Star Fox Zero: The Battle Begins

This animated short film serves as a prologue to the video game Star Fox Zero, depicting the initial invasion of the Lylat System by the evil Andross. It showcases the Star Fox team's formation and their first desperate battles against the Corneria defense forces and the invading forces. The story highlights the bravery of Fox McCloud and his companions as they face overwhelming odds.

As a promotional tie-in for a video game, 'Star Fox Zero: The Battle Begins' was not widely reviewed by traditional film critics. Its reception was primarily tied to the anticipation and eventual release of the game. Reactions generally focused on its faithfulness to the Star Fox aesthetic and its ability to set the stage for the game's narrative.

• Praised for its visual style that closely mimics the Star Fox video game series.

• Seen as an effective, albeit short, introduction to the game's plot and characters.

• Appreciated by fans for its nostalgic elements and action sequences.

Google audience: Audience reaction, where available, was generally positive, with fans of the Star Fox franchise appreciating the short's attempt to bridge the gap between past games and the new installment. It was viewed as a fun, visually engaging piece of content for enthusiasts.

This animated short was produced by Production I.G and Wit Studio, the same animation studios behind the popular anime series 'Attack on Titan'.