SmokedMeat
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I think it's destined for the bargain bins. I'll try it when it's $20.
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Star Fox Zero & Guard - $36 at Amazon (Do a Bomba roll, Fox!)
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Yep. It plays like a $20 eshop-only game, and I regret having paid any more than that. The boring gyrowing/robot levels, the shitty controller showcase gimmicks (fly through the shield! Now fly away from the shield!), half-baked branching paths added at the last minute in an attempt to deepen the game beyond its minigame roots, and the horseshit recycled Andross fight (I'm not even going to spoiler tag it because it should be a given) seal it. Don't pay any more for this game.
Mario Tennis Ultra Smash stayed full price longer than this game. Im honestly prepared to see SFZ go to Other M price cause thats how much i would value the time i wasted on Miyamoto's wild ride.
I legitimately think youd be better off buying SF643D from a scalper or if they ever re-release it.
I legitimately think youd be better off buying SF643D from a scalper or if they ever re-release it.
To Far Away Times
Member
A bad game at any price, unfortunately.
Just saw Hero of the Day is selling his combined games for $30.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=210422802&postcount=2842
Dang. That's the cheapest I've seen.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=210422802&postcount=2842
Dang. That's the cheapest I've seen.
ElectricBlanketFire
Member
No it won't
You're right, it's already worth it.
User123456
Member
Star Fox Zero is my favorite game in this franchise. It did what I thought could not be done: Make non-Arwing vehicles fun to use.
And it did this by decoupling movement and reticle (giving the reticle mouse-like speed and precision also helps). I always hated anything that wasn't the Arwing because it made aiming such a freaking pain in the ass. In Star Fox Zero, every single vehicle is a blast to use.
I will however say this: The game could have been made with a wiimote, retain all of its benefits, none of its drawbacks and also be far more straightforward to understand for the majority of players.
And it did this by decoupling movement and reticle (giving the reticle mouse-like speed and precision also helps). I always hated anything that wasn't the Arwing because it made aiming such a freaking pain in the ass. In Star Fox Zero, every single vehicle is a blast to use.
I will however say this: The game could have been made with a wiimote, retain all of its benefits, none of its drawbacks and also be far more straightforward to understand for the majority of players.
Roto Prime
Banned
If you are crazy enough to do a Bomba roll, you die...
marcbret87
Member
Damn, every online thread on SF:Zero I read is split between those who took great enjoyment from the game and those who completely hated it. Funnily, both opinions are directly related to the controls.
Personally, I loved the control scheme Being able to fire in every direction at will, even at enemies right next to you, is simply a great addition. It definitely makes dog fights much more interesting and makes coming back to SF64 much harder. At some points, in some bosses, the control can be a bit bothersome as it's hard to keep track of two screens, but I think it's a game that has to be experienced.
Regarding the game itself, it has some great levels and other not so great ones which, IMO, keep this game from being truly excellent. The other issue is that you can finish the game in a few hours, but the name of the game is replayability. Beating your high scores and getting all the medals is just plain fun. In the end I guess these kind of games are not very well suited to modern high standard games, but I hope indie developers do give them a shot.
I should also point out that the game works quite well in co-op format. Also, do not disregard SF:Guard. It's a really fun game, and if you can buy both for $30-35 I'd say it's a great deal.
Personally, I loved the control scheme Being able to fire in every direction at will, even at enemies right next to you, is simply a great addition. It definitely makes dog fights much more interesting and makes coming back to SF64 much harder. At some points, in some bosses, the control can be a bit bothersome as it's hard to keep track of two screens, but I think it's a game that has to be experienced.
Regarding the game itself, it has some great levels and other not so great ones which, IMO, keep this game from being truly excellent. The other issue is that you can finish the game in a few hours, but the name of the game is replayability. Beating your high scores and getting all the medals is just plain fun. In the end I guess these kind of games are not very well suited to modern high standard games, but I hope indie developers do give them a shot.
I should also point out that the game works quite well in co-op format. Also, do not disregard SF:Guard. It's a really fun game, and if you can buy both for $30-35 I'd say it's a great deal.
Down to $23.10
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZRZTT3W/?tag=neogaf0e-20
As is the digital copy! (?! never seen digital sales like this from Amazon for Nintendo games....) (unclear if the digital link works)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZRZTT3W/?tag=neogaf0e-20
As is the digital copy! (?! never seen digital sales like this from Amazon for Nintendo games....) (unclear if the digital link works)
NeOak
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ElectricBlanketFire
Member
If you're on the fence and desperate for another Wii U game, then sure.
Personally, I never want to see or play this game again.
sixteen-bit
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Crimsonclaw111
Member
Game so bad they're even trying to fire sale the digital version.
It's extraordinarily polarizing. There are surely less polarizing Wii U games you haven't played if you want a safer bet for enjoyment.
I'm thinking here of 3DW, Rayman Legends, WWHD, MK8, SMM, Pikmin 3, TPHD, NSMBU/NSLU, TF, Capt. Toad, Pushmo World (eShop), NES Remix (eShop), YWW, Kirby and the Rainbow Curse, Nintendo Land, and I have to throw in a recommendation for Elliot Quest also. Many of those games above are cheaper than SF.
jabberwocker
Banned
With the original having a special place in my heart. I find it very disappointing that they don't have the option for normal controls. With that being the case I'm not really sure if I'm ever going to bite on this one as I doubt they're going to ever going to print this again and digital prices probably wouldn't go down for a very very long time. Not to mention I doubt I probably would even want to spend the time with the controls pretty much garbage anyway from what I've heard .
Rodney McKay
Member
There's a demo available for you to try it out on the sShop.
I need to give it another shot, but a few minutes with it was pretty much all I needed to know I wouldn't be a fan of the control scheme, even as a big Star Fox fan.
Might get it someday just to have it in my collection, the low price point definitely helps.
pete_clarf
Member
Man... bought this on launch day. Plus I also bought the Collector's Guide! I played the first two levels and wasn't sure what I thought of it. I planned on coming back to it the next day.
EDIT: I do think it is probably worth $23.10.
I still haven't.
EDIT: I do think it is probably worth $23.10.
wild wild rice
Member
I still think it's a fun, experimental evolution of the rail shooter that has some flaws. Really the only thing that bothers me is the stealth level. Otherwise I've enjoyed playing and it'll probably end up sitting somewhere in the back middle of my GOTY list.
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