Having finally got me SNES, I sat down and played one of the only two games I have currently, Starwing or Star Fox for everyone else outside of the PAL region. The game that back in 1993, gave rise to the Starfox franchise and character himself, the bane of many a smash player.
This won’t be a long review, not much need. Also I was aiming to use videos on this one, as I think they are currently in the wrong format this blog site is having fucking non of it. One day I will be granted the powers to enlighten the world with my video prowess, but until then you are stuck with my shitty screenshot pics, enjoy.
This game is a 3D rail shooter game, dotted in various 3D environments with the levels varying depending on the level route you initially pick. I would like to say I’m getting better at it slowly, but truthfully I fucking suck at it. Luckily it’s not too tasking, and doesn’t wane on my mental state, so dying repeatedly isn’t an issue.
Each level, you are accompained by three computer controlled companions. They don’t really make a difference to be honest. Just every now and then you’ll just get one of them pop up on the screen and ask for help. Every level is littered with different types of enemies, robots, spaceships and blocky creatures. Which each level ends with a big blocky space boy to defeat. Playing this game makes me appreciate the level and enemy design of No More Heroes 3 that little bit more. Clearly Suda 51 took great pride in styling it to represent the games of old.
The graphics on this are obviously blocky as fuck, but with the moving linear environment and only a slight lag delay it’s oddly pleasing to the eye. For the time and hardware it must’ve looked great when it initially came out. Like how Skyrim in 2011 was the Bee’s knees. It does come with some nice features though, bits fall of bosses, buildings collapse enemies, fall over causing a slight inconveince. The controls are receptive enough, with the shoulder triggers are used for rolling, the colour buttons control your laser, bomb, boost and brakes.
Honestly this game overall, is pretty fun. Obviously it lacks the bells and whistles of the games of today. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing though. This has a simple premise and a high replay value. You can just put it on and pound through an entire route or like me get to the third level and die miserably. Either way it’s fun, it has a nice aesthetic and arguably without this game and it’s ilk we wouldn’t have many games that we do today.
I’d certify this game a solid, Tasty 6/10. No way am I docking it a point due to the amount I die.
Released 5th June 1993.
P.S i prefer this to the Starwing cover, so have the non PAL one.
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