History Awesome / StarFox

* Managing to get through all of Path 3 is a massive undertaking. The game does not let up as it throws the most difficult stages and bosses at you without mercy. Many still consider this to be the greatest challenge in the whole series. It takes a lot of practice and skill to get through, even more if you try to get a high score. You even get one of the few mentions of plot where Andross will admit he is impressed, and that you're father was also a reckless fighter. Once you've conquered Path 3 you truly have become a master Arwing pilot.

* Managing to get through all of path 3 is massive undertaking. The game does not let up as it throws the most difficult stages and bosses at you without mercy. Many still consider this to be the greatest challenge in the whole series. It takes a lot of practice and skill to get through, even more if you try to get a high score. You even get one of the few mentions of plot where Andross will admit he is impressed and that you're father was also a reckless fighter. Once you've conquered path 3 you truly have become a master arwing pilot.

* Before Fox can confront Andross on Venom, he has to deal with Star Wolf. The whole team, by himself. They've upgraded their ships to have walker capabilities and have no problem ganging up on him. One of the most satisfying parts of the game is listening to their statements of utter disbelief as Fox shoots each of them down. Wolf in particular is completely floored, believing that such a feat should have been impossible.

* In chapter 8, Slippy is still captured by Andross. Luckily, he starts getting an escape plan into motion by getting a lizard mook to loosen the choker. The lizard mook then says that Slippy is a victim of his own vanity, but then the KnockoutGas activates when part of the choker explodes, and Slippy replies, "No, '''you're''' a victim of my '''sleeping gas!'''" Then, Slippy proceeds to overhear two lizard mooks, but just as they are about to send the Dodora out, after the second lizard mook says "[[SnakeTalk Engage invaderssss!]]", Slippy replies, "'''[[VerbThis Engage this!]]'''" and then throws the choker, which explodes and kills both of the two lizard mooks, and Slippy escapes.

* In chapter 8, Slippy is still captured by Andross. What does he do? He gets a lizard mook to loosen the choker. The lizard mook then says that Slippy is a victim of his own vanity, but then the sleeping gas activates when part of the choker explodes, and Slippy replies, "No, '''you're''' a victim of my '''sleeping gas!'''" Then, Slippy proceeds to overhear two lizard mooks, but just as they are about to send the Dodora out, after the second lizard mook says "[[SnakeTalk Engage invaderssss!]]", Slippy replies, "'''[[VerbThis Engage this!]]'''" and then throws the choker, which explodes and kills both of the two lizard mooks, and Slippy escapes. '''Pure awesome!'''

* Meta Example. This game is finally being rereleased on the SNES Classic Edition after 24 years of not seeing an official rerelease of any kind allegedly due to rumored legal issues surrounding the Super FX Chip used for the game's visuals.

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* At E3 2018, Creator/{{Ubisoft}} revealed more details about their game ''Starlink: Battle For Atlas''. The received positive enough reaction...and then they showed off [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3ZffcWXx_I this trailer.]] That's right. Looks like Fox isn't just gonna be at [[VideoGame/SuperSmashBros Smash Switch]] this year!
** Doubles as a crowning moment for the developer as well, as the original ''Star Fox'' is one of his favourite games, [[https://news.ubisoft.com/article/how-star-fox-joined-forces-with-starlink-battle-for-atlas-e3-2018 and it was actually Nintendo that approached him]] and asked him to pitch Fox's appearance in the game to Miyamoto and the Star Fox team. Two years in a row, a Ubisoft dev got to meet and was praised by one of their heroes!

* The Attack Carrier and the music that played when you fought it in 64 make a surprise comeback. Then they did it again [[UpToEleven but harder]] when the same track made yet another comeback from when it was used in the escape from Andross!

* Defeating [[ThatOneBoss the Great Commander]]. The first time because it's ThatOneBoss, the second time because you made sure it's/they're never coming back.

* As with most video games, this one has little plot, so there aren't that many moments like this. However, defeating Andross gives you a very nice and satisfying ending, with Fox escaping Venom with triumphant music playing in the background. While leaving, the rest of the team follows and Fox radios General Pepper, who congratulates Fox. You see your final score and go through a Boss Montage, then the credits roll. Also, the alternate ending. Fox survived a completely messed-up dimension and defeated a giant Slot Machine that was causing the distortion in the level. It's partially {{Bittersweet|Ending}} and may even be considered a DownerEnding because of the implications that Andross ultimately wins, but Fox just saved an alternate dimension from an evil Slot Machine.

** Even more badass, this is one of the two paths that leads to Area 6, and by extension, defeating the TrueFinalBoss and getting the GoldenEnding.

'''''(A massive explosion erupts from the bunker, [[TheresNoKillLikeOverkill followed by dozens of more equally massive explosion before climaxing in a gargantuan explosion swallowing the entire base whole in the horizon]] as the scene cuts back to Fox)'''''\\

-->'''Fox:''' We're Star Fox!

* Successfully completing the mission on planet Macbeth will show an amazing [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZeB21sTFdg scene]] of the train crashing into a fuel bunker and the whole place going up in flames. A definite "I rock" moment.

'''Conductor''': I can't STOP IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT!!!!!\\
'''''KABOOOOOOOOM!!!'''''\\

'''Conductor''': [[FamousLastWords I can't STOP IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT]]!!!!!\\

* In chapter 8, Slippy is still captured by Andross. What does he do? He gets a lizard mook to loosen the choker. The lizard mook then says that Slippy is a victim of his own vanity, but then the sleeping gas activates when part of the choker explodes, and Slippy replies, "No, '''you're''' a victim of my '''sleeping gas!'''" Then, Slippy proceeds to overhear two lizard mooks, but just as they are about to send the Dodora out, after the second lizard mook says "[[SnakeTalk Engage invaderssss!]]", Slippy replies, "'''Engage this!'''" and then throws the choker, which explodes and kills both of the two lizard mooks, and Slippy escapes. '''Pure awesome!'''

* The fact that the game is finally getting an official release 22 years after it's initial planned release for 1995 via the SNES Classic Edition. This is even more awesome when you consider the (supposed) legal issues involving the use of the Super FX Chip. Either Nintendo now owns the rights to the Chip, or they made a deal of some kind with the people from Argonaut Games. Either way, it's awesome to see this game get the official treatment.

-->'''Wolf:''' ''Fox. Let me give you one piece of advice: Don't hesitate! When the time comes, just act!''

* The fact that the game is finally getting an official release 22 years after it's initial planned release for 1995 via the SNES Classic Edition. This is even more awesome when you consider the legal issues involving the use of the Super FX Chip. Either Nintendo now owns the rights to the Chip, or they made a deal of some kind with the people from Argonaut Games. Either way, it's awesome to see this game get the official treatment.

* This game has little plot, so there aren't that many moments like this. However, defeating Andross gives you a very nice and satisfying ending, with Fox escaping Venom with triumphant music playing in the background. While leaving, the rest of the team follows and Fox radios General Pepper, who congratulates Fox. You see your final score and go through a Boss Montage, then the credits roll. Also, the alternate ending. Fox survived a completely messed-up dimension and defeated a giant Slot Machine that was causing the distortion in the level. It's partially {{Bittersweet|Ending}} and may even be considered a DownerEnding because of the implications that Andross ultimately wins, but Fox just saved an alternate dimension from an evil Slot Machine.

* Meta Example. This game is finally being rereleased on the SNES Classic Edition after 24 years of not seeing an official rerelease of any kind due to the legal issues surrounding the Super FX Chip used for the game's visuals.

** Andross's reaction to James' arrival is itself a crowning moment of awesome.

-->'''Andross:''' Curse you, James [=McCloud=]. [[WhyWontYouDie Why won't you stay dead?!]]

-->'''Andross:''' Curse you, James McCloud. [[WhyWontYouDie Why won't you stay dead?!]]

* This game has little plot, so there aren't that many moments like this. However, defeating Andross gives you a very nice and satisfying ending, with Fox escaping Venom with triumphant music playing in the background. While leaving, the rest of the team follows and Fox radios General Pepper, who congratulates Fox. You see your final score and go through a Boss Montage, then the credits roll. [[spoiler:Also, the alternate ending. Fox survived a completely messed-up dimension and defeated a giant Slot Machine that was causing the distortion in the level. It's partially {{Bittersweet|Ending}} and may even be considered a DownerEnding because of the implications that Andross ultimately wins, but Fox just saved an alternate dimension from an evil Slot Machine.]]

* In chapter 8, Slippy is still captured by Andross. What does he do? [[spoiler: He gets a lizard mook to loosen the choker. The lizard mook then says that Slippy is a victim of his own vanity, but then the sleeping gas activates when part of the choker explodes, and Slippy replies, "No, '''you're''' a victim of my '''sleeping gas!'''" Then, Slippy proceeds to overhear two lizard mooks, but just as they are about to send the Dodora out, after the second lizard mook says "[[SnakeTalk Engage invaderssss!]]", Slippy replies, "'''Engage this!'''" and then throws the choker, which explodes and kills both of the two lizard mooks, and Slippy escapes. '''Pure awesome!''']]

* Falco's "I'm here to rescue you!" in Macbeth and "I'll cover you, Fox!" in Bolse. His [[BadassBoast Badass Boasts]] are especially good since he's the only team member who legitimately helps you out during the missions.
* ''Slippy'' of all people saying "Your carcass is mine!" He may not be the most liked character, but he also comes off as [[BadassAdorable]].

* The boss battle with King [=RedEye=]. Not only is Fox fighting a friggin' HUGE T-Rex, but it also ends with a cutscene of Fox wedging the Spellstone out of the king's head, [[spoiler:doing a backflip, and impaling him in the head just before he could attack]].
* [[spoiler:Falco]] [[TheBusCameBack coming back]] to [[BigDamnHeroes help Fox]] fight [[spoiler:a reincarnated Andross]].
-->'''[[spoiler:Falco]]:''' Hey, [=McCloud=]! Different time, different planet, and you still need [[spoiler:Falco's]] help. It's good to see ya, buddy.

* Again in ''Assault'', after infiltrating the Aparoid homeworld hive on Mission 9, we see the shields reappearing. However, [[spoiler:Peppy sacrifices himself and Great Fox by ramming the (already doomed) ship towards the shields while giving a speech, allowing Star Fox and Star Wolf to enter the enemy base, giving the mourning teams a chance to fight the enemy.]]
** It's revealed that [[spoiler:he survived by ejecting the Great Fox's entire bridge. It's entirely possible that he pulled a ''Film/RevengeOfTheSith'' and ''landed the whole thing'']].
* [[spoiler:Killing Pigma. The monster undoubtedly crossed the MoralEventHorizon by the time of his assimilation, and you finally get to kill him. The only thing that weakens this is that Pigma has become an Aparoid, his mind and free will stolen from him, but Peppy is more than willing to cheer you on anyway to help kill Pigma. Still, whether Pigma is still [[AndIMustScream self-aware at that point,]] destroying him is also satisfying, as you watch the bastard scream in absolute agony before [[DefeatEqualsExplosion finally turning outer space white in a massive explosion]]. Justice has been served, indeed.]]

* Killing Andross at the end. [[spoiler: After critically damaging his metal exoskeleton, he tries to kill Fox one last time by chasing after him. Suddenly, the ghost of James reappears to distract Andross. Keep going, and Andross will still explode, but you'll be robbed the pleasure of killing him yourself. Make a U-Turn, however, and fire a charge shot at Andross' weak point, however... and Andross will turn back to you [[ThisCannotBe as if in complete surprise and total disbelief]] before shattering in a world-shaking explosion.]] Then we hear that heartwarming quote from James as you fly to safety...

* At E3 2018, Creator/{{Ubisoft}} revealed more details about their game ''Starlink: Battle For Atlas''. The received positive enough reaction...and then they showed off [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3ZffcWXx_I this trailer.]] That's right. Looks like Fox isn't just gonna be at [[SuperSmashBros Smash Switch]] this year!

-->'''Attack Carrier Captain:''' WHO ARE YOU GUYS?!\\
'''Fox:''' We're Star Fox!
'''Attack Carrier Captain:''' [[DefiantToTheEnd You'll never defeat Andross!!!]]

* Killing Andross on the Hard Path is immensly satisfying. After blowing off his head to reveal his face, you are confronted with his givantic BRAIN. He's probably the most unpredictable bosses, too, since he can teleport, but when you do strike that final blow, the satisfaction of avenging Fox's father washes over you, and it feels ''so'' good.

* [[spoiler:Killing Pigma. The monster undoubtedly crossed the MoralEventHorizon by the time of his assimilation, and you finally get to kill him. The only thing that weakens it is that Pigma's mind and free will has been stolen from him, but Peppy is more than willing to cheer you on anyway to help kill Pigma. Still, whether Pigma is still [[AndIMustScream self-aware at that point,]] destroying him is also satisfying, as you watch the bastard scream in absolute agony before [[DefeatEqualsExplosion finally turning outer space white in a massive explosion]]. Justice has been served, indeed.]]

* Katina has you defending a friendly base from the Saucerer: a giant mothership right out of ''Film/IndependenceDay''. Best of all, if you manage to [[VideoGameCaringPotential check your fire and not shoot down any allied fighters]], the ending cutscene is of the Star Fox team [[HeartwarmingMoments flying in perfect formation]] with the entire [[RedshirtArmy Redshirt Air Force]].

* Some bosses are so hard (Gorgon, I'm looking at you), that killing them is its own CrowningMomentOfAwesome.