I dig it, but them heels lol.
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Metroid: Samus Returns |OT| What's past is prologue.
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I dig it, but them heels lol.
CharminUltra
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Feels good, mang.
It's okay we get it, you don't like the game. No need to post variations of the same post 5 times in a row.
YES! The 3D effect here is awesome, as a bunch of other people have mentioned too. It's bizarre that my favorite 3D implementations on the 3DS have been games that weren't full 3D - Shovel Knight, A Link Between Worlds, etc., and now Metroid.
I always have the 3D cranked up and it'll actually be bittersweet moving on to a handheld that doesn't have it.
Ori's a great game and looks a lot better than Samus Returns, but personally I think SR has the more satisfying moment-to-moment gameplay. It's the best-controlling 2D Metroid game we've yet had. Hopefully more are to come!
I wasn't the biggest fan of MercurySteam either but I'd be fine with them cranking out 2D Metroids moving forward (probably won't happen, but who knows).
EDIT: Wow I just realized that the same developer has now worked on both Castlevania and Metroid...bizarre coincidence I guess? Pretty crazy though
Yeah the 3D is pretty good. I get ghosting when I crank it to the max but mostly it adds a good feeling of depth.
Triforce141
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Getting 100% gives you all 10 Chozo Memories in the options menu
The other reward is getting to see Zero Suit Samus if you beat the game in less than 4 hours
balladofwindfishes
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This game is the hardest Metroid game I've played since Prime 2.
It's also very fun and nice to be back into a 2D Metroid.
It's also very fun and nice to be back into a 2D Metroid.
CharminUltra
Member
She could beat Master Chief.
Ah thanks! Haven't even checked out the options yet and was already confused, when people were talking about chozo memories, since I expected them to be ingame
SciencePilot
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Apparently they are Metroid fans. IIRC the story is that they pitched a Metroid Fusion remake to Nintendo, and Nintendo asked them to work on this instead.
It makes sense that they would be Castlevania fans, too. Good on them, seeking out projects they want.
BassForever
Member
I wish new 3ds owners could take advantage of zl and zr to make those buttons quick ice beam and quick morph ball
Alex_Mexico
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I wish they got rid of the fucking high heels. It especially makes no sense because her feet wouldn't fit inside the shoes of her power suit since that one does NOT have space for said high heels.The ZSS design in the European Art Book (thanks Reggie
The one thing from Other M that refuses to die.
It's really dumb, especially when they respect the design of the suit in her design in other areas. I didn't even hate Other M that much but it feels like a damn specter we'll never completely escape. Other than that though I dig her new look.
Lord of Ostia
Member
I'm glad Nintendo asked them to do this instead, Metroid 2 needed a remake more
This deserves way more credit than it's getting, honestly.
BassForever
Member
In terms of how samus controls this is easily the best feeling Metroid game. The only reason this can't beat super metroid for best game in the series is because its still trapped by the original metroid 2 structure. I badly want to see Mercurystream make an original metroid game with these mechanics and a more free level design structure.
Rhomega Beta
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Ok, now I need help. I'm in Area I. I've killed two Metroids. I know where a third one is, but I can't get to it. I put two DNAs in the shrine, and it's pointing out a thing near a save point in the upper-right. I got there. There's nothing there except a Metroid husk I can't do anything with. I'm sure a 4th Metroid is nearby, but I can't get to it. Where now?
EDIT: Never mind, figured one way through.
EDIT: Never mind, figured one way through.
foxuzamaki
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I have me some metroid
SomeRandomWeirdGuy
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Regarding the Zero suit, I swear I saw a higher quality picture that showed her with the mole still, it could be artifacting making it look like it's not there. If it is gone though good riddance, both the mole and high heels had to have been inserted because of Sakamoto's fetishes. Especially when the original ZSS design specifically stated to avoid giving her tall heels. Goddamn I hate the heels. But other than that I love the design.
I am not really getting the complaint against the control as I feel that Samus moves so much smoother than she did in Zero mission.
Then again I am crap at Metroid game and I will openly admit that.
What's wrong with the mole? I think that she looks fine with it.
Then again I am crap at Metroid game and I will openly admit that.
What's wrong with the mole? I think that she looks fine with it.
Lights and Waves
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This game is tough! The size is intimidating. Enjoying it so far.
The Main Event
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The 3D particles effect when freezing then destroying an enemy with the ice beam is pretty rad.
Claude Augario
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This game is sublime; Samus is at her best when she's acrobatic like this. I want free aim in all future 2D Metroids.
Damn do these metroids hit hard.
Damn do these metroids hit hard.
I think Super Metroid still wins out in overall atmosphere, but other than that I 100% agree. I'm actually concerned it'll be hard to go back to Super's control scheme after this.
I was cagey about using the circle pad for movement at first, but after a couple hours it became a non-issue. And the 360-degree aiming is awesome, definitely worth the trade-off imo.
Also I've been playing Ys VIII and I keep pressing the wrong button to melee counter because of that...actually got me killed against one of the Metroids.
EDIT: I'm curious to hear more opinions about this, how do you all think SR stacks up to the rest of the series so far?
For me it's a smidge below Super but above Fusion and Zero Mission.
DUFFMCWALIN
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These are awesome! Where did you get them?
She pretty much is the superman of her universe. So overpowered she's pretty much untouchable.
Why are they so insistent with adding heels to the Zero Suit? I know what I'm saying sounds silly, but it never made sense since the outfits first appearance back in Zero Mission.
At least give her some combat boots.
ThomasAnderson
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Had to turn to youtube to find
. I was wondering around forever. Without the internet I'd never finish a Metroid or Zelda game, lol. Love it so far. I was concerned about the controls but everything feels great on 2dsXL. Kinda miss 3d after all the good things I've heard. Happy hunting.
the ice beam
Stallion Dan
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Thankyou for answer.
Half the Metroids defeated. This game is really good. I've already had multiple occurances of the classic metroid 'invisible guiding hand' - where you're sure you've found some awesome secret or are heading in the wrong direction but are actually still on the critical path.
Personally, I think the analogue controls and new combat gameplay are both absolute winners. I always thought that shooting things was the weakest part of 2d Metroids, and Super Metroid in particular, but here it's more involved, more precise, more engaging. I really like it. I do wish they could have spiced up the Metroid encounters a bit, but they are what they are, and are obviously far better than what we had in the original.
I think the game is probably too derivative of past Metroids to be considered a classic in the series, but it's a rock-solid return to form, and considering the past decade in the series and the concerns over the developer MecurySteam I think we should all be delighted with what we've gotten here.
I think it is game-breaking, yes, and I simply refuse to use it. I think you'd really spoil the game if you abused that.
Personally, I think the analogue controls and new combat gameplay are both absolute winners. I always thought that shooting things was the weakest part of 2d Metroids, and Super Metroid in particular, but here it's more involved, more precise, more engaging. I really like it. I do wish they could have spiced up the Metroid encounters a bit, but they are what they are, and are obviously far better than what we had in the original.
I think the game is probably too derivative of past Metroids to be considered a classic in the series, but it's a rock-solid return to form, and considering the past decade in the series and the concerns over the developer MecurySteam I think we should all be delighted with what we've gotten here.
I think it is game-breaking, yes, and I simply refuse to use it. I think you'd really spoil the game if you abused that.
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Lights and Waves
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The sound design and soundtrack are divine.