Nintendo's 14 Minute Animated Star Fox Zero Short Film Sets Up The Story

As part of the promotion for Friday's release of Star Fox Zero, Nintendo has produced an animated short film that details the events leading up to and including the first level of the game.

The short gives some context to Andross' hatred for General Pepper, showcases Falco's skills at playing the original Star Fox for Super Nintendo (or the Star Fox universe equivalent of the Super Nintendo), and has some cool action sequences.

You can check out the animated short below, which clocks in at about 14 minutes long. For our review of Star Fox Zero, which releases Friday, April 22, head here. To watch the game's launch trailer head here.