Star Fox 64/Gameplay

Bombs
Bombs are often rare items that can help defeat powerful enemies and destroy large numbers of enemies at once. You'll start each stage with three bombs and you can usually find more along the way. They look like small red gems with a flat face and a "B" printed on it.

Using Bombs Wisely
Bombs can help you tackle down foes that have a lot of hit points but did you know that it is better to use bombs when a group of foes come? If you're in a position when a bunch of foes are in your face and you seem that you cannot get them all, then use a bomb. You will get all those points and then you can focus on getting the ones that were left behind.

Charge Shots
Locking onto foes is one thing but did you know that you can get additional points as well? When a small group of foes are flying close enough, target at least one of them and then shoot a charged shot. The charge shot will blow up the locked target and any additional targets nearby. You will get all the points from all the foes you blew up, plus additional points for how many foes were blown up because of the charge blast.

Modes
These Modes are available from the main menu. For the differences between Corridor Mode and All-Range Mode, see here.

Main Game
Start on Corneria and play through five more levels on your way to Venom. See the Walkthrough for more details.

Training
Practice flying the Arwing here. You will receive messages informing you of the moves you can do and how to do them. If you reach 100 points in the All-Range Mode section, a Wolfen, or similar fighter, will appear. It will try to shoot you down, but you can use it to practice taking down Star Wolf.

Vs.
Play against your friends in All-Range Mode. The Handicap feature lets you change the strength of your shield. Setting 1 gives you a full shield meter and setting 3 gives you about half of a shield meter. If you reach the edge of the play field, you will warp to the other side, but your lasers and bombs will not. One Laser Upgrade and one Bomb will appear after a few seconds. The bomb will return after it is used. If a player is killed, their power-ups will be left behind for anyone to pick up.
 * Point Match: Choose between Corneria and Sector Z. Shoot down the number of you opponents that you select to win.
 * Battle Royal: Choose between Corneria and Sector Z. The last player standing wins.
 * Time Trial: Choose between Katina and Sector Z. Select the time of play and then shoot the most enemy craft in that time to win.

Ranking
View the top ten scores from the Main Game. You can see the scores for each level, which wingmen survived each level, and any medals received by each player.

Sound
Toggle between Mono, Stereo, and Headphone output. You can also change the proportions of Music, Voice, and Sound Effects.

Data
Erase all save data. You will be asked if you're serious upon entering.