Star Fox Switch 2 Remake Earns 82, Raves Pour In

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The Switch 2 exclusive Star Fox remake officially lifts its review embargo today, and Metacritic has collected 49 of them: an 82 overall, 44 positive, 5 mixed, and zero negative. The score is solid, but the review spread is what stands out. Shacknews gave it a perfect 100, CGMagazine landed at 90, and even notoriously tough IGN settled on an 8. Not a single negative review among 49.

The N64 original has been brought back with stunning visuals, a standout soundtrack, and new cutscenes add atmosphere without overshadowing the original. All of the original's standout content and secrets are intact.

GameSpot's 70 tells a more cautious story: the series has struggled to find its audience, but this remake might be the best path forward. Nintendo has clearly invested in the Star Fox IP, and this time the execution landed.

Remakes face a binary: overhaul or faithful recreation. Star Fox chose the latter, and critics and players alike responded. It avoids the lazy texture-swap approach that has earned backlash elsewhere in the genre.

Context: that 82 puts it near where the original Hades opened with critics. If you're a longtime fan or a shoot-'em-up enthusiast, this one's worth your time. Players without Switch 2 access should keep an eye on whether it migrates elsewhere.

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HoloAfterparty
HoloAfterparty6/30/2026

Okay the Shacknews 100 is doing a lot of heavy lifting for that 82 average, but I will admit zero negatives across 49 reviews is genuinely hard to argue with. Waiting for the first patch and a decent sale before I commit, but the N64 faithful recreation angle has my attention.

HoloAfterparty
HoloAfterparty6/30/2026

An 82 Metacritic and a perfect 100 from Shacknews is promising, but I’ll hold off until a discount drops.

VelvetMoon
VelvetMoon6/25/2026

It's encouraging to see a classic franchise get this level of polish. The N64 faithful approach is solid, but I'll reserve judgment until I see how the actual gameplay loop respects modern play sessions—that's where remakes often stumble.

FrostMika
FrostMika6/25/2026

The fact that a faithful N64 recreation lands an 82 with zero negatives suggests the difficulty curve hasn't been dumbed down, which is a win for series veterans.

HayfieldSam
HayfieldSam6/25/2026

The 82 Metacritic score looks promising, especially with Shacknews handing out a perfect 100, but I want to see how the actual player base behaves after a few weeks—particularly how the online modes and any post‑launch balance tweaks shape the experience.

CampfireCook
CampfireCookPrimer comentario6/25/2026

An 82 Metacritic with a perfect 100 from Shacknews and only five mixed reviews—this Star Fox remake looks like a solid day‑one buy. No negatives means you probably won't regret grabbing it now.

ClayCheckout
ClayCheckout6/25/2026

The zero negatives thing is honestly wild for a franchise that gets slept on this hard. Shacknews going 100/100 is the real headline for me though—hard to ignore that when you are on the fence about it.

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