Star Fox Zero

Platform(s):

Nintendo Wii U

Release Date:

April 2016

Genre:

Action/Adventure, Shooter, Side-Scroller

Creators:

Nintendo EPD; PlatinumGames

E 10+

Fantasy Violence

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Star Fox Zero is a sci-fi space shooter that seeks to reinvigorate the Star Fox series.

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Story & Themes

Star Fox Zero stars Fox McCloud, a pilot who is at the forefront of a war against Andross, the power-hungry scientist. Fox is joined by his squadron of friends in his attempt to save the Lylat system from destruction.

Save Points

The game autosaves periodically.

Difficulty

The controls are tricky to use and require a high level of dedication to master.

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Violence Combat takes place inside of a fighter ship, with players firing at other ships as well as targets on the ground. There are plenty of explosions, but beyond that violence isn't graphic or explicit.

Consumerism Star Fox Zero is part of a franchise with multiple games and other forms of merchandise.

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Genre:

Action/Adventure, Shooter, Side-Scroller

Interests / Subjects:

Animals,
Science Fiction,
Space

COMPETENCIES / INTELLIGENCIES:

Collaboration,
Communication skills,
Physical coordination,
Reaction Time,
Hand-eye coordination

REGION OF ORIGIN:

Japan

ONLINE PLAY:

Can be played online

DIFFICULTY SETTINGS:

Violence:

3 / 5

Scary Imagery:

0 / 5

Sex & Nudity:

0 / 5

Strong Language:

0 / 5

Substance use:

0 / 5

Consumerism:

2 / 5

Star Fox Zero

Story & Themes

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