Star Fox designer "choked up" by graphics in new Nintendo Switch 2 remake
Nintendo Everything • • technology
Key Points:
- Star Fox's upcoming release on June 25 for Nintendo Switch 2 has garnered attention for its unusually realistic visuals, a departure from typical Nintendo styles.
- A demo of the game is now available on the Nintendo eShop, offering players an early look and revealing that development is led by the newly formed Velan Studios.
- Original Star Fox graphic designer Takaya Imamura praised the remake’s visuals, noting the technological advancements since the Nintendo 64 era and the game's ability to blur the line between pre-rendered footage and real-time graphics.
- Imamura highlighted the custom-built engine that gives the game a cinematic quality, expressing satisfaction with how the remake achieves a feature film-like presentation in both cutscenes and gameplay.
- Star Fox's launch on Nintendo Switch 2 is highly anticipated, with physical copies available for pre-order ahead of the June release date.