Star Fox Command

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Star Fox Command is the newest installement in the Star Fox franchise and the first ever handheld Star Fox game. It is also a return to the on-rail shooter and multiple path routes as seen in Star Fox 64.

This new game features the a cast of Fox, Falco, Slippy, Krystal and Peppy (who has succeeded General Pepper). Wolf, Leon, and Panther also return as the Star Wolf team. Bill Grey and Katt Monroe make their first appearence since Star Fox 64 (and play somewhat larger roles). New to the list of characters is Amanda (a pink toad and Slippy's girlfriend), Dash (a descendant of Andross who wants to right his ancestor's wrongs), and Lucy, Peppy's daughter. All characters will be playable at some point in the game (even the Star Wolf team and Peppy).

Like in Star Fox 64, there are numerous paths you take to progress through the game. However, there are a few new twist to this. Each path you take will effect who is in the team and what ending you will recieve. There are atleast 9 endings in the campaign, most ending with a completely unique roster of teammates. Here is a link to game pics of the vehicles. The site also has other information, some spoilers.

Another new feature they have made is visually. In every past Star Fox game, every Arwing was the same. In Command, each character has a customized ship. For example, Fox's is the standard Arwing we all know but Falco's has a londer, narrower nose and 3 wing tips at the end of his ship's wings.

I'll add some more information later today.
 
This is my next DS purchase, it looks totally cool.:up:
 
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I thought the StarFox disbanded after the events of StarFox Assault... can you clarify this?
 
GrayGhost, you can use the new spoiler tag which is really cool.

Anyway,

It seems so. In the first mission, you start off only as Fox. Depending on the path you take the teams change. Several end with the team reuninting. One ends with the old school team reuniting (Fox, Falco, Peppy, and Slippy). There is also one where Krystal joins Star Wolf. In another, Slippy retires and Fox goes his own way, Falco forms a new group (Star Falco) with Katt and Dash.
 
I picked up the game this afternoon. Got the last non-preordered copy. If anyone has any questions, fire away.
 
Is it fun, any good?

How is the control, with the stylus?
 
I find it very fun, although I'm a little bias since I love the franchise. I'm not very far, but so far it is very good. The reviews of 7-8 are just right.

The control is much better then I thought it would be. It takes a bit getting used to and could have used some more fine tuning, but it is a very strong start to bringing the franchise to the DS.

I really like how they made each Arwing unique to the character. It adds more variety to the game. I hope they incorporate this change into the Wii games.
 
I picked it up also. And just as I thought my main Gripe is with the control. Its not as bad as I thought it would be but I prefer the d- pad........yes I said the d pad the original and star fox 64 did just fine with the d- pad. I give it a 7 out of ten.
 
I think the stylus works well. If it was On-rail more than all-range, the D-Pad would be the better option.
 
Played my friend's copy recently. The controls definatly take some getting used to, however I could see where they could work really well. It felt close to using a wacom. The gameplay is the best in any Star Fox yet as far as I'm concerned. The tactical aspect to each mission is great.
 
I finally picked up Starfox yesterday, and it is a pretty amazing game for a handheld.

It takes a little while to get used to the stylus controlls, but once you do, you can control your airwing pretty good and quick too.
 
How well is SF:C doing in sales? How many users log onto NWFC?

I love the game, and it's my favorite so far of the DS library, by the way. I'm just wondering if it has become a financial triumph like MP:H or Tetris DS... can anyone tell me?
 
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