Play Lylat Wars (Europe) Online

Lylat Wars came out in 1997 for the Nintendo 64, developed and published by Nintendo. It was one of the early 3D shooters on the system, a time when polygonal graphics were still finding their feet but offered a new kind of immersion. The game was known as Star Fox 64 in other regions, but the European release kept this distinct title.

You pilot Fox McCloud’s Arwing fighter through a series of on-rails and all-range mode stages, shooting down enemy craft and dodging obstacles. Your main goal is to fight through the Lylat system, defeating Andross’s forces across different planets and branching paths. Signature mechanics include performing barrel rolls to deflect laser fire, executing somersaults and U-turns for quick repositioning, and using lock-on targeting to hit multiple enemies at once. The pacing is intense, with constant threats from all directions, and the difficulty can be punishing if you miss key upgrades. It feels like a tense, high-speed dogfight where every shot and maneuver matters.