If your console of choice is the Wii U, you probably haven't had a chance to play Star Wars Battlefront. With Star Fox Zero, Nintendo hopes to fill that space adventure void. Star Fox Zero won't fill the need for multiplayer created by Star Wars, but it will give you a solid adventure in the Star Fox series, inspired by the original Super Nintendo title.
Wii U gets some love
The Wii U is on the ropes, as Nintendo's next console is fast approaching. Star Fox Zero could be considered the console's swan song, if not for the impending release of Legend of Zelda: Wii U later this year. Star Fox Zero is the first installment in the series since 2011, and the first to be released on a next-gen console. The sixth installment in the series brings Star Fox back to the gameplay introduced in the original Star Fox.
Star Wars space exploration
In addition to not receiving Star Wars Battlefront last fall, the Wii U currently has no Star Wars games in its four-year history. Lego Star Wars The Force Awakens will be released later this year, but that may not be enough for those who want a real Star Wars game on the Wii U. Star Fox Zero hopes to be your space exploration filler. The game puts the player in control of Fox McCloud as he and his team battle the minions of Dr. Andross in the Lylat system. Their adventure sends the player to different planets across the universe in this rail-based shooter.
Star Fox Zero: One Last Go Around
Star Fox Zero takes advantage of some of the Wii U's key features. The game is a two-screen experience. Your TV displays your ship from a third-person perspective, just like in games of the past. The Wii U's gamepad gives players a cockpit view in which they can focus their shots on specific enemies by touching the screen. The game offers great replayability with many planets to explore. Nintendo sweetened the deal by including an additional tower defense game, Star Fox Guard, with the purchase of Star Fox Zero.