playtime said 5:06 which doesn't feel right
and I played on normal. will do the same for the next two. just wanna do quick runs since I'm supposed to be clearing my backlog, not play these games for the umpteenth time >_>
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playtime said 5:06 which doesn't feel right
and I played on normal. will do the same for the next two. just wanna do quick runs since I'm supposed to be clearing my backlog, not play these games for the umpteenth time >_>
If the cursor is jumping all over the place then yeah, you need to re-adjust the sensitivity but if not then you just need more time with the controls.
CapHarlock
Neo Member
I would love to know those of you who have never played a MP games but played many other shooters. How does playing MP feel, do you see why so many hold it in high reguard or does it fall short compared to other shooters out now?
Askherserenity
Member
It was never meant to compare to any other shooter since it barely is a shooter in the sense you're talking about.
It really is its own thing.
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I remember waking up in the middle of the night, unwrapping it and playing at like 2am then wrapping it back up so my parent wouldn't know I opened it. Got it for Xmas
Did the same with Majora's Mask.
It's not a shooter in the way you mean it really. It really is more like an adventure game in first person. Puzzles and rpg leveling system without actual levels. Best boss battles ever though. And Great first person platforming.
toadsworth
Banned
The controls seem a little floaty to me, but I also haven't played a wii game in a few years. The loading times are greatly improved and it looks glorious in 1080p. These games a truly a treasure, hopefully I can get past that bullshit fish mini-boss in prime 2 this time around.
CertifiedFP
Member
BTW, anyone know how to fix the overscan-compensation bars? Seems odd that this gives me them, but Punch Out makes full use of my screen's space.
It's been such a long time since I've played Metroid Prime 1. I remember the open area where the ship is landed once you reach the planet being so much bigger then it actually is. Maybe it's because I'm able to move easier with the Wii remote and nunchuck or just the difference between a child's and an adult's eyes.
I'm also noticing I don't remember a thing about MP1. MP3 is still somewhat fresh to a degree. As far as MP1 goes I have no clue as to where I'm going. I think I'm going save it that for this weekend as a result. The games are bought now so I can get to it whenever.
Still trying to decide if I should transfer over my Wii. That way I can have my MP3 save and the Mii I created. Though I guess I could always make a new Mii and copy the save files that can be copied.
I'm also noticing I don't remember a thing about MP1. MP3 is still somewhat fresh to a degree. As far as MP1 goes I have no clue as to where I'm going. I think I'm going save it that for this weekend as a result. The games are bought now so I can get to it whenever.
Still trying to decide if I should transfer over my Wii. That way I can have my MP3 save and the Mii I created. Though I guess I could always make a new Mii and copy the save files that can be copied.
What's your sensitivity set at? I set it at advance right away and have been pretty much ignoring the lock on and don't seem to have any issues. Things are pretty accurate from what I'm seeing.
Sensitivity does not effect direct pointing with the Wiimote. What it does in this game is change the turning deadzone.
Goldenroad
Member
Why is this taking so long to install? How does the "Time Left" for installing keep going up? I get the downloading side fluctuating, but why the installation?!? Oh man..it's at 60% and I gotta get to sleep within the next hour for sure. Come on Reggie. Fix this nonsense.
I know. The Frigate is probably one of the best and most satisfying "Tutorial" levels in gaming. Just amazing how it is paced the the feeling of dread that it still evokes. Amazing how other developers never looked to this example of how to get things done nicely.
Mauricio_Magus
Banned
Just bought it, I will finally play Prime 2 soon.
dude, stop playing videogames.
woot Prime 1 done
on to Prime 2
dude, stop playing videogames.
TheSpaceBetween
Member
The game doesn't clock you for cutscenes (including elevator rides), deaths, reading scan data, checking your map/menu screens/when you get a power up etc.
Also, as a general note to people... Don't be afraid of Echoes difficulty. They cheesed the difficulty on a lot of tough spots and even added an easy mode ("Normal") for it and the first Prime as well.
I was told not to buy a Nintendo games online because its hard to re download ur games or something like that or if u wiibu got fucked up not sure really what is the issus. But at 10$ 3 metroid games I never played all my life and I was looking for it everywhere ... I couldn't resist
webkatt
Member
So I booted up the trilogy to give it a whirl.
The graphics aren't half bad!
HOWEVER
I am am having issues with the screen having boarders (Probably an ratio thing?)
and
more importantly
The AUDIO for the game is only in stereo. How do I get it to play in that yummy Dolby mode?
The Wii Mode menu does surround sound but the Metroid game sounds tiny, flat, and at a much lower dB.
The graphics aren't half bad!
HOWEVER
I am am having issues with the screen having boarders (Probably an ratio thing?)
and
more importantly
The AUDIO for the game is only in stereo. How do I get it to play in that yummy Dolby mode?
The Wii Mode menu does surround sound but the Metroid game sounds tiny, flat, and at a much lower dB.
Load times seem to be significantly improved. Graphically I don't know. Perhaps sharper image due to the Wii U having hdmi vs the Wii's component cables or composite cables. Been meaning to ask that as well if there is a noticeable difference here. Anyone?
The Xtortionist
Member
I always thought Echoes' challenge came from navigation. Never had a problem with combat, even on Gamecube.
Cynn
Member
If it feels too floaty you may have some input lag on your TV. Wii games are remarkably intolerant of lag.
Ultimadrago
Member
I'm not even a Metroid fan and I'm gonna jump on this deal. Holy shit at the $10 price tag.
Not sure you can aside from adjusting it on your TV settings. Pretty annoying.
I also realize I don't have the patience to sit in a position for hours at a time to make pointer controls playable. :-/
woot Prime 1 done
on to Prime 2
Impressive.
OricWindstar
Member
It's fine in standby, just make sure you have that option turned on in the settings.
Cynn
Member
Having mouselike controls on a console is the purpose. This isn't like time crisis or other light gun games. Shooting from the wrist as opposed to the thumb is wonderful.
thestopsign
Member
I'm downloading it right now. I realized I did not bring a sensor bar to college, is there an easy, makeshift way of doing a sensor bar?
I'm pretty sure the original intent of the Wiimote was for it to be a direct pointing device(aiming physically with the Wiimote at the screen) and not a relative motion device.
Mineshaft_Gap
4077th
Funny, this might be what gets me to buy a Wii U.
ipukespiders
Member
Ah crap, that's why Prime is so easy now. I haven't played it in over a decade and I thought it was the pointer controls that were making it easier. Turns out I'm playing on "easy" mode. Oh well, I'll just continue on for the exploration and atmosphere - combat is not why I enjoyed it in the first place.
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
Cant you just use the gamepad as a sensor bar?
tiny raptor
Member
It's gonna be me(troid).
Oooo, yeah.
You might've been hurt, Samus
That ain't no lie
You've seen them all come and go, oh..
I remember you told me
That it made you believe in
No man, no cry
Maybe that's why
Every little thing I do
Never seems enough for you
You don't wanna get infected (with the X parasite) again
But I'm not like them
Samus, when you finally,
Get to love somebody
Guess what,
It's gonna be me (the baby (metroid))
2 lit candles. About 6 inches apart from each other. Aim at the middle of them.
I've done this before during Wii's launch when my cat chewed through the sensor bar cable.
normal's pretty boring though. I hope people are playing on veteran mode, especially if it's their first time playing. OP's got that up though. maybe we've managed to steer some to that difficulty.
guess how many Super Missiles it took to down Prime 1's third last boss.
ilu too Mau-chan <3
guess how many Super Missiles it took to down Prime 1's third last boss.
three. three SMs on Omega Pirate
ilu too Mau-chan <3
Gamepad, or candles...
ChitoCrisis
Member
I haven't played Metroid Prime in years! I just started playing about an hour ago and I'm scanning everything. lol. I might have to lower the sensitivity. And yes, I'm playing on Veteran.
Just stopped for the night after getting space jump. Had to put controls to standard, advance was way to fast for me. Went back and forth on swapping shoot and jump but decided eventually on swapped as using super missiles later seemed easier with shoot on B. Good times so far. Never beat the game cube version but I've started it many times. Taking more time to scan and read things especially the chozo lore.
TheSpaceBetween
Member
Well you're pretty damn good then! I never understood the problems people had with the Spider Guardian, but the Boost Ball Guardian, Chykka, Quadraxis, Emperor Ing, and Dark Samus 3 were very challenging the first time through the game. I was able to beat both Prime 1 and 3 on Hard without a death quite a while ago, but only last year on my 7th or 8th playthrough of Echoes was I able to accomplish the same feat, and just barely. It is definitely a challenging game playing for the first time. At least the GC version anyway.
hahah the memories of hard mode Boost Guardian. even then the other bosses seemed like complete jokes compared to that thing. the only boss I made sure to collect all available energy tanks before fighting.
Right before the first boss there's a save room.So, how far into Prime 1 is the first save location? I haven't played it in years and died pretty stupidly
The next time you can save is when you finish the intro area and reach the planet.
DragonGirl
Member
Metroid Prime is as much a shooter as Legend of Zelda is a hack and slash. If you go into the game expecting a shooter experience you'll be pretty disappointed and bored that there's rarely anything beyond a passive bug or two to shoot (until much later in the game). This is an adventure game, a sci-fi Zelda title is the best approach to expectations.
Ohhhh, right. Now it's coming back to me. Hopefully that first boss will be easier with the motion controls
Of course playing on veteran TheSpaceBetween
Member
All available energy tanks and all available beam ammo. That's the only way to take that bastard down on hard.