Visual remake of the episode released in 1997, the game is playable for up to 4 players locally and uses the console's gyroscopic function.
It follows the adventures of Fox McCloud and his companions in an interplanetary struggle against Andross.
Two control methods for the player: the original Nintendo 64 mode and the Nintendo 3DS mode based on the gyroscopic sensor
Fox McCloud's wingmen Peppy, Slippy, and Falco are along for the ride
Each mission takes players through a different planet in the Lylat system as they blow away enemies, collect power-ups, and fight powerful bosses on their way to the final battle
A new multiplayer option allows up to four players to engage in fierce aerial battles via a local wireless connection and a single game cartridge