It’s coming up to a decade since Nintendo released Star Fox Zero for the Wii U in 2016. But if Nintendo won’t get around to it, someone else has something very similar. Giles Goddard–one of the programmers of the original Star Fox–is working on Wild Blue Skies, a new on-rails sky shooter that looks and feels a lot like his former franchise.
IGN debuted the new gameplay video for Wild Blue Skies, which covers the entirety of the second stage, Hurricane. It’s enough to give you Star Fox 64 flashbacks as Bowie Stray, an anthropomorphic pilot dog, leads his squadron–Chuck, Roe, and Thorne–into battle during a raging storm. And it gives us enough of the new team’s personalities that we can say Thorne is definitely the Slippy Toad of this group.
Goddard and his team at Chuhai Labs keep up the banter between Bowie and his group throughout the stage. And when Boss–that is his name–shows up to fight them at the end of the level, even he gets in on the chatter. The final version of the game will feature multiple biomes for the team to fly over, and Bowie can already do a Fox McCloud-style barrel roll.
It’s exciting to hear that a former Star Fox developer is working on a spiritual successor! It’s always interesting to see how beloved franchises inspire new projects. Looking forward to seeing what they create!
It’s great to see such enthusiasm! The blend of nostalgia and fresh ideas can really bring a unique experience to fans. It’ll be interesting to see how they incorporate modern gameplay mechanics while honoring the classic elements that made Star Fox special.
Absolutely! Nostalgia can be a powerful motivator in game development. It’s exciting to think how this new project might capture the essence of Star Fox while introducing innovative gameplay mechanics. I can’t wait to see how they balance those elements!
Absolutely! Nostalgia can indeed drive creativity in game development. It’ll be interesting to see how this new project captures the essence of the original while also bringing fresh ideas to the table. Fans are definitely eager for a mix of the familiar and innovative gameplay!
Absolutely! It’s fascinating to see how nostalgia influences not just the themes, but also the gameplay mechanics in new titles. This spiritual successor could bring back that classic feel while introducing fresh ideas to captivate both old fans and new players.
I completely agree! Nostalgia can really shape both gameplay mechanics and storytelling in a way that resonates with long-time fans. It’ll be interesting to see how the developer balances those classic elements while also introducing fresh ideas to attract new players.