Star Fox Command
This DS installment revolutionizes the series with touch-screen tactical map navigation and branching storylines. Features 9 possible endings, WiFi multiplayer battles, and a stylus-controlled Arwing combat system that utilizes both screens.
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About This Game
Introduces real-time strategy elements where players plot flight paths on the lower screen before engaging in classic rail-shooter combat. The game's 'All-Range Mode' is expanded with free-roaming planetary battles.
Notable for its multiple storyline paths influenced by player choices, including romantic subplots between Fox and Krystal. Features returning voice actors from Star Fox 64 with full mission briefings.
The cel-shaded visual style adapts the franchise to DS hardware limitations while maintaining the feel of space combat. Includes a ship editor that lets players customize Arwing configurations.
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