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[Calcium]

Why should this be expected? Plenty of Nintendo games have voice acting.

If spoken dialog is what you REALLY want, check out Metroid: Other M. My guess is that you'll long for the Prime series very quickly.

Also, Prime 3 has some voice acting.

Most Nintendo game I've played recently haven't really had any dialogue.

I take it Other M is bad? Metroid seems like a series that could benefit from a good story and character development for Samus. So they tried that in Other M and failed miserably or is the gameplay poor?

Prime 3 has lots of voice-acted dialogue; that one might be more up your alley.

The lack of dialogue is by no means a deal breaker, I was just hoping to get a great story from the Trilogy. If they still manage to pull that off without the dialogue I'll be impressed.

 

[Mzo]

I take it Other M is bad? Metroid seems like a series that could benefit from a good story and character development for Samus. So they tried that in Other M and failed miserably or is the gameplay poor?

Both IMO.

 

[iamaustrian]

That would be great, though in this case it appears this is a release of MP: Trilogy for Wii rather than the GC originals.

Yes it is.
maybe (if you guys are lucky) Nintendo will release the gamecube on WiiU's VC soon.
Then you can play the 2 Primes with your beloved gamecube controls.
till this happens, deal with it

 

[Orakio Rob]

Most Nintendo game I've played recently haven't really had any dialogue.

I take it Other M is bad? Metroid seems like a series that could benefit from a good story and character development for Samus. So they tried that in Other M and failed miserably or is the gameplay poor?

There is a thread discussing whether Other M is a great game or a complete mess here on gaf:

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=894155

Yes, Other M is this divisive. And yes, we're total nerds here.

 

[Calcium]

Both IMO.

Well that sucks. I'll probably still look into it if they ever release it digitally though.

There is a thread discussing whether other is a great game or a complete mess here on gaf:

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=894155

Yes, Other M is this divisive. And yes, we're total nerds here.

I'll give the thread a quick read to see what all the fuss is about. Thanks.

 

[Brakke]

Excellent OP for an excellent few games. I'm still astounded they're charging $10 for this package. Cannot wait to spin it up this weekend.

 

[Verger]

So many people complaining about the best deal in two generations because of the (improved) controls, Wtf am I reading.

Seems to be the case unfortunately.

Listen people. These are not "waggle" controls. You don't swing the remote in vast arcs like in Skyward Sword or in stuff like Wii Sports. It's mostly pointer aiming which is the case in Prime 1 and 2 with some more wrist-flicking motions in Prime 3.

Take some time to learn the controls and you may find them suprisingly responsive and smooth. But of course if you go in with the pre-judged mentality of "I HATE WAGGLES!!" then you probably won't like it at all unless you open your mind.

 

[OrbitalBeard]

I take it Other M is bad? Metroid seems like a series that could benefit from a good story and character development for Samus. So they tried that in Other M and failed miserably or is the gameplay poor?

I actually enjoyed Other M quite a bit but I'm in the minority. Even though I liked the game, I still recognize it as one of the worst entries in the series.

 

[Ahnez]

Most Nintendo game I've played recently haven't really had any dialogue.

I take it Other M is bad? Metroid seems like a series that could benefit from a good story and character development for Samus. So they tried that in Other M and failed miserably or is the gameplay poor?



The lack of dialogue is by no means a deal breaker, I was just hoping to get a great story from the Trilogy. If they still manage to pull that off without the dialogue I'll be impressed.

About the story, it is there, but you have to search for it

hint:

Spoiler

scan everything

 

[Dizzy]

Tempting, but I think I'll stick with the disc since it's 8GB.

 

[Verger]

I bought the Trilogy on the Wii and loved all three games. But here's a piece of advice for newcomers: I love Echoes (it might be my favorite), but I recommend playing it on Normal first, not Veteran.

I know Normal difficulty for Echoes is actually a new, easier mode than the Normal setting for Echoes on the GC, but... well, it isn't only "easier"; it's better. The thing is, you have to shoot a lot in order to kill your enemies in Echoes, and since the game is pretty long, it gets really, really boring. I was about 70% complete and couldn't stand the game anymore; then I quit and restarted the game on easy. The game is so much better this way, trust me.

For the other two games, I recommend playing on Veteran.

Hey thanks for those impressions. I'll add it to the OP for people who are kind of intimidated by Echoes' super difficulty

 

[Effect]

If you buy it off the site with your NNID will you get an option to have the game download on your Wii U or will it do it automatically?

After logging in I see a message saying the code will be sent to my email address but no other option and want to be clear before I do this. Thanks.

 

[Zarovitch]

If you buy it off the site with your NNID will you get an option to have the game download on your Wii U or will it do it automatically?

After logging in I see a message saying the code will be sent to my email address but no other option and want to be clear before I do this. Thanks.

After they send the code you can redeem it online and the download is supposed to start by itself.

 

[Toxi]

Retro also significantly nerfed two of the hardest Metroid Prime 2 bosses in trilogy (Boosty and Spider Guardian), so even veteran mode is easier than the original Echoes normal mode.

 

[Verger]

The lack of dialogue is by no means a deal breaker, I was just hoping to get a great story from the Trilogy. If they still manage to pull that off without the dialogue I'll be impressed.

As said. Scan and Scan again and scan a third time too! Assets in game sometimes have multiple scan states depending on changes. And Bosses in particular have multiple scans when they change their appearance or activate new modes (especially in Echoes).

I'll probably add this to the OP as well. There is a TON of Lore and World-building stuff in these games and lots to read to get the story. Read the Logs especially, they are fun stuff.

 

[OverturePT]

Arriving at Phendrana Drifts is still as great as it ever was.

 

[Toxi]

As said. Scan and Scan again and scan a third time too! Assets in game sometimes have multiple scan states depending on changes. And Bosses in particular have multiple scans when they change their appearance or activate new modes (especially in Echoes).

I'll probably add this to the OP as well. There is a TON of Lore and World-building stuff in these games and lots to read to get the story. Read the Logs especially, they are fun stuff.

The Space Pirate scans have some great black comedy.

"Injury Report 07.200.07
Unit 686 released a Metroid for target practice today: the Metroid then assaulted 686. He should be regaining brain functions in a cycle."

 

[Effect]

After they send the code you can redeem it online and the download is supposed to start by itself.

Thanks. See the option now.

Nice to have the game waiting for me when I get home later tonight.

 

[chaosblade]

I bought the Trilogy on the Wii and loved all three games. But here's a piece of advice for newcomers: I love Echoes (it might be my favorite), but I recommend playing it on Normal first, not Veteran.

I know Normal difficulty for Echoes is actually a new, easier mode than the Normal setting for Echoes on the GC, but... well, it isn't only "easier"; it's better. The thing is, you have to shoot a lot in order to kill your enemies in Echoes, and since the game is pretty long, it gets really, really boring. I was about 70% complete and couldn't stand the game anymore; then I quit and restarted the game on easy. The game is so much better this way, trust me.

For the other two games, I recommend playing on Veteran.

Yeah. The ammo-sponge enemies are one of the gripes I have with the game. You can kill many enemies more quickly with the right beam, but even then we are talking multiple charge shots, compared to Prime 1 where only a handful of enemies required that kind of a beating (and the plasma beam tears through everything). I feel like the shooting isn't really supposed to be the emphasis, but Prime 2 puts a bit too much on it.

I kind of get the idea behind the ammo system, but I don't really feel like it adds anything to the game. Ammo isn't really difficult to get (if it's really low, one crate/cache will give you a bunch) so it mostly ends up being a mental factor unless you just ignore the ammo counter, which is doable as long as you don't end up wasting a bunch of it.

And the dark world is drab as hell. The taking damage thing doesn't bother me as much as it did when I first played it, but the overall look of it is just really boring. It wouldn't be bad, but it all looks the same regardless of which part of the dark world you are in, and you go in and out regularly.

Then there is the key hunt. Meh. It's a "fault" of every game in the series but Echoes has it at its worst, because only 2-3 of the keys can be gotten before you get some near-end-game equipment (read: light suit). And even those you can get sooner often require you to know where they are in advance, since they are undetectable until you get... some near-end-game equipment.

 

[Zatoth]

Thanks, but to clarify: It doesn't show up in Club Nintendo at all or it does show up, but there is no survey?

Not seeing any stars in my Club Nintendo Account.

 

[FrostuTheNinja]

Downloading.

 

[TheCongressman1]

Seems to be the case unfortunately.

Listen people. These are not "waggle" controls. You don't swing the remote in vast arcs like in Skyward Sword or in stuff like Wii Sports. It's mostly pointer aiming which is the case in Prime 1 and 2 with some more wrist-flicking motions in Prime 3.

Take some time to learn the controls and you may find them suprisingly responsive and smooth. But of course if you go in with the pre-judged mentality of "I HATE WAGGLES!!" then you probably won't like it at all unless you open your mind.

Which to be fair, that is the case with most Wii games. Skyward Sword can be played perfectly fine without grand movements, as well. Some things require it, but it isn't constant.

 

[ohlawd]

The Space Pirate scans have some great black comedy.

"Injury Report 07.200.07
Unit 686 released a Metroid for target practice today: the Metroid then assaulted 686. He should be regaining brain functions in a cycle."

I laughed when I read the Pirates tried cloning Samus' morph ball tech but when they did, the test subjects were left with severe body issues

I should see a therapist.

 

[Iolo]

I think my post asking this got lost at the end of a page---

is there a way to start out in the hardest difficulty, or do I absolutely need to play through each game once?

 

[Mauricio_Magus]

I consider Metroid Prime 1 to be one of the best games I have ever played, my first time playing it was with the Trilogy when it came out, but I never played 2 and 3... I really need to do that one of these days.

 

[Madao]

Metroid Prime Trilogy Load Times: Disc Vs eShop version (Metroid Prime 3)

this is a really big difference. this area is notorious for bad load times on disc but there's many like this all over the game. the eshop version is way better.

 

[Orakio Rob]

Hey thanks for those impressions. I'll add it to the OP for people who are kind of intimidated by Echoes' super difficulty

You're welcome!

Metroid Prime Trilogy Load Times: Disc Vs eShop version (Metroid Prime 3)

this is a really big difference. this area is notorious for bad load times on disc but there's many like this all over the game. the eshop version is way better.

Wow! That's great, now I can double-dip and feel good about it! Thanks! ^_^

 

[Mutagenic]

Can you force this in 4:3?

 

[ohlawd]

Metroid Prime Trilogy Load Times: Disc Vs eShop version (Metroid Prime 3)

this is a really big difference. this area is notorious for bad load times on disc but there's many like this all over the game. the eshop version is way better.

so worth it. MPT digital is the best way to play these games yoooooooooo

 

[Toxi]

I laughed when I read the Pirates tried cloning Samus' morph ball tech but when they did, the test subjects were left with severe body issues

I should see a therapist.

"Science team has vapor for brains."

Metroid Prime Trilogy Load Times: Disc Vs eShop version (Metroid Prime 3)

this is a really big difference. this area is notorious for bad load times on disc but there's many like this all over the game. the eshop version is way better.

Wow, that's a massive improvement for Prime 3.

 

[OrbitalBeard]

Metroid Prime Trilogy Load Times: Disc Vs eShop version (Metroid Prime 3)

this is a really big difference. this area is notorious for bad load times on disc but there's many like this all over the game. the eshop version is way better.

Wow! Looks like the digital version is the way to go for everyone now. My double-dip was more than worth it!

 

[GaimeGuy]

Unfortunately you're missing out on most of the sequence breaking with these versions. Small sacrifice to pay, though.

I don't get why developers don't just leave sequence breaks in for the die-hards.

 

[Verger]

Metroid Prime Trilogy Load Times: Disc Vs eShop version (Metroid Prime 3)

this is a really big difference. this area is notorious for bad load times on disc but there's many like this all over the game. the eshop version is way better.

Wow sir. Many thanks!

Definitely added to the OP!

Man, the OP is getting big. I hope its size isn't turning people off. But there's a ton of good info in there.

 

[Veelk]

So, question

Is there the slightest chance we'll get the HD remasters for this game at all now? Because, other than the wii mote, my biggest concern before I begin to play this game is blurry resolution. Good art direction will always shine through in the end, of course, but optimized visuals are always preferable. It's something I feel Nintendo should be doing with all their best games from the past. This, Twilight Princess, the Mario games, Xenoblade Chronicles, etc.

It's too bad my weak ass PC can't run Dolphin emulations

 

[FUNKNOWN iXi]

Yesterday in this thread I read something about putting one of these save files on an SD card to use for the trilogy, anyone know what I'm talking about?

http://www.gamefaqs.com/wii/960329-metroid-prime-trilogy/saves

 

[stan423321]

Metroid Prime Trilogy Load Times: Disc Vs eShop version (Metroid Prime 3)

this is a really big difference. this area is notorious for bad load times on disc but there's many like this all over the game. the eshop version is way better.

Is there a comparison with backups?

Also, speedrunners won't like this given they asked Dolphin devs to simulate the slower drive...

 

[jimi_dini]

Not seeing any stars in my Club Nintendo Account.

You have to fill out a survey to get the stars normally.

Does the game show up at all when you access Club Nintendo and go to "my games and systems"?

 

[Verger]

So, question

Is there the slightest chance we'll get the HD remasters for this game at all now? Because, other than the wii mote, my biggest concern before I begin to play this game is blurry resolution. Good art direction will always shine through in the end, of course, but optimized visuals are always preferable.

It's too bad my weak ass PC can't run Dolphin emulations

Unless Nintendo is absolutely cruel and evil and announces something at E3. I doubt we will see HD remasters, or at least any time soon.

Yesterday in this thread I read something about putting one of these save files on an SD card to use for the trilogy, anyone know what I'm talking about?

http://www.gamefaqs.com/wii/960329-metroid-prime-trilogy/saves

There's instructions in the OP

 

[bndadm]

Doing something I so rarely do and that is double dip, just so I have another copy lest something happen to my disc. I remember hearing they were going out of print and immediately running out to the store to get one before it went away.

Also, big thanks to the GAF folks earlier who posted instructions on how to copy a save over for MP3 for the Friend Vouchers. Sincerely, I'm so friggen pumped I can unlock those now.

I'm just about to finish my first Jill run in RE: Remaster and was going to move on to Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker...but now...yeah I think it's time to Prime it up again.

These games are damn sublime. MP 3 really needs a replay from me as I liked it, but was kind of a let down for me with the finale. I'm curious to see if it's better than I remember.

If anyone in here can play Echoes, though, without the map reminder/hint system, I want to know. Holy moses I can never remember where to go next half the time.

 

[Begbie]

I have MP1 and MP2 for GC and MP3 on disc for Wii. What are differences between the original verisons and the digital version of the Trilogy other than adding pointer controls to MP1 and MP2? Are there any other changes?

 

[Guamu]

The Space Pirate scans have some great black comedy.

"Injury Report 07.200.07
Unit 686 released a Metroid for target practice today: the Metroid then assaulted 686. He should be regaining brain functions in a cycle."

Yup, there's also the one detailing

Spoiler

how one pirate was horribly crushed when trying to copy the morph ball

 

[Effect]

Metroid Prime Trilogy Load Times: Disc Vs eShop version (Metroid Prime 3)

this is a really big difference. this area is notorious for bad load times on disc but there's many like this all over the game. the eshop version is way better.

Excellent news. That's a huge improvement.

 

[Prevolition]

What I would give to play this in VR... man. I'd quadruple dip.

 

[Veelk]

Unless Nintendo is absolutely cruel and evil and announces something at E3. I doubt we will see HD remasters, or at least any time soon.

Oh, it'd definitely be a dick move to make this deal and then announce the HD versions...but it's one I'd still take.

I just want more HD stuff, srsly (especially twilight princess)

 

[Ridley327]

Metroid Prime Trilogy Load Times: Disc Vs eShop version (Metroid Prime 3)

this is a really big difference. this area is notorious for bad load times on disc but there's many like this all over the game. the eshop version is way better.

So glad they picked that area, since it was no-fucking-toriously awful. I hated replaying the game specifically because of that area.

 

[Lernaean]

I got the original versions of all three games, i got the MP Trilogy limited Wii pack and i still bought the digital version today and played for 3 hours straight.
9.99 is a steal.

 

[Spruchy]

Weird question, can you transfer a save from the Wii version to the Wii U?

Nevermind, just read the OP and found it, can't wait!

 

[GaimeGuy]

Yup, there's also the one detailing

Spoiler

how one pirate was horribly crushed when trying to copy the morph ball

Spoiler

Damn chozo technology, why can't we get it right?!

 

[Stop It]

I bought the Trilogy on the Wii and loved all three games. But here's a piece of advice for newcomers: I love Echoes (it might be my favorite), but I recommend playing it on Normal first, not Veteran.

I know Normal difficulty for Echoes is actually a new, easier mode than the Normal setting for Echoes on the GC, but... well, it isn't only "easier"; it's better. The thing is, you have to shoot a lot in order to kill your enemies in Echoes, and since the game is pretty long, it gets really, really boring. I was about 70% complete and couldn't stand the game anymore; then I quit and restarted the game on easy. The game is so much better this way, trust me.

For the other two games, I recommend playing on Veteran.

Thanks for the advice.

The Metroid Prime games are a series I always meant to try but never quite did. When the Trilogy first came out I meant to buy it but it became rare so fast in the UK I never really had the chance.

To pick up the set so cheaply is fantastic and I fully intend to rectify my mistake of not playing this sooner.

 

[chaosblade]

Doing something I so rarely do and that is double dip, just so I have another copy lest something happen to my disc. I remember hearing they were going out of print and immediately running out to the store to get one before it went away.

Also, big thanks to the GAF folks earlier who posted instructions on how to copy a save over for MP3 for the Friend Vouchers. Sincerely, I'm so friggen pumped I can unlock those now.

I'm just about to finish my first Jill run in RE: Remaster and was going to move on to Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker...but now...yeah I think it's time to Prime it up again.

These games are damn sublime. MP 3 really needs a replay from me as I liked it, but was kind of a let down for me with the finale. I'm curious to see if it's better than I remember.

If anyone in here can play Echoes, though, without the map reminder/hint system, I want to know. Holy moses I can never remember where to go next half the time.

Echoes on hypermode with hints off would be some sort of crazy ironman mode that I'm not man enough for.


I'm definitely planning to replay Prime 3. I've actually only played it once, and that was when it first came out. The fact eShop Trilogy should use the same save file as my physical copy of Trilogy makes it enticing, I've done 100% on Prime 1 and 2 so far, need to do 3. Then I need to do them on Hypermode.