Star Fox Zero gets a 7 on GS

GS review

So basically, same rating range as Assault.

I'll still pick it up when it's a bit cheaper.

Currently at 70 MC with 8 critics

Sounds about right.

I think its a pretty good score for how complicated the controls are. As expected from Platinum though. The critics are being very harsh on it. Giant Bomb destroyed it for looks. Other sites did the same. Ive never seen critics do this, its weird. But most are being fair, the game is extremely complicated just like all Platinum games.

"However the game is held back by the inconsistent graphics, the framerate and short game length."

Its weird for so many critics to feel this way. But bout every single review stats the same, complicated controls, too much Platinum.

Goddamnit

Can focus on this and Ratchet and Clank with DS3 out of the way.

Wow, was not expecting such an high score. The critics point what I was expecting, controls and visuals, two things I care very little about.

Not in flop range, but not that great either... Wish they had made something more like assault than remaking 64 again

@iandizion713: Platinum games arent complicated?

This game is developed by Platinum games? Wow had no idea, I thought Starfox was always Nintendo 1st party

They are. Platinum prides itself on making complex controls. Its a motto with their studio, they believe in difficulty through controls.

Better luck next time, Platinum. Not that anyone was expecting this game to be great. Hopefully Microsoft & Scalebound will treat them to a better score next year.

They haven't been achieving their motto imo then...

Great score. I was a little worried. Glad to see Nintendo came through and delivered another fantastic exclusive.

Not surprised. The game looks very underwhelming.

Now up to a 72.

Much better than what I expected.

When it was showcased first time last year, it looked sooo bad. I mean, really bad. >_>

Most games with inconsistent graphics, framerate and short game length would get nailed at a 3 or 4 review score. Hell, The Order: 1886 had beautiful graphics and framerate, but short length and got a 5/10. This games only getting inflated scores because its Nintendo.

Besides bad gameplay of course, I cant think of worse offenders than bad graphics, inconsistent framerate and short game length.

I expected somewhere in the 70-75 meta range. Not bad. Ive played games that i enjoyed with far lower meta scores

Graphics mean nothing. Its subjective, i played an NES game a few weeks ago, it looked great, my mind filled in the blanks. The framerate issue is not even there. Yeah, frame rates drop some, but it doesnt effect the game and you wont even notice it.

The game length is also a none issue. The same people complaining about its game length stated they loved previous Star Fox games that had the same game length. Also thats how these games are, its how theyre designed. So it makes no sense. Ive never heard critics complain Indie games are too short.

And guess what, these are all the complaints its got along with complicated controls that take getting use to. Sounds good to me.

@iandizion713: how can you say the framerate isnt an issue when you havent actually played the game yourself?

@jcrame10: Cause i read the DF report and have read about 6+ reviews so far that says its a none issue. Even the person who complained about it didnt state anything.

Sounds like you're stretching the meaning of the word "fantastic" a bit.

Better than the haters predicted. Better than some over-hyped games that get talked about constantly here... :)

I expected a 5/10 or 6/10, and frankly from reading his review it almost reads like a 5/10 review. Guess they gave some pity points to Nintendo.

Perhaps. But considering I was expecting another "kirby rainbow curse" style thrashing a seven is a damn good score.

Star Fox has always had history of being developed from outside. Besides 64/Lylat Wars, here are the devs with this history:

Argonaut - Star Fox/Starwing

Rare - Star Fox Adventures

Namco - Star Fox Assault

Q-Games - Star Fox Command

@2Chalupas

I expected a 5/10 or 6/10, and frankly from reading his review it almost reads like a 5/10 review. Guess they gave some pity points to Nintendo.

Ugh, more of this conspiracy? There were no "Nintendo pity points" for the likes of Kirby Rainbow Cruise, any of the new Yoshi games (Woolly World and New Island) or Devil's Third and those games got mediocre to bad reviews.

Not bad. I might pick it up down the road when it is cheaper unless it gets ported to the NX.

I predict the NX will be backwards compatible with the Wii U and Wii.

I am buying this game.

Think I will pick it up on the cheap down the line.

Eh, the review seems sound and fair.

Damn, another flop.

So it's Platinum's worst game besides Kora? Jesus.

Star Flops Zero.

But seriously, I like Space Combat sims. I'll probably pick it up.

-Byshop

Lol Charizard. Probably he hyped this to the heavens )

Was anyone checking?

Was there a hype score?

I don't mean to speak for Charizard, but I know that is wrong.

Is that saying much, given the reception differences?

Star Fox Zero > Quantum Break

Wouldn't that be Transformers?

It looks okay just nothing special and not worth full price or even half that for me. All I wanted was another Starfox Adventures but ahh well. Might rent this eventually.

Yeah that's about what I expected from a score.

Star Flop Zero > All

Star Flop Zero > Quantum Flop

Star Flop Zero > All Flop > Bigboi500

Most Star Fox Games have short story length.

The Length of the game comes from the strength of its replay.

Not bad score considering what the game looks like.