Star Fox (1993)
- Aug 13, 2021
- 2 min read
"OF ALL THE
SOULS I HAVE
ENCOUNTERED,
HIS WAS
THE MOST... FOWL."
With renewed excitement surrounding Star Fox following its recent return on Nintendo's newest hardware, Rick and Johnny Cylon decide there's only one logical place to start: the game that launched Fox McCloud's career back in 1993.
Using Nintendo Switch Online's SNES library, the duo blasts off into the groundbreaking original Star Fox, revisiting one of the Super Nintendo's most technically ambitious titles. What once looked like the future of gaming now serves as a fascinating time capsule, complete with chunky polygons, unforgettable music, and gameplay that remains surprisingly satisfying decades later. Rather than stopping after a single ending, Rick and Cylon dive back in for a second run, exploring alternate routes, different planets, and some of the game's hidden challenges.
Along the way, they revisit old memories, compare branching paths, and rediscover just how much replay value Nintendo packed into one of the SNES's most unique adventures.
Between the nostalgic riffs, heated dogfights, and plenty of "Do a barrel roll!" energy, the stream becomes both a celebration of gaming history and a reminder that great game design has a habit of outliving the hardware it was built for.
Whether you grew up with the Super FX chip or you're discovering the original mission for the first time, strap into the Arwing and prepare for a trip back to Corneria. GAME BIO:
Star Fox is Nintendo's groundbreaking 1993 rail shooter for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Powered by the revolutionary Super FX chip, the game introduced players to Fox McCloud and the Star Fox team as they defended the Lylat System from the forces of Andross. Featuring branching routes, multiple endings, and fast-paced aerial combat, Star Fox became one of the SNES's defining technical showcases and launched a franchise that remains one of Nintendo's most beloved sci-fi series.
