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Star Fox 3D to Utilize Gyro Sensor for Moving Your Arwing
When Nintendo showed a 3D version of Star Fox 64 at E3 2010, no one was quite sure if Nintendo was showing how to easily add autostereoscopic visuals to older titles or a game we'd be buying. Well, that's no longer a mystery; Star Fox 64 3D ships July 14 in Japan, with a US release to be announced.
"In addition, on July 14, we are planning to release Star Fox 64 3D, revealed Nintendo president Satoru Iwata, as part of yesterday's financial detailing, "which is a newly-arranged version of Star Fox 64, the most well-known game of all the 3D shooting games in the time of Nintendo 64, and in which we offer a new feature that uses a gyro sensor to control Arwing, who flies around the 3D space."
It's unclear what Nintendo means by "newly-arranged." Are we talking The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D-style tweaks and upgrades, or simply swapping around the stage selection for those who have already played Star Fox 64 to death (read: me)? What'll have more of an impact on the gameplay, however, is the addition of using the gyro sensor to control your personal Arwing. The addition of new control mechanics is not necessarily a bad thing, but here's hoping there's an option to turn it off.
That way, we're all happy! Unless you didn't like Star Fox 64. But that'd make me sad; I loved that tank.
At least, I remember loving it. Nostalgia is a wonderful thing.
When Nintendo showed a 3D version of Star Fox 64 at E3 2010, no one was quite sure if Nintendo was showing how to easily add autostereoscopic visuals to older titles or a game we'd be buying. Well, that's no longer a mystery; Star Fox 64 3D ships July 14 in Japan, with a US release to be announced.
"In addition, on July 14, we are planning to release Star Fox 64 3D, revealed Nintendo president Satoru Iwata, as part of yesterday's financial detailing, "which is a newly-arranged version of Star Fox 64, the most well-known game of all the 3D shooting games in the time of Nintendo 64, and in which we offer a new feature that uses a gyro sensor to control Arwing, who flies around the 3D space."
It's unclear what Nintendo means by "newly-arranged." Are we talking The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D-style tweaks and upgrades, or simply swapping around the stage selection for those who have already played Star Fox 64 to death (read: me)? What'll have more of an impact on the gameplay, however, is the addition of using the gyro sensor to control your personal Arwing. The addition of new control mechanics is not necessarily a bad thing, but here's hoping there's an option to turn it off.
That way, we're all happy! Unless you didn't like Star Fox 64. But that'd make me sad; I loved that tank.
At least, I remember loving it. Nostalgia is a wonderful thing.
These changes Miyamoto has alluded to have come about because he was concerned by the ease of the game when playing in 3D. Whatever the new mode turns out to be (the main campaign won't change), I will welcome it, I'm sure many people like myself have the attack patterns memorised.
Gyro-control is certainly optional. All Gyro-sensing games have a prompt asking you to switch down the 3D slider.
Lord, I love Star Fox 64. The new gyro mode sounds interesting, but I can't imagine actually playing it like that. I'm terrible with motion controlled games (Warioware: Twisted and Kirby's Tilt and Tumble being examples).
I love Starfox 64. I...actually kind of want to play it in 3D. This is a weird feeling. GET IT OUT OF ME!
Would just like to say that Klepek has been doing an amazing job with these news stories. He's a fantastic addition to GiantBomb!
Wow, it's a bit unusual to see so many Nintendo related news article on Giant Bomb. Thumbs up, Patrick!
Gyro sensor sure ain't a no replacement for a second analog stick. Also, LOL at how many games will come out for this thing that use it, and than ask you turn the 3D off because of how small the sweet spot is. Thanks Nintendo for making this system. $250, what a steal.
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