Star Fox Zero makes a groundbreaking reveal in Nintendo's E3 showcase, with new announcements as well as a demo for some lucky gamers. Shigeru Miyamoto, who is well-known for works like Zelda and Mario, is also the man behind this up and coming title for the Wii U console.
Considering that gameplay will involve tasking through two screens, reports from those who experienced the demo would be worthwhile. At the same time, more general information about the game was listed on the publisher's E3 page.
One of the things to know beforehand about Star Fox Zero is that it is not actually a prequel, despite the label. Miyamoto explains that it is more close to a remake, but simply the sound and appeal of calling it "zero" make it more interesting. As reported in Kotaku, it is explained that the logo of the game had the Zero Kanji character to look like the tail of a fox.
Star Fox Zero takes on the combined effort of Platinum Games as well as Nintendo. The former is taking care of the art in the Osaka headquarters, while the latter's office in Kyoto is managing the design.
With the innovations in gaming, one of the features that make the said title interesting to play as it is operated on by the Wii U is the fact that gameplay is run by two screens. The player will have a cockpit view on his gamepad, while the TV screen would vary in showing cinematic angles as well as behind-the-vehicle views.
Another report on Star Fox Zero tells about the experience with the demo. It showed how those who have been following the franchise would find the environment quite familiar. There is the return of Arwing together with his team of space animals under the direction of Fox McCloud. The controls of the game can get very tricky and will require a lot of skill. The Arwing is moved by the left thumbstick, while the right is for braking or speeding up.
Star Fox Zero is the joint effort of Nintendo and Platinum games. The title is the latest one in the franchise and will be playable on the Wii U console. After its debut in E3 2015, fans should keep themselves posted for more announcements.
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