Star Fox Zero on Nintendo Wii U Product Description
Fox McCloud returns with Falco, Peppy and Slippy to save the Lylat system in this action-packed deep space dogfighting adventure.
Using the Wii U GamePad controller and the TV together creates a unique interface that allows players to experience the game with two different viewpoints within the Arwing – aim and shoot enemies in one direction while flying in another. This frees up the TV for a more cinematic flight experience. Then, pilot the Arwing with its new Walker transformation, along with the new Gyrowing and the Landmaster Tank, to traverse interplanetary terrain.
Multiple paths branch out to give players plenty of places to explore, and each route gives them a completely different experience and unique challenges. Players will notice their skills get better and better over time, as they become top-notch pilots.
In two-player mode, one player can fly the Arwing while the other player aims and shoots.
Features:
Fan favorite characters return with new and well-known dialogue from Fox McCloud, Slippy, Peppy, Falco and more, which can sound like they’re talking in your ear like a from a headset with clever sound technology.
Players can intuitively pilot an Arwing by simply using both the right and left control sticks as a control stick to perform familiar flight maneuvers, such as the somersault, U-turn and a Barrel Roll.
Replay the same exotic planets with other vehicles and extra missions can be selected on top of going through the story.
Two different viewpoints, the traditional style of TV gameplay and the new unique cockpit view on the Wii U GamePad controller combines to create a unique interface to aim and shoot in one direction while flying in another. This frees up the TV for more cinematic moments in a brand-new all range mode.
Pilot the new and improved Arwing with its new Walker transformation and take control of a new Drone type plane, the Gyrowing. The Landmaster Tank returns, equipped with a new, limited flight form.
Developed in partnership with Platinum Games.
Latest comments (23)
dealsonmeals
24 Apr 16#23
loving this game at the moment, playing between this and DS3. The controls felt natural after playing for a few hours. keep replaying the first level as it feels so nostalgic
imdurc
23 Apr 16#22
For Splatoon, I'm afraid you've missed the alternate (typical style) stick control. It removes the gyroscope control and replaces it with normal fps-type camera coverage. I'm guessing that's what you wanted, yes?
EDIT: Btw, they did look into the idea of attaching two gamepads, but for whatever reason, it's never materialised. Probably due to wireless bandwidth, I'm guessing.
noahsdad
23 Apr 16#21
You can't in Splatoon, unless you are talking about the crazy reported idea of using sticky tape to stick your chosen controller to a Wii U remote, which almost no one has been ridiculous enough to test or try out (me included).
I have not tried Star Fox yet.
It is awful to think that you have this screen based controller with the Wii U, that can give proper local multiplayer without the need for a Split Screen on your TV, but functionality is minimal. Even in MK8 when you can do this, it still splits the screen. Nintendo have far from perfected the gamepad screen controller, and its functionality, and how it can be used. It would not have been difficult to even allow more than 1 gamepad screen to be linked to the same Wii U, but they couldn't even manage to enable that.
I don't like being critical of Nintendo, but sometimes you need to on such occasions.
crispylimbs
20 Apr 16#20
Ok I'm gonna bite as the reviews for this game are amazing!
zweb
20 Apr 16#19
Great, heat added!
crispylimbs
20 Apr 16#18
The kind of people that drive another 10 minutes to buy a beer that's 20p cheaper lol!
jsty3105
19 Apr 16#17
Ah - don't think I got my point across clearly - I think what I mean is that it feels natural after using it for a while. If it's anything like Splatoon's controls then after a couple of minutes everything felt natural. Every control scheme you've ever used took a bit of time to adjust - some were quicker to adjust than others but there's still an adjustment period. Fastest way to check is to give the controls to a non-gamer.
Your concerns about the control scheme are entirely valid - particularly as it's so new. But recent reports from other people's playtests indicate it's less of a concern than it was originally.
mrdtb
19 Apr 16#16
my point was kinda if you need to spend time on it isn't intuitive, you've just learned it. but never mind
jsty3105
19 Apr 16#15
Yep, like splatoon, once you spend a bit of time with it, the controls feel natural - at least, that's what online opinions seem to indicate. I haven't played it yet so can't comment personally.
mrdtb
18 Apr 16#14
once you get used to it its intuitive? is it just me......
Error440
18 Apr 16#13
Standard price, its about 40p less at the game collection, it was 28 when I pre ordered mine (at the games collection, I ordered from nintendo for 49 for day 1 edition with tshirt).
ADIDASADDICT
18 Apr 16#12
not paying 30 i'll bite at under 25...meh opinions online
noahsdad
18 Apr 16#8
This isn't going to be a Splatoon type shennannigans where your forced to use the gamepad screen controller is it?
Lomi to noahsdad
18 Apr 16#9
yes
imdurc to noahsdad
18 Apr 161#11
Forced? You know you can change that control scheme, right?
jwph1985
18 Apr 16#10
bogey on my six!!
mazyaman
18 Apr 161#7
I played it during EGX in Birmingham and I thought the controls were spot on, I didn't have any troubles at all.
oUkTuRkEyIII
18 Apr 16#6
£29.44 @ Gameseek
£29.49 @ Base
bernardsfingers
18 Apr 16#1
I just got a despatch email for my copy of Star Fox Zero from Simply Games (via Rakuten) so hopefully be playing it tomorrow! I had £7 super points to use up at Rakuten & they sent a £3-off code so got it for around £22 but as far as this deal goes you can actually order it from The Game Collection for less (£29.45).
ohdaym to bernardsfingers
18 Apr 161#3
Thanks for confirming this deal
Clunton to bernardsfingers
18 Apr 16#5
****- for some reason didn't trust the Rakuten storefront. (Think it's because TheGameCollection is somehow a separate company through there.)
Anyway, this is what I wanted to here. Ordered via Simply anyway. Ta
pazuzu17
18 Apr 16#2
Had my First Print Edition pre-ordered for some time now. I'm a huge Nintendo fan but I'll be honest, early previews detailing troubles with the control scheme of said game have me worried. Fingers crossed.
imdurc to pazuzu17
18 Apr 162#4
Those reports are pretty old. Measured journalists that have spent time with the control scheme have reported that once you get used to it, it's very intuitive.
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Opening post
Fox McCloud returns with Falco, Peppy and Slippy to save the Lylat system in this action-packed deep space dogfighting adventure.
Using the Wii U GamePad controller and the TV together creates a unique interface that allows players to experience the game with two different viewpoints within the Arwing – aim and shoot enemies in one direction while flying in another. This frees up the TV for a more cinematic flight experience. Then, pilot the Arwing with its new Walker transformation, along with the new Gyrowing and the Landmaster Tank, to traverse interplanetary terrain.
Multiple paths branch out to give players plenty of places to explore, and each route gives them a completely different experience and unique challenges. Players will notice their skills get better and better over time, as they become top-notch pilots.
In two-player mode, one player can fly the Arwing while the other player aims and shoots.
Features:
Fan favorite characters return with new and well-known dialogue from Fox McCloud, Slippy, Peppy, Falco and more, which can sound like they’re talking in your ear like a from a headset with clever sound technology.
Players can intuitively pilot an Arwing by simply using both the right and left control sticks as a control stick to perform familiar flight maneuvers, such as the somersault, U-turn and a Barrel Roll.
Replay the same exotic planets with other vehicles and extra missions can be selected on top of going through the story.
Two different viewpoints, the traditional style of TV gameplay and the new unique cockpit view on the Wii U GamePad controller combines to create a unique interface to aim and shoot in one direction while flying in another. This frees up the TV for more cinematic moments in a brand-new all range mode.
Pilot the new and improved Arwing with its new Walker transformation and take control of a new Drone type plane, the Gyrowing. The Landmaster Tank returns, equipped with a new, limited flight form.
Developed in partnership with Platinum Games.
Latest comments (23)
EDIT: Btw, they did look into the idea of attaching two gamepads, but for whatever reason, it's never materialised. Probably due to wireless bandwidth, I'm guessing.
I have not tried Star Fox yet.
It is awful to think that you have this screen based controller with the Wii U, that can give proper local multiplayer without the need for a Split Screen on your TV, but functionality is minimal. Even in MK8 when you can do this, it still splits the screen. Nintendo have far from perfected the gamepad screen controller, and its functionality, and how it can be used. It would not have been difficult to even allow more than 1 gamepad screen to be linked to the same Wii U, but they couldn't even manage to enable that.
I don't like being critical of Nintendo, but sometimes you need to on such occasions.
Your concerns about the control scheme are entirely valid - particularly as it's so new. But recent reports from other people's playtests indicate it's less of a concern than it was originally.
£29.49 @ Base
Anyway, this is what I wanted to here. Ordered via Simply anyway. Ta