NeOak
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I should replay it on my Gamecube. Fuck, I need Component cables. RIP my wallet.
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Gamecube Metroid Prime vs Prime Collection?
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I should replay it on my Gamecube. Fuck, I need Component cables. RIP my wallet.
It's really up to you, OP. I've always loved the controls for MP and MP2 on GC, shocking huh? But there's some things in the GC versions that I just can't pass up for the Wii version. MP has cool details for the beams such as ice building up over the arm canon, particle effects, etc. Also there's sequence breaking and whatnot.
The Prime trilogy versions has arguably better controls, and aiming isn't some waggling gimmick, it's like the one Wii game where pointing and aiming actually works wonderfully. There's 16:9, some visual add ons such as bloom, and the entire trilogy in one package.
The Prime trilogy versions has arguably better controls, and aiming isn't some waggling gimmick, it's like the one Wii game where pointing and aiming actually works wonderfully. There's 16:9, some visual add ons such as bloom, and the entire trilogy in one package.
TheGamingBox
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that wouldnt work, metroid prime 1 doesnt emulate well on dolphin, it wont maintain 60fps
Played through both Metorid 1 and 2 on Dolphin perfectly. Used to require certain patches, but Dolphin has really advanced in the past year.
Need an AR code to force 16:9 rendering though.
TheGamingBox
Banned
what version of dolphin are you using?
Metorid Prime 1 was a couple years ago, but I played Prime 2 on the newest version this year.
These are the GC versions by the way, I am not sure if the Wii version is playable yet. Plus I don't even own the latter.
Apparently the Prime games still suffer from micro stutter on Dolphin. As gorgeous as I'm sure these games look emulated, I just have no tolerance for frame dips. Which is a shame, because I would love to play these games on my PC.
Edit: This is according to the Dolphin compatibility list: https://dolphin-emu.org/compat/M/
Edit: This is according to the Dolphin compatibility list: https://dolphin-emu.org/compat/M/
ugh_the_boot
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As much as I love Metroid Prime 1 (probably the best game that generation along with Resident Evil Remake and 4) I really could not finish Prime 2 (the light dark mechanic just became soooo monotonous) and I really did not like the controls for Prime 3 on the Wii so I only played a couple of hours of that. I think best thing to do would be play Prime 1 on Gamecube then see if you want more of the same. Also if you don't mind waggle controls then you could try playing it on the Wii.
Barrow Roll
Member
Ishiiruuka + Borderless Fullscreen does wonders for Metroid Prime on Dolphin.
https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Thread-unofficial-ishiiruka-dolphin-custom-version
TheMoon
Member
Most certainly not since opinions on them are pretty divided already. Also completely not related to the topic.
Trilogy is the best disc in gaming.
The benefits far outweigh any minor losses to the gamecube originals.
Aim from the wrist - and rest it on your leg. Get a comfortable seating position (Lean back in your chair FTW).
I beat the whole trilogy on Hard mode this way and I normally hate playing games on hard. The gameplay and controls are just that engrossing!
The benefits far outweigh any minor losses to the gamecube originals.
Aim from the wrist - and rest it on your leg. Get a comfortable seating position (Lean back in your chair FTW).
I beat the whole trilogy on Hard mode this way and I normally hate playing games on hard. The gameplay and controls are just that engrossing!
Paltheos
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These are L jumps. I don't remember the order of inputs on a controller (I'd remember it quickly enough if I popped in my copy and put a GC controller in my hand). A certain combination of holding/releasing the L button when jumping propels Samus much further forward than an ordinary jump, and it's extremely easy to do. Like many other things, it likely wasn't intended and was removed in subsequent versions.
Barrow Roll
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Ah, so as I thought it's not an official mechanic that I've just been ignoring. That's neat, and I suppose it might really matter to people that are invested in sequence breaking or speed running, but it doesn't really seem like dealbreaker to me.
It is comforting to know that if I ever want to try sequence breaking, I still have my NTSC original version of the game with all dorky 'BEST OF E3 2002' on the cover and everything.