Star Fox 64 3D Multiplayer Details, No Online Play

With all the excitement surrounding Ocarina of Time 3D lately, we have to be careful not to forget that other Nintendo 64 remake: Star Fox 64. Japanese retailer Tsutaya disclosed details regarding the 3DS Star Fox gathered from a recent retailer briefing via their Twitter page. Some of it we already knew, such as the fact that there will be two major control options: traditional “N64” mode, which uses the analog stick to steer your ship, and 3DS mode which will employ the gyro tilt sensor – most of the new info concerns multiplayer.

The most pointed news regarding the multiplayer mode is that, no, there will be no online play option. It’s kind of a stab in the face to gamers who have been hoping that the 3DS will begin a new era of Nintendo online multiplayer, since an updated version of a classic for a new platform seems like a perfect time to add in an online feature. I know it’s unlikely that I’ll ever really get a chance to do traditional local wireless with anyone I know. Some more details:

• 3DS Download Play will be supported (presumably single-card play)
• Still supports up to 4-players
• During combat your face will be shown as an icon so you can distinguish between players – unknown whether it’s your Mii’s face or if this feature will use the camera

Not a whole lot here, but at least now the Star Fox 64 battle mode enthusiasts know what to expect from the 3D remake. Well, I know I won’t be buying this game for the multiplayer, that’s for sure… Fortunately I love me some classic on-rails Star Fox action, and since I haven’t played the game in years that’ll amp up the nostalgia factor exponentially (I hope).

Source: Tsutaya via Andriasang