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Metroid Prime Trilogy WiiU |OT| - Samus it Ever Was. Now with Ridleyculous low price!
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The Xtortionist
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breh
Super Missiles are godlike for almost every enemy. Ice Spreader is amazing against
Metroid Prime
The Xtortionist
Member
Did you miss the
half pipe
or the
portal after getting the Gravity Boost
...because I did :l
Yup
the portal after getting the Gravity Boost
I have done this game 3 times, 2 of them 100% and I fucking forgot about that one, granted, that was ~10 years ago.
They even went as far as to have two different Dark Suit loading screens, one without the Gravity Boost and one with it. Really nice attention to detail, but I have no doubt that's a big part why it's nearly 8 gigs, since those loading screens are FMVs.
TheSpaceBetween
Member
Nope. Actually, Retro was a very stable studio for the first three games. Then about 1/3 (maybe more) of the team left. They still have a good amount of people from Prime and Echoes there though. I'm just going by the credits though. And actually it seems like there are as much or even more ex Retro folk at Bluepoint now than Armature.
It's little things like that which make me fall I love with games.
Also, I really prefer the more angular and aggressive looking ship design in corruption over the more classic design in Primes 1 & 2. I love how you get in from the bottom, makes the Sci Fi geek in me happy because it makes more sense.
TheSpaceBetween
Member
Skytown, Elysia is up there with, but maybe just a smidgeon behind Sanctuary Fortress.
Spring-Loaded
Member
I haven't really played Metroid Prime since it came out and I'd forgotten how beam shots gave off their own light. It's evident when you shoot down a dark hallway.
I feel like such details weren't common in games from 2002, but I might just have poor memory.
I feel like such details weren't common in games from 2002, but I might just have poor memory.
The Xtortionist
Member
I'm expecting huge things from Bluepoint now that Kynan Pearson joined them. I hope they're working on something...
The Xtortionist
Member
The heat effect? Only in Echoes and Corruption. I don't think it was ever in Prime 1.
Just you. It has it in all three games.
TheSpaceBetween
Member
I'm feeling crazy right now so here's some top locations lists. All imo, of course
Prime Top 3
1. Phendrana Drifts
2. Tallon Overworld (includes Crashed Frigate)
3. Chozo Ruins
Echoes Top 3
1. Sanctuary Fortress
2. Torvus Bog
3. Temple Grounds
Corruption Top 3
1. SkyTown
2.3. GFS ValhallaPirate Homeworld
Overall Top 5
1. Sanctuary Fortress
2. Phendrana Drifts
3. Torvus Bog
4. SkyTown
5.Pirate Homeworld
Anyone else want to give their thoughts?
Prime:
1. Tallon Overworld w/crashed frigate
2. Phendrana Drifts
3. Phazon Mines
Echoes:
1. Sanctuary Fortress
2. Torvus Bog
3. Agon Wastes
Corruption:
1. Skytown, Elysia
2. Pirate Homeworld
3. Bryyo
Overall:
1. Sanctuary Fortress
2. Tallon Overworld w/crashed frigate
3. Skytown, Elysia
4. Phendrana Drifts
5. Pirate Homeworld
6. Phazon Mines
7. Torvus Bog
8. Bryyo
9. Agon Wastes
10. Chozo Ruins
11. Phaaze
12. GFS Valhalla
13. Norion
14. Magmoor Caverns
15. GFS Olympus
16. Temple Grounds
TheSpaceBetween
Member
I was crushed when, yet again, the three lead designers left after Returns. Mike Wiccan got a lot of shit for being the one that created the enemies and bosses for DKCR, and people were actually happy that he left. But he was a senior designer on all three Prime games. I wonder if he was responsible for leading the creation of all the incredible bosses and enemies for those games too. But anyway, it's amazing how they seem to be pretty much unaffected no matter what happens. The studio culture is strong there, as if there is some unseen spirit present at all times inspiring everyone who works within their walls to do awesome things!
ErrorMacro
Member
Defeated
on first time on Prime 1. The only boss which gave me a bit more of trouble was
, but because I arrived at its room with only 2
.
I'm so excited to start Prime 2 again...It's been years since I've last played it.
Metroid Prime
Omega Pirate
Power Bombs
I'm so excited to start Prime 2 again...It's been years since I've last played it.
The Xtortionist
Member
I actually dug DKCR's bosses quite a bit. Mangoruby and Colonel Pluck in particular are excellent, and I also like Stu and Thugly.
I was a bit concerned about Tropical Freeze's level design after Kynan Pearson left, but it seemed to work out in the end. Surpassing Returns' level design is pretty much impossible, so I'm glad to see that TF consistently matched it.
Retro is a miracle. Staff changes, genre switches...the studio's output seems unaffected by anything. I'd blind buy any game with their name on it. My favorite studio by far.
Wreck-It Ralph
Member
What? For real? DKCR is one of my favorite games, but I absolutely despise the bosses in it. Last time I played I almost broke my 3DS nearly every time I encountered one. I don't even know how you're supposed to defeat Thugly or the chicken mech without taking damage.
TheSpaceBetween
Member
Yup, same here. I'm so torn between wanting another Metroid from them and a new IP. Normally I would want a new IP more, but it's been so long since Corruption, and as much as I love them, I don't trust that EAD understands the essence of Metroid. If someone new were to take a crack at it, I'd give it to Next Level.
The Xtortionist
Member
I'm not saying they're easy lol. But they can be beat without taking damage; I beat both of them in mirror mode on both Wii and 3DS.
Yeah, Next Level would be a good fit for Metroid I think.
I'd love for Retro to return to sci-fi, regardless of the franchise (or even a new IP). Not sure how many of the Prime Trilogy artists are still there, but their sci-fi art for that series was incredibly distinctive and well-thought out. Part of me wants to see a Retro Studios F-Zero for that reason.
lol yeah, I missed the half pipe after boost guardian, dunno why. Hardly my first playthrough, duh! ;p
Whaaaat, you needed power bombs for Omega Pirate?
shadyspace
Banned
I felt just as smart as I did when I was 11 re-remembering how to kill the Chozo Ghosts.
ErrorMacro
Member
Cømet;151106633 said:
Using them is optional, if you want to make the fight really easy. They
instantly stuns him, making him go recover and be vulnerable to damage
Bluemercury
Member
Too bad these studios output is mostly ports for Playstation...
toadsworth
Banned
Just beat Metroid Prime 1, and started 2. I set the difficulty for normal this time though because veteran was stressing me out on 1. Even though I only died once, I don't need that pressure. Plus the bosses in 2 are tougher from what I've read. Really excited to play through 2, I tried it once years ago but got stuck on the
Alpha Blogg, I died over 20 times and just gave up.
TheSpaceBetween
Member
I know right? Going from incredible and beloved Nintendo games to port machines. Too bad.
LordOcidax
Member
Yes, this game have some crazy details, the rain drops over Samus canon, the snow and rain stopped by the platforms, the reflections, the lighting. Some animations are amazing too. Is amazing to shoot in the dark and see the beam shot illuminating the room.
To be fair, Bluepoint is one of the most well-regarded developers in the industry, even if it's for doing good ports of other studios' games. As much as people may not consider that to be as valuable as having an original output, the possibility of a port going mediocre-to-bad is too damn high these days, and it's good to see that there's at least one developer that actually does give a damn. Their Titanfall port on 360 is nothing short of a miracle.
Schnozberry
Member
I'm really surprised how well these games hold up. The graphics are clearly a decade behind, but the gameplay still feels great. If they remastered the original Prime for the release of the next handheld, I think it would be a fantastic time sink while mobile. Especially with the immediate suspend/resume.
Having a blast with Prime 1. It looks far better on my TV than I expected (first time running a Wii game on my Wii U).
Looking at that well designed map fill me with such joy. It's been over 10 years since I last played it, so I can still get surprised sometimes.
IMO Prime 1 has only one large level design flaw that can put a dent in the experience: it's very easy to miss the Artifact Temple at the start of the game. In my first playthrough I only ended up there after clearing all other areas and was looking for unvisited rooms on the world map, meaning I had to backtrack my ass through the entire game to hunt for the Chozo artifacts instead of finding them as I played.
Looking at that well designed map fill me with such joy. It's been over 10 years since I last played it, so I can still get surprised sometimes.
IMO Prime 1 has only one large level design flaw that can put a dent in the experience: it's very easy to miss the Artifact Temple at the start of the game. In my first playthrough I only ended up there after clearing all other areas and was looking for unvisited rooms on the world map, meaning I had to backtrack my ass through the entire game to hunt for the Chozo artifacts instead of finding them as I played.
So, I ended up beating Prime 1 a little bit ago and it felt great. Once I finally figured out how to damage the
, it was smooth sailing. Ended up with 76% completion but I was just looking to beat it. I was going to wait until tomorrow to try again but I got bored and grabbed the Pad, propped it against something, and went to work on the small screen. Off to Prime 2 in a bit, as I haven't played that in years. Never played 3 until now though.
second form
TheSpaceBetween
Member
When you have the lead engineer and a senior artist from Metroid Prime and the lead level designer from Donkey Kong Country Returns, you expect more from a studio than ports.
TheSpaceBetween
Member
Great art and 60fps don't age. These games' visuals look and perform better than the majority of the games on the market even today.
toadsworth
Banned
Absolutely. Playing through these games is blowing my mind that they're almost a decade old. The environments feel more alive and fleshed out than most modern games.
Jumping back into Echoes for the first time in over 10 years. The small visual upgrades over the first entry are more evident since I'm coming in hot from Prime. Super reflective suit, extra shiny power beam, well polished morph ball; Samus must have a lot of spare time in her cockpit.
I'm very much looking forward to the music, as I remember it continuing to be a strength for the series.
I'm very much looking forward to the music, as I remember it continuing to be a strength for the series.
Yes sir, I like Echoes music better than the other two, but all are fucking amazing.
Astral/H3X
Member
I keep seeing that the Omega Pirate apparently doesn't like Power Bombs.
I... I never knew this. Where are you even using them? I just beamed his ass like a woman.
I... I never knew this. Where are you even using them? I just beamed his ass like a woman.
The Xtortionist
Member
They'll blow off his armor.
Just plant them at his feet when
he's in his form with the phazon armor blobs. Most of the time I break at least two if not all the weak spots in one go.
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
I've always just shot them off too. Maybe next time I'll try Power Bombs though.
TheMoon
Member
Looking at your profile I see you're from the US. Isn't there a thread posting gaming deals for Americans? We got one for Europe.
I feel like the complaints apply more to Armature, since they have put out an original game, and it kinda sorta sucked, despite being a can't-miss premise. They've had some rotten luck since getting started, but Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate doesn't even remotely feel like something that was handled by the guy in charge of all three Prime games. I dunno; I think other posters are onto something with the studio culture at Retro being impossible to duplicate, even amongst the leads. I don't know what Nintendo did when they purged the studio back in 2001, but it stuck.
The thing with Retro and Metroid is that I just can't imagine that a new Metroid by them would follow the Prime formula. I think that after half a decade of developing 2D plattformers it's more likey that their next Metroid title would also be a 2(.5)D one since that's just what current Retro is experienced in and because such a game wouldn't need as many ressources. I'd still welcome such a game, but it makes me sad that 3D Metroid just seems to be dead.
Ooh, that's what it is. I kept expecting that area to be in MP1 with the
screw attack
I don't think anyone expected them to do a racing game ever again, but here we are, and we've got half of Mario Kart 7 with their name on it. I think they're a hell of a lot more versatile than they get credit for.