How Star Fox Zero Made Me Lose My Faith
Scott's Stash・18 minutes read
E3 2014 showcased exciting games like Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon, but the release of Star Fox Zero in 2016 faced criticism for its gameplay and lack of innovation, leading to disappointment among fans. Despite initial challenges, the eventual announcement of Breath of the Wild at E3 2016 helped restore faith in Nintendo among fans.
Insights
- Star Fox Zero, released in April 2016, disappointed fans due to its short length, repetitive gameplay, lack of innovation, and underwhelming graphics, leading to doubts about Nintendo's future.
- Despite the mixed reactions to Star Fox Zero, the eventual reveal of Breath of the Wild at E3 2016 helped rejuvenate fans' faith in Nintendo, showcasing the company's ability to recover from setbacks and deliver highly anticipated titles.
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Summary
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Star Fox Zero: Nintendo's E3 Disappointment
- E3 2014 marked a significant year for Nintendo fans, with the release of defining games like Mario Kart 8, Smash Brothers for Wii U, Hyrule Warriors, and Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.
- Games like Mario Maker and Splatoon were announced at E3 2014, making it one of Nintendo's best E3s.
- Star Fox was teased at E3 2014, signaling a return of beloved franchises like Star Fox and F-Zero.
- Star Fox for the Wii U was announced in 2014, with a focus on utilizing the Wii U GamePad for gameplay.
- Star Fox Zero was planned for release in 2015, alongside other anticipated titles like Zelda, Mario Maker, and Splatoon.
- E3 2015 showcased Star Fox Zero, with mixed reactions from fans regarding its underwhelming graphics and gameplay.
- Platinum Games was involved in the development of Star Fox Zero, but the game failed to impress with its controls and overall design.
- Star Fox Zero faced delays, shifting its release from holiday 2015 to the first quarter of 2016, and then to April 2016.
- Star Fox Guard, another Wii U gamepad Tech demo from E3 2014, was released alongside Star Fox Zero in a separate package.
- The release of Star Fox Zero in April 2016 marked a challenging time for Nintendo fans, with disappointing releases like amiibo festival, Mario Tennis Ultra Smash, and Devil's third, leading to doubts among fans about the future of Nintendo.
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Star Fox Zero: Short, Repetitive, Disappointing Release
- The game is incredibly short, taking only about three hours to complete, which doesn't allow much time to get used to the controls before it ends.
- The game is criticized for being a repetitive version of previous Star Fox games, lacking innovation, impressive graphics, or alternative gameplay options, leading to disappointment among players.
- The release of Star Fox Zero in 2016 coincided with a challenging time for Nintendo fans, marked by a lack of exciting content, delays in major announcements, and a general sense of disappointment, although the eventual reveal of Breath of the Wild at E3 2016 helped restore faith in the company.
