As 'Star Fox Zero' turns 10, here's why the sci-fi rail shooter series deserves a comeback

2016 doesn't feel like too long ago when it comes to video games and development cycles, but for Nintendo — a publisher that excels at keeping most of its franchises moving and fresh — it's a long time. Ten years ago, Star Fox Zero was meant to be the triumphant return of everyone's favorite spaceship-flying furball, but it failed to make waves and disappointed longtime fans of the rail shooter series. But now — a full decade later — perhaps we should reevaluate its old-fashioned sensibilities? Maybe this is just a case of nostalgia being a hell of a drug, but Star Fox Zero's reception wasn't a complete disaster. It was actually the rather poor financial performance that doomed the chances of a follow-up... until now. Fox McCloud's appearance in the Super Mario Galaxy movie has come with strong rumors that another game is on the way. Article continues below No matter what Nintendo plans to do next, we believe Star Fox is deserving of another chance, and the timing feels perfect to dust off the Arwing fighter and do a barrel roll. Why do we fall, Master McCloud? (Image credit: Nintendo) Star Fox Zero's home console, the Wii U, was a massive failure . There's no denying that. With around 13.5 million units sold worldwide versus the Switch's 155.3 (and still going), it marked a low point for Nintendo that led the company to refocus its future first-party bets to safer franchises like Mario and Zelda. …