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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
| | | image = Star Fox Assault cover art.jpg | ||
| | | image_size = 300px | ||
| console = [[Nintendo GameCube]] | |||
| release = February 14, 2005 (North America)<ref>http://www.gamespot.com/gamecube/action/starfoxworkingtitle/index.html?tag=result%3Btitle%3B1</ref><br>February 24, 2005 (Japan)<br> April 29, 2005 (Europe)<br>June 16, 2005 (Australia) | |||
| console = | | developer = [[Namco]] | ||
| release = February 14, 2005<ref>http://www.gamespot.com/gamecube/action/starfoxworkingtitle/index.html?tag=result%3Btitle%3B1</ref> | | publisher = [[Nintendo]] | ||
| | | genre = Shooter | ||
| prev-release = Star Fox Adventures | | ratings = ESRB: Teen (T) | ||
| next-release = Star Fox Command | | prev-release = [[Star Fox Adventures]] | ||
| | | next-release = [[Star Fox Command]] | ||
| sw-pagename = Star Fox: Assault | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Star Fox: Assault''' is an action-shooter hybrid video game for the [[Nintendo GameCube]] developed by [[Namco]] and published by [[Nintendo]]. Additionally, it is the fourth released title in the [[Star Fox (series)|''Star Fox'' series]]. ''Assault'' was released on February 14, 2005 in North America, on February 24, 2005 in Japan, and on April 29, 2005 in Europe and Australia. | '''''Star Fox: Assault''''' is an action-shooter hybrid video game for the [[Nintendo GameCube]] developed by [[Namco]] and published by [[Nintendo]]. Additionally, it is the fourth released title in the [[Star Fox (series)|''Star Fox'' series]]. ''Assault'' was released on February 14, 2005 in North America, on February 24, 2005 in Japan, and on April 29, 2005 in Europe and Australia. | ||
''Assault'' returns the ''Star Fox'' series to its space-combat roots after the previous game in the series, ''[[Star Fox Adventures]]'', took a more action-adventure approach. ''Assault'' takes place one year after the events of ''Adventures'' and introduces a new enemy named the [[Aparoid | ''Assault'' returns the ''Star Fox'' series to its space-combat roots after the previous game in the series, ''[[Star Fox Adventures]]'', took a more action-adventure approach. ''Assault'' takes place one year after the events of ''Adventures'' and introduces a new enemy named the [[Aparoid]]s, a race bent on the assimilation of the [[Lylat System]] into their collective mind. | ||
When ''Assault'' was initially announced by Nintendo and Namco, it was also rumored that a Star Fox Arcade was under development. However, the arcade game was never heard about again in public. | When ''Assault'' was initially announced by Nintendo and Namco, it was also rumored that a Star Fox Arcade was under development. However, the arcade game was never heard about again in public. | ||
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==Multiplayer== | ==Multiplayer== | ||
{{main|Versus Mode#Star Fox: Assault}} | {{main|Versus Mode#Star Fox: Assault}} | ||
Star Fox Assault features multiplayer with support for | Star Fox Assault features multiplayer with support for two to four players simultaneously. This mode starts off very limited, with only a few playable characters, weapons, items, and maps; but more can be unlocked by either playing a certain number of multiplayer games or achieving certain accomplishments in-game. Players are able to fight on foot or in a vehicle (a Landmaster, Arwing, or Wolfen), though some stages prohibit certain modes of travel. Playable characters include the entire Star Fox team (including Peppy) as well as Wolf O'Donnell. | ||
Multiplayer mode offers several stages for playing, including stages from the single-player mode, "Simple Maps" (which look like they're made of building blocks), and other new maps. There are also several modes for play available, which can force a certain weapon (sniper, rocket launcher, etc.) or change the style of play (capture the crown, etc.). Also, there are a few customizable options, such as turning radar on/off, turning special weapons on/off, and turning Demon Launches on/off. | Multiplayer mode offers several stages for playing, including stages from the single-player mode, "Simple Maps" (which look like they're made of building blocks), and other new maps. There are also several modes for play available, which can force a certain weapon (sniper, rocket launcher, etc.) or change the style of play (capture the crown, etc.). Also, there are a few customizable options, such as turning radar on/off, turning special weapons on/off, and turning Demon Launches on/off. |
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