gaming The Metroid Thread

[The Mane-iac 1,648]

To my utmost surprise, Metroid Prime has this unlockable where if you were to connect the game with Metroid Fusion, you can unlock NES Metroid which gets you to play the NES Metroid on the GameCube. Just wow.

 

Don't forget that also enable you to have the Fusion suit in Prime, it would even change to the correct colors depending on if you had the Varia/Gravity or not. It was a neat tie-in, but I think I only played with it for all of 10 minutes. I just love the classic Power Suit.

Edited January 15, 2014 by The Mane-iac

[FractalMoon 378]

Not sure if anyone posted this already, but I'm going to post the incredible RTA world record speedrun of Metroid: Zero Mission from Awesome Games Done Quick... It's beautiful...

http://www.twitch.tv/speeddemosarchivesda/b/494222408?t=8h57m15s

[Zekromic 1,054]

anyone made sequence breaks? those are finishing the game by skipping some normally mandatory powerups. The biggest sequence break I've ever made was in Zero Mission, were, if I remember well, skipped the long beam, high jump, varia suit, charge beam and maybe the ice beam, besides that, I skipped Imago, the giant bee in Ridley's lair (you can acquire the super missile in Brinstar). I want to try doing sequence breaks next time I play my favorite Metroid game: Metroid Prime 

[aoEAF2FBvC0MIo2Q 3,673]

Let's not forget about low % runs. Those sound pretty daunting to do... 

 

Here's an epic remix I've been listening to quite a lot lately.

 

[Nuke87654 1,849]

Like everyone else here, I'm a huge Metroid fan myself and have loved most of the metroid games in the series.

 

 

 

 

 

I wish I got into the Metroid series sooner. The first game I ever played was Metroid: Other M. I thought it was alright, but what I don't understand, is why does like everyone else who played it, call it terrible?? Did I miss somethin' due to havin' to play a game out of order, or is the game just generally bad??

The most troubling issue with Other M laid in it's poorly written story that retconned the acclaimed Prime trilogy and warping the entire Metroid timeline to fit it's egotistical creator's vision, a bit with the control scheme, and how linear it was compared to most metroid games. It's a fun game, just don't take a thought for it's story or especially try to fit it in the Metroid lore or you'll be enraged by the amount of character and continuity issues it caused like I' am

Edited January 22, 2014 by Nuke87654

[aoEAF2FBvC0MIo2Q 3,673]

Say, something I wanted to bring up to talk about. More specifically about the Metroid fanbase/fandom. I'm still hearing about the fanbase having "endured a horrifying split after Other M's release". It's already been three and a half years and I'm still... puzzled... that this sort of thing might still be going on. But what do you guys think?

 

Given the comments already made in this thread, quite a few already know about Other M having been controversial to say the least and the main reason for the controversy is pretty well-understood; the writing/story. But do you guys also feel that the Metroid fanbase is still a smoldering, fragmented mess?

[Discordian 6,015]

Say, something I wanted to bring up to talk about. More specifically about the Metroid fanbase/fandom. I'm still hearing about the fanbase having "endured a horrifying split after Other M's release". It's already been three and a half years and I'm still... puzzled... that this sort of thing might still be going on. But what do you guys think?

 

Given the comments already made in this thread, quite a few already know about Other M having been controversial to say the least and the main reason for the controversy is pretty well-understood; the writing/story. But do you guys also feel that the Metroid fanbase is still a smoldering, fragmented mess?

I think the fanbase has been in disarray ever since Prime even. The only thing is, the Primes are VERY good games and widely accepted to be very good even if it wasn't what people wanted in a Metroid.

 

Other M did the same thing but it's not considered nearly as good.

 

Personally my only issues with the game come with the use of the Wiimote and no option to use something else which would have been extremely viable if Wii developers, particularly Nintendo, weren't so stuck up their asses and wanting people to use the Wiimote in all circumstances.

Edited March 3, 2014 by Discordian

[HeroSparks 232]

Personally the Prime trilogy is among my favorite games, but I didn't have any issues with Other M either. I do agree that the controls could have been better though. But anyways, I think the fanbase has pretty much moved on and everybody is just altogether waiting for the next installment

[Discordian 6,015]

I don't think anyone will much care what the next Metroid will be like as long as they make Samus silent again. LOL

[aoEAF2FBvC0MIo2Q 3,673]

Yeah, yeah, thread bump but I could NOT go without showing you this mind-boggling piece!

 

Spoilered to avoid page stretch.

 

 

 

 

Such inspiration and seamless assimilation...

[Celli 4,338]

Why have I not posted in this thread yet?

Metroid is probably one of my favorite game series. The only ones I haven't beaten are the first one(the beginning is dull and it seems easy to get lost, also it took me a long time before I got the first missile), and Prime Hunters(couldn't get into it).And pinball is just... pinball in general is boring.

I thought Other M was passable.(Screw the first person mode) and the controls were a little awkward. Also, the story was... ok. 

Favorite is Super Metroid(Obviously) With Prime 1 being a close second.

I personally think Metroid 2 is underrated and I enjoyed it for what it was.(Screw the space jump, though. I always fall when I use it).

In some ways, I think Prime 2 is better than 1. I liked the atmosphere, and Sanctuary Fortress was a fucking awesome looking place with really upbeat, catchy music. Not to mention Quadraxis. Best boss in the game. He wasn't even that hard. 

And I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who is dying to know what happened after Fusion.

O.K, I think I've said enough.

Edited June 16, 2014 by Scoutmaster91

[TenorSounds 832]

Metroid is probably my favorite Nintendo legacy series, and Fusion is my favorite entry into the series! The Prime games are also amazing, and Other M is a steaming pile or worthlessness that should never have seen the light of day

[aoEAF2FBvC0MIo2Q 3,673]

Metroid is probably my favorite Nintendo legacy series, and Fusion is my favorite entry into the series! The Prime games are also amazing, and Other M is a steaming pile or worthlessness that should never have seen the light of day

Say, do you go to any Metroid forums? I remember hearing about how the fanbase is still split apart in the aftermath of Other M. Is this true from what you're seeing?

[TenorSounds 832]

@ I don't really go to any Metroid forums personally, but from the conversations I've had on various gaming sites it wouldn't surprise me. To be fair, the "fanbase" of Metroid isn't really that large or cohesive, so take that with a grain of salt.

 

Personally, I'm wary of a Metroid fan who praises Other M. I usually concede that the gameplay isn't bad per say, but for anyone invested in the character of Samus her characterization in Other M is irreconcilable. As fun as the game was my nausea overpowered that and made the game unplayable for me.

[aoEAF2FBvC0MIo2Q 3,673]

@ I don't really go to any Metroid forums personally, but from the conversations I've had on various gaming sites it wouldn't surprise me. To be fair, the "fanbase" of Metroid isn't really that large or cohesive, so take that with a grain of salt.

 

Personally, I'm wary of a Metroid fan who praises Other M. I usually concede that the gameplay isn't bad per say, but for anyone invested in the character of Samus her characterization in Other M is irreconcilable. As fun as the game was my nausea overpowered that and made the game unplayable for me.

On the forums I go to, it's just quiet but people get along to the point that it's been described as "peaceful". Though some have said that other communities are still a little heated up from the split.

[Steve Piranha 29,428]

At last, I’m playing Dread. Avoiding spoilers was like dodging rain 

 

Spoiler

Anyway, I’m suspecting Draygon is joining Kraid as another forgotten pirate commander 

 

[honk friend 1,978]

Finally 100%ed Metroid Dread after 13 hours IGT

Mostly spoiler free review: Unironically the best Metroid game. This is coming from a long-time Metroid fan who's been waiting for Dread for 15 years. I'm willing to accept that this may at least partially be giddiness on account of actually finally getting to play the damn thing, but that doesn't change how cool the whole experience was. The movement was fast and fluid, and made getting from point A to point B really fun and satisfying, the bosses were very well designed, very difficult, and VERY satisfying to beat, the story was exhilarating, the action was intense, the collectible hunt at the end of the game has never been more fun, and honestly, it was literally everything I could've ever asked for out of a perfect Metroid game. I had high expectations from mercurysteam, especially after Samus Returns, and they blew those expectations out of the water. Phenomenal game, easy 10/10.

[honk friend 1,978]

On 2014-06-15 at 10:30 PM, Celli said:

And I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who is dying to know what happened after Fusion.

boy are you in for a treat, poster from 7 years ago

[Celli 4,338]

48 minutes ago, Berdly is best boy said:

boy are you in for a treat, poster from 7 years ago

I've been playing it and yeah I'm well aware of that

 

[Steve Piranha 29,428]

Spoiler

Man, been playing that game like crazy, and slept way overnight despite being deprived of sleep due to work . Anyway Storm Missile is my most recent power up in the game. Gotta figure out what to do now

 

[Steve Piranha 29,428]

Spoiler

MOTHERFUCKER, RAVEN BEAK IS A LEGIT BOSS

 

[Steve Piranha 29,428]

HOLY SHIT. THAT WAS THE MOST EPIC FINAL BOSS IN THE FRANCHISE. MORE EPIC THAN MOTHER BRAIN, METROID PRIME, AND PROTEUS RIDLEY 

[Splashee 28,564]

And I am not going to click any spoilers then

[Celli 4,338]

Well I finished Dread, and I have to say it's my game of the year for sure, and one of the best games I've played in years. 

[Splashee 28,564]

2 hours ago, Celli said:

Well I finished Dread, and I have to say it's my game of the year for sure, and one of the best games I've played in years. 

Awesome to know!
 

I have been waiting for something good for a long time now. This is going to be so exciting to see! (when I get the time)