Every Star Fox Game, Ranked

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There’s a lot of talk about a new Star Fox game possibly coming out in 2026, and fans are incredibly excited! It’s been a while since the last Star Fox title, and seeing the character appear in Super Mario Galaxy recently reminded everyone how much they love him. While we wait to see what Nintendo has planned for Fox‘s comeback, you might be wondering which older games are worth revisiting – and luckily, there are several great options.

Here is every Star Fox game, ranked from worst to best.

10) Star Fox Command

While not a terrible game, the 2006 DS title Command often ranks as the least favorite among Star Fox fans. It does introduce some interesting new features, like a turn-based strategy mode, and it even has online multiplayer. However, the story changes are widely disliked. Ultimately, it’s a fairly average Star Fox game, and its absence wouldn’t be greatly missed.

9) Star Fox Zero

As a long-time fan, I was really excited when Nintendo teamed up with Platinum Games for this Wii U title back in 2016. It’s a lot like Command and honestly, the boss fights are some of the best I’ve seen in the series. But, a lot of us were disappointed it didn’t really do anything new, and it felt pretty short. To make things worse, the Game Pad was just awkward to use, and a lot of players found it uncomfortable. It felt like a missed opportunity for a proper return to form.

8) Star Fox Guard

Guard was originally released alongside Zero on the Wii U. While it later became available separately, this game offers a unique twist on the main series. You play as Slippy Toad, protecting your uncle’s shop from waves of robots. It blends tower defense gameplay with elements similar to Nintendo’s take on Five Nights at Freddy’s. Though not a standout title, Guard is an interesting and experimental game for the Wii U.

7) Starlink: Battle for Atlas – A Star Fox Reunion

Ubisoft’s Starlink: Battle for Atlas was an ambitious game where players explored a vast galaxy and completed various missions using collectible toy figures. The Nintendo version featured characters from Star Fox, including Fox McCloud and his ship, the Arwing. Although not a true Star Fox game, it included a downloadable mission pack that felt like a fresh take on the series – arguably the best attempt to revitalize the franchise in over ten years.

6) Star Fox 2

It’s hard to say where Star Fox 2 fits in the series’ history. Finished in 1995, Nintendo surprisingly decided not to release it at the time. Though rumors circulated for years, it didn’t officially come out until 2017 as part of the SNES Classic Edition. If it had been released in 1995, its innovative design might have been groundbreaking. By 2017, it felt a bit old-fashioned, but it was still an enjoyable experience for Star Fox fans.

5) Star Fox Assault

Star Fox Assault marked a return to the series’ roots, focusing on the space combat and third-person shooting that fans enjoyed in previous games, after the more adventure-focused Star Fox Adventures. While it’s a good game developed by Namco, it doesn’t quite reach the same level of refinement as Star Fox 64 and doesn’t offer enough new features to really stand out.

4) Star Fox 64 3D

I’ll discuss Star Fox 64 further down, but the 3DS version is worth mentioning separately. While the gameplay and story remain largely the same, the 3D graphics are truly impressive. It’s a shame Nintendo didn’t add online multiplayer, as that would have given the 3DS version a stronger identity and made it a definitive update to the classic game.

3) Star Fox

The original Star Fox might not look impressive by today’s standards. Nintendo really stretched the capabilities of the Super Nintendo with this early 3D shooter. Still, it deserves a high ranking because it was incredibly ambitious visually and helped move the gaming industry forward. While 3D games would have likely emerged regardless, Star Fox gave players and developers a convincing glimpse of what was possible.

2) Star Fox Adventures

When Star Fox Adventures came out in 2002, many players didn’t like it, likely because they expected a game similar to Star Fox 64. However, the developers, Rare, completely changed the formula, creating an adventure game more along the lines of Zelda. While Fox still pilots his Arwing sometimes, the game focuses more on exploring the world on foot, solving puzzles, and fighting enemies up close. It was an unusual direction for the series, but not necessarily a poor one – fans simply wished there had been more opportunities to fly the Arwing.

1) Star Fox 64

There’s no question that Star Fox 64 was a huge success for Nintendo, and a key reason people bought the Nintendo 64. Its simple yet engaging rail shooter gameplay, combined with a campaign that offered multiple paths and encouraged replayability, made it a standout title. The game also still looks great, even now. Hopefully, future Star Fox games will learn from this timeless classic.

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2026-04-13 23:12