Every Star Fox game that is a remake explained

While the news of a new Star Fox The game coming exclusively to the Nintendo Switch 2 has been welcomed by many fans of Nintendo's space adventure series, the revelation that it is yet another remake has made the announcement just as controversial. The Star Fox franchise is no stranger to remakes, with multiple retellings of the original story throughout the series' life. Even with the updated graphics and additional cutscenes of this new entry, some long times Star Fox fans are not too eager to return to the same levels they have already experienced several times before.

Star Fox is making something of a comeback in 2026, despite not having a new game in almost a decade. Fox McCloud entered The Super Mario Galaxy Movie rekindled interest in the series for many fans while introducing the character to a new audience. With this new audience will likely jump in Star Fox series for the first time when the Switch 2 game releases in June, it's understandable why a remake was chosen over a new entry. However, this game will mark the fourth entry in the series to be a remake, meaning half of all Star Fox games tell the same story.

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The original Star Fox for the SNES it's the game most often remade, which was understandable when Star Fox 64 followed it up with better graphics using the 3D image from the N64 console. After this release, the next ones Star Fox However, the games were completely original Star Fox Adventures played more like one The Legend of Zelda game yet Star Fox game fans had come to know. Star Fox: Assault and Star Fox Command both followed up on the events of Adventurethis time to return to the traditional space shooter gameplay that the series was known for.

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Other unique entries in the franchise include Star Fox Guard and Star Fox 2. Star Fox Guard is a tower defense style game starring Slippy Toad and included Star Fox Zero on Wii U. Star Fox 2 is an interesting release, considering it was originally planned to be a direct sequel to the SNES Star Fox before it was canceled and shelved, even though it was completed. It was eventually released as an exclusive SNES Classic Edition in 2017, but has since made its way to the Nintendo Switch Online SNES library.

Star Fox games that are remakes

Star Fox 64

The second overall game released in Star Fox franchise is actually a remake of the first game. Star Fox 64 is often considered the defining entry in the series due to its expanded gameplay and improved visual presentation compared to the original. Although the story is largely the same as the original Star Fox, Star Fox 64 added new features such as split-screen multiplayer and new vehicles, including the Landmaster and Blue-Marine submarines. Star Fox 64 also added full voice acting and was the first game to use the N64's Rumble Pack control add-on to enhance player immersion.

Star Fox 64 3D

After Star Fox: Assault and Star Fox Command released in back-to-back years, the series took a hiatus for a while. Next Star Fox the game would not be released until 2011 with Star Fox 64 3D on the 3DS. Essentially a remake of a remake, Star Fox 64 3D again telling the same story as the original Star Fox and Star Fox 64but adds features like Gyro Controls support and a 4 player battle mode. Players could also choose between “64 Mode” to replay the game as it was on the N64, or “3DS Mode” to change mission objectives and level balance according to the handheld's Gyro Controls.

Star Fox Zero

The Star Fox franchise would take another five-year hiatus after this 3DS remake. Star Fox Zero would be the next entry in the franchise, releasing in 2016 as basically a reimagining or reboot of the franchise. Although it is not a one-to-one remake of the original Star Fox or Star Fox 64Zero shares most of the games core mechanics, levels and story. Added Star Fox Zero are features like the ability to transform vehicles like Arwing into Walker, or Landmaster into Gravmaster. A core but divisive part of Star Fox ZeroThe identity was its use of the Wii U's Gamepad for gyroscopic aiming along with thumb stick vehicle movement. This control scheme proved somewhat frustrating for many players, resulting in the game's generally mixed reviews.

Star Fox (2026)

A decade after Star Fox Zero launched, the franchise is back with a new reimagining of Star Fox 64. The 2026 century Star Fox for Nintendo Switch 2 is confirmed to follow the same story beats and map layouts as Star Fox 64with improved visuals and new cutscenes to provide more context for missions. However, this release is also set to include unique features, such as the PvP mode that pits Team Star Fox against Team Star Wolf, and a co-op mode where one player controls a vehicle with one Joy-Con while the other aims to use a second Joy-Con in mouse mode. It is unclear if any functions from Star Fox Zero will return in addition to those from which Star Fox 64.