genre: | Action/Adventure |
| Developer: | Nintendo |
| Release date: | September 9, 2011 |
| Price: | $39.99 |
| ESRB rating: | E10+ for Fantasy Violence |
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