"One thing that seems certain in video games is that if a legendary developer neglects a beloved franchise, an indie studio will pick up the ball and run with it through a spiritual successor. We've seen it in spades with Metroid and Castlevania, and with how long its been since we've received a Star Fox game, it was just a matter of time before something like Fur Squadron Phoenix came along."
"You fly through a diverse collection of planet-bound and space environments, blasting away at the many enemies who dare take you on. As you play, you encounter standard enemies flying in formation, shielded ships that require charge shots or special weapons to take out, mechanical worms that emerge from hiding spots to fly straight at you, and, of course, end-of-level bosses that task you with dodging their attacks and blasting their weak points."
Fur Squadron Phoenix is a prequel to 2023's Fur Squadron that upgrades visuals and mission variety while serving as a clear Star Fox spiritual successor. Players pilot starfighters as members of Fur Squadron, an elite Federation fighter group, through on-rails missions across planet-bound and space environments. Enemy variety includes formation flyers, shielded ships needing charge shots or special weapons, mechanical worms, and inventive stage bosses. Colorful neon visuals, a superb soundtrack, and careful pacing produce consistently exhilarating dogfights. The campaign shows strong progression in player skill and characters, though the final boss is an arduous, bullet-spongy encounter.
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