When comparing Star Fox Zero vs Splatoon, the Slant community recommends Splatoon for most people. In the question“What are the best Wii U first party games?” Splatoon is ranked 3rd while Star Fox Zero is ranked 12th. The most important reason people chose Splatoon is:
The game modes are not your standard kill everyone to win game modes. you can kill other players, but completing the the game modes task is much more important. This makes for a different experience from the normal FPS as the objectives are quite different.
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Pros
Pro Full mission co-op
The whole of the games main story mode can be played with co-op. This is done with one player manning the flight controls of the ship while the other manages the guns of the ship, basically a co-pilot. This co-pilot mode adds a lot of teamwork mechanics to the game as you both will need to communicate and plan successfully in order to win.
Pro Interesting controls
The game akss the user to control their ship in two different ways, one with the view on ones TV or monitor, this is the outside ship vies which will be controlled with the thumb stick. The second is the cockpit view, which is viewable on the controllers screen. This is where the user concentrates on operating their weapons through moving the whole of the controller around with motion controls. It is through this combination of two control schemes that the user needs to interact in order to correctly steer and shoot with their ship, which is an interesting and new way to go about a shooter.
Pro Difficulty allows for lengthier gameplay
Older Star Fox games can usually be completed in under an hour and tended to be pretty easy for the most part. Star Fox Zero has upped the difficulty (especially when taking branching paths) which means the player will have to spend more time with the game in order to be successful.
Pro Branching paths
Each level has different direction one can go in that leads to different outcomes like hidden or secret boss fights. This mixes up the gameplay and allow for one to explore and search out different story elements.
Pro Choice in control schemes through offered ships
There are many different vehicles in the game, each of which that has a different control scheme. This makes for a situation where things can stay fresh due to how much the gameplay and strategy changes on a per vehicle basis.
Pro Fun and innovative
The game modes are not your standard kill everyone to win game modes. you can kill other players, but completing the the game modes task is much more important. This makes for a different experience from the normal FPS as the objectives are quite different.
Pro Games to play while you wait for connection to multiplayer
While your waiting for enough people to join a multiplayer game you can play 1 of 4 mini games to keep you entertained.
Pro Living world
With lore, funny characters, and its own language, the world feels living thanks to the depth of design.
Pro Easy learning curve
The game eases the player into the action, with early levels being easy to grasp. Slowly the game throws more mechanics at you, making for a nice learning curve that never feels overwhelming.
Cons
Con Lackluster graphics
While the Wii U is only on par of the PS3 or Xbox 360, the graphics for Star Fox Zero look pretty basic. There is not much in the way of great textures or particle effects. While it may be the aesthetic the developers were shooting for, there is little in the game that visually impresses.
Con Controls have a high learning curve
The learning curve for controls of the game may take some time, as they are in combination not something anyone will be used to, which may cause some frustration.
Con Not easy to communicate
Being that this is a Nintendo game (geared towards children), there is no available voice chat in the game, which makes communication and forming strategy all but impossible through the game.