Star Fox 64 features a variety of gameplay styles, including flying through levels with deadly enemies and huge end bosses, as well as using special vehicles like the Blue Marine submarine and the Landmaster tank. Players must navigate through 15 levels, each with its own unique goal or challenge.
The game's multiplayer mode allows for up to four players to battle in Arwings, or if completed, they can engage in a foot-to-foot battle with laser cannons.