I called this a week ago. Deal with it.
Publisher: Nintendo
Developer: Nintendo EAD
Q-Games
System: Nintendo 3DS
Genre: Arcade Shooter
Players: 1 (Campaign, Score Attack, Multiplayer with bots), 2-4 (Single card local multiplayer only)
Release Date: NA: September 9
EU: September 9
AUS: September 15
JPN: July 14
Rating: ESRB E10+
PEGI 7
USK 12
OFLC PG
CERO A
Many years ago, a brilliant scientist named Dr. Andross Oikonny was the star of the Cornerian science scene. But eventually he tired of the peaceful research projects he was given and began to perform his own experiments in what interested him most: biological weapons. When the Cornerian government caught word of his twisted experiments Andross was exiled to the remote planet of Venom, a harsh world of dead ruins and poison seas.
Many years passed until rumors began to spread, first whispers, then a low panic. Androsss experiments were continuing. The Cornerian government dispatched the ace mercenary team Star Fox to investigate and if possible, shut down his mad experiments once and for all. The team consisted of James McCloud, Peppy Hare, and Pigma Dengar. Once the team arrived at Venom a trap was sprung! Pigma was on Androsss payroll and took James and Peppy by surprise. Jamess Arwing was destroyed and is all but certainly dead. Peppy managed to escape, both his ship, and his mind broken and battered from the turn of events. He returned to Corneria to raise James son, Fox.
Now, years later (while the Cornerian military has done fuck all) Andross has almost completely taken over the Lylat system. Corneria, the jewel of the system is all thats left and is quickly falling. They manage to get a distress signal out to the solar systems last hope: the new and improved Star Fox team!
Fox McCloud is the new leader of the Star Fox team. Although hes very young, he can fly circles around all but the most elite pilots. His leadership is essential to the mission; if he is shot down, all is lost.
Peppy Hare is the teams most veteran member, having served on the original team that met its doom on Venom all those years ago. Peppy is always quick to remind Fox of his training and sometimes cant help giving Fox basic pointers over the radio. His years of combat experience mean that he can often spot an enemys weak points. If Peppy tells you to do something, you should listen.
Slippy Toad is better suited to the Great Foxs hangar repairing an Arwing rather than flying it, but this mission is too important to go without a full team. Slippy often bites off more than he can chew and will often be chased by large groups of enemies. Dont think hes useless, though, because he can analyze the shield strength of Androsss commanders, letting you know how much more damage they can take.
Falco Lombardi is the teams hotshot and might even be a better pilot than Fox. Hes a bit cocky and has a rivalry, albeit a friendly one, with Fox. Falcos specialty is purely combat. Hes the most likely to help thin out the enemys numbers and helping him can even lead to a certain famous shortcut behind a certain waterfall.
Corneria is the capital world of the Lylat system where all culture, science, and military powers are situated. Luckily, being so far away from Venom, its the last planet under attack. Its very Earth-like and you fly over oceans, through cities, and in valleys. Your actions can then lead you to either
Meteo or
Sector Y.
Meteo is the asteroid belt surrounding Corneria. Andross has some of his troops here, but your biggest danger is the asteroids themselves. Scientific teams have noticed irregularities in space-time here, so watch out for any sort wormholes. Your actions can lead you to either
Fortuna or
Katina.
Sector Y is an area of space with very strong electro magnetic readings. Unfortunately for Andross a freak surge managed to destroy a large portion of the dreadnoughts he brought through here to attack Corneria. You can choose different paths through this level, but only an ace pilot will be able to unlock the hidden path to
Aquas. Otherwise you proceed to
Katina.
Katina is a remote military outpost on a backwater planet which explains why the invasion has only just begun here. On this day, the Cornerian military will fight for their independence (get it?). Although the planet is relatively unimportant, a certain friend from Foxs academy days is rumored to be stationed here, and he might make a good wingman if you can give him a hand. Your actions can lead you to either
Sector X or
Solar.
Fortuna is an icy planet currently under the terraforming process by Corneria. Distressing reports have been heard that an infiltration team has planted a bomb in the facility and Androsss most elite squad is protecting it... Your actions can lead you to either
Solar or
Sector X.
Aquas is a water world, the civilization that lived here is now buried under the waves. What could Andross possibly want here? Theres nothing but ruins...and monstrous creatures of the deep. Your actions can lead you to either
Solar or
Zoness.
Solar is the Lylat systems sun. Good thing Arwings can take temperatures up to 9,000 degrees! Get in, get out, and blow things up as quickly as you can because your shields can barely take the heat and regardless of your performance you can only proceed to
Macbeth.
Sector X is a ship graveyard. It is swarming with Androsss troops. What sort of device can he be hiding here? Depending on how fast your trigger finger is youll either head on to
Titania or
Sector Z.
Zoness was once a beautiful resort world, now Androsss factories pollute the seas and air. The stealthy approach to Venom will take you through
Sector Z. Otherwise youll head to
Macbeth.
Titania is a desert world full of the fossils and bones of massive creatures. But even Andross couldnt resurrect one of these massive monsters...right? Your actions can lead you to either
Macbeth or
Bolse.
Macbeth is the heart of Androsss factories. A massive train is making a supply run to his main facility. Can the Landmaster tank take it out in time? An...explosive conclusion will take you to the heart of Androsss fleet in
Area 6. Otherwise youll have to fly to
Bolse and take out his defensive satellite.
Sector Z is an empty area of space. Perfect for sneaking through to get to Venom. Unless thats what Andross was expecting and laid a trap to cripple the Great Fox? Keep the Great Fox at full strength and take the fight to Androsss home at
Area 6 or head out on your own to
Bolse.
Bolse is Androsss defensive satellite. No one can enter Venom without going through his fleet or Bolse. The satellites core is protected by an energy shield and its rumored Androsss elite squadron is ready for a rematch. Now theres nothing left between you and
Venom!
Area 6 is the heart of Venoms fleet. Youll be facing squadrons of fighers, defensive platforms, carrier ships, and battleships while cutting your way through minefields and supply lines. The Great Fox can provide fire support and I suggest you make the most of it. After this youre at Androsss front door. Onwards to
Venom!
Venom 1. If you came from Bolse you have to fight through Venoms ground forces through several different paths to make it to Androsss base. But something doesnt seem right... was the the right way?
Venom 2. Star Wolf is not letting you off easy. Be prepared for the hardest fight of your life. Each member of their team is an ace pilot and their ships are better. But if you prevail, youll catch Andross off guard and finish him off once and for all!
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Corneria
Meteo
Sector Y
Katina
Fortuna
Aquas
Solar
Sector X
Zoness
Titiania
Macbeth
Sector Z
Bolse
Area 6
Venom
Expert
Corneria
Meteo
Sector Y
Katina
Fortuna
Aquas
Solar
Sector X
Zoness
Titiania
Macbeth
Sector Z
Bolse
Area 6
Venom
