From the talented team known for their adept PC ports of iconic Nintendo titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, a new venture has emerged: a PC port of Star Fox 64. This latest project, dubbed Starship, continues the tradition of offering nostalgic gaming experiences while respecting copyright laws.
Details of the Release
In a notable departure from conventional releases, the Starship project does not include any copyrighted assets. Gamers interested in this port will need to provide their own data files from a legitimate copy of the game they own. Currently, the available build is designed for Windows users, who can run it via Wine or Proton. The developers have communicated through their Discord channel, stating, “The Linux and Mac versions are very close but we ran into some snags and didn’t want to delay the release for it.” They have extended an invitation to Linux and MacOS developers who wish to contribute to the completion of these ports, with the source code accessible on their GitHub repository.
As anticipation builds, the community hopes for a swift release of the native Linux build, which would simplify the process for users on that platform.
Community Reactions
In an engaging twist, Takaya Imamura, the designer behind Star Fox, shared his thoughts on the project via X (formerly Twitter), expressing a mix of concern and delight: “I don’t think Nintendo would tolerate this, but I’m personally very happy about it.” This sentiment, translated from Japanese, reflects the complex relationship between fan-driven projects and the original creators.
For those eager to explore this new port, further details and the necessary resources can be found on the project’s GitHub page, inviting both gamers and developers to participate in this exciting endeavor.
