Star Fox Switch 2 reviews are in

Star Fox for Nintendo Switch 2 is finally out on June 25th, and the reviews have already started pouring in, with many outlets praising the remake for its graphics and gameplay improvements. Nintendo Star Fox continues the company's hot streak of makeovers ahead of a potentially massive fall Ocarina of Time remake.

Nintendo revealed Star Fox for Switch 2 in May 2026, with a quick release a little over a month later, planned for June 25th. Fan reaction to the announcement was generally positive; however, the game was the subject of some controversy regarding the new hyper-realistic character designs, to the extent that even Star FoxThe original character designer had to get involved. That said, Nintendo's remake series is pretty good, with games like Link's Awakening and Super Mario RPG to be huge critical hits with fans now let's see if Star Fox an example follows.

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Before Star FoxThe game's review embargo has been lifted on the June 25th release date, and so far Metacritic is showing a pretty great response from several gaming outlets regarding almost every aspect of the game. Star Fox it currently has a “generally favorable” score of 81 on Metacritic, while OpenCritic has an overall score of 82 with a 92% recommended by critics. Some of the highest reviews from outlets such as ShackNews and CGMagazine praise the game for its excellent visuals and dedication to the source material, while improving several aspects of the game for new audiences. Some stores even list it Star Fox should be a “design” for future Nintendo remakes.

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ShackNews (Asif Khan) – Score: 10/10

Nintendo Switch 2 has been a summer blockbuster that faithfully honors its source material while introducing Star Fox to a new generation.

Vooks (Daniel Vuckovic) – Score: 10/10

Star Fox is the blueprint for how Nintendo needs to do remakes in the future. This is Star Fox for those who have been there since the beginning and for those who are starting here for the first time. Star Fox 64 is iconic, but now it's the definitive way to experience it.

Game Informer (Kyle Hilliard) – Score 8.3/10

This Switch 2 remake is a joyous and updated reminder of why the 1997 game is actually very good and fun, but it also shines a spotlight on the fact that we're long overdue for something – frankly, anything – new from Star Fox and team.

Polygon (Giovanni Colantonio) – no official score

Star Fox is another good excuse to revisit one of Nintendo's best games, but it doesn't build on it meaningfully. Fox McCloud is left in the same stasis he's been in for decades: surviving the Lylat Wars to show he can follow in his father's footsteps. I understand that. How many more times will he have to prove that he is his own fox before he is allowed to fight his own battles? Give his future cubs a war story worth feeling insecure about.

TechRadar (Dashiell Wood) – Score: 7/10

Star Fox is a solid remake of an excellent game that retains everything that made the original a cult classic while giving it a fresh coat of paint. Still, it feels overpriced given the short length of the campaign and the unfortunate lack of new content, aside from a decently enjoyable, if somewhat cheesy, multiplayer mode.

However, not all reviews are overwhelmingly positive. Polygons Star Fox the review states that the enhanced “cinematic” feel of the remake doesn't do much to enhance or detract from the overall experience, and sometimes even takes away some of the playfulness of the original game in favor of a gritty feel. Meanwhile, CNET's review wishes there was more Star Fox than what was delivered, whether it was new levels or new worlds, instead of it being a pretty straightforward port with new visuals and some gameplay tweaks. As a whole though Star Fox is a hit with most critics, although it seems like it could have gone the extra mile with other features. Fans should take notice Star Fox it starts at midnight on June 25th, but those on the west coast can play on June 24th since it's a global release.

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WITH Star FoxNintendo has hit another remake home run, but it's a bit lower on the company's recent remake list. Link's Awakening currently holds the crown at an overall 87 on Metacritic, while Super Mario RPG has 84. That means 81 is a great score and it's likely that every fan Star Fox will want to pick this up. Hopefully, if all goes well, this will give Nintendo the green light for even more Star Fox projects.

Of course, there's the looming mother of all Nintendo remakes coming later this year The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. So far, fans haven't seen much of the game beyond the CG from the trailer, but that hasn't stopped there Star Fox discourse seeping into Ocarina of Timewith discussions about redesigns of iconic items and characters. How the fans lock in Star Fox and Nintendo is gearing up for Ocarina of TimeNintendo fans will have to wait to see what the remake of Link's most famous adventure will look like later this year.