Nostalgia for Star Fox 64 runs deep, with nearly a quarter of players explicitly invoking the 1997 classic. Yet the engine stumbles: bugs and jank regularly overshadow the ride, though the scenery still dazzles most who take it in.
What it's about: Wild Blue Skies réinvente les codes des jeux de tir classiques des années 90. Volez avec Bowie Stray et les Bombardiers bleus dans des cieux à couper le souffle, aux prises avec les forces de Grimclaw dans ce jeu d'arcade bourré d'action pour débutants et vétérans.
In-game
« Starfox for Steam, has great retro vibes and plays well on the Steam Deck »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played2« A worthy successor to the Star Fox Franchise »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played1« On est sur une copie de star fox ! ayant fait le dernier starfox sur switch 2 ! celui pour 15 euro est assez cour mais ca fait le taf ! »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played« For $15 this isn't a bad game at all. It's not by any means perfect, and it's essentially a clone of "Star Fox 64," but this is not a bad game. 59% review score? Really?? It's an "F-Tier" game? Some of you people are nuts... »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 9 h played« This game is exactly what it looks like. It plays and feels just like Starfox 64. If that's what you are here for then this game is for you, if you are hoping for anything else then I don't know what to tell you. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played« Give me DLC, give me a trilogy, give me Netfilx tv series. Am so in! Nintendo died a long time ago, nice to see some proper nostalgia. Only down side, and please fix this devs, release on GoG. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 8 h played
« If you're expecting a new StarFox, this isn't it, I found it slow and not very exciting. The good news is there's a demo! Give it a try before you buy. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played1« A (barely) legally distinct remake of Star Fox 64 that'll make you wish you were just playing the original »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played1« I thought I was gonna play a fresh new on rail shooter, but turns out I played Temu Starfox 64. whoops. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played1« It's 2026, why can I not rebind keys in a game released in 2026? I could go on, but that really says it all. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played« Three lives to beat the entire campain.. That some steaming hot bull c***p I don't care if you are just trying to pad your content. Not I just don't want play the stuff you made. How stupid. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played« Great love letter to StarFox 64. I enjoyed it! It's going to be hard not to compare it to it's predecessor, but as long as you give it some leeway you will come out enjoying the experience. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 3 h played
In players' words
« Starfox for Steam, has great retro vibes and plays well on the Steam Deck »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played2« If you're expecting a new StarFox, this isn't it, I found it slow and not very exciting. The good news is there's a demo! Give it a try before you buy. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played1« A worthy successor to the Star Fox Franchise »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played1« A (barely) legally distinct remake of Star Fox 64 that'll make you wish you were just playing the original »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played1« On est sur une copie de star fox ! ayant fait le dernier starfox sur switch 2 ! celui pour 15 euro est assez cour mais ca fait le taf ! »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played« I thought I was gonna play a fresh new on rail shooter, but turns out I played Temu Starfox 64. whoops. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played1« For $15 this isn't a bad game at all. It's not by any means perfect, and it's essentially a clone of "Star Fox 64," but this is not a bad game. 59% review score? Really?? It's an "F-Tier" game? Some of you people are nuts... »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 9 h played« It's 2026, why can I not rebind keys in a game released in 2026? I could go on, but that really says it all. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played« This game is exactly what it looks like. It plays and feels just like Starfox 64. If that's what you are here for then this game is for you, if you are hoping for anything else then I don't know what to tell you. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played« Three lives to beat the entire campain.. That some steaming hot bull c***p I don't care if you are just trying to pad your content. Not I just don't want play the stuff you made. How stupid. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played« Give me DLC, give me a trilogy, give me Netfilx tv series. Am so in! Nintendo died a long time ago, nice to see some proper nostalgia. Only down side, and please fix this devs, release on GoG. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 8 h played« Great love letter to StarFox 64. I enjoyed it! It's going to be hard not to compare it to it's predecessor, but as long as you give it some leeway you will come out enjoying the experience. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 3 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
43 % pos · n=171
Graphics / art
91 % pos · n=66
Story / writing
22 % pos · n=45
Value for money
100 % pos · n=43
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=28
Content / longevity
33 % pos · n=18
Audio / music
82 % pos · n=17
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=9
Performance
0 % pos · n=7
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
171
74
17
80
Graphics / art
66
60
0
6
Story / writing
45
10
1
34
Value for money
43
43
0
0
Interface / UX
28
0
1
27
Content / longevity
18
6
0
12
Audio / music
17
14
0
3
Stability / bugs
9
0
0
9
Performance
7
0
4
3
Multiplayer
2
0
0
2
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 1.9 h on median; those who dislike it: 1 h.
🪤 80 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
<2h
49 % (n=138)
2-10h
78 % (n=81)
10-25h
100 % (n=2)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
0,4 %Hardcore
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 22 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 6,5 % of players.
Graphics steal the show: 60 positive mentions out of 66 praise the vibrant worlds and artistic style.
Pricing draws zero complaints: every one of the 43 mentions of the price tag is positive, calling it a steal.
Audio earns rave reviews: 14 positive mentions out of 17 highlight the soundtrack and sound design as standout features.
Weaknesses
Gameplay splits opinion: 74 positive mentions versus 80 negative show a core loop that both thrills and frustrates players equally.
Bugs and technical issues loom large: 9 negative mentions out of 9 call out persistent crashes and janky performance.
UI frustrates nearly everyone: 27 negative mentions out of 28 pan the interface’s clunky design and poor readability.
Who is it for?
Fans of arcade-style flight shooters and nostalgic throwbacks will find a lot to love, especially if they can overlook the rough edges and bugs that mar the experience.
Is Wild Blue Skies worth it in 2026?
Mixed bag — reception is lukewarm: 59% of 222 Steam reviews are positive (player score 55/100). Most-praised strength: Graphics steal the show. Current price: 14,99€.
Verdict
Wild Blue Skies delivers a visually stunning homage to Star Fox 64, but its technical woes and clunky UI often derail the fun. At its current price, it’s a bargain for what’s on screen—just don’t expect polish.
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