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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
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'''''Star Fox 64''''', known in PAL regions as '''''Lylat Wars''''' due to trademark issues, is the second | '''''Star Fox 64''''', known in PAL regions as '''''Lylat Wars''''' due to trademark issues, is the second instalment in the main ''[[Star Fox (series)|Star Fox]]'' series, which was released for the [[Nintendo 64]] in 1997. The game is often considered a reboot of ''[[Star Fox (game)|Star Fox]]'', which originally launched on the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] in 1993, as they both feature a very similar plot. ''Star Fox 64'' was made available for download on the [[Wii]]'s Virtual Console in April 2007, at a price of 1,000 Nintendo Points, and on the Wii U's Virtual Console in 2016. As of October 26, 2021, the game is available to [[Nintendo Switch|Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack]] subscribers. | ||
''Star Fox 64'' is notable for being the first game to utilize the Rumble Pak. It is among the first Nintendo 64 games with in-game voice acting, which replaced the chattering sound effects from the first ''Star Fox''. ''[[Star Fox 2]]'' was originally planned to be the second ''Star Fox'' title, but was canceled due to the upcoming release of the Nintendo 64, but some of its features were reused in ''Star Fox 64'', such as [[ | ''Star Fox 64'' received a 3D remaster for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] in 2011 with a revamped multiplayer mode, titled ''[[Star Fox 64 3D]]''. | ||
''Star Fox 64'' is notable for being the first game to utilize the Rumble Pak on the Nintendo 64. It is among the first Nintendo 64 games with in-game voice acting, which replaced the chattering sound effects from the first ''Star Fox''. ''[[Star Fox 2]]'' was originally planned to be the second ''Star Fox'' title, but was canceled at the time due to the upcoming release of the Nintendo 64, but some of its features were reused in ''Star Fox 64'', such as [[All-Range Mode]]. In PAL releases (''Lylat Wars''), the player can re-enable the original chatter by selecting Lylat from the language option menu. | |||
On November 17, 2003, a timed demo of ''Star Fox 64'' was released for the [[nwiki:iQue Player|iQue Player]], a console only released in China. It is preloaded as the fifth game on every iQue Player unit. The port is notable because all of the voice acting was redubbed into Mandarin. | On November 17, 2003, a timed demo of ''Star Fox 64'' was released for the [[nwiki:iQue Player|iQue Player]], a console only released in China. It is preloaded as the fifth game on every iQue Player unit. The port is notable because all of the voice acting was redubbed into Mandarin. | ||
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==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
[[File:Star Fox 64 gameplay.jpg|thumb|left|Gameplay | [[File:Star Fox 64 gameplay.jpg|thumb|left|Gameplay screenshot of the first stage, Corneria]] | ||
In ''Star Fox 64'', the player controls a vehicle piloted by [[Fox McCloud]], usually an [[Arwing]], which travels on a fixed-rail that generally moves straight forward. The player's vehicle can be maneuvered around the screen to dodge obstacles and shoot incoming enemies with laser cannons. All vehicles except the Blue Marine can charge up their laser cannons to unleash a powerful lock-on laser. | In ''Star Fox 64'', the player controls a vehicle piloted by [[Fox McCloud]], usually an [[Arwing]], which travels on a fixed-rail that generally moves straight forward. The player's vehicle can be maneuvered around the screen to dodge obstacles and shoot incoming enemies with laser cannons. All vehicles except the Blue Marine can charge up their laser cannons to unleash a powerful lock-on laser. | ||
As well as the forced progression of the main game, some levels and bosses take place in "all-range mode" (available also in multiplayer battles), where the player can move freely around a rectangular arena and engage in combat with various enemies. The Arwing can perform a U-turn in all-range mode. | As well as the forced progression of the main game, some levels and bosses take place in "all-range mode" (available also in multiplayer battles), where the player can move freely around a rectangular arena and engage in combat with various enemies. The Arwing can perform a U-turn in all-range mode. | ||
Returning from the original ''Star Fox'' game are Fox's teammates, [[Falco Lombardi]], [[Slippy Toad]], and [[Peppy Hare]], who fly beside him in Arwings. Each teammate can provide unique assistance to Fox, as [[Slippy Toad]] shows the life bar of a boss character, [[Peppy Hare]] provides useful in-game tips, and [[Falco]] can help by opening routes to harder levels. Fox sometimes receives an incoming message from [[ROB 64]], who sends him an item in a [[ | Returning from the original ''Star Fox'' game are Fox's teammates, [[Falco Lombardi]], [[Slippy Toad]], and [[Peppy Hare]], who fly beside him in Arwings. Each teammate can provide unique assistance to Fox, as [[Slippy Toad]] shows the life bar of a boss character, [[Peppy Hare]] provides useful in-game tips, and [[Falco]] can help by opening routes to harder levels. Fox sometimes receives an incoming message from [[ROB 64]], who sends him an item in a [[Container]]. A teammate is sometimes chased on-screen by enemies, and request for help. Fox must defeat these enemies, as they slowly deal more damage to his teammates. The longer it takes Fox to save a teammate, the more damage it takes, until the teammate's vehicle becomes fully damaged and retreats into the [[Great Fox]] for repairs. That teammate does not return in the next level, but can help the one afterward. | ||
Instead of the fixed series of levels of the original (determined by the difficulty level chosen), many of the levels branch out to two different levels, with the ''upper'' branch requiring the player to accomplish a certain task. If the task is completed, the end of the level will read ''Mission Accomplished''. However, if this task is not achieved, the ending will read ''Mission Complete'', and the player must take the "downward" route (some levels may also result in ''Mission Failed''.) The levels correspond loosely to the difficulty levels of the original ''Star Fox'', with routes color coded blue, yellow, and red to represent the easy, normal, and hard levels of difficulty respectively. Many of the forced paths bring the Star Fox team into contact with [[Star Wolf]]. | Instead of the fixed series of levels of the original (determined by the difficulty level chosen), many of the levels branch out to two different levels, with the ''upper'' branch requiring the player to accomplish a certain task. If the task is completed, the end of the level will read ''Mission Accomplished''. However, if this task is not achieved, the ending will read ''Mission Complete'', and the player must take the "downward" route (some levels may also result in ''Mission Failed''.) The levels correspond loosely to the difficulty levels of the original ''Star Fox'', with routes color coded blue, yellow, and red to represent the easy, normal, and hard levels of difficulty respectively. Many of the forced paths bring the Star Fox team into contact with [[Star Wolf]]. | ||
Finally, to add replay challenge, the game features rewardable medals, which are earned by accomplishing a mission with all wingmen intact and having achieved a certain hit total | Finally, to add replay challenge, the game features rewardable medals, which are earned by accomplishing a mission with all wingmen intact and having achieved a certain hit total. These totals are often a high percentage of the total enemies on the stage, leaving little room for error. Obtaining medals results in unlocking bonus features, such as a sound test and the ability to use the [[Landmaster]] and fight on foot in multiplayer mode. Acquiring all medals unlocks a new Expert mode in which there are more enemies per level, the player's Arwing takes more damage (a direct collision with solid obstacles will destroy any of the Arwing's wings in one hit), and Fox wears sunglasses similar to his father's. Acquiring all medals on Expert mode unlocks a new title screen. | ||
===Vehicles=== | ===Vehicles=== | ||
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|2. [[Meteo]] || Arwing || Corneria || 200 || Fly through seven warp rings || [[Fortuna]]<br>[[Katina]] || | |2. [[Meteo]] || Arwing || Corneria || 200 || Fly through seven warp rings || [[Fortuna]]<br>[[Katina]] || | ||
|-style="background-color:#CCFF00;" | |-style="background-color:#CCFF00;" | ||
|2. [[Sector Y]] || Arwing || Corneria || 150 || Destroy 100 enemies || [[Katina]]<br>[[Aquas]] || | |2. [[Sector Y]] || Arwing || Corneria || 150 || Destroy 100 enemies || [[Katina]]<br>[[Aquas]] || | ||
|-style="background-color:#CCFF00;" | |-style="background-color:#CCFF00;" | ||
|3. [[Katina]] || Arwing || Meteo<br>Sector Y || 150 || Destroy the mothership || [[Sector X]]<br>[[Solar]] || Bill | |3. [[Katina]] || Arwing || Meteo<br>Sector Y || 150 || Destroy the mothership || [[Sector X]]<br>[[Solar]] || [[Bill]] | ||
|-style="background-color:#CCFF00;" | |-style="background-color:#CCFF00;" | ||
|3. [[Fortuna]] || Arwing || Meteo || 50 || Defeat [[Star Wolf]] || [[Sector X]]<br>[[Solar]] || | |3. [[Fortuna]] || Arwing || Meteo || 50 || Defeat [[Star Wolf]] || [[Sector X]]<br>[[Solar]] || | ||
