Star Fox is one of Nintendo's most beloved properties, with acclaimed instalments across many of the company's platforms. However, since the Wii U's Star Fox Zero, the company has gone rather silent on the exploits of Fox McCloud and his team of animal pilots (we haven't heard anything about the rumoured racing game for a while, either).
If you're pining for a new entry in this space-based classic, then Astrodogs might be your best tonic for the time being. Currently in development for both Switch and Steam, developer Dynamic Media Triad has confirmed it will run at 720p, 60fps in handheld mode. It's expected to be released this year.
Here's some PR:
Everything seemed to be in its place across the Galaxy until one day Woofer, a giant corporation providing all sorts of services, went rogue and began attacking planets all over the System.
Enter ASTRODOGS, a crew of freelance bounty hunters and possibly our only hope to defeat Woofer. Play as Kombo, the Shiba Ace Pilot and join the crew in this adventure through the stars to save all of puppydom.
Find out the mysterious reasons behind Woofer's treason as you discover the secrets they definitely don't want you to know!
Fast-paced action+ Choose between 4 different Special Weapons to deal with enemies!
+ Use your Instinct to slow down time and aim perfectly!
+ Roll like a barrel to deflect bullets back to your enemies!
+ An immersive and exciting original soundtrack to get you ready for action!
A whole Galaxy to discover!+ Explore beautiful, varied environments as you travel through the Galaxy!
+ Find different routes based on completing side objectives within missions!
+ Game endings and story changes depending on routes!
+ Unlock colors and skins for your ship by playing the game!
Will this one scratch your Star Fox itch, or are you confident that Nintendo will give us another entry in that series on Switch? Let us know by barking a comment below.
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Looks kinda ruff....
Yeah, doesn't make a fantastic first impression. Might check it out if the price is right and the reviews say its ok.
Starfox is one of my favourite franchises and I still regularly play Star Fox/Lylat Wars on N64. PLEASE Nintendo give us another game on Switch!
I like the effort they have gone to for this, but personally will hold out for Fox.
Coming soon, from the people who brought you Astrodogs...it's....Mammal Intersection!!!!
Isn't this like the third "cute animals shoot-em-up" coming to the Switch now?
One dog says to the other, your becoming more like your father. Other dog says how do you know that, que darth vadar rasps I am your father.
Um, Star Fox is on the Switch?! Might not be a Nintendo made game but I think many would argue in some ways Starlink is better then the last 2 to 3 Starfox games.
Oh and can we all just agree there was never a stand alone Starfox racing game. Isn't it rather odd that Starlink had a grandprix racing mode added as dlc. I'm pretty sure those saying there was a racing game just assumed it was Nintendo making it or outsourcing it.
Man to even say StarFox in the same sentence as this is halarious🤣🙄 dafu?
@Spoony_Tech
Starlink is just okay. While it makes a great first impression, There’s not a lot of variety in the gameplay. Fly to an area on the map, strafe around enemies time kill them, have a generic conversation, repeat. The space dogfighting is pretty similar. Take Star Fox out and the game would be forgettable. I enjoyed SF0 more, even if there’s less content.
The rumored Grand Prix game was being developed by Retro, iirc. They’ve been silent since DKTF, which was released well before they were given the keys to MP4.
Seems very promising. Thanks for sharing.
Starlink is definitely fun and a solid game, but it would be great to have a purely Star Fox game some day on the Switch. Will definitely keep an eye on this one
i hope that isnt the game music
@Spoony_Tech i agree with the racing game. Someone will have seen the racing mode in Starlink and assumed it was a new game and not simply DLC. Not sure I would agree with Starlink being a Starfox game. I am one of these fans that actually enjoyed (and still do) Star fox zero, and I prefer to play that than Starlink (imo Starlink was okay but not very engaging).
Starfox can take a break for now. I would rather see F zero return and naturally I am looking forward to the next Metroid.
that's a bad trailer. What's with this elevator music with the railshooting action? I'll wait for a review, but I'd really like to see another Star Fox, or Astro Dog, or Space Cat, or Void Squirrel.
A good review and a 9.99 or less price point and I’m down.
I'll pass. Don't like the art style and Star Fox that is not.
Perhaps there’s a metaphor here for certain corporate entities with too much power (Amazon?)
Also, @Mr_Horizon, I would most likely instantly buy a game named Void Squirrel.
Tossing all my Star Fox games in the trash
@Spoony_Tech Agreed, Starlink is excellent. One of the most underappreciated games of recent times. If you can get the digital bundle on offer, it's great value too.
No mention of multiplayer. If Zero had a dogfight mode no one would have a problem with it mixing up the formula (like Command).
I don't really care the the art style of this game.
My predicted: We receive a new Star Fox game only in 2023.
To celebrate the 30 anniversary of the franchise.
Ok, it’s more a hope than a prediction.😅
I think this looks awesome. I kind of get the feeling that many here dislike it just because it's been compared to Star Fox in this article. As if Starfox is an untouchable divine entity. I like the art style a lot, despite it all looking a little undetailed. I also like dogs. So yeah, i'm excited for this and just wish the developer that the comparison doesn't hurt the game's success.
Like other people have said, there's Starlink.
But did we all forget about Panzer Dragoon Remake on Switch?
I still wish they would remaster Star Fox Command.
So, a DOGfight game! Finally!
Hm while the similarities are definitely there, this one just looks really weird. The graphics are really incoherent, like they took pieces from different games with different art styles and threw them together randomly.
Doesn't look very strong.
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