Fanbyte has created a video exploring the structure of the Venom 2 stage from Star Fox for SNES, and created a high resolution mockup of what it might look like if made today. The video is short, but it is interesting what kind of unique level designs were used back then.

TrashKitten made this huge Krystal plushie entirely on her own: custom patterns, custom clothing, everything. It's one meter tall (over 3 feet) and has individual fingers, toes, and separate armor pieces. She spent a long time on this plushie and it is not for sale. However, she is more than willing to make a new one, with improvements, if you're willing to commission her. Check out the post where she details the plush and a video of the completed project.

Some new stuff has come to my attention in the world of video game resources. Most notably, user Models124717 has begun posting models for complete areas with an initial 16 Star Fox Adventures Locations, including some of the Krazoa shrines. Unfortunately, he hasn't posted the Krazoa Palace or Thorntail Hollow, but those will probably come with time.

Of course, we've had a new Smash Bros release since I last posted about this stuff, so there's a lot of new content. Check out the complete list!

• Krystal Assist Trophy from SSBU
• Krystal Assist Trophy Sound Effects (English + Japanese) from SSBU
• Krystal's Crystal Prison in Adventures
• Krystal's Staff from the Kiosk version of Adventures
• Star Fox Cameo Radio Textures from Super Smash Bros Wii U
• Krystal Spirit from SSBU
• Krystal Sticker (Assault) from SSBB
• Krystal Sticker (Adventures) from SSBB
• Krystal Sticker (Command) from SSBB
• Arwing from Starlink

There are at least a few other Krystal models I don't think they have yet, including the low-poly Krystal model from Star Fox Assault and the high poly partial model from Assault's cutscenes (which were the basis for Nanogrrr's Assault Model).

Check out the Initial Set of Krystal and Star Fox Models and Other Krystal-related Models I had posted about previously for even more.

YouTube user Renalover_34 has made several Krystal MMD videos of late, all featuring the MMD conversion of Warefaremachine Rig. Some are pretty good, others are just ok or short. But I thought at least some of them were good enough to post about! Especially the one above. It's a duet dance with Krystal and Renamon. In spite of the very low quality video, the dancing is very well choreographed. Some of these I think were actually choreographed by Renalover_34 himself. Four more videos after the jump!

Using tons of tricks and techniques, BvqR zxi5 has an amazing playthrough of Star Fox Adventures in just over 4 hours and 8 minutes. This is slightly faster than the current world record not using tools of 4:22:36 by Celestial_Derp. It's just amazing that a game this long and full of cutscenes could be beaten so quickly, even with all these skips and tricks. There's also a version with a timer.

I think there's something special about BvqR zxi5's version, because right at the beginning, Kyte uses some unused audio in-game, somehow. My Japanese version doesn't do this!

In the past, I posted a 5 part series on Star Fox Alternatives in the form of movies, anime, and TV, to get your Star Fox fix in the absence of new games. But you know, there are actual games that you could be playing that can, in one way or another, inspire that feeling of Star Fox games in your heart. Nothing will quite replace the original, but these might give you something to play in the meantime. Of course, you know about the fangame Star Fox: Event Horizon, and the recently posted development of the indie title EX Zodiac, but what about games that are finished and playable NOW? Well, in the coming weeks, I'll be providing some possibilities for you to explore.

Today's entry in the Star Fox Alternative category is Aaero, an indie rhythm-based shooter released for the Nintendo Switch earlier this year (and also available on Steam). Featuring gorgeous low-poly style graphics, an intense soundtrack, and tight controls, the game looks interesting and challenging. The gameplay involves a lot of precision movement to match beats, as well ask shooting down enemies in time with the music for bonus damage. The boss fights are well-integrated into the levels. You'll spend about half your time doing tricky dodging and maneuvers, and the other half focused on fighting enemies and defending yourself from incoming shots. Check out the in-depth review from SwitchUp.

Oh, and they're working on Aaero 2 as well.

Krystal almost gets the payback she owes General Scales, except that a mysterious voice stops the fight. The weird ending of the General Scales fight from Star Fox Adventures is now modded to show Krystal instead of Fox. As with other Action Replay codes from BvqR zxi5, Krystal's eyes are a little messed up and she doesn't have her Staff. That's how this mod works.

Since I missed a post on Friday, you get two today!

Kigurumi cosplayer Elh Melizée finished a Krystal cosplay about one year ago. I never got around to posting about his costume, but I'm making up for it now!

The costume was completed in stages, with the initial mask being worked on at least as far back as August 2015. The mask was made using papercraft techniques, then smoothed using resin and fiberglass, before eyes and fur were applied. The costume also included a custom made staff and tail. I'm not sure how those were made. I'm also not sure if the Assault suit was made or bought, but I suspect it was purchased.

It's not yet finished, but Elh is also working on a full-size replica of the gatling gun from Star Fox Assault to go with the cosplay.

The cosplay was first shown off at Madrid Games Week 2018, probably on the 20th of October, 2018. There, Elh hung out at the Nintendo Booth, got a copy of Starlink from Ubisoft, and played some Taiko (the drum-based arcade game).

Elh Melizée plans to go to Madrid Games Week 2020, and appear on the cosplay catwalk.

Photos and Videos

• Fox and Krystal Base Masks
• Mask Eyes WIP
• Gatling Gun Progress 1
• Gatling Gun Progress 2
• Gatling Gun Progress 3
• Mask Progress 1
• Mask Progress 2
• Mask Progress 3
• Suit Ready
• Completed Mask
• Whole Costume Unworn
• Posing with Cosplayer
• Posing with Candy
• Starlink Booth 1
• Starlink Booth 2
• Nintendo Booth
• Video: Finished Costume
• Video: Playing Taiko Game (Twitter)
• Video: Playing Taiko Game (YouTube)
• Video: Posing with Candy (YouTube)
• Video: Walking Around Convention
• Video: Starlink Unboxing In Costume
• Video: Under-The-Mask Reveal with Krystal WIP Mask In Background

In today's video by BvqR zxi5, Krystal confronts General Scales in the CloudRunner Fortress Mines, the "boss" area that's actually a race.

This is a fantastically produced, long-form history of the development process of Star Fox for the SNES by strafefox. I really enjoy the custom 3D animations to go along with this mini-documentary. I can only imagine what he would do with the development story of Star Fox Adventures and Dinosaur Planet.