I feel like this should have been a slam dunk for me. I like shmups, I like short games, and I have fond memories of the original.

But it’s just not clicking for me so far.

It might end up one of those games that I play for an hour after buying it, leave it for a year, then come back and play it to death. Who knows.

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    13 days ago

    I’ve done several full playthroughs on all routes at this point. I think it’s fantastic as a whole. The levels have all the fun of the original but it feels a little tuned to feel modern. I played the original and this one back to back to compare. The new one definitely feels tighter and smoother on aiming and movement. The challenge mode additions are super fun if you are the kind of person who enjoys replaying levels over and over to improve your score. Expert mode is also a fun addition that helps the levels feel fresh. It scratches the itch I’ve had for new Starfox for a decade, if only a little bit. The multiplayer is also great, with the only real problem being that it only has 3 maps. It even has a bot mode for offline players. I also have come around completely on the art style and voice acting. I like the fact that Starfox is actually portrayed as the mercenary band they are, rather than just doing good for the sake of being good. Feels like gaming in the 90’s again, campy dialogue and all. Also it’s probably the best looking game on Switch. The price point is a bit high for what it is, but ultimately I’m happy with my purchase. For me, this is the definitive Starfox experience. I hope they are able to use this as a springboard to revitalize the series going forward.

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      13 days ago

      I like the fact that Starfox is actually portrayed as the mercenary band they are, rather than just doing good for the sake of being good.

      I noticed this too. Some reviews were complaining that Fox is abrasive and more self-interested, and I’m like duh he’s a mercenary.