Star Fox Guard

About

Star Fox Guard is a tower defense video game co-developed by Nintendo and PlatinumGames for the Wii U. The game was bundled as a separate disc for the first print edition of Star Fox Zero during its release in April 2016, and as a digital download code on the Wii U eShop afterwards.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

38%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

replayability3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Fun and goofy plot that adds charm to the gameplay.
Clever use of the GamePad enhances the experience with a unique two-screen mechanic.
Plenty of content with a variety of levels and challenges, providing good replay value.

Gameplay can become repetitive and lacks diversity, leading to a boring experience.
The two-screen setup can be overwhelming and chaotic, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
Only loose ties to the Star Fox series may disappoint fans looking for a deeper connection.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay in Star Fox Guard is characterized by its solid mechanics and frantic fun, offering a mix of tower defense elements and multiplayer options that enhance replay value. However, players note a lack of diversity in gameplay, with the experience largely remaining consistent throughout its numerous levels and challenges, which may affect overall enjoyment depending on individual preferences. The two-screen setup, while adding to the chaos, can detract from the overall experience.
- “The core gameplay works very well, offering plenty of replay value, and the online features are welcome additions. The multiplayer possibilities are a lot of fun.”
- “Star Fox Guard’s mechanically sound gameplay is frantic and fun, but its two-screen display adds to its chaos and brings down the experience.”
- “The basic tower defense mechanics are easy to follow, with satisfying enemy variety and fun asynchronous multiplayer.”
- “However, while there is a lot of content thanks to the massive amount of levels and challenges, the core gameplay never strays too far from the base experience.”
- “How much you get out of Star Fox Guard will ultimately depend on your tolerance for its particular brand of gameplay.”
- “There isn't a whole lot of diversity in gameplay here, and in many ways what you see is what you get.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers highlight the game's strong core gameplay and abundant replay value, enhanced by welcome online features and enjoyable multiplayer options, making it a title that encourages repeated playthroughs.
- “The core gameplay works very well, offering plenty of replay value with exciting online features and enjoyable multiplayer possibilities.”
- “The game has immense replayability, with various modes and challenges that keep you coming back for more.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, thanks to the diverse options and strategies available.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The graphics are characterized by a small concept and simplistic design, which may appeal to players who appreciate minimalism but could leave others wanting more visual depth and detail.
- “The graphics are very simplistic and lack detail.”
- “The overall visual presentation feels underwhelming and outdated.”
- “The small concept of the game is overshadowed by its lackluster graphics.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is often criticized for being repetitive and forgettable, failing to leave a lasting impression on players.
- “The music is repetitive and forgettable.”
- “The soundtrack lacks variety and fails to leave a lasting impression.”
- “I found the music to be dull and uninspired, making it easy to tune out.”