Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Star Fox had everything it needed to be one of Nintendo’s greatest franchises—a rich sci-fi universe, groundbreaking gameplay, and a fanbase that was ready for more. But instead of growing alongside Mario and Zelda, it stalled. Today, we’re diving into why Star Fox was Nintendo’s biggest missed opportunity. From its humble SNES origins to the canceled Star Fox 2, the Nintendo Power comics, and the legendary Star Fox 64, this video breaks down the highs and the missed chances.

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00:00 - Intro to Star Fox
03:12 - Star Fox's First Appearance - Star Fox (1993)
05:00 - Star Fox's Development Story
10:25 - The Origins of Star Fox Lore - Nintendo Power Comic
13:37 - The Famously Cancelled Star Fox 2 (2017)
16:11 - Star Fox 64 (1997) - The Perfect Reboot
23:11 - The Start of Star Fox's Decline?

Credits:

Star Fox Gameplay - NintendoComplete - youtube.com/watch?v=2EkVHxE0Y8I&t=339s&ab_channel=NintendoComplete
Star Fox 2 Gameplay - NintendoComplete - youtube.com/watch?v=Br3araX_FZw&ab_channel=NintendoComplete
Star Fox 64 Gameplay - ModernXP - youtube.com/watch?v=GhQp8le67Xo&t=55s&ab_channel=ModernXP

Music:

Star Fox - Controls
Star Fox - Title Demonstration
Star Fox - Corneria
Star Fox 64 - Menu Screen
Star Fox - Meteor
Star Fox - Venom Base for Level 1, 3
Star Fox - Course Clear Band Version
Star Fox 64 - Aquas
Star Fox 2 - Titania
Star Fox 2 - Select Menu
Star Fox 64 - Corneria
Star Fox 64 - End Staff Credits