Reception and Legacy
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Allgame | |
| EGM | 8.75 of 10 |
| Famitsu | 34 of 40 |
| Nintendo Power | 4.125 of 5 |
| Compilations of multiple reviews | |
| Game Rankings | 86 of 100 (based on 5 reviews) |
At the time of the game's release, the use of filled, three-dimensional polygons in a console game was very unusual, beyond a handful of earlier titles, including Sega Genesis ports of Atari's arcade driving game, Hard Drivin', and their helicopter shooter, Steel Talons.
Star Fox was awarded Best Shooter of 1993 by Electronic Gaming Monthly. The game took the #115 spot on EGM's "The Greatest 200 Videogames of Their Time", and 82nd best game made on a Nintendo System in Nintendo Power's Top 200 Games list. It also received a 34 out of 40 from Famitsu magazine, and a 4.125 out of 5 from Nintendo Power Magazine. Next Gen Magazine pointed out Star Fox as helping pioneer the use of 3-D video game graphics. The game has been used as an example of how, even with a fully polygon design, the game was still very similar to older games in that there was a set path to travel through each level.
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