Star Fox returns on Nintendo Switch 2 as a fast-paced on-rails space shooter, sitting alongside Nintendo's other arcade-leaning action series and competing with the likes of Panzer Dragoon-style set-piece shooters. Expect tight, score-chasing missions built around quick reactions, route choices, and replay value, with Fox McCloud and the Star Fox team at the centre of the usual Lylat System drama.
Who will enjoy Star Fox on Switch 2?
If you miss brisk, mission-based games that you can dip into for 10-20 minutes at a time, Star Fox tends to hit the spot. It's at its best when you're learning enemy patterns, hunting medals or high scores, and experimenting with alternate paths rather than treating it as a long, open-ended campaign. Fans of Nintendo's classic action catalogue will also appreciate the familiar characters, radio chatter, and set-piece boss fights.
- Arcade structure: short stages built for replaying and improving.
- Branching routes: performance can nudge you towards different missions and encounters.
