_____________ ___ ________ _ __ ___ __________ _____ __ ______ / __/_ __/ _ | / _ \/ __/ __ \| |/_/ / _ | / __/ __/ / / / _ | / //_ __/ _\ \ / / / __ |/ , _/ _// /_/ /> < / __ |_\ \_\ \/ /_/ / __ |/ /__/ / /___/ /_/ /_/ |_/_/|_/_/ \____/_/|_| /_/ |_/___/___/\____/_/ |_/____/_/ *********************************************** * bowser194's Ninth FAQ * * Star Fox Assault FAQ/Walkthrough * * Version 0.35 * * FAQ Created: January 31, 2006 * * Latest Update: January 31, 2006 * * E-Mail: bowser194(at)gmail(dot)com * *********************************************** =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= ******************************** * Section 1 - The Introduction * ******************************** Section 1A - Table Of Contents ================================ Section 1 - The Introduction ---------------------------- Section 1A - Table Of Contents Section 1B - Version History Section 1C - Introduction Section 2 - Various Information ------------------------------- Section 2A - Story Section 2B - Controls Section 2C - Characters Section 2D - Items & Powerups Section 2E - Weapons Section 2F - Vehicles Section 3 - Walkthrough ----------------------- Section 3A - Mission #1: A New Enemy* Section 3B - Mission #2: Frontier Base Battle* Section 3C - Mission #3: Hostilities Revisited* Section 3D - Mission #4: Into the Storm* Section 3E - Mission #5: The Aparoid Menace* Section 3F - Mission #6: Reunion* Section 3G - Mission #7: War Comes Home* Section 3H - Mission #8: Incoming* Section 3I - Mission #9: Breaching the Defenses* Section 3J - Mission #10: The Final Battle* Section 4 - Multiplayer ----------------------- Section 4A - Character Rankings Section 4B - Gameplay Modes* Section 4C - Battlefields* Section 5 - Strategies & Unlockables ------------------------------------ Section 5A - Strategies* Section 5B - Unlockables Section 5C - Frequently Asked Questions* Section 6 - Conclusion ---------------------- Section 6A - Closing Section 6B - Credits Section 6C - Contacting Me Section 6D - Copyright *Indicates a section that is not yet complete. -------------------------------------------- Section 1B - Version History ============================== Version 0.35 - FAQ Size: 32KB - Date: January 31, 2006 The first version of the FAQ, which was submitted to GameFAQs. All of Section #2 has been completed, and bits of Section #4 and #5 were done. Expect the next update to be large. -------------------------------------------- Section 1C - Introduction =========================== For over a decade, the Star Fox games have been one of Nintendo's greatest works, but also one of the least recognized ones. Star Fox Assault is the fourth addition to the series, and the second for the GameCube. This time around, your main enemy is the aparoids, robotic creatures that are controlled by a queen aparoid. You must work your way through the game and reach the queen aparoid, then destroy her to eliminate all aparoids completely. This FAQ is designed to provide various bits of information on the game and gameplay modes, as well as help you through the ten missions with strategies and tactics for winning. So, let's begin. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= *********************************** * Section 2 - Various Information * *********************************** Section 2A - Story ==================== The story of Star Fox is long and epic. It started with Corneria, he fourth planet of the peaceful Lylat system, being threatened by the forces of the mad scientist Andross. In response this crisis, the Cornerian commander-in-chief, General Pepper, entrusts the fate of the planet to Fox, Falco, Slippy, and Peppy, who together form the Star Fox team. After many vicious battles, the mercenaries reach the enemy stronghold on the planet Venom, where Fox challenges Andross to single combat. After a pitched battle, Fox narrowly defeats Andross, and the threat is vanquished. A few years after the Andross affair, Fox is hired to investigate the planet Sauria. After adventuring across the surface, he reveal Andross as the culprit behind the troubles. The team is forced into a ferocious battle, but when it seems all is lost, Falco rejoins the team in the nick of time and Star Fox once again defeats Andross. With the reinstatement of Falco and the addition of the mysterious young woman, Krystal, a new Star Fox team is born. And now, one year has passed. After getting kicked out of Star Wolf's band of thugs, Andrew Oikonny takes control of his dead uncle Andross's remaining army and starts a rebellion. The Cornerian fleet is sent out to deal with the rebels and hostilities commence. However, Oikony's army uses unexpected guerrilla tactics and the battle takes a turn for the worse. The exasperated General Pepper asks his old friend Peppy to help stop Oikonny and the Star Fox team takes off on a new mission! -------------------------------------------- Section 2B - Controls ======================= There are three different controller layouts to choose from, but only the standard one, which is 'Single-Stick Control', will be listed below. The controls vary depending on whether you're on foot (Pilot), in a Landmaster, or flying with the Arwing. +----------------+ | Pilot Controls | +----------------+ Control Stick - Move C Stick - Switch Weapons Control Pad - Switch Map Views A Button - Shoot Weapon B Button - Use Barrier X Button - Use Scope (Use Sniper Crosshair) Y Button - Jump L Button - Fix Alignment R Button - Hold To Control Crosshair Z Button - Enter Vehicles/Taunt L Button + Control Stick - Dodge Left/Right +---------------------+ | Landmaster Controls | +---------------------+ Control Stick - Move Control Pad - Switch Map Views A Button - Shoot B Button - Quick Boost X Button - Quick Boost Y Button - Hover (Press again to stop) L Button - Fix Alignment Z Button - Exit Vehicle L Button + Control Stick - Dodge Left/Right R Button + Control Stick - Aim +-----------------+ | Arwing Controls | +-----------------+ Control Stick - Move/Aim C Stick Up - Loop C Stick Down - U-Turn Control Pad - Switch Map Views A Button - Shoot B Button - Fire Bombs (If you have any) X Button - Press and Hold to Land Arwing Y Button - Boost (Press again to stop) R Button - Brake Z Button - Exit Vehicle L Button + Control Stick - Roll -------------------------------------------- Section 2C - Characters ========================= Below is a list of the characters featured in the game. 'Playable' signifies whether or not you can use them in multiplayer mode. +---------------+ | Star Fox Team | +---------------+ Name - Fox McCloud Playable - Yes Description - The leader of the Star Fox team and the main character of the game who you'll control throughout the missions. Fox has been through thick and thin, and you can always rely on him to get the job done right. Name - Falco Lombardi Playable - Yes Description - Falco is the ace pilot of the Star Fox team. He enjoys spitting out sarcastic and amusing comments every now and then, but when it comes to shooting somebody out of the air, he'll get the job done. He is second in command to Fox. Name - Slippy Toad Playable - Yes Description - While he's a brilliant mechanic, Slippy tends to be very accident-prone, and you'll find yourself saving him in most, if not all, of the missions. Otherwise, he's great with the Landmaster and very dedicated to his work. Name - Krystal Playable - Yes Description - The newest member of the Star Fox team is Krystal, a mysterious young woman with extrasensory perception. She is able to foresee certain events and sense what others are feeling, an ability that comes in handy more frequently throughout the game. Name - Peppy Hare Playable - Yes Description - Peppy is a retired member of the Star Fox team who once flew alongside his fellow crew members. However, age has caught up to him and he now remains away from battle in the Great Fox, issuing instructions and advice to the team. Name - ROB Playable - No Description - ROB is assigned to the Great Fox. He assists Peppy with his duties, provides various bits of information throughout the game and sends vehicles down to the crew. +----------------+ | Star Wolf Team | +----------------+ Name - Wolf O'Donnell Playable - Yes Description - Wolf is well known throughout the Lylat system for being the leader of his gang, Star Wolf. He and Fox are rivals and cross paths with each other at numerous points in the game, but they tend to work together to eliminate the aparoid threat. Name - Leon Powalski Playable - No Description - A member of the Star Wolf team, Leon is Falco's rival and they frequently threaten to shoot each other down. Leon is a cold- blooded assassin that will perform any task without much interest. Name - Panther Caroso Playable - No Description - The newest member of the Star Wolf team, he is an ace pilot that constantly tries to catch Krystal's eye whenever the two teams cross paths. The red rose is his symbol, the last thing his enemies see before they are shot down. +------------------+ | Other Characters | +------------------+ Name - General Pepper Playable - No Description - He was once the commanding officer of Peppy and James McCloud (Fox's Father) many years back, when they were members of the team. Now he will occasionally pop in to brief the group on what is going on and what needs to be done. Name - Pigma Dengar Playable - No Description - A very unreliable and traitorous scum who was kicked out of Star Wolf. He thinks of nothing other than himself and is constantly a pain in the neck for the Star Fox team. -------------------------------------------- Section 2D - Items & Powerups =============================== There are various useful items and powerups that you'll come across during the missions and in multiplayer mode. These are listed below. +-----------+ | The Items | +-----------+ Name - Barrier Used By - Pilots Description - When used, this provides a temporary barrier that lasts for approximately 30 seconds and deflects all attacks. However, this barrier can be weakened much more quickly when it is being attacked constantly. Gatling Guns tend to be effective if the target is standing there, as they can take out the barrier with about 25-30 clean hits. This barrier is extremely useful, allowing you to be a walking bomb if you run around while holding a grenade, or snipe others without fear of being hit from behind. Name - Smart Bomb Used By - Arwings Description - These are Arwing-only items, but when you pick one of these up and use it you'll immediately see its destructive power. You can take out enemies with one blow and human opponents will take serious damage in multiplayer mode. However, these are uncommon and you need to use them wisely and conservatively. Name - Stealth Suit Used By - Pilots Description - This is a Multiplayer only item that appears occasionally in some stages and randomly in others. When you get it, you automatically become invisible for 60 seconds, allowing you to go wherever you want without being detected. This is a sniper's favorite item, allowing them to go right in the open and shoot anybody and anything from the most convenient spot. The effect wears off if you enter a vehicle, though. Name - 1-Up Used By - Pilots, Landmasters, Arwings Description - Simply put, when you collect one of these, whether it's on foot, on a Landmaster, or in an Arwing, you get an extra life. +---------------+ | The Power-Ups | +---------------+ Name - Silver Ring Used By - Landmasters, Arwings Description - When you get this common item, your Landmaster/Arwing will have 25% of its health bar restored. Name - Golden Ring Used By - Landmasters, Arwings Description - When you get this uncommon item, your Landmaster/Arwing will have 50% of its health bar restored. Name - Platinum Ring Used By - Landmasters, Arwings Description - When you get this rare item, your Landmaster/Arwing will have 100% of its health bar restored, bringing you to perfect health. Name - Green Health Box Used By - Pilots Description - When you get this common item, your character will have 25% of their health bar restored. Name - White Health Box Used By - Pilots Description - When you get this uncommon item, your character will have 50% of their health bar restored. Name - Yellow Health Box Used By - Pilots Description - When you get this rare item, your character will have 100% of their health bar restored, bringing you to perfect health. Name - Green Power Upgrade Used By - Landmasters, Arwings Description - Pick this up, and your Landmaster/Arwing attack power will be increased by one level. While it doesn't sound like much, this is actually a very big increase, which allows you to do about twice the damage you normally would. These are uncommon and appear every now and then. The effect wears off when you exit the vehicle, though. Name - Red Power Upgrade Used By - Landmasters, Arwings Description - Pick this up, and your Landmaster/Arwing attack power will be increased by two levels. Compared to your original power this is a massive increase, giving you about triple the power and three times the damage you normally would. These are extremely rare. The effect wears off when you exit the vehicle, though. -------------------------------------------- Section 2E - Weapons ====================== There is a wide variety of weapons available at your disposal in Star Fox Assault, which are listed below. Name - Blaster Initial Ammo - Infinite Maximum Ammo - Infinite Description - The blaster is the main weapon which all characters start out with. It can be fired in single, quick shots by just continuously tapping A, or for a more powerful shot, it can be charged up by holding A down. Decent weapon if used right. Name - Machine Gun Initial Ammo - 200 Maximum Ammo - 999 Description - The Machine Gun is a fairly common weapon that is able to fire rapidly and you'll usually hit somebody who's bouncing in front of you if you keep shooting it. However if you hit them, the effect is minimal, making this a good gun only if you have collected multiples so you have a ton of bullets to fire. Name - Gatling Gun Initial Ammo - 100 Maximum Ammo - 999 Description - Gatling Guns are simply souped-up versions of the Machine Gun, with more powerful hits, so powerful that you will knock off 1/8 of the opponents health every time you hit them. Extremely useful for getting rid of barriers or getting that finishing blow on your opponent. Name - Sniper Rifle Initial Ammo - 10 Maximum Ammo - 99 Description - This is my personal favorite weapon. There's simply nothing more pleasing then killing someone who thinks they're in the clear over 50 meters away. With this weapon you can hit someone from long-range and usually kill them with one hit (like in most games, this sniper is ridiculously overpowered). Extremely useful if you've got a good hiding place and even better if you're invisible. Name - Grenade Initial Ammo - 5 Maximum Ammo - 99 Description - Grenades are essentially bombs that will detonate a few seconds after you throw them. These are useful for clearing out a large area filled with enemies, allowing you to throw then dodge out of harm's way, clearing your path. In multiplayer mode, if you have a barrier, you can use it and then pull out a grenade and run after your opponents, making you a walking bomb. Name - Plasma Cannon Initial Ammo - Infinite Maximum Ammo - Infinite Description - This is one of the most powerful weapons in the game, but unfortunately you'll only get a chance to use it twice and it isn't available in multiplayer. You also can only use it when on the wing of a aircraft. Basically, this weapon will fire an unlimited amount of bullets at the opponent (like a blaster would) with extreme power for as long as you hold down A. Very useful for getting a high hit count. Name - Homing Launcher Initial Ammo - 10 Maximum Ammo - 99 Description - These are very powerful and useful weapons that will lock on to any enemy/opponent and fire a missile at them. It can be fired from a long range and still hit the opponent, or you can continuously run behind the opponent and keep nailing them with it while they try to jump around or get away. Name - Sensor Bomb Initial Ammo - 5 Maximum Ammo - 99 Description - The name speaks for itself. Drop one of these, then you'll have about three seconds to run away before it is activated. Then, anybody that decides to run by without noticing the flashing red that surrounds it will take a lot of damage. These are best placed in hard-to-see areas, so that by the time they realize it, they've been hit. Name - Demon Launcher Initial Ammo - 3 Maximum Ammo - 3 Description - This weapon exists only in Multiplayer, and was created to balance things out. If you are the first one to get down to your last life, you'll automatically get one of these, allowing you to home in on your opponent and one-hit KO them every time. You've only got three bullets though, so use it wisely. Name - Demon Sniper Rifle Initial Ammo - 5 Maximum Ammo - 99 Description - These are unlocked by collecting all of the S-Flags in all of the missions. They are simply a more powerful version of the Sniper Rifle, which really doesn't make a difference against pilots because they can already be almost always one-hit KOed by the normal weapon. Therefore this is only more powerful against Landmasters and Arwings. Name - Fireburst Pod Initial Ammo - 1 Maximum Ammo - 1 Description - When you pick one up, you can drop it down anywhere, then you better run as quickly as you can out of the area because within a few seconds it'll detonate with massive force within a large blast radius. -------------------------------------------- Section 2F - Vehicles ======================= There are three vehicles that are playable in Star Fox Assault, with the Wolfen only being available in Multiplayer. Name - Landmaster (Anti-Aircraft Tank) Description - The Landmaster is extremely useful for ground battles, allowing to run over smaller enemies and shoot the stronger ones with your powerful shots. It can also hover in the air for a short period of time and even shoot down enemies in the air with ease. Name - Arwing (Space Fighter) Description - The Arwing is the Star Fox team's spacecraft, which allows for flying combat. It is the main fighting vehicle and is extremely powerful. It can pull of various defensive maneuvers and be equipped with bombs or an even stronger laser fire. Name - Wolfen (Ultra Space Fighter) Description - The Wolfen is the main spacecraft for the Star Wolf team, which are equipped with more gravity-regulating blades than the Arwing but still considered to be equivalent to the Arwing in terms of power. Only available in Multiplayer. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= -------------------------------------------------- *************************** * Section 3 - Walkthrough * *************************** Coming Soon -------------------------------------------------- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= *************************** * Section 4 - Multiplayer * *************************** Section 4A - Character Stats ============================== In Multiplayer mode, all characters have different rankings for each stat. There are six stats in total, and each one is ranked out of five stars. Name - Fox McCloud Health - (***) 3/5 Stars Speed - (***) 3/5 Stars Jump - (***) 3/5 Stars Arwing Skill - (****) 4/5 Stars Landmaster Skill - (****) 4/5 Stars Pilot Skill - (****) 4/5 Stars Special - None Name - Falco Lombardi Health - (*) 1/5 Stars Speed - (****) 4/5 Stars Jump - (***) 3/5 Stars Arwing Skill - (*****) 5/5 Stars Landmaster Skill - (**) 2/5 Stars Pilot Skill - (***) 3/5 Stars Special - None Name - Slippy Toad Health - (****) 3/5 Stars Speed - (**) 2/5 Stars Jump - (****) 4/5 Stars Arwing Skill - (**) 2/5 Stars Landmaster Skill - (*****) 5/5 Stars Pilot Skill - (***) 3/5 Stars Special - Charge speed is twice as fast as others. Name - Krystal Health - (**) 2/5 Stars Speed - (***) 3/5 Stars Jump - (***) 3/5 Stars Arwing Skill - (**) 2/5 Stars Landmaster Skill - (**) 2/5 Stars Pilot Skill - (***) 3/5 Stars Special - Receives two barriers when revived. Name - Peppy Hare Health - (**) 2/5 Stars Speed - (*) 1/5 Stars Jump - (*****) 5/5 Stars Arwing Skill - (***) 3/5 Stars Landmaster Skill - (***) 3/5 Stars Pilot Skill - (****) 4/5 Stars Special - Charge speed is four times as fast as others. Name - Wolf O'Donnell Health - (*****) 5/5 Stars Speed - (*****) 5/5 Stars Jump - (***) 3/5 Stars Arwing Skill - (**) 2/5 Stars Landmaster Skill - (*****) 5/5 Stars Pilot Skill - (***) 3/5 Stars Special - None -------------------------------------------- Section 4B - Coming Soon -------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- Section 4C - Coming Soon -------------------------------------------- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= **************************************** * Section 5 - Strategies & Unlockables * **************************************** -------------------------------------------- Section 5A - Coming Soon -------------------------------------------- Section 5B - Unlockables ========================== There's a ton of stuff that you can unlock for this game, but most of it is done via Multiplayer. +------------------+ | Multiplayer Mode | +------------------+ Booster Pack - Play 230 Multiplayer matches. Booster Packs - Play 90 Multiplayer matches. Booster Packs Brawl Mode - Play 110 Multiplayer matches. Cluster Bombs - Play 200 Multiplayer matches. Crown Capture Mode - Play 30 Multiplayer matches. Fireburst Pods - Play 75 Multiplayer matches. Gatling Guns - Play 20 Multiplayer matches. Launcher Tilt Mode - Play 230 Multiplayer matches. Missile Launcher - Play 5 Multiplayer matches. Missile Launcher Mode - Play 10 Multiplayer matches. Peppy Hare as Playable - Play 15 Multiplayer matches. Predator Rockets - Play 170 Multiplayer matches. Simple Map 4 - Play 60 Multiplayer matches. Special Items On/Off - Play 5 Multiplayer matches. Stage: Simple Map 5 - Play 260 Multiplayer matches. Stage: Titania Desert - Play 40 Multiplayer matches. Stage: Zoness Sea Base - Play 130 Multiplayer matches. Sure-Shot Scuffle Mode - Play 50 Multiplayer matches. Wolfen - Play 150 Multiplayer matches. +------------------+ | Multiplayer Maps | +------------------+ Aparoid City - Complete Mission #9. Corneria City - Complete Mission #7. Fichina - Complete Mission #4. Inner Sargasso Hideout - Complete Mission #3. Katina Outpost - Complete Mission #2. Outer Sargasso Hideout - Complete Mission #3. Planet Sauria - Complete Mission #6. Space Station - Complete Mission #8. +--------------+ | Miscellaneous | +--------------+ Demon Sniper - Collect all 50 S-Flags in all the missions. Survival Mode - Complete Mission Mode once. Wolf O'Donnell - Complete all the missions without a Star Fox member retiring. Xevious - Complete all missions with at least a Silver Medal. -------------------------------------------- Section 5C - Coming Soon -------------------------------------------- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= ************************** * Section 6 - Conclusion * ************************** Section 6A - Closing ====================== Well, that's pretty much it! You've reached the end of my Star Fox Assault FAQ. Hopefully you enjoyed reading this, and that it was helpful to you in some way. I also hope you appreciate this work - it came from hours upon hours of typing, playing, and staring at a computer screen to compile this FAQ. That's all I have to say. See you in the next FAQ! -------------------------------------------- Section 6B - Credits ====================== **http://www.network-science.de/ascii/input.html** The link itself says it all, my ASCII art for the first page came from here. It doesn't just come in one font, either - there are many other types as well, I just chose to use a rather simple one. **Star Fox Assault Instruction Booklet** Most of the storyline was obtained from here. **GameFAQs Codes & Secrets for Star Fox Assault** Most of the Unlockables section information was obtained from here. **Jeff 'CJayC' Veasey** Without him, this FAQ wouldn't exist in the first place. 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