StarFox Command for Nintendo DS
I've only played the first several levels of StarFox Command for Nintendo DS, but I'm already somewhat addicted. The biggest psychological barrier to get past is playing a flight combat game with a stylus. For the first several minutes it does feel pretty strange, but it's amazing how quickly things feel right.As much as this might seem messing with a scheme that works (the directional pad), this stylus approach actually does feel fresh. It's not just because it's different, but because there's actually a level of control that you can't get with just pressing down on the directional pad. For me, the precision is better than an analog stick.
The graphics are among the best on the DS, but it's not the point, of course. You own a Nintendo DS because you like games that are fun to play. The flight combat in StarFox is addictively fun. The experience is fluid and the goals are clear.
There's something of a strategic element to the game. You have to complete each map in a certain number of turns, and you get an opportunity to place your individuals ships at key locations. It's a fine addition, but I'd be just as happy selecting preset starting points as in previous StarFox games.
So that's basically it: flight combat with a touch of strategy. It's fun and it's highly portable. If you like StarFox and you are willing to try a slightly different control style, this is probably your thing.
StarFox Command for Nintendo DS
Posted Aug 30, 2006 — 9 comments below
Posted Aug 30, 2006 — 9 comments below
Aaron Tait — Aug 30, 06 1658
Trevor Fancher — Aug 30, 06 1659
I'd like to hear about all the DS games you enjoy.
Justin Blanton — Aug 30, 06 1660
Scott Stevenson — Aug 30, 06 1662
The appeal of this game probably isn't quite as universal, but I do like it.
Steve-o — Aug 30, 06 1663
Scott Stevenson — Aug 30, 06 1664
It looks like IGN more or less came to the same conclusions I did: it's fun and the controls offer a surprising level of precision.
filipp — Aug 31, 06 1673
I was a pretty big fan of StarFox back in the SNES days (I actually finished it with all the alternate endings).
Ooh, and it's available for preorder on UK Amazon... there goes the social life... again.
Trevor Fancher — Sep 06, 06 1746
I beat the linear part the first day and I am now working on beating it from all the different branch points in order to see all the endings. So far I have seen two and they are great. :)
Web design agency — Dec 29, 09 7042