Cuthbert went on to reflect on the ingredients that made the 1993 SNES game a standout. He identified a blend of influences, including the 1991 3D rail shooter Starblade, the 1993 Star Wars arcade game, Amiga titles such as Carrier Command, and Nintendo’s signature family-friendly touch. It was this amalgamation of elements that gave birth to the unique essence of the original Star Fox.
The Missing Pieces
Discussing more recent entries in the series, Cuthbert noted, “So some of the more recent titles – maybe, say, the Namco version, for example – are all great games, but there’s always that one element missing, that sort of UK old-school 3D shooting game element missing from it.” He specifically referred to the 2005 GameCube title, Star Fox: Assault, as an example.
