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Star Fox 64

Do a barrel roll

Star Fox 64 delivered cinematic rail-shooter action with full voice acting, branching paths, and the first Rumble Pak support, creating an endlessly quotable Nintendo classic.

N64 shooternintendorail-shooter 1997

Overview

“Can’t let you do that, Star Fox.” Nintendo’s space combat game featured full voice acting—a rarity for the era—and every line became memorable. The Rumble Pak launched alongside it, adding physical feedback to explosions and hits. Branching paths based on performance gave replay value. From Corneria to Venom, the Arwing’s journey remained thrilling through countless playthroughs.

Fast facts

  • Developer: Nintendo EAD.
  • Character designer: Takaya Imamura.
  • Year: 1997.
  • Platform: Nintendo 64.

Vehicle types

VehicleLevels
ArwingMost stages
LandmasterGround missions
Blue MarineUnderwater

Branching paths

RouteDifficulty
BlueEasy
YellowMedium
RedHard

Memorable quotes

CharacterLine
Peppy”Do a barrel roll!”
Slippy”Fox, get this guy off me!”
Wolf”Can’t let you do that, Star Fox”
Falco”Hey Einstein, I’m on your side!”

Rumble Pak innovation

FeatureImplementation
HitsVibration feedback
ExplosionsStrong rumble
DamageWarning pulses
First usePack-in peripheral

See also