Star Fox 2 Classic
Super Nintendo · Shooter / Shoot 'em Up
Star Fox
Certified classic
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Shooter, Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Star Fox |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 21 |
Developed by Nintendo, Star Fox arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1993 as a shooter. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Starwing. It blends shooter and shoot 'em up elements.
It landed about 2 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1993 include Super Mario All-Stars, Secret of Mana and The Lost Vikings. Among the 26 SNES shooters in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Star Fox series; on the SNES you can also try Star Fox 2. The series also appears on other systems with Star Fox 64 (N64) and Star Fox Command (DS). Nintendo also made Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Super Mario Kart for the SNES.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want to experience one of the SNES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Star Fox is like
Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.
Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.
Star Fox cheats & codes
78 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Never-Ending Launching Tube | 5560-DDF3 |
|---|---|
| Zoom In On Your Ship When It Explodes In Your Death Scene | XX60-DDFB |
| View In Different Perspective Of The Launch Pad/Tube | 5561-DDF3 |
| View In Different Perspective Of The Launch Pad/Tube #2 | 1161-DDF3 |
Star Fox walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Star Fox.
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Star Fox FAQ
When did Star Fox come out on the SNES?
Star Fox was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.
Who made Star Fox?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is Star Fox multiplayer?
No. Star Fox is a single-player game.
How long does Star Fox take to play?
As a shooter, Star Fox typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Star Fox on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.