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I didn't have a problem with the graphics in Twilight Princess, but the Wii-mote and the game structure itself wrecked it.

Star Fox Reviews:

<div class="pod"> <div class="head"></div> <div class="body"> <table class="release"> <colgroup> <col class="title" /> <col class="date" /> <col class="company" /> <col class="date" /> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="head"><th><a href="/wii-u/805613-star-fox-zero/articles.html?sort=1">Site</a></th><th><a href="/wii-u/805613-star-fox-zero/articles.html?sort=3">Date</a></th><th>Rating</th><th><a href="/wii-u/805613-star-fox-zero/articles.html?sort=5">Ratio</a></th></tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><a href="/sites/1702-the-daily-dot/index.html">The Daily Dot</a> </td> <td>04/20/16</td> <td><a href="http://www.dailydot.com/geek/star-fox-zero-review/" target="_new">3.5 out of 5 <img src="http://img.gamefaqs.net/images/ext_link.gif" alt=""/></a></td> <td>70.00%</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td><a href="/sites/1601-destructoid/index.html">Destructoid</a> </td> <td>04/20/16</td> <td><a href="http://www.destructoid.com/review-star-fox-zero-353560.phtml" target="_new">7 out of 10 <img src="http://img.gamefaqs.net/images/ext_link.gif" alt=""/></a></td> <td>70.00%</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="/sites/1439-cubed3/index.html">Cubed3</a> </td> <td>04/20/16</td> <td><a href="http://www.cubed3.com/review/2772/1/star-fox-zero-wii-u.html" target="_new">6 out of 10 <img src="http://img.gamefaqs.net/images/ext_link.gif" alt=""/></a></td> <td>60.00%</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td><a href="/sites/724-nintendoworldreport/index.html">NintendoWorldReport</a> </td> <td>04/20/16</td> <td><a href="http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/42562/star-fox-zero-wii-u-review" target="_new">8 out of 10 <img src="http://img.gamefaqs.net/images/ext_link.gif" alt=""/></a></td> <td>80.00%</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="/sites/1659-usgamer/index.html">USgamer</a> </td> <td>04/20/16</td> <td><a href="http://www.usgamer.net/articles/star-fox-zero-wii-u-review-open-the-wings" target="_new">3.5 out of 5 <img src="http://img.gamefaqs.net/images/ext_link.gif" alt=""/></a></td> <td>70.00%</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td><a href="/sites/1581-nintendo-life/index.html">Nintendo Life</a> </td> <td>04/20/16</td> <td><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/wiiu/star_fox_zero" target="_new">8 out of 10 <img src="http://img.gamefaqs.net/images/ext_link.gif" alt=""/></a></td> <td>80.00%</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="/sites/1504-gamingtrend/index.html">GamingTrend</a> </td> <td>04/20/16</td> <td><a href="http://gamingtrend.com/reviews/star-fox-zero-review/" target="_new">75 out of 100 <img src="http://img.gamefaqs.net/images/ext_link.gif" alt=""/></a></td> <td>75.00%</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td><a href="/sites/1577-giant-bomb/index.html">Giant Bomb</a> </td> <td>04/20/16</td> <td><a href="http://www.giantbomb.com/reviews/star-fox-zero-review/1900-741/" target="_new">2 out of 5 <img src="http://img.gamefaqs.net/images/ext_link.gif" alt=""/></a></td> <td>40.00%</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="/sites/1485-cheat-code-central/index.html">Cheat Code Central</a> </td> <td>04/20/16</td> <td><a href="http://www.cheatcc.com/wiiu/rev/starfoxzeroreview.html" target="_new">4.8 out of 5 <img src="http://img.gamefaqs.net/images/ext_link.gif" alt=""/></a></td> <td>96.00%</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td><a href="/sites/1175-gaming-nexus/index.html">Gaming Nexus</a> </td> <td>04/20/16</td> <td><a href="http://www.gamingnexus.com/Article/5108/Star-Fox-Zero/" target="_new">7.4 out of 10 <img src="http://img.gamefaqs.net/images/ext_link.gif" alt=""/></a></td> <td>74.00%</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="/sites/1684-nintendo-enthusiast/index.html">Nintendo Enthusiast</a> </td> <td>04/20/16</td> <td><a href="http://nintendoenthusiast.com/review/star-fox-zero-review-for-wii-u/" target="_new">8 out of 10 <img src="http://img.gamefaqs.net/images/ext_link.gif" alt=""/></a></td> <td>80.00%</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td><a href="/sites/1697-wccftech/index.html">WCCFtech</a> </td> <td>04/20/16</td> <td><a href="http://wccftech.com/review/star-fox-zero-review/" target="_new">8 out of 10 <img src="http://img.gamefaqs.net/images/ext_link.gif" alt=""/></a></td> <td>80.00%</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="/sites/1602-gamesradar/index.html">GamesRadar+</a> </td> <td>04/20/16</td> <td><a href="http://www.gamesradar.com/star-fox-zero-review/" target="_new">2.5 out of 5 <img src="http://img.gamefaqs.net/images/ext_link.gif" alt=""/></a></td> <td>50.00%</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td><a href="/sites/1674-cgmagazine/index.html">CGMagazine</a> </td> <td>04/20/16</td> <td><a href="http://www.cgmagonline.com/reviews/nintendo-star-fox-zero-wiiu-review/" target="_new">9.5 out of 10 <img src="http://img.gamefaqs.net/images/ext_link.gif" alt=""/></a></td> <td>95.00%</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="/sites/1656-arcade-sushi/index.html">Arcade Sushi</a> </td> <td>04/20/16</td> <td><a href="http://arcadesushi.com/star-fox-zero-review-wii-u/" target="_new">7 out of 10 <img src="http://img.gamefaqs.net/images/ext_link.gif" alt=""/></a></td> <td>70.00%</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td><a href="/sites/1614-digital-spy/index.html">Digital Spy</a> </td> <td>04/20/16</td> <td><a href="http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/wii-u/review/a791347/star-fox-zero-review-wii-u/" target="_new">3 out of 5 <img src="http://img.gamefaqs.net/images/ext_link.gif" alt=""/></a></td> <td>60.00%</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="/sites/1703-shacknews/index.html">Shacknews</a> </td> <td>04/20/16</td> <td><a href="http://www.shacknews.com/article/94201/star-fox-zero-review-crash-course" target="_new">6 out of 10 <img src="http://img.gamefaqs.net/images/ext_link.gif" alt=""/></a></td> <td>60.00%</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td><a href="/sites/15-gamespot/index.html">GameSpot</a> </td> <td>04/20/16</td> <td><a href="http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/star-fox-zero-review/1900-6416412/" target="_new">7 out of 10 <img src="http://img.gamefaqs.net/images/ext_link.gif" alt=""/></a></td> <td>70.00%</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="/sites/706-egm/index.html">EGM</a> </td> <td>04/20/16</td> <td><a href="http://beta.egmnow.com/reviews/star-fox-zero-review/" target="_new">7 out of 10 <img src="http://img.gamefaqs.net/images/ext_link.gif" alt=""/></a></td> <td>70.00%</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td><a href="/sites/1630-gamesbeat/index.html">GamesBeat</a> </td> <td>04/20/16</td> <td><a href="http://venturebeat.com/2016/04/20/star-fox-zero-is-a-unique-but-short-shooter-thats-better-because-of-the-wii-u/" target="_new">83 out of 100 <img src="http://img.gamefaqs.net/images/ext_link.gif" alt=""/></a></td> <td>83.00%</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="/sites/1680-attackofthefanboy/index.html">AttackoftheFanboy</a> </td> <td>04/20/16</td> <td><a href="http://attackofthefanboy.com/reviews/star-fox-zero-review/" target="_new">3.5 out of 5 <img src="http://img.gamefaqs.net/images/ext_link.gif" alt=""/></a></td> <td>70.00%</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td><a href="/sites/1690-game-rant/index.html">Game Rant</a> </td> <td>04/20/16</td> <td><a href="http://gamerant.com/star-fox-zero-review/" target="_new">4 out of 5 <img src="http://img.gamefaqs.net/images/ext_link.gif" alt=""/></a></td> <td>80.00%</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="/sites/512-game-informer/index.html">Game Informer</a> </td> <td>04/20/16</td> <td><a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/star_fox_zero/b/wii_u/archive/2016/04/20/star-fox-zero-review-fox-sheds-some-appeal-in-this-retread.aspx" target="_new">6.75 out of 10 <img src="http://img.gamefaqs.net/images/ext_link.gif" alt=""/></a></td> <td>67.50%</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td><a href="/sites/1447-videogamer/index.html">VideoGamer</a> </td> <td>04/20/16</td> <td><a href="http://www.videogamer.com/reviews/star_fox_zero_review.html" target="_new">7 out of 10 <img src="http://img.gamefaqs.net/images/ext_link.gif" alt=""/></a></td> <td>70.00%</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="/sites/1188-ign/index.html">IGN</a> </td> <td>04/20/16</td> <td><a href="http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/04/20/star-fox-zero-review" target="_new">7.5 out of 10 <img src="http://img.gamefaqs.net/images/ext_link.gif" alt=""/></a></td> <td>75.00%</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td><a href="/sites/1663-thesixthaxis/index.html">TheSixthAxis</a> </td> <td>04/20/16</td> <td><a href="http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2016/04/20/star-fox-zero-review/" target="_new">6 out of 10 <img src="http://img.gamefaqs.net/images/ext_link.gif" alt=""/></a></td> <td>60.00%</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="/sites/1661-wegotthiscovered/index.html">WeGotThisCovered</a> </td> <td>04/20/16</td> <td><a href="http://wegotthiscovered.com/gaming/star-fox-zero-review/" target="_new">3 out of 5 <img src="http://img.gamefaqs.net/images/ext_link.gif" alt=""/></a></td> <td>60.00%</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td><a href="/sites/1653-god-is-a-geek/index.html">God is a Geek</a> </td> <td>04/20/16</td> <td><a href="http://www.godisageek.com/reviews/star-fox-zero-review/" target="_new">8 out of 10 <img src="http://img.gamefaqs.net/images/ext_link.gif" alt=""/></a></td> <td>80.00%</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

It currently has a 71.27% overall score. A big complaint being the 2 - 3 hour completion time, which considering the source material and gameplay, isn't a huge surprise.

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Re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo
 

Looks like I'll be renting Star Fox at our library

Re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo
 

The funny thing is that the bonus game, Star Fox Guard, seems to be getting better reviews.

Re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo
 

I picked up Pokken Tournament from the library last night and played for about an hour and it's a pretty fun little fighting game. A little on the easy side (even bumped up to hard) but it's fast and colorful. I don't know a thing about Pokemon, but it's worth checking out if you like fighting games.

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It took no less than 5 minutes of playing Starfox for me to regret buying it. The controls are unnecessarily annoying and I'm making it through levels but that's only because they're not difficult so far. Once it starts getting difficult the annoyance level is only going to increase. I like how they show the Pro Controller on the back of the box to trick you but you only use that to have a second player aim in co-op mode.

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So you can only use the gamepad?

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Yes you must use the gamepad. It uses this combo of the gamepad's motion controls so you have to look at the gamepad screen at the same time keep looking at the tv screen.

It's also not helpful that in the first three levels they have you controlling three different vehicles all with their own unique control system that you've got to try and fight with.

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Giant Bomb's review says you can switch to regular control schemes.

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You can switch to "only motion controls when you lock on" but you still must use the gamepad and its screen.

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That's disappointing

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Good call - this prompted me to put in a request. Which means I'll probably get it in 2 months.

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What do you think about the invincibility mode? While I wouldn't use it, I'm okay with it being there because you have to go out of your way to enable it in the options. It's essentially an open cheat code, and I would think that if Nintendo would have had achievements they would be disabled in that mode (well, except for the "Pussy Gamer" one ;)).

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Beat it today. I spent way, way too much time struggling with the controls to enjoy much of it. When it clicks it's a blast, but unfortunately that was pretty rare -- at least for me. I'll give the co-op a spin tonight, it's supposed to be much more fun to play, but at this point Zero is a huge disappointment.

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The latest Humble Bundle features WiiU and 3DS games

Re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo
 

nice deal on the Humble Bundle. If any regulars wants a code for Shantae and the Pirate's curse for Wii U, send me a PM. I already own it.

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I am interested, if you still have them. Thanks!

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Looks like they just added a few more titles to the Nintendo Bundle:

$1 Level:
3DS: Retro City Rampage: DX
Wii U: Affordable Space Adventures
(*): Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

$13 Level:
3DS: Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition
Wii U: Darksiders II

"Pay more than the average" Level: ($9.77 as of 5/6):
3DS: Rhythm Thief & The Emperor's Treasure
3DS: Retro City Rampage: DX Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu Theme
3DS: Nano Assault EX
Wii U: Freedom Planet
Wii U: Swords & Soldiers II
Wii U: Runbow
(*): Citizens of Earth

(*): Your choice of either 3DS or Wii U. One or the other.
New titles just added

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i would love some humble bundle codes if anyone has any for shantae and freedom planet

Re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo
 

Does anyone want to trade codes from that humble bundle (if that's allowed). I'd be willing to trade the Wii u affordable space adventures for a super street fight IV 3ds code. I also have Shantaes curse for WiiU I'd be willing to trade.

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Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE is getting ridiculously great reviews. The only JRPG I've played in ages is Ni No Kuni, but I'm kind of tempted with this one.

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Wow that was quite a gap between posts on a stickied system thread.

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This week, like 2 years or so ago?

Why the hell would they still be making any?

Re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo
 

Unsticky and let it die.