Star Fox 2/Characters

You must select two characters. You will be using these characters for the entire game, so choose wisely! The characters come in pairs, with both characters using the Arwing. There is no difference between the two; this simply allows you to have two characters using the same Arwing type. Also note that your team-mate only serves as backup; he or she won't really assist you. Instead, they come into use when you press Select on the map (to switch who is the team leader), or when your main character dies. (Note that both characters have only one life, and if you lose them both, it's Game Over for good.)


 * Fox and Falco have the most balanced Arwings: average shields, speed, and beam charging time. Their special item is the nova bomb.
 * Peppy and Slippy seem defense-oriented: high shield, but slow speed and it takes a second to charge the laser. Their special item is the recovery item.
 * Miyu and Fay, the newcomers, are built for speed: they're fast and the laser charges up almost instantly, making it easy to take down squadrons. However, they have a meager six shield points. Their special item is the shield, and they also come equipped with twin blasters.

Probably the best team for beginners is Fox and Peppy. Fox is well-balanced and can handle everything pretty well, but if he gets low on health (or even shot down!), Peppy will likely be more than ready to handle the danger with his massive shields and recovery items. (Of course, you can use Falco instead of Fox and/or Slippy instead of Peppy.) Peppy and Slippy ain't such a bad team, either.

Miyu and Fay are fine for Normal and Hard, because their low shields aren't a problem. On Expert mode, there's a dilemma: their higher speed is more valuable since time is of the essence, but at the same time, it's much easier for them to get shot down. If you choose one of them, it may be particularly wise to pair her with Peppy or Slippy.