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Updated · Nintendo Everything · Jun 11
Takaya Imamura Praises Star Fox Remake's Graphics Ahead of June 25 Switch 2 Launch
Updated
Updated · Nintendo Everything · Jun 11

Takaya Imamura Praises Star Fox Remake's Graphics Ahead of June 25 Switch 2 Launch

3 articles · Updated · Nintendo Everything · Jun 11

Summary

  • Takaya Imamura, the original Star Fox graphic designer, said the remake’s visual upgrade left him “choked up” as Nintendo prepares its June 25 Switch 2 release.
  • Imamura said the new version finally blurs the line between pre-rendered footage and real-time CG, a gap the team struggled to overcome in the Nintendo 64 era.
  • A custom-built engine drives visuals he said now look like a feature film across both cutscenes and gameplay, reinforcing the remake’s unusually realistic style for a Nintendo title.
  • This week’s Nintendo eShop demo gave players an early look at the game, while new details confirmed development is being handled by newly formed Velan Studios.

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