Star Fox 64 Retrospective: A Timeless Masterpiece
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- Star Fox 64 is one of the most beloved and iconic games of all time. Join me in exploring what makes it such an engaging and enjoyable experience, even after all these years.
Thanks to @CaioJill9803 for pointing out that it was in fact Hajime Wakai composed most of Star Fox 64's music, while Koji Kondo contributed only a few tracks. This was just negligence on my part, and I will make sure not to repeat this mistake in the future. Hajime Wakai also composed the music for Skyward Sword, which is one of my favorite soundtracks ever. So I want to give a huge shoutout and apology to him, he deserves credit for his excellent work!
what amazing retrospective and review, thank you for such an amazing look into someone else's experience who also grew up with the game! you sir have earned my subscription
Thanks so much!@@tazzythederg6429
Nah, its unforgivable......ive already called the FBI and they will hitting your door soon...your coming down, criminal!
As a child I was always scared of going to Aquas, the fact that the rest of the team was absent for the whole mission and the darkness of the ocean took the isolation feeling to another level.
Thanks for the video.
I swear I never even got to play Aquas, I might have stumbled upon it once out of luck and didn’t finish the level, but this video was my first time seeing the level. Never knew the game was so deep
I still think that Star Fox 64 is peak video game story telling. It does so much with so little. And because of how little it gives you to work with, you will fill in the gaps based on your own individual player experience. There is simply not enough hard answers in the game to refute your own head-canons and that makes the viewer interpretation way more meaningful than any hard answers.
I completely agree, it's a very unique style of storytelling
@@ivanavi123 What I remember when I played the game was that I was under the impression that the red scores and medals were an indication that Fox was feeling good about the results in so far that it was him thinking that he was able to do that particular mission at least as good as his Father would have handled it. A lot of characters speak to Fox about his Father throughout the game, but friend or foe, Fox consistently pretends that he is not hearing it, as he never replies to any of it. His silence spoke volumes to me, because it made me think that it really does get to him, as he does not see himself as the hero the Lylat System deserved, but only the one that they will have to make due with, and despite how much of a front he gives, he thinks of himself as a loser, almost as if he never got the chance to hear his father tell him that he was proud of him. I was under the impression that when Fox says "I'll go it alone from here." He said that with the full intention that he would die in that tunnel. He had become confident enough in his ability that he would be able to kill Andross, but did not believe he was strong enough to live. How could he, think he could ever accomplish that, after all, James didn't. My experience with the tunnel escape sequence where James appears was that I was under the impression that, the James we see is not a ghost, or a secretly totally still alive James, but rather that it is all in Fox's head, because the James we see and hear is simply a direct visual and audio manifestation of Fox's INSTINCTS, instincts which were given to him by his Father. When the music cuts out and we hear the line "You've become so strong, Fox", is the moment that Fox accepts that he was wrong about himself and truly understands and believes that his Father would have been proud to know that Fox was better than him, and has always believed that Fox would be one day.
And nothing that the sequels, or reboots, or supplementary material might suggest otherwise can take away that experience or interpretation away from me.
@@sayuriartsy5108Holy shit, deep bro. I played through this game countless times, got all medals on master mode so many times, i can almost do it blindfolded and can probably quote every line of voice in the entire game in order. But as much as i have immersed myself in this world, your comment added another layer to it. Thank you very much.
@@CoNteMpTone There are only 2 kinds of people on this earth. Those who can recite every line of Star Fox 64, and those who have never touched an Arwing.
This game is responsible for me falling in love with video games. Absolute classic game
Couldn't agree more
I always loved the cultural references in Starfox 64. For example the fleet battle outside Cornaria? Forgot spelling, is a parody of Mobile Suit Gundam, with the green mechs being zakus and even a fast one that is painted red that isn't even a named enemy. Then you have the Katina battle which is the film Independence Day. xD
Star Fox 64 was my first game ever. It was given to me by my dad…. Every time I get to the end where you fly with Fox’s dad. I am inevitably brought to melancholic tears. Always. Such a powerful end
The train on Macbeth is carrying ore to the factory. It's a bit subtle of show don't tell type of story telling. A train in this setting wouldn't really make sense for supplies and such, when you got a solar system to supply and distribute, and you got space ships and stuff. But if they're mining on Macbeth and need to transport large amounts of rare materials to be processed that would make alot more sense.
i grew up watching my mom play this game all the time as she got every medal on every stage and difficulty and then had to do it again and again as i tried using a gameshark and wrecked the save data. i miss being able to watch her play games since her arthritis got so bad
Holy shit. So cool! Say hello to your mom from the youtube comments. If she got all the medals, she had some serious skills. This shit wasnt easy even for experienced gamers!
I played it randomly in 2018 after finding an ad for this online n64 emulation website. I had only ever played ocarina of time, Mario kart, and super Mario 64, so this new n64 game I had never heard of instantly captivated me. I played this game endlessly for years, I’ve been playing the game somewhat regularly since then, and I still find new secrets and things to this day.
That's amazing! I love hearing from people who got into this game later on, it's a testament to Star Fox's lasting quality
This is my favorite game of all time. I am also now of the opinion that Fox is just Leon S Kennedy from RE2.
Oh man, a recent video on SF64, this is my time to shine! you asked what our favorite levels were and BOY do I have a favorite
A level you gave a S+ ranking to (much to my delight) but severely understated in its design, Macbeth.
I think that Macbeth is hands down the best level in Star Fox 64. Even before entering the level the story really hams up how important this mission is, cutting off the primary supplier of Andross’s resources and weaponry via an all out assault on the Forever Train. The intro really helps set the scene as well. The Landmaster, a sizable vehicle considering the size of the smart bombs in comparison, is dwarfed by the massive, imposing locomotive ahead. The barren landscape leaving the only two things that stand out, the train and the Landmaster to really drive home the size difference. Then, the soundtrack kicks you back into focus with the militant trumpets and snare drums giving that “Military base” feel. And yes, I know the track IS recycled for Titania and it does sound great there but I feel it shines in Macbeth. And I’ve only just begun, I haven’t even gotten to what made Macbeth my absolute favorite level in the game; the Forever Train Engineer, or “Benjamin” as some in the community refer to him. Benjamin, in my opinion, is the apex of the VA’s work, each of his lines are dripping in personality and character. A gruff and sassy train conductor with a need for speed and a level of confidence we should all strive for in our lives. I could probably recite each and every one of his lines perfectly due to how diverse and animated they are. When I first arrive home and my two chihuahuas run to greet me I find myself always beginning with “Here come the little hyenas now.” The line delivery is superb in all regards. Benjamin’s character is also a very well defined one, just from the single level he’s featured in so much can be gathered from his lines, his actions, and his tone. He’s cocky, dropping rocks to block our path with an enthusiastic “Here ya go!” Or beckoning us tauntingly saying “What’s wrong? Come a little closer.” As the iron bars close in. He also harbors a need for speed to keep in front of the advancing Landmaster, detaching compartments and putting pedal to metal with lines like “Dang! Detach the rear vehicle!” Or “Step on the gas!” He also seems prideful of his work, when he deploys the “Mechbeth” (a clever play on words and comically, the official name of the boss) he states how “I didn’t expect to have to use this.” Followed by an intimidating “You’re very lucky” before he begins the assault. But the best instance of Benjamin’s line delivery is in the famous fuel bunker ending, the track switching, the metal grinding, and a very well executed “NO! HIT THE BRAKES!!!” With a great job on capturing the emotion of it all, followed by the wonderful “I CANT STOP ITTTTT!” to finish the flawless character design of Benjamin.
To me, there is no level that can even hold a candle to the masterful design and execution of Macbeth and the wonderful dialogue of Benjamin, truly a highlight of Star Fox 64’s brilliance in design.
It's a standout level for sure, and the engineer is one of my favorite villains in the game
@@ivanavi123 Agreed
I agree. The cool thing is that the Boss is there from the beginning and you play the level kinda together with him.
Similarily, on Titania, the search for slippy is ever present throughout the level. But its not quite on the level of macbeth.
Honestly i never thought about ranking the levels because, unlike other videogames, everything in starfox feels like it belongs together as one.
I adore the details described with the gameplay, the story having alternate paths based on action or inaction, even down to responses to certain actions (if you kill the enemy before Slippy asks for help beginning of Corneria, he follows up with a "Take that!"). Theres so much more to this game, and i love how well put this video is! Thank you for your time ❤
Thank you so much! You're so right, I could have gone on for hours about all the wonderful little details
Slippy: "Whoa! Help me!"
Also Slippy when you do all the work: "Hah! Take that!"
I am Ben Chaney and this is my favorite video on RUclips
I am Zachary Thomas and as much as I hate to agree with this goober, I agree
😂
you all are too kind
@@zachdavid99Eyy another Zachary!
Zachary Hunt here, a grand video indeed, fitting for a game as masterful as Star Fox 64
Thanks Ben
I grew up watching my brothers play this game, it’s an amazing game.
Love this game, brings back so many good memories!
It's a classic!
The most underrated masterpiece
The 3DS remaster is pretty good as well!
Very nice review/retrospective. There's really not a lot else to add, you basically covered everything.
In a way I kinda understand why Nintendo has a hard time doing sequels to this franchise. The journey from getting introduced to the Star Fox crew to the eventual Andross defeat is a perfectly closed package that gives it a strong stand-alone vibe to it. And the game mechanics, like movement controls and upgrades, are as simple as they need, as if adding anything else would break their balance.
Although, there are things that Star Fox 2 and Command do that I believe could work in a proper sequel. Like being able to use other characters, each with their own unique vehicles and attributes. More routes and endings depending on how you complete missions (which the other games already did, but Command went haywire with it). Transforming vehicles. More types of missions. And I'm not too sure on the whole tactical strategy parts, but maybe it could be better if well implemented?
I don't know. I want to play a new Star Fox game. I've played most of them, and still find 64 to be the most fun and replayable. It's hard to top it.
Thanks for the kind words! I definitely agree, 64 is a hard act to follow.
When I was wee I would turn off the game sound, play the training to get to the infinite all range mode, and crank my first music CDs I would be given for Christmas or whatever. I could play that mode for hours.
I also played it for hours and really wondered if anything is gonna come of it if you reach X amount of hits. But it never did ;(
There was nothing like playing through the entire Star Fox 64 game on the original Nintendo 64 hardware, it was truly an amazing memorable experience as a teenager.
I Miss Fox Mccloud, Peppy Hare, Falco Lombardi, and Slippy Toad.
I have a fun story with StarFox. In a Brazil, during summer afternoons, we have a lot of thunderstorms. In the 90 the power lines were not that good, so the advice was to keep every electronic off the plugs. But I was in an amazing run to hit a new high score. After the first thunder my mom told me to turn it off, but I was starting venom. I keep playing. Everything was perfect except when the second Thurder hits, turning off the power in the neighborhood. When the power comes back my beloved N64 was gone forever. I have never finished the level to register the high score. The video game went to repair, and it was fine after 2 weeks. Hahaha
Heartbreaking 💔
I must've beaten this game a hundred plus times. Every morning before school in early elementary I would beat this game, it took me awhile to find all of the alternate paths. Even longer to unlock the expert mode and acquire the medals to fully complete it. I think it's time to revisit this again. Such a classic! Great video!
Thanks!
The folding wings are likely a reference to the F-14 Tomcat, which was the aircraft with folding wings featured in Top Gun. In reality, folding wings are used more for taking off at sea where you have a much MUCH shorter runway provided by an aircraft carrier and need to generate a lot more lift to get into the air. I've always found that design choice on the Arwing interesting as in reality, by the time this game would've come out, the skies would have bee dominated by the F-15 Eagle and Russian Mig-20s(?) both of which were completely fix winged. Then the Navy (who were the branch employing the F-14) would have switched over to the FA-18 Super Hornet retiring the F-14 entirely. But the concept of a space fighter with folding wings is such a cool design concept I can overlook how perhaps impractical it would be.
When I was a kid back in 1998, I didn't have a N64, so I had to go to this place where they rent them by the hour. My favorite game was Star Fox, but I always was second because everyday at 6 pm an older guy went there, played once through the upper planets, and then leave with the highest score. I never matched his score no matter what I tried, and even watched him play whenever I could to learn his style. But second place was always my best. Good times tho.
such a good video, i was expecting this to have 1k views at least! im a newer star fox fan and this is such a good introduction to the series.
also, youre correct about the james mccloud scene. "youve become so strong, fox." continues to get me over and over
Thanks so much! Really glad you enjoyed
LOVED IT
THANK YOU
I subscribed for the two Star Trek clips in the first ten seconds and stayed for the amazing retrospective.
I think you might enjoy my next video... thank you so much for the comment and subscription!
This was my favorite game growing up.And I just learned that there is a underwater map.And also learn about different ways the levels can end. and a bunch of other stuff that I never knew. Probably, because I always played the same route every single time as a kid.
Im totally mind blown!
Discovering all of the secrets this game had to offer are some of my best video game memories
This was my first 3d video game and I spent all my time that night just paying training mode and being amazed. It seemed so big back then. This game would make a good roguelike template.
A little tip from a 90s starfox player..
This is if you're trying to get medals on any level other than the first or second. Two stages prior to your goal, shoot down all your teammates. Whenever they fly ahead of you just hammer into them. Make sure they all quit. The next stage will be solo because they have to sit out for repairs. But then when your goal stage comes next you are guaranteed to have them all in your party and at full health. If you don't do this, then there's always a chance they could get shot down the level prior to your goal and then have to "sit that one out" and not be present for you to earn your medal.
@@ShytPump Do they all need to be present to earn the stage medal? It's been so long I don't remember...
the algorithm brought me here so here's hoping you get the views you deserve for this video. GOOD LUCK!
Much appreciated!
“Daddy screamed reeeeeal good before he died!”
Sector Z: you can fly into the Great Fox and repair??
One of my all-time favorites myself. This game is the reason my favorite animal is a fox. XD
Personally, I felt the final fight with Wolf on Venom to be much more iconic. It shows how fiercely determined Wolf and his team are to take out their rivals with Wolf's team having cybernectics and scars from their previous tussle. This is their second and last chance to stop Fox and gain favor from Andross. Obtaining better ships that can deal more damage and can reflect shots from the Arwing and the sheer disbelief in all of them when Fox is victorious again is memorable!
Think I'm gonna go play this game again now!
Been playing SF64 since I was 5, I'm 27 now and I still cannot put it down. It too gave me the love I have for scifi and space stories. Great to find someone else with a similar story, loved the video man! You did an amazing job! ♥
That's awesome, thank you!
I always enjoyed how Katt has her own theme music that plays whenever she’s present. I like how she takes part in someone else’s military operation just for fun.
One of the things I really like about starfox64 is that it still looks like how I remember it.
Going back to a lot of n64/ps1 and early ps2/gc games can be depressing in the visual or gameplay department, but starfox64 still slaps.
I loved Sector Z as a kid, but it sucks now trying to go back and collect all the medals, because there isn't enough enemies and you have to drag the timer out. It is by the far the hardest medal to get.
The game that gave us the Rumble Pak. I love the gamefeel. The enemy destruction effects and sounds are so satisfying
Great game and great video!
Thanks, I appreciate it!
This was my first 64 game, it is such a good game.
One of the best
One of my favorite games of all time. I remember struggling for days, weeks trying to get every medal, only to unlock expert mode, accidentally earn the red medal on Corneria, and realize I had to do it all over again to get every new medal. I think I put my controller down and sort of accepted that SF64 was one of the greatest video games of all time, one of my favorite games of all time, and that I was not willing to get every new medal. It had defeated me and I accepted. 😅
N64 is the most memorable console I've had for the past 35 years of being alive. Mario, Star Fox, and 007 being my favorites
Dare I say this video is as awesome as Star Fox 64 itself!! 10 out of 10 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🌟
You are too kind
Very excellent analysis and video! Especially the level reviews.
My personal favorite levels are Meteo, Area 6, Zoness, and Macbeth.
Unless I am going for all medals, I never go through Sector Z, Solar, Fortuna, and Titania.
Thank you! Those are some good ones
5:09 actually ☝🤓 all the levels/training BGMs were composed by Hajime Wakai leaving all the rest such like intros, Bill/Kat themes, victory/failure fanfares to Koji Kondo
Thanks for the clarification. Definitely should have included that in the video!
As a kid I would beat this game over and over and over and never get bored..
I remember Christmas 1997 I got a 64 and this game along with it. I played it so much, but never got very good at it and never beat it. As we all say, I wish I would have held on to my 64 and all the games and accessories I collected. Hindsight is 20/20.
It took me years to realize Solar wasn't really a star. It's actually just a planet, a hot planet. I guess it kinda makes sense because if it were really a star, there's no way in hell you could even fly that close even if you could take the radiation and the heat the gravity would be a hell of a thing. I looked past the logic of it for the sake of gameplay and figured it was their sun and just went with it. Command calls it a planet several times and there are bases and even some land too if I remember correctly. Maybe it's just gets the name Solar becasue it's the first planet in the system or something IDK.
The official guide for Star Fox 64 does call it a star, though I wouldn't be surprised if there were some translation shenanigans going on lol
@@ivanavi123 Maybe we should just call it a star and say that Command was clearly on drugs.
Glad to see a fellow starfox fan. I too grew up in Arkansas and SF64 was the first video game I played at the age of 4.
Thanks for being here! I was right there with you
Fantastic video. Subbed! More Star Fox content please!
I think all my favourite worlds are the ones you liked least, haha.
Thank you so much! That's the wonderful thing about it, they all have something to love lol
Back in the day I found every path and got every medal. I had forgotten about the extra characters though, thanks for the video!
I love discovering all the secrets in this game especially on Corneria where if you fly in between the building gaps, you can spawn more enemies to increase your points
Thank you for bringing back some fantastic memories of this game. The music at the end always gets me too 😂.
A wonderful summary of everything that makes this game a classic. Looking forward to seeing what you do next.
Thanks, that's very kind of you!
Still one of my favourite games too. I can pick this up any time (usually on my 3DS these days) and I always have a good time with it. Never, ever gets stale.
Such a great overview video! Like you said multiple times, the voice acting, environments and controls all come together so amazingly for each level. I had no idea you could repair your ship in the Great Fox!
I'm not nostolgic for this game at all, but its easily one of my favorite games. I always urge people to play it because its so cinematic and good for small sessions.
Even though I've played each route mutiple times, it was really nice to hear anothers opinion on them. Nice video!
Thanks so much! The fact that you like it so much without nostalgia is a testament to its lasting quality.
Katina is under rated. It made you feel at first overwhelmed, but you really felt like part of a large team of elite forces.
Thank you for this video.
Thank you for being here!
It is definitely Star Fox's best, if not counting Star Fox 2.
Awesome video man! Recently got myself back into hyper-fixating on Star Fox, and stumbled across this. Keep up the great work man!
Thanks so much, that's really kind of you to say!
You're welcome! Hope to see you keep growing your channel more in the future man!
This is a very well made video; great job!! Subscribed
Thanks, very kind of you!
I was just chilling in my room and suddenly i thought; "Lets look up a Starfox64 retrospective." And you uploaded this 13 days ago.. Nice.
I love this game so much, i unfortunately didnt understand the game well enough and i didnt really know english, i never got to play the Ocean planet and that Toxic waste planet. :( I would have enjoyed it a lot as a kid, even if i might have hated it i'm sad i didnt get to play it.
I liked Titania a lot more than Mcbeth too, though i loved that explosion at the end. I mostly agree with your list though.
You can also turn the language of the game to Lylat and the characters will speak gibberish, it's really funny.
unoffically changed my name to Falco too because he was the cool guy and i was a kid, it just stuck with me my whole life.
Nice to see another person in Arkansas hyperphyxiated on Star Fox. Loved the video man! 🔥
Hell yeah :) Thanks man!
I watched this other day and decided to do a playthrough of starfox 64 since I hadn't done it in a while. While on Venom 2 my age was starting to show since all of the other team members got taken out. But I think this is the first time where I remember him saying "I'll go it alone from here." But since there's no one to reply to him he just says "So it all comes down to this"... o_0 And then when he escapes and James disappears, fox just stares out into space, no dialogue, just silence, then he just looks forward and goes back to piloting his arwing! It was just perfect! This game and all it's paths were just thought out so well...
Then I realized you can get stuck forever with no way to die or exit playing battle royale alone in a tank...
the game was harder than it was supposed to be
Word, mate. Trying to get all the damn medals gave me bowel cancer.
That damn Sector Z medal...
Cool channel with great taste! SF64 is indeed a masterpiece
Thanks, very kind!
"That Adross was a decoy" You know, I never connected the dots, that the easy route version of Andross was a fake, but that makes sense.
This video is simply amazing!
You are too kind!
Such an amazing game. The nostalgia hits hard on this one.
I played this one SO much... and yet: I was today years old when I learned that the engine colour differs between space and athmosphere! Mind = blown! :D
Macbeth is my favorite level in any game. I have virtually the same accent as the train conductor so it stuck with me as a kid. I still repeat the lines such as "you're very lucky" to my kids all the time
Wow, I just came across your channel and I'm impressed! It's so nice to see and hear someone else with the nostalgic love of Star Fox 64! This took so much time away from other games like Pilot Wings 64 and Mario 64, because my friend who owned the game would always wanna play Star Fox instead--and I can't say I blame him! I was also loving getting all the medals and secrets! The ending statement of "nothing's wrong," from Fox always gets me too! Thanks for a great video!
Thanks, you are too kind!
Even watching this after not playing it in over 20 YEARS my mind is playing all the sound effects and dialogue like the game was played 20 minutes ago. All whilst unlocking memories I forgot I had.
Right in the childhood 🥹
Great video! ❤
Star Fox is an underappreciated gem.
Star Fox rocks.
so do you!
Good video ivanavi 👏🏻
I literally never saw like half this game and I’m just now realizing it. I mean I was 5 years old at most when playing it, and mostly got stuck playing the first 3 levels lol. Definitely want to play it again tho because I never knew it had so much depth and options to play it. I always liked it, but again, I literally missed like 60% of the games content. Thank you for the video. It was a great watch.
Like I’d get near the end of the game and look at the galaxy map, and wonder what all those other planets were. I assumed I’d have to go back to them or something. But no, I just missed the chance to play them while still having the option to beat the game. What cool and different game design for the time.
“Never give up. Trust your instincts!” -Peppy Hare
o7
This is one of my favorite games of all time! It was probably the first video game I ever beat.
This came out when I was in Jr High and I played it to death back then. I think my favorite levels are Macbeth and Sector Z, not your favorite level but the unique challenge always hit me in a good way. Very well done documentary!
The experience of playing this in '96 with a rumble pack was mindblowing.
I'll second that.
Fantastic fan review, this totally made me want to pop it in the 3ds again! Thank you for the great reminder of an amazing childhood experience
Thank you for the kind words!
One of my first video games growing up.I usto go to bed listening to that menu music sometimes
The algorithm worked for once. This is one of my favorite games of all time, and I'm glad I found your channel! Subbed, and gonna watch through your back catalog of vids lol
Thanks so much, that's very kind of you!
Excellent video. Star Fox was a big part of my childhood and one of the few N64 games that I regularly go back and play. It holds up amazingly well, and you did a great job of capturing why. Well done!
Thanks so much, that's very kind!
Great retrospective! I like the way you used Mario Galaxy music at different points, these two blend wonderfully.
You forgot to mention how amazing the rumble pack was with this game. Before controllers had built in rumble, the fact that this game came with it for free was revolutionary. Nintendo was always raising the bar
This video is inspiring me to head back to Corneria. Awesome job!
When you said you were new at RUclips I was in SHOCK! Your video is really well put together!
That's very nice of you to say! I'm just a little bit of an obsessive perfectionist lol
I beat this as a kid several times and I forgot how much depth there was to it. Also nice to see a fellow Arkansan out here on gaming yt 👊
Thanks! 🙏
I didn't have an N64 growing up, but you can bet your ass I was rockin' the OG Star Fox on the Super Nintendo!
28:14 NO! Hit the brakes!!!
22:59 They retconned it to not be a star in later titles, most notably Star Fox Command, so you aren't crazy to not think it was a star.
23:53 There's ton of "hidden" lore around this particular mission, namely that Vulcain, the boss from Solar, was supposed to be the aforementioned Secret Weapon, not Spyborg, and which boss you fought depended on how you got to Sector X, so if you failed Katina, you would fight Vulcain, but if you failed Fortuna (which is actually mistranslated, its supposed to be Fichina) you would fight Spyborg instead.
36:18 There's some more "hidden" lore that can only be found in game guides and the such (or the wiki) which is that if you end up at Venom 1 (accessed via Bolse) then you give Andross enough time to prepare a decoy because he knows you are coming and his forces have mustered enough strength to hold you off until he can escape. Meanwhile, if you end up at Venom 2 (accessed via Area 6) then you have destroyed enough of his forces, fast enough, that he doesn't have enough time to escape which is why his last line of defense is just Star Wolf in heavily modified and upgraded ships. The ingame story is basically that if you fail at Macbeth or end up at Titania, you take too long to get to Venom (due to having to rescue Slippy at Titania) or you weren't able to disrupt Andross' manufacturing capacity enough (failing Macbeth) that Area 6 is now too fortified for you to assault. If you fail Sector Z, the story is that you don't have the ordinance without Great Fox to attack Area 6. You can actually see this in game, as Area 6 is the only mission where Great Fox will actually attack enemies.
24:23 Slippy will actually appear for this boss fight regardless of if he is defeated or not. In fact, Peppy and Falco will say something about his quick turnaround when he appears.
By far one of my favorite games as a kid.. it was just majestic, and i managed to finish it with all medals at some point. Still come back to play it at least once every year, it's just a classic in every sense of the word!
Oh a fellow Arkansan who loves Star Fox, eh? There can only be one!
< 150 subscribers? Damn this was a great vid, keep it up!
Thanks! I appreciate that
One of the best things about the game is the sound effects they are just top tier and also fun fact the audio clips for all the characters are up OK youtube without the filter and you can hear their voices clearly
Great video! Starfox 64 was my favorite game I had ever played for for over 20 years, until I played dark souls in 2017. Starfox is still in my top three of all time! I think it has aged the best of any game from the Nintendo 64 era, as well.
Thanks, I appreciate that! I agree, it holds up really well.
I loved this game growing up. It wasnt until recently I actually got medals on every planet.
I personally love star fox so much, its probably the reason why I love space combat games so much and got hard about Elite:Dangerous. Something about space combat really gets my g-diffuser going
As much as I love SF64 I personally play the Snes SF so much more, I play through it atleast once a month on all the routes because its just so much fun, I can forgive the bad frame rates because its just such a good game.
Hell one time i thought one time my cart was toast because I litterally wore out the plastic and the PCB was stuck inside the shell until I just broke open the shell and "popped that fucker in".
Now it lives in a plastic bag and I still use just the PCB to play me some snes starfox and yes...I still play through it atleast once a month.
Starfox totally inspired my love of flying and jet planes as a kid. Another aspect that stuck with me was actually the multiplayer. While I didn't really play it much with friends (Smash was more popular for multiplayer), to this day I still want some kind of space dogfighter to scratch that itch. Been meaning to check out Star Wars Squadrons, I played a game called Strike Vector for a while before that shut down, and there are some VR titles like House of the Dying Sun that can tide me over for now.
Man, this video absolutely ROCKED!
Thanks, so do you!