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About The Game: Star Fox Zero is a 3D scrolling shooter video game developed by Nintendo and PlatinumGames for the Wii U. The sixth installment in the Star Fox series, Star Fox Zero was stated by lead producer and supervising director Shigeru Miyamoto as being neither a prequel, sequel, or remake of Star Fox 64. After a delay from November 2015, the game was released worldwide in April 2016, to mixed critical reception. A standalone tower defense game, titled Star Fox Guard, was bundled with the game
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[@averyw396]

I thought I was the only person that likes this game!!! The controls had a steep learning curve, but I felt it was worth it. Once you get it down after a few levels you have a lot of fun with it. Yeah, it's not a game for casuals or whiners in my opinion, and that's fine. I was content with only me liking it, but it's still fun to see someone else be excited about it.

[@JimmyBlack7351]

It was made by Platinum Games. Their games always have steep learning curves, some of them downright punishing for those who can't master their games' gameplay

[@SmaMan]

Now you guys know how I felt when my friends and I absolutely loved Star Fox Assault... and absolutely no one else seemed to.

[@donovanphillips6278]

Avery Westmark I sold like 3-5 wii U games just to buy this game and I'm a casual and I LOVE this game

[@EightThreeEight]

I would say I enjoy it, though I do see its issues and I understand why some people (and by that, I mean, a LOT of people) didn't like it.

[@mr10acity54]

Avery Westmark omg me too

[@NeoPerfectPhantom]

"You're beginning to look more like a Dreamcast." is my new favourite inspirational quote

[@gabrielna2346]

Me to

[@Straver93]

What Nintendo should have done is make a star fox prequel with James mc cloud and the old starfox team. I bet all the fans would love to know how the events leading up to starfox 64 happened.

[@alexdlocoa]

Yes!

[@MasterKeiya]

+Philly S Nah. Make it like a DLC campaign or something, but not a full game. Fox is the one with the fandom behind him.

[@brandonnesfan]

+MasterKeiya Mate u serious? People would buy the shit out of it.

[@grizzly_manbanimation8436]

If it's better then the Star Wars prequels count me in

[@PTHaze]

+Philly S What I'd like to see too is playing as the Star Wolf Team with Andross talking to you instead of Pepper and get their side of view

[@RuudDevil]

That reenactment of the main menu though haha. I lost it when they all started moving their heads xD

[@dr.jotarorobotnick813]

Same

[@RothurThePaladin]

"You're beginning to look more like a Dreamcast" Already done. God alex you are great.

[@tonylosoya8263]

I need that "BARREL ROLL!" as my text message notification sound

[@kannabergmann4774]

Aileron Roll

[@LordCuckoldacus]

Bleach concentrate

[@Meepswonder]

+Gunnar Bergmann Clap and a half for you ;)

[@capscaps04]

+Tony Losoya if you play as Peppy, everytime you do a barel roll, he yell "BAREL ROLL".

[@giagatess1295]

+N30R3M game treroy

[@wiiu-theunderratedconsole7569]

I love Star Fox Zero and I really think it’s an underrated Wii U gem that got criticized mainly because people did not want to give a chance. I have a “special” history with Star Fox Zero. I rented this game for a week when it was a recent game and I really loved it. I remember the game being incredibly hard and punishing but in less than a week I finished it and it was amazing. I gave the game back to the store after the week of usage I had. Then, years after I originally played it, I heard people saying the game was trash and I was surprised and I saw that it was actually the popular opinion. So I recently bought the game (with Star Fox Guard) for 45$ CAD and began playing a second time and I still love it. In fact, I might love it even more now that I can appreciate it’s difficulty as I am more skilled as a gamer. I love this game because it is hard and punishing which is a thing I really love with it because Nintendo tend to just make games that are way too easy even for the standard of their series such as Kirby Star Allies and Super Mario Odyssey but it’s not the case for this game and I’m grateful for this. I actually need to learn and understand the game mechanics to win. I am also a huge fan of the gameplay variety of this game there is a lot of vehicles to use and I love them all especially the Walker/Arwing as it just feels so good to switch between the two at will. The amiibo support is amazing! The controls are weird at first but when I got used to them they were great and use well the GamePad.

[@TheLonelyGoomba]

Shame this game has gone down as mostly forgotten and overlooked due to the Wii U's failures. I wish the Wii U was a bigger success so more people not only experienced the game but more people appreciated it. As it is it's just one of those games people dismiss as bad without even playing it.

[@MrDiana1706]

Hm. I've had the game waiting for a while now. Would love to see your full thoughs on your great channel though :)

[@logannottheonefrommarvel9917]

I firmly believe a Switch port would give this game the well deserved attention it never quite got. As long as they fixed the controls, though.

[@wiiu-theunderratedconsole7569]

I’m sad that the Wii U failed but I’m happy that this game is still a Wii U exclusive as I feel that there are just way too much Wii U ports on Switch that prevents us from getting sequels. If Star Fox has a game on Switch, I hope it would be a new original game instead of a lazy Wii U port with a “funky mode” added.

[@audiophile6475]

The controls are what divide people on this title. They aren't that bad IMO, would have been with a more traditional layout especially given that it wasn't a launch title like initially planned. Nintendo should really port this over, so more people can get a change to play it, it really is one of the first Stat Fox games in a while to actually feel like a star Fox game.

[@brodyflynn4314]

You know, this whole thing reminds me of The Wonderful 101. An underappreciated Wii U title whose controls are awkward to get used to, but is amazing when it starts to click. I've been interested in trying out Star Fox for a little while now, and if I was able to make W101 work, I think I might enjoy this game.

[@vectony]

I'm going to be sad if we don't get another starfox game because people can't get used to the controls..

[@Ponaru]

I'm going to be sad if we don't get another Starfox game because Nintendo decided to base the last one around a gimmick and then are surprised when people dont like it.

[@D-Nova]

​@@Ponaru But the motion controls in SFZ actually work really well. Just because you DSPs can't handle motion aiming (mostly out of bias against motion controls in general), even if it's vastly superior to shitty dual analogue aiming, doesn't mean that they're just a bad gimmick. How about taking what little time it actually takes to learn and get used to a new control scheme instead of complaining? I and many people out there like Star Fox Zero. Hell, I even completed that game. On my first run through the game, I activated the Black Arwing by accident, because I wanted to see what my Falco Amiibo does, and I still got through the game without much trouble, even though the Black Arwing is a fucking glass cannon that goes down within just a few hits.

[@Ponaru]

@@D-Nova Lmao Wow man you are soooooo amazing! Now get a fucking life.

[@aryandescendant6116]

@@Ponaru How bout you

[@aryandescendant6116]

@@D-Nova I LOVE the controls,when I see videos on SF64,It looks annoying shooting someone,then they turn around,and then you have to turn around,with SF0 controls,it feels smooth.

[@tannerhankins4770]

I agree with you. Star Fox Zero is getting so much hate, but it's awesome!

[@jamesmiller5277]

+Tanner Hankins To be fair, most reviewers have a limited time to commit to games they review, and steps that impede this process, (like new controls) will impact there impressions. Looking forward to trying the co op with my brother :)

[@WIImotionmasher]

I'm so glad Jirard got it. Finally , somebody gets the game. It's fantastic

[@tyke7324]

CANT LEY YOU DO THAT BEARDMAN

[@tyke7324]

*let

[@johnsquarez6806]

*StarBeard

[@Franpowah]

+Tyke I wonder how many of us played SFox 64 so much we can hear every dialog in our minds. I love that damn game.

[@crocodileman94]

+Tyke FOX NETWORK HAS ORDERED US TO TAKE YOU DOWN

[@tyke7324]

+Franpowah haha ive never played starfox 64 its just that the quote is so iconic lol

[@ItsDanielPika]

StarFox Zero doesnt "Answer what StarFox is", because it wasnt a question that needed to be answered. Assault brought the 64 formula to the modern age of the time, and command pushed forward with that. For one reason or another they put StarFox to the side and thought "Oh shit, the fans only want 64 again, so let's keep making 64", and so now, the series will continue to be trapped in this stale formula, much like OTHER franchises Nintendo has been slowly killing that are "basically the same each time", as you said.

[@OtioseFanatic]

+ShadowThePika Awesome. Someone else gets it.

[@Canalbiruta]

uhm... the story you mean? because everything else is a step up to the series.

[@zyad48]

This game is basically the first Sonic Riders high as FUCK learning curve, but once you get there, you're having fun Can't wait to get this

[@blaacksugar7714]

yeah but Sonic Riders' mechanics made sense and were intuitive. This game's controls are forced, unintuitive and worse than just controlling it normally.

[@zyad48]

What you said about Star Fox was literally what everyone tells me Sonic Riders was -.-

[@Chezne]

Condensed version: the story's the same again, the controls are bad but you love Star Fox so it's ok. There's new ships that break the momentum of the game where you gotta slow down to use a helicopter and a walkie bot along with a hacking timewaste. Wing damage is gone because it was too tough, I mean... innovation. Increased difficulty from forced gamepad views. Completion bonus renders amiibo integration useless. When you have to say "do not let the controls get you down" there's still a problem there. I do respect your message at the end though. Keep doing what you do.

[@kaihedgie]

+Chezne "the controls are bad but you love Star Fox so it's ok" So you completely ignored the part where he said he _liked_ the controls, along with anti-frustration features to boot "There's new ships that " Only one new ship. You also only use it for two missions only (one if you already cleared the story). Every other mission uses the Arwing and Landmaster "Wing damage is gone because it was too tough, I mean... innovation." You lose your Hyper Laser if you are hit twice, regardless of how much damage was incurred " Increased difficulty from forced gamepad views" Only increased if you didn't want to learn how to adjust to them. By the time you've reached at least near the end of the game, you should have gotten used to them already "Completion bonus renders amiibo integration useless." 'Kay? Plenty other games have DLC that render completion goals useless. And maybe, just maybe people want the option to be able to use that stuff right away.

[@dakotasan8719]

You are a disgrace to furries.

[@HumbleStudent.]

Chezne i dont know why everyone was hating. This is all accurate. I forced myself to play it for a week because star fox 64 was my childhood, but ZERO was such a let down. They shouldn't have made the gamepad so integral to the game. I just want a star fox game that is tough because of the game content, not the control scheme. And they ruined the flow of the game with the different modes and gimmicks. This game is fine for the new generation, but older gamers who grew up on the n64 star fox when they were little kids are gonna find this game a massive letdown.

[@dakotasan8719]

The game controls are not bad. This was literally the first game I played on the Wii U and the controls worked fantastically. It took me maybe 10 minutes to get the controls down and this was my first Wii U game. What's your excuse?

[@Ghostvertigo]

Wow it saddens me that everywhere you look someone can't say their opinion or offer light criticism without being mutilated LOL, the person who originally commented wasn't being rude or mean or anything, but for the most part instead of a discussion nothing but hate. Sad

[@ChilupaKing]

Am I the only one who wants to have a Star Fox game with the original crew. That's right: James McCloud! Have the final level be where he is betrayed, and take on as many enemies until shot down. @w@

[@MrVoid-ek7rb]

That sounds pretty awesome!! But maybe it would fit more as dlc to this game or a new one

[@Daicarrus]

Sounds like the ending of red dead redemption.

[@ChilupaKing]

Daicarrus Oh yeah, they did that...still, it would be touching to see James say goodbye to Peppy one last time and tell him to take care of his son @m@ the feels would be reals!!

[@rinyahto3852]

I will say two words that i hope everyone gets. Crisis Core

[@rjstanley89]

Jirad just called out all the people that need to "gt gud" at this game haha

[@jerec1267]

+rjstanley89 ironic considering he still hasnt fixed the DS2 review

[@Bourikii2992]

+Jerec 12 There's a difference between getting good and don't take damage ever in one of the shittiest sequels ever and a mediocre unfun game.

[@CelioHogane]

"a mediocre unfun game" you didn't play the same dark souls 2 as me...

[@Bourikii2992]

Celio Hogane Perhaps you just like mediocre sequels?

[@CelioHogane]

Con Cahill Perhaps you are just only a hipster that can only enjoy games based on popularity?

[@mandospiegel8994]

Motion controls are neat, but I hate the idea of having to use it for a game like this. They should've at least given a decision to use normal controls or use motion controls.

[@CynicalT0ast]

+Andesine_ ^^^^ This

[@BDeerhead]

"Platinum Games is the main producer on this game..." That's it. That's all I need to hear. I'm buying this, and I'm going to love it! I've played Revengeance. Nuf said.

[@lasarousi]

BDeerhead well platinum had good games but have flopped more than once

[@OneTrueNobody]

Ehhhhhh... Platinum has had their share of subpar releases. It's just that when they do a game good, they do it really, really good.

[@BDeerhead]

I've seen from personal experience that they know how to program a camera a Hell of a lot better than Fromsoft ever has. So that's already a huge plus in my book!

[@OneTrueNobody]

That's kinda apples and oranges, really. From Software's games tend to be a completely different kind of action game than Platinum's. It's hard to compare a slower, meticulous game to Platinum's brand of fast, frantic combo-based action.

[@BDeerhead]

As far as basic game mechanics go, Revengeance and Darks souls aren't that different. I kinda lump their most basic mechanics in with other similar 3D games like Kingdom Hearts, God of War, maybe Mario 64 and the like, and so on.

[@appleWhisky43]

my favorite Starfox is Starfox Temperatures

[@atticushowle2571]

Stairfax*

[@starvictim9516]

+Ben Kim I Don't Get It

[@luigifan4585]

LakituLiL It's a joke where JonTron reviewed Starfox Adventures and in the title he put in Stairfax Temperatures for the video.

[@Starocean56]

+Jair Benitez he did more then just put it in the title, he literally pronounced it like that all throughout the video XD I don't think he even said the real name till he was going through the history of the game.

[@justinjanicki6561]

Dont you mean Stairfax Temperatures?

[@MightyEagle616]

So people are saying that the controls for Star Fox Zero are a little wonky. Who knows, maybe Nintendo will patch the game in the future that will allow you to customize the control scheme that will work best for you. Just a thought. :)

[@deadwolf1227]

+Brian Naas they wont though that's not how Nintendo rolls

[@MightyEagle616]

deadwolf1227 Hey, it was just a thought.

[@deadwolf1227]

Brian Naas I know and i hope they do, if they do i would buy it

[@linkthepringlesman3951]

+deadwolf1227 Actually, they patched Pikmin 3 to have proper GamePad controls. It's not impossible.

[@masterofthelag8414]

looking back, your optimism is appreciated. It was totally wrong, they never did, but it's appreciated :)

[@Soapstone_]

So no secret brain fight?

[@alexdlocoa]

Aww... :(

[@torn2867]

+Caw That's something that confuses me. There's a portal on Venom on the level select screen. For every other level, that means there's an alternate path you can take to beat it. On Venom (and one other level that has a portal) I haven't been able to find the secret path; I also can't find anything for these two stages online.

[@Soapstone_]

Dude, you gave me hope, there's gotta be a secret brain fight!!

[@chungman6167]

And on the sound test their is a model viewer thing and one is a full Andross in what looks like wizard clothes or something. It's his full body to. Not just the head.

[@rasenstable]

+Torn Most importantly, when you enter in that Andross' "barrier" he changes in a cyborg version. And that is strange for me.

[@Paraguai123]

I loved that bit with the moving logo. Nice reference with the Star Fox 64 easter egg :D

[@GentlemanGamer94]

After hearing the Star Fox rumor (DON'T look it up if you haven't heard about it yet) I decided to give this game another shot, despite initially putting it down after 2 levels. A large reason behind my deciding to do so was you and your review, you lovely bearded person you: your love for the game encouraged me to say "you know what? I'll play it, stick with it, and finish this darn thing this time! " And you know what? I'm not done with it yet, but so far it was completely, totally, unquestionably worth doing so. It's not perfect sure (gyrocopter levels made me cringe a bit -_-) but honestly? The otherwise great visuals, soundtrack and controls (YES they're weird and YES having a Splatoon type control scheme would've worked better: still, they WORK and are fun when you're used to them) have sold me, and I'm looking forward to finally finishing this puppy :)

[@aurafox1]

Now we get to wait 20 years for Star Fox One.

[@Degdreams]

It'll be a Star Fox Adventures Remake. You know... to stick with the current timeline.

[@aurafox1]

DEGDreams No, the only way to make it true is to rip-off a modern popular game and make it shitty. It'll be a Star Fox game about building blocks and fighting exploding penises.

[@Shmeve0]

This was my favorite Wii U game and I don't understand why it gets such a bad rep. Some of the high-intensity moments are unmatched by any other game. I love the rush you get when switching between screens in order to get different views of the field, it makes the immersion so much deeper. Love this video

[@ShadowVincent3]

This is why I'm a completionist. By digging deeper into the content of the game, I'm able to experience every facet of it, and find things that make the game worthwhile, that those who only played a few hours will miss. And I've found the same thing. I found the controls difficult at first, but later improved, and am now having tonnes of fun, and am looking forward to the challenge of 100% completion. I am so thankful I can unlock the amibo functions, now THATS a good idea. Great review, great game.

[@TheFlipside]

Oh my god Jirard! I understand you perfectly! Finally, someone else understand! Once you get used to the controls, it's so amazing!

[@TheFlipside]

I absolutely fell in love with this game, and I'll even go as far as to say that I love it more than I loved Star Fox 2 and Star Fox 64. I don't care what anyone else thinks. Once I got used to the controls, I honestly couldn't put the game down. I can't even begin to describe the look on my face when I found out that Peppy said barrel roll each time I did a barrel roll before spamming barrel rolls. Or when on my third playthrough of Venom, outta sheer curiosity I decided to turn around and shoot Andross and to my amazement, it actually worked! Or when I scanned the Fox amiibo, discovered the Retro Arwing, and wondered to myself, "If I play Corneria... Will I hear the classic theme?" And again, to my absolute surprise, I did! This game has done what so many others couldn't. I couldn't help but smile. I was smiling from start to finish. I was having so much fun and it just amazed me and impressed me in every way. Fortuna is easily my favorite level. I loved fighting Wolf. Figuring out how to get the mission accomplished in Corneria. I loved the Black Arwing. The game just impressed me so much and I was having such a good time and I was so amazingly happy to finally get a new, good, beautiful Star Fox game! I grew up with Star Fox. One of my earliest memories was playing Star Fox 64 on the Wii virtual console when I was 7 or 8. I felt like I had to do myself a favor and complete it. I recommend it so much. It's a must have Wii U title, and seeing all the negative reviews breaks my heart. So it's so nice to see Jirard feeling exactly the way I do

[@zinky240]

Honestly I got used to the controls pretty quickly.

[@nomysonisalsonamedbort]

Throwing some serious shade at Polygon haha

[@ink1931]

+Don Jido Polygon is seriously cancer, though.

[@dakotasan8719]

Star Fox Zero was the very first game I played on the Wii U and I got the hang of the controls by the end of the first level. To the people who bitch and moan about the controls, get on my level.

[@U-Flame]

Peppy saying "barrel roll" every time he does one may be the greatest news I've ever heard.

[@DarkkirbyKRPG]

So it's basically StarFox 4: Episode 1

[@blackoverblueskies6221]

No, it's Starfox 4 episode Zero

[@stickfigure8416]

Okay, that final battle looks nice, but I kinda miss the huge gross brain fight

[@wrathofautumn]

Jirard, you have no idea how much what you say means to me. It is heartwarming and awesome to see someone bravely stand their ground and say they loved Star Fox Zero despite the utter hate people have said about this game for over a year. I personally picked up this game despite what everyone was saying and had to wonder what game everyone else played and called utterly broken and unplayable like Superman 64 or Bubsy 3D. What makes me angrier is that most people who criticize the game never even played Star Fox Zero, let alone ever touched a Wii U. They just looked at the pre-release reviews panning the game or the console and went into blind rage and hysteria, which is completely unfair. The Wii U has been misunderstood and Star Fox Zero has been treated unfairly since release. All anyone had to do was try and then they could have the right to complain or praise it like I did and have since. Again, thank you Jirard for standing up for your beliefs and views and not just shitting on a game that doesn't deserve or warrant it. I only hope that despite what a lukewarm reception the game has gotten, the rebooted series will continue, Platinum Games will work on it and give us Krystal as promised, and that Star Fox will not simply fade away into mediocrity.

[@n64glennplant]

glad to see you really put some hours into this to enjoy it...ive seen so many negative reviews especially regarding the controls which i feel that they didnt put the time into the game to get

[@Desgaroth]

+N64 Glenn Plant you know the game can be good, but when you have to get used to the controls the way it is in this game, there might be something wrong. There should at least be an alternative to the controls (besides the aiming only while shooting because it is still the same aiming but only active while shooting), when you have a lot of problems. I maybe have some problems with my Gamepad, since i noticed that the aiming always goes a little bit more to the right no matter what i try. So because my gamepad has a problem i have to fight the controls to aim right. That is a huge downside in my opinion since controls are always very important. (ask Salty Alex Driving the Cars in L.A. Noire)

[@ArcadianLegend]

+N64 Glenn Plant That icon... N64 Magazine was just the best, soo good.

[@nowun6043]

Tell me about it. It's one thing to struggle and suffer from a slight lack of enjoyment from adjusting to iffy controls at first, and another entirely to completely quit playing the game altogether 'cause you can't be bothered to get good *cough* Polygon *cough*.

[@Tejan45]

+Desgaroth There are plenty of great games that have wonkiness that needs some getting used to. Kid Icarus Uprising, basically, required you use a stand for the 3DS. Monster Hunter and Dark Souls require you to grip your controller weird if you want to sprint, move your character, and move your camera. (I'm not sure if it's a term used anywhere else, but ProJared called it the 'Monster Hunter claw'.) Any pre-analogue stick FPS games had super weird controls that even to this day I don't think people would be used to out of the box. The older Armored Core games had similar issues to pre-analouge FPS's, except they were third person shooters with 3 dimensional movement. In all of these games you can't say that the controls are bad, they just take getting used to.

[@Desgaroth]

Tejan455 have you already tried the game? I Played Monster Hunter a long time and i never had even the slightest problems with that. I got plenty of experience with very different controls. Hell, it took me maybe a minute to get used to the flight in Skyward Sword. I would have loved to play Star Fox Zero but after some tries i noticed that the aiming will go slightly in one direction. For me it goes slightly to the right, and i have to hold against it and i have to recalibrate it 3 or 4 times per minute. It is no fun to play a game when your worst enemy are the controls, because there are no alternatives. Imagine someone having a problem with the gamepad so the aiming will always go bonkers. The game is not playable anymore, because there is no alternative. As long as there will be no update in that regard, i won't see myself to play the game any further.

[@jeremyjulkowski4844]

Enjoyed your review for Star Fox Zero as, like most other people, I've had reservations about this game for the past couple of years and rather than being biased one whether you "liked", or "hated" the mandatory use of the Wii U gamepad that most other reviewers fixate on and always criticize, you explained its overall learning curve to where you can become accustomed to it and in the end be proficient with it. I'll have to give this game a playthrough sometime soon. Now, if Nintendo would just take the beautiful Star Fox 64 3DS remake and port it over to the Switch (along with Ocarina of Time 3DS), my nostalgia will be tingling with delight!

[@shughan666]

Heres my thoughts: if a hardcore, quick to learn game player like you was having lots of growing pains with the control scheme, I can only assume most casual players will essentially get alienated by this game and any player who despises the gamepad will shun it simply because they are forced to use it. While its very discouraging to see people bash and hate something you like/love, its best to accept their opinions and move on rather than get rattled. Im very glad you loved this game, but I can very much sympathize with someone who hates it.

[@camwyn256]

(Slippy) "Do a barrel roll!" (Peppy) "That's my line, you idiot!"

[@montengro234]

That opening was spectacular, amazing work

[@Trepie]

I respect your opinion but I feel like this video was just you saying that people will get used to the controls over and over. If the controls are bad, they are bad. Just because you got used to them doesn't mean it's okay. But that's just my opinion, keep on doing what you do Jirard. Still enjoyed the video regardless even if I disagree with you.

[@Michael-bb5dd]

+Trepie Controls are only bad if they don't work they way they're supposed to; if all it takes is to simply get used to them over time, then they're not bad.

[@linkthepringlesman3951]

I got used to the controls in the first quarter of the first mission. Don't know what everyone else is on about.

[@maxisenberg9093]

Would have been funny if peppy found out at the end that his trademark move isn't actually a barrel roll lol

[@aioli4869]

That gamepad/tv screen split gameplay sounds disgusting. I probably won't go out of my way to play this game.

[@Exlaax]

not the proper use of the word disguising

[@horsebox5138]

Did you even watch the video,

[@horsebox5138]

+Silas the Paladin Ugh I meant for a question mark

[@aioli4869]

+Silas the Paladin I watched it. I wasn't convinced that it would be a fun enough experience to get the game. It was annoying enough trying gyro controls in Splatoon, this sounds like a whole new level of ridiculousness.

[@eljugadorescaldenc4002]

I’m a Starfox 64 great fan too and I’m totally agree with The Conpletionist. It’s a little hard to get the controls, but every gameplay you get better and the game it’s amazing and one of the best Wii U game. This deserves more.

[@bucht9520]

mark my words, in 50 years star fox zero will be seen as an underrated classic. I aswell struggled with the controls. But now I've finished my first playthrough, I can't wait to start collecting those medals and start shooting stuff again!!

[@numberfourtytwo]

Thank you so much for emphasizing that the controls take time to adapt to, and how much fun the game is once you do. I really dislike it when people dismiss a game because they're not great at it right away, or because the graphics are a little less than perfect.

[@DesignDoc]

13:40 That is wrong, you do lose the laser power up opon taking too many hits. You do keep your wings however. Also I fail to see how this is "innovative", it's just a balance change.

[@GrandAngel8000]

+Warbot He's gotta say as many positive words as he can about the game, seeing as Nintendo has him wrapped around their finger.

[@pacey_808]

Jirard, thank you SO much you really hit the nail and stuff. I've been SO frustrated with the other reviews and I'm so glad someone else understands the beauty of this game and how it defines the series as a whole. Now gimme a bro hug

[@GreenIntellectual]

I one hundred percent agree with you. At first I thought it was a copy and paste of the original and 64 version's, but the more I played it, It just kept surprising me! I recognized some of the bosses and the levels and It was fun and visually stimulating in equal measure. You can go through the game once that's not much of a challenge but as you're skill level improves, the challenges arise with you, and you get a great sense of reward for doing it. I wanted more! I didn't get chance to complete all 70 medals (roughly half) i can remember finding new area's and secret's to the levels very refreshing. The arcade mode was a nice little bonus, as I can get through the original 3 route without dying, on most play through's. Wholeheartedly recommend!!!

[@fame9870]

I dunno about you guys, but I'd play Starbeard 64

[@Rfaaa-qq1or]

My brain: Oh look! It's Jirard as Fox! My eyes: THICC NECC FOX

[@wills2673]

to be honest I can't buy this game over the 3ds game because of forced motion controls. I have a problem where I keep shaking and I can't help it. I'm glad you like it and I hope you understand why people think motion controls should be optional.

[@TwisterTH]

30.59 - What a beutful and honest spech, Jirard c':

[@orangeapples]

So the key behind getting good at Star Fox Zero is Git Gud? Yeah, I am still at the point where I forget how to aim in this game. That high speed section of the game looks amazing. I suppose it is a shame that some people aren't willing to give the game the time of day because of the controls, but it should have been an option for the 2 player mode or the main game can be completed without motion controls but certain challenge medals required them. Outside of that my biggest issue with the game right now is the lack of radar in all-range mode. I spend so much time thinking, "I don't know where things are.

[@peppyhare8909]

5:13 Hey Slip, that's my line! "DO A BARREL ROLL!"

[@maurices.9167]

This video has THE DOPEST INTRO IN KZbin HISTORY!!! Kudos Super Beard Bros!!!

[@KeijoKango]

HEY!...Star Fox Assault was AWESOME!

[@drcgad3052]

+Sketchy Mane it ruined peppy's voice.

[@Starocean56]

thank you! finally someone gets it! it's honestly my second favorite star fox game.

[@FlashTrickstar]

+Dr. cgad Peppy was becoming an old man, cut him some slack, I actually liked that voice.

[@MyGamer125]

It took me two years to get into this game. The motion controls just repelled me, and I regret it. This is a great game. The best Star Fox game in a while, and I love Adventures, Assault, and Command! I’m glad I watched your and Johnny’s review of the game! I just hope that, despite Zero’s failure, Nintendo will continue the Star Fox series!

[@mattdog1000000]

"Never give up, trust your instincts!" Great video! If you love Star Fox 64, it's worth getting to know the controls and sticking with it, I loved the game!

[@kendellwarner2348]

17:14 - 17:31 Most HILARIOUS interruption... EVER!!!!

[@JuriAmari]

My friend and I played co-op on the campaign. It’s so much fun. It is a steep learning curve. But once you get used to it, it’s so satisfying! I hope we get more StarFox in the future. :)

[@ChaosNew]

Thanks for not being like the rest, I really Like this game, A LOT! And enjoyed the gameplay with the game pad all the way!

[@THAT1ZELDAFAN]

Oh my god, this game looks Incredible. But Jirard, I can't believe you didn't pick up on it, the bonus start screen is a perfect recreation of the box and cartridge art for Star Wing (aka Star Fox) for the SNES. That to me, it awesome, because it acknowledges not just what Satoru Iwata did with this game, but what Hiroshi Yamauchi did by green lighting the original game in the first place. Rest in peace Satoru Iwata, and Hiroshi Yamauchi, you are both not just legends to gamers, but you two are wht has made video games what they are now

[@Alkerae]

***possible spoilers in second paragraph, I don't think they are, some might disagree*** This video got me so hype... and then 2 days later I'm returning the game for a refund, but for all the exact opposite reasons that everybody else seems to hate the game. I loved the motion controls, flying felt great, game looked great, but every single reference to 64 that it shoved in -- which made up around 80% of the total spoken dialog and mission layouts -- felt cynical, poorly executed, and sometimes downright insulting, where all of the few and far between original lines and ideas are all done much better. You say this game reawakens what made SF64 great, I think it missed every mark. spoilers... When I can purposefully avoid rescuing katt, intentionally kill star wolf (as in, see them die, they don't run away) before the final stage, rescue every single allied ship not letting a single one of them die, when I can sequence break by finishing a level without switching vehicles like I'm told to, and I'm told "mission accomplished", only to arrive in the next stage in a new vehicle despite avoiding it, and for star wolf to show up on venom, and for katt to show up to pester falco, and for the allied fleet to NOT fall into formation behind me during the mission accomplished screen, and then the final kicker: for mission accomplished to NOT result in a course change... It feels like nothing I do matters in the slightest, the story is set in stone and I cannot change it, drifting through levels not doing anything is just as productive as trying my hardest, and "mission failed" is a game over condition now, so, great fox doesn't lose a wing, you just game over, it's such a let down... All I was saying, over and over, for 2 days straight until I returned the game: "what were they thinking?". This game is a 6/10, and that's as generous as I can possibly be, I think it deserves worse. It is the spiritual successor to Star Fox Assault, not 64. ...Why the hell are we boosting through a debris field? Hey I have an idea, it's freezing rain and sleet outside, I think I'll drive double the speed limit for no good reason. This game is so... stupid... I'm so sad... sorry for ranting...

[@HEXDRIX]

"Starbeard" With 2, COUNT IT, TWO clean shaven team members.

[@weeseet]

Well, Starfox only has one fox.

[@DesolateDolly]

I'm not very good at the game, myself, but I love it. I found the controls difficult at first but once you play a few levels with them they felt quite intuitive to me. Maybe I'm just crazy!

[@akiman9368]

MUST..... GET...THIS GAME.... NEED... TOO.. SHOOT.THINGS...WITH...LASERS!!!!!

[@danshen3827]

+UltraOmniLinkMega You're profile picture suits the comment perfectly.

[@akiman9368]

+Dan Shen hehe, it kinda dose doesn't it

[@hahasamian8010]

Same man

[@DevinAK49]

My favorite part about this was feeling like a kid again. By that I mean I had to learn how to play, and it's very satisfying to get good at this game. Back in the day it happened with snes, then when it switched to 3d(64) I had to figure that out too.

[@julianrestrepo6209]

That intro pulled many feeling strings lol

[@AngryAines]

Holy Cow, the intro is pure gold

[@DaveBrunoAnimation]

Considering the Xenosaga series is one of my favorite game series, and Godzilla 2014 and Speed Racer rank somewhere in my top 5 all time favorite movies, I firmly live in a "dont let reviews get you down" mindset. Just play or watch things you're interested in, reviews be damned. Enjoy what you enjoy! I know my brother, a long time Star Fox fan, loved Zero just as much as Jirard did, so if you like something, just like it! Haha if youre interested, just play it!

[@PikeBot]

Having beaten the game, I'm officially 'good' or at least decent at the control scheme. And I still hate it. The problem's not that the controls are difficult, it's that the controls are difficult and do not, by being difficult, add very much to the game. If this game played with Star Fox 64 controls, you would only need to make minor alterations to make it play as well or better than the current control scheme. So what's the point?

[@TaskMaster5]

+PikeBot Personally, I don't find them difficult. At all. What they add to the game for me is: 1.) Logic to the Arwing. It never made sense the lasers would be stationary mounts on the wings. Not in a universe that has the tech Star Fox does. It seemed not having a turreted laser was simply a limitation of the medium in the day. Which leads into my next point: 2.) Greater control. Overall, the motion controls open up more freedom to you as a player. Now not only do your vehicles respond well to your inputs, you now have a gun system that does too. Most of the game doesn't need the motion control but while it isn't NEEDED, it does allow for much greater precision. I found myself smiling when I could snipe enemies I may not have been able to get before without making a risky dive or bank. My overall threat range is increased because of how the turret can aim in directions previously impossible. 3.) Time sink decrease. Some aspects of Star Fox felt like padding. Just a way to sink more time into the game. And while my opinion may be unpopular here, Star Wolf is one of the BIGGEST culprits. While I love the fights, I can't deny that they are often what absorbs the most time in my run throughs of older Star Fox games. You spend copious amounts of time going in circles with the enemy just barely out of your reach, only for you to get attacked and have to evade, thus losing your target. The turreted laser makes it so you're always a threat to them. Even if you need to evade, the motion turret lets you get back into the fight even when you're ship can't be in the right place. I've had it where I've had to veer right, but with the motion controls, could still snap fire at my target a few times despite him being to the left of me. Them going in loops isn't such a hassle because I can move my damn gun at will. 4.) Boss fights feel more dynamic. Most boss fights of old were 'fly at them...fly past them...turn around...fly at them...fly past them...', etc. The motion controls allow you to really come at an enemy from different angles. You can circle them, and snipe with the turret at their sweet spots, keeping up constant damage. You can fly high or low if you need to evade enemy fire or some other attack, but still keep hitting a weak point because you can move your gun. While it seems like a simple thing, a non static weapon was the best upgrade the series could have asked for. Maybe they could have done it differently, but moving the game pad a little doesn't phase me. People seem to act like you have to flail the pad around to make it work, or you need to glue your eyes to the pad alone, when you REALLY don't. I'll concede that maybe they could have made better use of the sticks, as opposed to motion control. But, again, I just wasn't bothered by it. The gyro controls are incredibly responsive. I personally don't think the Gamepad has very good sticks for shooters, which is why I hate twin sticking with Splatoon, I'd much rather use the gyro to aim.

[@donkeypong1847]

@@TaskMaster5 You got it!

[@calebmon]

I literally never had any troubles with the controls from the start, Idk why it's so hard for people to understand, and it's a great way to shoot as you can hit anywhere you want on the screen. I just wish it wouldn't get out of sync so easily. If you can't glance up and down between screens to adjust your shots you're stupid, it's not the games fault.

[@uglybad4]

I've developed the habit of resetting the reticle after every few volleys, and the shots are always on point thanks to it. I don't understand the "juggle the screens" complain getting tossed around either; with very few exceptions, such as targeting boss weak points, I never look at the gamepad. You just need to get a feel of where your shots will go based on the position of the reticle.

[@darkridearts]

StarFox is back!!

[@brandonjslea1562]

The gameplay section didn't even say how the game plays, just how the controls work. What use is that when I dont even know how the game plays. It shouldn't be assumed that everyone has played the original star fox.

[@parrarowlife2196]

Completionist I challenge you to complete Frogger the great quest for ps2 or pc.

[@Rontor501]

this is the best comment ive seen in a while. made me laugh my ass off

[@nickbx17]

Before I say this know that I've never played a star Fox game but know a lot about games. You shouldn't have to get used to a high skill control scheme to enjoy the game. Nintendo wanted to remake the original to appease current fans and possibly make new ones. While the story does that the controls don't. I'm not saying make it easy but have an option to turn off motion like splatoon did, that way newcomers aren't turned away to a game that has that much of a skill barrier. It would make just as much sense if I told you to play Mario kart while I punched u in the gut repeatedly. You would get used to it, but you would prefer I wouldn't. That's the control scheme of this game, to high of a skill barrier and really not needed to be forced upon you.

[@ENomad]

+nickbx17 I want to disagree but I don't. If the aim is to generate success to the franchise and appeal not only to the core fanbase but to newcomers (not sure why people view "casuals" as an insult, but them) as well, there shouldn't be a mandatory difficult control system. That meaning the game shouldn't be difficult to control, but the enemy AI and level design can remain without sacrifice.

[@LinkDawnbringer]

To be fair, I really liked Adventure and Assault. They certainly weren't a new 64, but I REALLY enjoyed them.

[@abc_coolgamer2062]

Fantastic ending. Respect bro.

[@stormhawk4277]

While I'd have preferred a continuation from Assault, I still payed full price for this game and don't regret anything. This is is a great re imagining of 64. The motion controls do took some time to get the hang of, I ran up the score like a true Star Fox veteran.

[@lil-nicco0610]

I remember my brother and I when we were younger would always play starfox and we only got up to the train mission in 64

[@91thewatcher23]

Hey Jirard! You're awesome! I'm always very impressed with the time you put into your reviews. May I suggest you try the PS2 classic Star Wars: Bounty Hunter? :D That's always been one of my favorite games. :)

[@hiraunia]

Anyone waiting for Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon

[@jaredthebc5926]

+Solantiy been out for 3 years man

[@MrTamperingWithEvidence]

I didn't hate the gyro controls... but I absolutely hated that there wasn't an option for classic controls.

[@kn6361]

I completely agree with that review rant at the end. At first I was not having any fun with SFZ, I was a little bummed. I live Starfox games ever since I got the original all those years ago on my SNES for my birthday as a kid. So I powered though, the more I got used to the controls the more fun the game was and now I can say without a doubt that SFZ is the best since 64 and a worthy follow up.

[@marklafrancis253]

+Kirk Nelson Though we should remember that aside from Assault there really hasn't been a Star Fox game since 64. Adventures was a Zelda clone and the one or two handhelds were good.

[@kn6361]

Mark LaFrancis I actually could never find a copy of assult to check it out, so I can't really judge that one. I really hated the touch screen controls of command. I had a copy of adventures, and like you said I might as well have been playing Zelda. So Zero really is the next best after 64 for me.

[@WordsofIvory]

Controls should not be an exercise in frustration that you need hours just to learn. The game is simply a mess. I've never so much apologising from a fanbase than what Nintendo fans are currently doing for this game.

[@kn6361]

+Michael O'Connor I have to disagree with that statement, controlling a game like a master from the start does not make a game good or bad at all. Take for instance street fighter, my mother does not know the ups or downs of controlling that game at all let alone pulling off moves, but with enough practice even she could be good at it. Zero is not the kind of game you are going to be a master at the first play though. They explain the controls well enough, even have tutorials. People expecting to be masters at the start seem to be the problem here.

[@WordsofIvory]

Kirk Nelson There is a big different between "controlling a game like a master from the start" and "being able to play it functionally instead of wrestling against the controls without hours of practice". Star Fox Zero is the latter. The sadder problem with this is that it is Platinum Games who got it wrong. They're usually masters at this sort of stuff.

[@michaelkolman8313]

The intro for this one is fantastic

[@wanaan]

The game looks hard as heck.

[@rainydaygirlz]

Scrub

[@unstructuredcontent6775]

it's ok i suck too

[@robinfox4440]

+Savin Wangtal It is hard, but that's what makes it a great game. If you're used to N64 Star Fox I recommend you play the original SNES title for a taste of what die-hard Star Fox fans have been missing for all these years.

[@ryandooley2589]

And it is. Not because the game is hard like in Dark Souls but because the controls are awful.

[@robinfox4440]

+Ryan Dooley git gud. I jammed this game for a week and it felt seamless from the end of my third hour. The controls are great.

[@GamerRespawned]

Wow, this is the best looking Nintendo Wii game I've ever seen!

[@LordOberic1]

+GamerRespawned The Wii U (not Wii), has a lot of fantastic looking games. But nobody sticks with Nintendo for graphics anyway.

[@lytherion1169]

+LordOberic1 That's right. Besides gameplay is what matters most anyway

[@uglybad4]

+Hardboiled Greninja Xtreme woosh

[@matthewbyrd3149]

Bought it after seeing the review, I don't regret the decision. The controls are a bit wonky at times and calibration has to be done a bit too often, but still a good game overall. Well done :)

[@KhaosElement]

So...same story, shitty motion controls, SUPER mediocre unlocks...mediocre reviews from everybody but Beardy here...think I'll stay away. Shame they made, yet another, shitty Star Fox game.

[@starark]

but they didn't, the game rocks

[@emoimo4171]

Except it's a good story, the motion controls are alright, and largely optional, and it's an on rails shooter. It doesn't need unlocks. It's all about the gameplay, which is fantastic, 9 times out of 10.

[@sanicfast9941]

+KhaosElement GameXplain gave it a good review. Motion controls aren't for everyone I guess but It's a shame people don't give them a chance at all. I don't even think they're that bad if they're used correctly. Which I would say that they are here. As for the unlocks, yeah I guess you don't get many rewards but there are plenty "good" games that have mediocre unlocks, it hardly has to do with the quality of the game.

[@The_Obsessed]

Says the guy with a shitty show as his profile pic.

[@quincymuniz3999]

Started tearing up at the Fallen Wingman part.

[@LordBloodySoul]

It is sad that so many people take Reviews to make opinions for them. Even if I see Reviews downgrading games, I often end up buying them and playing them myself. I usually watch Reviews to see footage that can prepare me for the actual price range (considering to buy it at full prize or waiting for price drop). Best example of such was Amnesia. My siblings talked a lot about it and the graphics being "far too old for this time". I shrugged that off and went into research, but not too deep to give me any critical spoilers. After seeing some Reviews and Let's Plays, I actually bought the game and I never regreted that choice. :)

[@DiegoEagler96]

I have been enjoying this game so much! I can't really speak for fans of StarFox 64 as I didn't like it much. I always found the game's alternative paths frustratingly difficult to find as well as the fact that you could only shoot directly in front of you, making it incredibly annoying since I ended up not killing almost anything and getting hit by them as I collided with them. I fully admit that may probably is related to a lack of skill, but thing is I never enjoyed the game so much as to get better at playing it. This game obviously fixes my two main problems with StarFox 64 so I enjoyed it more for it. I agree that the controls are obscure and really different from traditional games but since I love the controls in Kid Icarus Uprising, I enjoyed then here too.

[@FreesideJunkie]

I'd be slippy. I'm loud, annoying, and always need help.

[@alexbob7917]

CAN I GET AN AMEN FOR THAT AMAZING SPEECH TWORDS THE END!

[@BanjoKazooietheNintendofan]

+alexbob AMEN.

[@21stCenturyGuy]

Amen brother.

[@xazavier0010]

+alexbob Amen

[@JazGalaxy]

+alexbob "towards".

[@ExiletheJedi]

+alexbob AMEN

[@andrewpeska3700]

I just want to say I like star fox assault

[@thekenyonsquad5672]

+Andrew Peska I do too

[@HLRxxKarl]

+Andrew Peska I did when I first played it, but I remember going back to it at one point and realizing just how bad the story and acting were. And honestly, the game play wasn't that fun. Wasn't bad either, but something about it feels a little basic.

[@maguscrite28]

Yup still better than this garbage

[@shaymenmaster2]

I loved star fox assault too :D

[@gamephreak5]

Nah, Star Fox Assault is garbage compared to this masterpiece that is "Star Fox Zero". Definitely the best in the series.

[@ThatOneVideoGamer]

Finally we have a new Star Fox game! If you could build your own squadron, who would be in it?

[@solarstrike33]

+That One Video Gamer You

[@mettle753]

Hitler Slippy toad Anita Sarkeesian (death-fodder, bait for the enemy) Donald Drumph The squad

[@mettle753]

+DERPUSLORD drumpf*

[@dinkleding2294]

Goku, Solid Snake, Me, and Batman.

[@HeirHead]

Falco, cause he's always goes solo like a badass, Nick Wilde, Mr Toad from The Wind of The Willows (I know he's hyperactive but he's cool to hang around with. At least he's doesn't talk like Slippy), and Bucky O'Hare cause being green is easy.

[@TomFawkes]

13:52 I'm surprised he never got to a point where his plasma laser was downgraded. That does happen if you get hit too much, but just down to twin.

[@OpXarxa]

+Tom Fawkes oh. i thought it had a time limit or something. good to know it's performance based.

[@CrimsonWolfStudios]

This game sort of sounds like the skyward sword of the star fox series in regards to how people view the controls.

[@davidgrimaldo2861]

Elijah Hill I gotta completely disagree I find skyward sword the best looking 3D Zelda until breath of the wild came out. Zelda’s always been linear as every 3D Zelda except for ocarina forces you to go in dungeon order. Even then you could only do at most 3 out of order. I really enjoy the story and it is leagues better than breath of the wild’s story. I don’t care if you don’t agree with me because I love Zelda for how different people have a different favorite and least favorite.

[@Raylightsen]

The controls sucks. If only nintendo stayed with normal controls, it would be good.

[@Link-pr9id]

@@elijahhillproductions I agree skyward sword is doo doo, but I also disagree in the fact that the story is probably one of the best in the series. And hands down has the best Zelda. And linearity has always been a factor in Zelda games, save a handful of them. I don’t know why people try to use that as a negative criticism. Linear doesn’t equal bad

[@donkeypong1847]

@@Raylightsen No, they're great and deep

[@tsvtsvtsv]

@@Link-pr9id eh, skyward sword's linearity and fractured world definitely works against it. i had a great time with the hd remaster and I thought the dungeon design was pretty stellar but i was disappointed by the bizarre, fairly tiny overworld design, even if i appreciated the changes when you revisit areas in the late game and thought those were a fun change of pace. i'm sure botw spoiled me in terms of content and open world gameplay, but i replayed ocarina shortly afterward and found the world quite a bit more engrossing. skyward is a flawed gem, one of the series' weaker points in my opinion but still a strong game regardless. the sky just plain sucks but it looks like they're going to tackle that concept again in the botw sequel and i'm psyched for that