This is a pretty awesome game, definitely a worthy competitor against Starfox 64. Some cool level design, good enemies (not quite the variety in Starfox 64, but still good), and some adequate character moments. A few things I would note that could have been better: Character choice for who is a wingman doesn't really seem to matter all that much, it's a nice touch, but not really mechanically tangible to where a player feels they have to choose to get specific advantages, it could have worked with just a little tweaking. That oxygen limitation on the downed fighter near the end was pointless, a ship like the one the Vanark crew have should have space suits or re-breathers of some kind for the scenarios where their own oxygen systems were down or destroyed, so it was pointless drama that barely added anything. Starfox 64 had more levels and just a little more colorful variety, though granted this game does do quite well with the levels it has to try and change the pace up, and it's very good work. The badguy's are kind of interesting as a premise, but they aren't too interesting in their interactions with the heroes, no real back and forth that's fun to listen to, and their "punishment" for the Vanark crew destroying their defensive positions is to... destroy the holy land that they chose to create for their own new race? Maybe their new race could survive an "ice star" as they put it, but it seems like just a bit overkill if they intended to use the planet at all. This looks like a very solid game overall that I would like in my library, but it still doesn't really refine it's elements quite as nicely as it could have.
@AkiraStrix946 жыл бұрын
This game is awesome, but 3 Issues I have with it: 1) Like you said, choosing teammates doesn't matter all that much 2) The part where you have to deactivate the detonator planted into Randal, could have been fixed by either increasing the time limit, or removing it altogether, and its bullshit that you don't get to try it again if you accidentally mess up (the closest thing you can do to that is reload your save file, if you even remembered to save before then) 3) When you get hit by enemies, there's no way to get health back, like how Star Fox has the rings. I know this game is meant to be different, but come on, there should be an item of some kind that can help you regain health if you take any hits. These complaints aside, a very underrated PS1 game, and I enjoy it very much.
@VGMStudios337 жыл бұрын
Its like star wars meets star fox. Cool
@user-od4xk9rl8h7 жыл бұрын
ps1 is the best console ever
@gamerzeven62277 жыл бұрын
Nr 1 baby ;D
@MsSirAndy3 жыл бұрын
ps2 is the best
@elimoto81572 жыл бұрын
The 10 year old me was so scared and pissed at this game. Glad I found it again haha.
@vikingwarmachine4 жыл бұрын
This is Gamera 2000 + Star Fox.
@thelordconstantine14642 жыл бұрын
VANARK AHHHH. I played this thing like 10 years ago and couldn't remember the name. I finally found the disk and am here to relive the memories (and see past where I pushed my 8 yo self to lmao).
@koreantiger22333 жыл бұрын
The star fox of psx👍
@bryanzapata22484 жыл бұрын
thank u so much for this gameplay!
@halsaufschneider14467 жыл бұрын
To be honest, the flying part of the game looks kinda rad. With a higher resolution that game could easily be sold as HD Version. StarFox 64 is slow in comparison. And I loved that game. Great gameplay MadMatty.
@JspoonG3 жыл бұрын
Played it together with my dad, like 23 years ago or something...
@TV-Omega4 жыл бұрын
I saw the trailer for that game in Sidewinder. The doors opening reminds me of Resident Evil, it's the same!
@AkiraStrix943 жыл бұрын
A very underrated gem on the PS1, but there are a few things that bother me: 1) Text that goes by WAY too fast during the cutscenes (seriously, no one can read THAT quickly, the text does NOT need to be as fast as it is) 2) That fucking mini game where you have to save Randal is so bullshit for several reasons. A time limit of 3 minutes doesn't sound like much, but controlling the chip is so clumsy, and so easy to fuck up, and the fact that you can only do it once is the real kick in the balls. Yes, I know, it's a life or death situation for Randal, but I would have at least liked to have a few chances to start over in case I DO screw up. That would have made it easier, but honestly, it has no right to be as frustrating as it is. In fact, I'd argue it's so bad, that when playing on an emulator, you'd have to use save states just to get it right the first time. 3) Definitely a minor thing, but was there really no room to put in voice acting of any kind? I wouldn't be surprised it there was no space left on the disc, I just think it would've helped since I've noticed the cutscenes are dead silent if there's no music in the background. And considering Star Fox 64 was able to have voice acting, AND the fact that it was on a cartridge which I imagine has less space than a PS1 disc, that's saying quite a bit. I know, not every single PS1 game could do that, but still. There are a few other things that bother me, but the two that I already listed REALLY frustrate me.
@nikodem123asdf2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree. I'm playing it rn and I like it but the text is stupid fast for advancing on it's own. Also apparently the game had voice overs in the japanese version. they just never bothered to make them for the US release and left it silent, which is stupid, the could have at least added some BGM or made the text advance by pressing X.
@mike0215877 жыл бұрын
The Captain looks like Neil Patrick Harris.
@darkridearts7 жыл бұрын
how have I overlooked this game all these years?!
@swosho2 жыл бұрын
The voice acting from the Japanese version is completely gone 😮
@strydom6664 жыл бұрын
This game is so damn good.
@Rarestgameplayer7 жыл бұрын
What a very good 3D action game it is. It reminds me of MDK.
@theislanddweller13356 жыл бұрын
LOL you know what all these year I didn't know that the craft has another weapon beside the primary laser beam
@luckyspray5 жыл бұрын
Even the magma level is very similar to Solar in Star Fox
@CarozQH7 жыл бұрын
If only Lylat Wars had these kind of production values... Because in terms of costomization options, multiple playable characters, presentation and graphics, this *easily* beats the N64 original.
@danieldorn29272 жыл бұрын
And they probably used less money on this game than on Lylat Wars.
@jonathanjoleanis4014 Жыл бұрын
This game was released long after Star Fox 64, it's obvious that they were going to try to beat it by adding new things. If in such a case Star Fox 64 would have come out after this game, it would have had better things, as in the case of Ridge Racer 64, which is much better than Ridge Racer 1 on PS1. On the subject of graphics, the only thing that is new is the lighting, since sometimes the lighting in Star Fox 64 can be a nuisance to be able to better observe the enemies in the scenarios. On the other hand, I still like Star Fox 64 more for its flight mechanics that allow you to do acrobatics, also for the weapons of the ships like the bombs of mass destruction, and finally, for the difficulty of the game and the bosses.
@jonathanjoleanis4014 Жыл бұрын
@@danieldorn2927 Well, obviously, making games for cartridges cost much more money due to their complexity.
@ismantototo31333 жыл бұрын
NO ESCAPE
@izzie316 жыл бұрын
Some hate the story element of this....i love it shoot em ups usually wizz by the story element adds to the experience in my view.
@MenimeMils3 жыл бұрын
That game reminds me Star Fox 64, that ones of a better game of PS1, I had this game but in japanese version
@ismantototo31333 жыл бұрын
FIGHTING FORCE
@PauloClassicStyle5 жыл бұрын
anyone know the disc of this game together with 2 more spaceship games??
@wdcain15 жыл бұрын
The name of this game is Vanark. It's a ps1 game and a bit on the pricey side but still a fun play if you could get it at an affordable price.
@simpleperson69577 жыл бұрын
This looks like Starfox.. seriously I played it so yea..
@scannaunderscore17 жыл бұрын
fucking starfox
@vitaltoe79264 жыл бұрын
Never heard of it, would have made a good starfox2
@msolom95217 жыл бұрын
Fun sega's STG copy
@ismantototo31333 жыл бұрын
TRANS VISION
@benrejeboussama6166 Жыл бұрын
an amazing game overall . kind of flopped at the end though
@ismantototo31333 жыл бұрын
I NEWS TV
@triplehate67594 жыл бұрын
I feel like this game's story has a great setup, but never delivers on its potential. The setting itself is amazing, but is hardly used for anything more than an excuse to fight monsters, the characters never really develop any interesting relationships (the MC walking in on the new merc recruit as she is coming out of the shower would, in most stories, lead to some sort of romance or sexual tension, here nothing at all comes of it), the villains are kind of one dimensional in practice, and the whole tale just sort of loses steam towards the end, even in spite of the stakes being raised. A pity, there was real potential here, but well, "strong in the windup, weak in the actual pitch".