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|name = Fox McCloud | |name = Fox McCloud | ||
|image = {{tabber|width=250px|title1=Zero| | |image = {{tabber|width=250px|title1=Zero|tab1=[[File:SFZ Fox McCloud.png|x300px]]|title2=Command|tab2=[[File:Fox Command.jpg|x300px]]|title3=64|tab3=[[File:Fox_Second.jpg|x300px]]}} | ||
|caption = [[File:StarFoxSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert | |caption = [[File:StarFoxSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]] | ||
Official artworks of Fox from ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox 64}}'', ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox Command}}'', and ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox Zero}}''. | Official artworks of Fox from ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox 64}}'', ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox Command}}'', and ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox Zero}}''. | ||
|firstgame = ''{{iw|lylatwiki|Star Fox|game}}'' (1993) | |firstgame = ''{{iw|lylatwiki|Star Fox|game}}'' (1993) | ||
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|creator = [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]<ref name=SF2>[https://www.nintendo.com/super-nes-classic/interview-star-fox-2 Star Fox & Star Fox 2 Developer Interview]</ref><br>Takaya Imamura<ref name=SF2/> | |creator = [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]<ref name=SF2>[https://www.nintendo.com/super-nes-classic/interview-star-fox-2 Star Fox & Star Fox 2 Developer Interview]</ref><br>Takaya Imamura<ref name=SF2/> | ||
|artist = Takaya Imamura<ref name=SF2/> | |artist = Takaya Imamura<ref name=SF2/> | ||
| | |englishactor = Steve Malpass (''[[Melee]]'', in-ship only)<br/>Jim Walker (''[[Brawl]]'')<br/>Mike West (''[[SSB4]]''/''[[Ultimate]]'') | ||
|japanactor = Shinobu Satouchi (''[[SSB]]''/''Melee'')<br/>{{s|wikipedia|Kenji Nojima}} (''Brawl''/''SSB4'')<br>{{s|wikipedia|Takashi Ōhara}} (''Ultimate'') | |||
|japanactor = Shinobu Satouchi (''Melee'' | |||
|interwiki = lylatwiki | |interwiki = lylatwiki | ||
|interwikiname = Lylat Wiki | |interwikiname = Lylat Wiki | ||
|interwikipage = Fox McCloud | |interwikipage = Fox McCloud | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Fox McCloud''' ({{ja|フォックス・マクラウド|Fokkusu Makuraudo}}, ''Fox McCloud'') is the main protagonist from the {{uv|Star Fox}} series and leader of the Star Fox team. The son of James McCloud, Fox is an expert pilot and has saved the Lylat System from numerous threats. As a member of the "[[ | '''Fox McCloud''' ({{ja|フォックス・マクラウド|Fokkusu Makuraudo}}, ''Fox McCloud'') is the main protagonist from the {{uv|Star Fox}} series and leader of the Star Fox team. The son of James McCloud, Fox is an expert pilot and has saved the Lylat System from numerous threats. As a member of the "[[List of Super Smash Bros. series characters#"Perfect-attendance crew"|perfect-attendance crew]]", Fox has been featured as a playable character throughout the entire [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'']] series. His voice actor in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' is Shinobu Satouchi during the fights, and Steve Malpass during the cutscenes in [[Adventure Mode]] and the [[Star Fox Smash Taunt]]. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', he is voiced by Jim Walker and Kenji Nojima. However, in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', his voice actor was replaced by his voice from ''Star Fox 64'' and its 3DS remake, Mike West. | ||
==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
Fox McCloud made his appearance in ''{{h1|Star Fox|Games}}'' (''Starwing'' in PAL regions) for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993. Fox is the son of James McCloud, renowned pilot and leader of the original Star Fox team. | Fox McCloud made his appearance in ''{{h1|Star Fox|Games}}'' (''Starwing'' in PAL regions) for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993. Fox is the son of James McCloud, renowned pilot and leader of the original Star Fox team, and {{s|lylatwiki|Vixy Reinard McCloud}}. It is unknown what happened to his mother, but James is shown raising a very young fox by himself. Wanting to follow in his father's footsteps, Fox joins a pilot's academy as a teenager. Around this time, team Star Fox is hired to investigate the planet [[Venom]] after rumors of Andross returning. However, team member {{s|lylatwiki|Pigma Dengar}} betrayed the team, and James was presumed to be killed by Andross. The final member, [[Peppy Hare]], managed to escape to warn the galaxy about Andross and tell Fox that his father is gone. Seeking to avenge his father, Fox formed a new Star Fox team, which consisted of himself, Peppy, [[Falco Lombardi]], and [[Slippy Toad]]. Fox would lead his team through the Lylat System to save it from the evil [[Andross]]. At the end of ''Star Fox 64'' (''Lylat Wars'' in PAL regions), a retelling of the original Star Fox, Fox independently fought and killed Andross at the end of the adventure. | ||
Although ''Star Fox 2'' was completely finished, it was canceled because of the [[Nintendo 64]]'s impending launch and said system being more cost-effective in regard to developing polygonal games.<ref name=SF2>[https://www.nintendo.com/super-nes-classic/interview-star-fox-2 Star Fox & Star Fox 2 Developer Interview]</ref> | Although ''Star Fox 2'' was completely finished, it was canceled because of the [[Nintendo 64]]'s impending launch and said system being more cost-effective in regard to developing polygonal games.<ref name=SF2>[https://www.nintendo.com/super-nes-classic/interview-star-fox-2 Star Fox & Star Fox 2 Developer Interview]</ref> | ||
Fox would then be featured in ''Star Fox Adventures''. Initially sent on a mission to survey | Fox would then be featured in ''Star Fox Adventures''. Initially sent on a mission to survey disturbance reported on Dinosaur Planet, he eventually gets wrapped up in stopping a plot to insurrection of the planet by {{s|lylatwiki|General Scales}}, and later Andross. Fox is joined by dinosaur prince Tricky and [[Krystal]], the latter would officially join the Star Fox team and replace Peppy as a pilot. | ||
In ''Star Fox Assault'', Fox once again leads his team to save the galaxy, this time from the {{s|lylatwiki|Aparoids}}. The relationship between Fox and | In ''Star Fox Assault'', Fox once again leads his team to save the galaxy, this time from the {{s|lylatwiki|Aparoids}}. The relationship between Fox and Crystal slowly bloomed into love, which considered Fox as he was afraid to lose another loved one. He decided to let Krystal go from the team. By the events of ''Star Fox Command'', the team had fallen apart and unoffically disbanded. However, the Anglar empire invades the Lylat system and Fox has to get whoever he can to help him fight the empire off. Depending on the actions of the player throughout the game, Fox will either go against the army alone, team up with one or more of his former teammates, look for Wolf and team up with him, get back together with Krystal and have a child with her, drive Krystal away again, or abandon his former life and become a G-Zero racer instead. | ||
Fox has been compared to | Fox has been compared to Luke Skywalker of the Star Wars franchise several times, including Nintendo Player's Guide for ''Assault''. Fox is often depicted as outspoken and righteous in his actions, putting the wellbeing of the innocent above all else. Nothing will get in his way of completing the mission, even if it means fighting. Fox likes to be in control of the situation at all times and becomes uncomfortable to the point of complaining when things don't go according to plan. This can be seen in ''Adventures'' where he expresses disappointment when General Pepper forbids him from bringing a blaster to a mission. Despite his reputation as a confident leader, Fox does have secret insecurities about not living up to his father. Still, he managed to save the galaxy several times and learned to trust himself over time. | ||
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==Physical appearance and traits== | |||
Fox has green eyes which sometimes appear to be blue and orange-brown fur. His golden-brown white-highlighted hair is cut into a crew cut. The rest of his skin is a cream-colored tone. He additionally has a bushy white-tipped tail which appears to be very short in ''Star Fox 64'' and ''Command'', implying that it might have been cut off at a certain point. Fox is of medium/short height and medium weight, which is present in the original "Super Smash Bros.", but future games have him as a mid-sized target, but very light. | |||
Before ''Star Fox Adventures'', Fox's eye color was inconsistent. In-game, it was yellow-orange in ''Star Fox'', but blue in puppets and most artwork (and infrequently green). It is also blue in ''Star Fox 2'', which was originally in development for the SNES. It was black in ''Star Fox 64'' (along with the other characters) and given a consistent green afterward. | |||
Fox is an overall vigorous and loyal bellwether. Albeit scarcely of a cocky rogue with a propensity to disregard rules and regulations (and to repine if he's not being paid enough), he is ultimately, according to ''Star Fox Adventures'', "pure of heart". Fox is shown to be very protective of his friends, as visually perceived in the games, of his team. Fox's countenance is always either a stoic look or cocky smile. In contrast to his personality and traits portrayed in ''Adventures'', ''Star Fox: Assault'' depicts Fox as a professional and decisive mercenary. | |||
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''== | ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''== | ||
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Fox McCloud's debut as one of the four characters chosen by Masahiro Sakurai for the proof-of-concept of ''Super Smash Bros.'' as a crossover party-fighting game, along with [[Mario]], [[Donkey Kong]], and [[Samus Aran]]. | Fox McCloud's debut as one of the four characters chosen by Masahiro Sakurai for the proof-of-concept of ''Super Smash Bros.'' as a crossover party-fighting game, along with [[Mario]], [[Donkey Kong]], and [[Samus Aran]]. | ||
He appears in the original ''Super Smash Bros.'' as one of the starting eight playable characters. He is based off his appearance in ''Star Fox 64''. Fox McCloud is a nimble and fast character. His [[neutral special move]] is the [[Blaster | He appears in the original ''Super Smash Bros.'' as one of the starting eight playable characters. He is based off his appearance in ''Star Fox 64''. Fox McCloud is a nimble and fast character. His [[neutral special move]] is the [[Blaster (Fox)|Blaster]], which sends one powerful energy beam at his opponents. His [[up special]] is the [[Fire Fox]] which envelops Fox in flames and sends him flying in any direction. His [[down special]] is the {{H1|Reflector|Fox's version}}, which serves as both an offensive and defensive move (it reflects any projectiles that come in contact with it). Fox ranks 4th on the [[tier list]]. | ||
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===As a playable character=== | ===As a playable character=== | ||
{{Main|Fox (SSBM)}} | {{Main|Fox (SSBM)}} | ||
[[File:Fox SSBM.jpg|180px|thumb|Fox, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.]] Fox McCloud returns in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', retaining his role as a starting playable character. He is based on his appearance in ''Star Fox 64''. His moveset has not changed much, but his blaster has been given new properties to be faster but with no [[ | [[File:Fox SSBM.jpg|180px|right|thumb|Fox, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.]] Fox McCloud returns in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', retaining his role as a starting playable character. He is based on his appearance in ''Star Fox 64''. His moveset has not changed much, but his blaster has been given new properties to be faster but with no [[Flinch|flinching]] power. His new [[side special move]] is the [[Fox Illusion]], which causes Fox to rush ahead in a blur and can be used as a recovery move. He is currently ranked 1st on the tier list due to countless shine techniques (such as the [[shine spike]] which can easily gimp characters, and the [[waveshine]] which can combo and rack up damage), and amazing matchups, lacking any negative ones. | ||
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===As a playable character=== | ===As a playable character=== | ||
{{Main|Fox (SSBB)}} | {{Main|Fox (SSBB)}} | ||
[[File:Fox SSBB.jpg|180px|thumb|Fox, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]Fox McCloud is a starting playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. His design is a mix between his ''Star Fox Assault'' and ''Star Fox Command'' appearances, but his fur has its color scheme from ''Star Fox 64'' | [[File:Fox SSBB.jpg|180px|right|thumb|Fox, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]Fox McCloud is a starting playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. His design is a mix between his ''Star Fox Assault'' and ''Star Fox Command'' appearances, but his fur has its color scheme from ''Star Fox 64''. It is also the first ''Super Smash Bros.'' game where Fox's eyes are their proper color (green). His special moves are unchanged. Fox additionally now has a [[Final Smash]], in which he summons the [[Landmaster]] tank. Fox gets in and the player directly controls the tank to hover, fire shots, roll, and move. The tank is treated like a platform, so characters can actually stand on top of the tank. | ||
Jim Walker, his ''Star Fox Assault'' voice actor, voices Fox in English; while by proxy, his new Japanese voice actor Kenji Nojima voices him in Japanese. | Jim Walker, his ''Star Fox Assault'' voice actor, voices Fox in English; while by proxy, his new Japanese voice actor Kenji Nojima voices him in Japanese. | ||
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! Game | ! Game | ||
! Effect | ! Effect | ||
! | ! Character(s) | ||
|- | |- | ||
| {{s|lylatwiki|Fox}} | | {{s|lylatwiki|Fox}} | ||
| ''[[Star Fox 64]]'' | | ''[[Star Fox 64]]'' | ||
| {{SortKey|AttackEnergy+018}}{{TypeIcon|Energy}} Attack +18 | | {{SortKey|AttackEnergy+018}}{{TypeIcon|Energy}} Attack +18 | ||
| {{ | | {{SortKey|Fox Falco Wolf}}{{Head|Fox|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Falco|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Wolf|g=SSBB|s=16px}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
| {{s|lylatwiki|Fox}} | | {{s|lylatwiki|Fox}} | ||
| ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox Adventures}}'' | | ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox Adventures}}'' | ||
| {{SortKey|AttackArmLeg+015}}{{TypeIcon|Hand|l=Arm}}{{TypeIcon|Foot|l=Leg}} Attack +15 | | {{SortKey|AttackArmLeg+015}}{{TypeIcon|Hand|l=Arm}}{{TypeIcon|Foot|l=Leg}} Attack +15 | ||
| {{ | | {{SortKey|Fox Falco Wolf}}{{Head|Fox|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Falco|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Wolf|g=SSBB|s=16px}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
| {{s|lylatwiki|Fox}} | | {{s|lylatwiki|Fox}} | ||
| ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox Command}}'' | | ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox Command}}'' | ||
| {{SortKey|AttackTail+018}}{{TypeIcon|Tail}} Attack +18 | | {{SortKey|AttackTail+018}}{{TypeIcon|Tail}} Attack +18 | ||
| {{Head|Fox|g=SSBB|s=16px}} | | {{SortKey|Fox}}{{Head|Fox|g=SSBB|s=16px}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
| {{s|lylatwiki|Fox}} | | {{s|lylatwiki|Fox}} | ||
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| ''[[Star Fox: Assault]]'' | | ''[[Star Fox: Assault]]'' | ||
| {{SortKey|AttackEnergy+033}}{{TypeIcon|Energy}} Attack +33 | | {{SortKey|AttackEnergy+033}}{{TypeIcon|Energy}} Attack +33 | ||
| {{ | | {{SortKey|Fox Falco Wolf}}{{Head|Fox|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Falco|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Wolf|g=SSBB|s=16px}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
{{StickerPicBox|Fox|Star Fox 64}} | {{StickerPicBox|Fox|Star Fox 64}} | ||
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===As a playable character=== | ===As a playable character=== | ||
{{Main|Fox (SSB4)}} | {{Main|Fox (SSB4)}} | ||
[[File:Fox SSB4.png|thumb|Fox, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''.]] | [[File:Fox SSB4.png|thumb|right|Fox, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''.]] | ||
Fox was confirmed as a playable character during the [[E3]] 2013 [[Nintendo Direct]]. Like his appearance in ''Brawl'', Fox's appearance is primarily based on ''Star Fox Command'', but he appears to have higher quality fur visuals, similar to Donkey Kong. Contrary to his appearance, Mike West, his ''Star Fox 64'' and ''Star Fox 64 3D'' English voice actor, now voices Fox. However | Fox was confirmed as a playable character during the [[E3]] 2013 [[Nintendo Direct]]. Like his appearance in ''Brawl'', Fox's appearance is primarily based on ''Star Fox Command'', but he appears to have higher quality fur visuals, similar to Donkey Kong. Contrary to his appearance, Mike West, his ''Star Fox 64'' and ''Star Fox 64 3D'' English voice actor, now voices Fox. However he is still voiced by Steve Malpass in Corneria and Jim Walker in Lylat Cruise. | ||
Fox was slightly [[nerf]]ed from ''Brawl'' to ''Smash 4'', with weakened finishers, increased [[lag]] on his aerials, and the removal of [[auto-canceling]] with his Blaster. Yet, to compensate, his recovery options were improved, with [[Fox Illusion]] no longer leaving him [[helpless]], and [[Fire Fox]] gaining more distance. He also benefits from ''Smash 4'''s general changes, such as the removal of [[hitstun canceling]] and [[chain-grab]]bing. Fox still retains his key strengths from past games, and thus ranks 7th out of 55 on the ''Smash 4'' [[tier list]] (being tied with {{SSB4|Sonic}}), having noteworthy representation and results in tournaments. | Fox was slightly [[nerf]]ed from ''Brawl'' to ''Smash 4'', with weakened finishers, increased [[lag]] on his aerials, and the removal of [[auto-canceling]] with his Blaster. Yet, to compensate, his recovery options were improved, with [[Fox Illusion]] no longer leaving him [[helpless]], and [[Fire Fox]] gaining more distance. He also benefits from ''Smash 4'''s general changes, such as the removal of [[hitstun canceling]] and [[chain-grab]]bing. Fox still retains his key strengths from past games, and thus ranks 7th out of 55 on the ''Smash 4'' [[tier list]] (being tied with {{SSB4|Sonic}}), having noteworthy representation and results in tournaments. | ||
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{{Main|Fox (SSBU)}} | {{Main|Fox (SSBU)}} | ||
[[File:Fox SSBU.png|thumb|Fox, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]] | [[File:Fox SSBU.png|thumb|right|Fox, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]] | ||
Fox returns as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. His design is now based on his appearance from ''Star Fox Zero'' | Fox returns as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. His design is now based on his appearance from ''Star Fox Zero''. He has a new [[Final Smash]] which involves an Arwing strike with his Star Fox Team. Mike West returns again as Fox's voice. | ||
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**He is also the only playable member of the ''Star Fox'' cast to have never had a voice actor specific to a ''Smash'' game. | **He is also the only playable member of the ''Star Fox'' cast to have never had a voice actor specific to a ''Smash'' game. | ||
*In the official one-shot manga ''[[The Nintendo All-Stars Free-For-All! Smash Brothers]]'', Fox assumes the role of a henchman to Phantom X, the main antagonist of the manga. He, along with [[Link]] and [[Samus Aran]], decided to create these alter egos so the other characters can stop bickering and unite as friends against a common enemy. | *In the official one-shot manga ''[[The Nintendo All-Stars Free-For-All! Smash Brothers]]'', Fox assumes the role of a henchman to Phantom X, the main antagonist of the manga. He, along with [[Link]] and [[Samus Aran]], decided to create these alter egos so the other characters can stop bickering and unite as friends against a common enemy. | ||
*No matter which side of the stage he's facing, if [[Fox]] is at the ledge when he ends his rapid jab, his ankle will "break," as in it and the move's hitbox will face the opposite direction of the visual effects. This is contrary to if you end the rapid jab anywhere else on the stage, as it will properly match the effects. <ref> [https://youtu.be/wzVT7w9JB04 Can Guile MISINPUT Flash Kick? -- Random Smash Ultimate Facts] </ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== |