Star Fox 64 1997

Is it still worth playing?

Nintendo's 1997 rail shooter for the Nintendo 64, produced by Shigeru Miyamoto and released in Europe as Lylat Wars. When the exiled scientist Andross attacks across the Lylat system, General Pepper calls in the mercenary Star Fox team, led by Fox McCloud, to defend Corneria. Flying means dodging, somersaulting and barrel rolling to deflect fire, and All Range Mode, a free 3D arena with a U turn, opens up for most boss fights and multiplayer. Some missions swap the ship for a tank or a submarine. The campaign is short but branches: completing objectives unlocks harder routes, and medals unlock bonuses. Around it sit a four player mode and a time trial, and it was the first N64 game to support the Rumble Pak, bundled with retail copies. Routes that branch and medals to earn still give a short campaign reasons to replay today.