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StarFox Adventures
INTRODUCTION:
Back in 1999, while the world was still in awe at what was being done on the Nintendo 64, Rare released a little space game called Jet Force Gemini. While some hated this game for their own sour reasons, many loved it for it’s unique characters, levels, outstanding lighting effects, replay value, music, and of course the bug-squashing fun. Rare, not as pleased with the sales of this game (they were comparing it to GoldenEye) did not make a sequel; all to the dismay of the JFG fans.
Then, out of nowhere, Rare announces a final N64 game right before E3 2000. Naturally this shocked the media because the N64 was thought to have already run its course. The release date of this new game, Dinosaur Planet, which appeared to be a Zelda-esque space adventure/shooter, kept slipping, and finally it disappeared. Had Rare abandoned the game? Nope…
At E3 2001 Rare shocks the media again. Not only have they brought back Dinosaur Planet, but it has been given a refreshing facelift. Now, the once Sabre and Krystal adventure has become the next episode in the StarFox franchise. StarFox Adventures was born.
FEATURES:
1 player.
Amazingly vast 3-D levels.
Zelda like targeting system while Fox is on foot.
Numerable Arwing missions.
Tons of in game speech as well as another amazing Rare soundtrack.
Rare's first GameCube release!
STORY SO FAR:
SFA:DP begins eight long years after the defeat of Andross in StarFox 64. Fox McCloud, local hero, heads to the once peaceful world of Dinosaur Planet after hearing of the invasion of General Scales, a ruthless ruler who has turned the once tranquil world into chaos. Fox has to overthrow General Scales, and rescue the mysterious character (ie: seductive female role) by the name of Krystal, who has been abducted by an ancient force known as Krazoa.
GRAPHICS AND SOUND:
Even though this is a first generation piece from Rare it is astounding. Though many gamers may disagree, this game will
definitely be worth the delays, especially looking at the most recent improvements such as fur. (Check out the images below)
Rare is well known for making high quality games and putting enormous amounts of time into their games until they are
perfect and that this will be. Amazing effects that are in the water and lighting are sure to make this a graphical
phenomenon. A lot is expected music wise from Rare. They are known for their fantastic sound tracks that always fill the
perfect mood that were in games such as Goldeneye, Banjo Kazooie, and Conker’s Bad Fur Day. Don’t forget there is also
going to be in game speech to enhance the audio experience by far.
GAMEPLAY:
Playing the game can be done almost automatically without another thought about it. This perfect layout is very similar to
what was in Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The control stick is used to navigate Fox McCloud through the enormous worlds.
The A button is used for various actions and the C-Stick is used to quickly select different items and also is used to
control the dinosaur Tricky to some degree.
OUTLOOK:
This game, if it isn’t already, should be on most GameCube owner’s 2002 want list. Fox McCloud’s latest mission has unparalleled graphics and amazing sound that is sure to draw in most any fan of action games. Though the delays on this game and many others have turned a few gamers off to Nintendo, it will be this game that will prove Nintendo’s superiority in the gaming field and this game will definitely be worth the wait.
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System: GameCube
Publisher: Nintendo
Devloper: Rare
Genre: Action
Release: March 25, 2002
Players: 1
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