Got 100%. Probably the easiest Metroid to do so since the Scan Pulse uncovers everything, and once you figure out that one trick the puzzles are nothing compared to what you find in Fusion and Zero Mission. I'm fine with that, since finding everything without a guide could get really tedious in the previous games, and the real challenge will come from speed-running anyway.
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Metroid: Samus Returns |OT| What's past is prologue.
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Kain-Nosgoth
Member
never used the scan, it's way too easy with that, it suck out all the fun of exploration
drangleic tourism
Member
I've been sleeping my 3DS after every play session, but finally quit out and loaded my game from the main menu last night... the "warp in" animation and jingle brought the biggest smile to my face.
The free Samus Returns 3DS theme(free with the online points on the My Nintendo site) has that noise play every time you open your 3DS! I love it.
(I think we're talking about the same noise?)
-shadow-
Member
Nearly done with the game, currently going for the 100%. Really liked the final fight, but thought it was way easier than the
ironically. Also, what a cutie!
robot
I'm just 15% through, but getting the Scan Pulse so early on is, for me, completely antithetical to what Metroid is. So much of the exploration element is ruined. Maybe that'll change later on in the game, but for now it's disappointing.
My other main disappointment is that the areas don't really feel thematically distinct. Again, though, I'm early in
IMO using the scan too often can ruin exploration, sure, but some upgrades are hidden in very obtuse locations that clearly assume you'll be using the pulse, otherwise they'd take annoying amounts of trial qnd error.
There are some frame rate dips here and there. N3DS doesn't have any.
Quoting myself for the new page, sorry!
There are some frame rate dips here and there. N3DS doesn't have any.
Quoting myself for the new page, sorry!
I'm assuming it is... I completely forgot My Nintendo is even a thing. LOL I think I'll check it out right now.
Edit: Oh yeah, that's nice.
Redeemed!Yes, they get colors when you unlock all four parts.
ArchedThunder
Banned
How do you break the diamond looking blocks?
I thought it was power bomb, but I guess not.
It's the last upgrade you get.
Great, thanks!
Me too. I love the sense of progression, like, the first time you fight a new metroid evolution it's hard as nails, and then you keep fighting and by the time you finish that area you can beat them with your eyes closed.
jwillenn
Member
Yeah, I have never intentionally used the scanner. I've done it a few times by accident in the beginning of the game (maybe first 30 minutes of play), but I made sure to pay no attention to what was revealed. This was before I learned that you could cancel with A. Somehow I missed that information initially.
User 73706
Banned
I guess that's true. There is also the fact, though, that he is kinda mecha ridley, then normal ridley with no time at all
That makes sense too, actually. Although,the Metroid baby never grows up, in that time.
Considering they were engineered, I doubt Metroids can starve to death, but they probably need food in order to grow.
Man, (Zone 5)
. Suddenly feel very powerful. Helps that I had a Metroid fight where I grabbed him off the ceiling and then countered, both with super missiles, in short succession. It is mainly
Also, the large rooms continue to remind me very much of Metroid II. Rolling around on ceilings above "buildings;" exploring the buildings for power-ups are definitely among my strongest Metroid II memories along-side the decreasing fluid levels, the Metroid husks, and the Metroid bosses.
Maybe it helps that I haven't played the original in quite some time, but this is really bringing vague memories of it back. I'm enjoying that.
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I think the game has been better today too. The Metroid forms have been more varied and difficult to deal with, as have the normal enemies. Sometimes I do feel the enemies grab a bit too much attention and time, but counters can clear stuff quickly. It is mostly the enemies that swarm in "clouds" that can get a bit too bullet spongy imo. And again,
Also those big rooms are really playing well into my nostalgia but I'm glad I have
Too much spider balling every nook and cranny to find rooms and goodies can really slow things down.
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As for aside about Samus's suit of the day: I do think the pauldrons on this version are a bit weird. I think the green streaks are too exaggerated, that they overlap the breast-plate awkwardly, and those round things on the front are too big. I'm not sure how I feel about the extra highlights on the
I sort of like them; sort of think they may be too much.
And music: I'll just say I fucking love that old aquatic theme.
Gravity suit, plasma beam, screw attack--all in a row too
Plasma beam mostly though, and they give you all those robots right afterwards to strike that home.
Also, the large rooms continue to remind me very much of Metroid II. Rolling around on ceilings above "buildings;" exploring the buildings for power-ups are definitely among my strongest Metroid II memories along-side the decreasing fluid levels, the Metroid husks, and the Metroid bosses.
Maybe it helps that I haven't played the original in quite some time, but this is really bringing vague memories of it back. I'm enjoying that.
...
I think the game has been better today too. The Metroid forms have been more varied and difficult to deal with, as have the normal enemies. Sometimes I do feel the enemies grab a bit too much attention and time, but counters can clear stuff quickly. It is mostly the enemies that swarm in "clouds" that can get a bit too bullet spongy imo. And again,
Plasma beam is great for that.
Also those big rooms are really playing well into my nostalgia but I'm glad I have
space jump.
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As for aside about Samus's suit of the day: I do think the pauldrons on this version are a bit weird. I think the green streaks are too exaggerated, that they overlap the breast-plate awkwardly, and those round things on the front are too big. I'm not sure how I feel about the extra highlights on the
Gravity Suit.
And music: I'll just say I fucking love that old aquatic theme.
Try Lightning Armor melee attacks. They clear entire swarms in one or two hits.
Will do so
Screw attacks works fine too
plasma beam
Man, (Zone 5). Suddenly feel very powerful. Helps that I had a Metroid fight where I grabbed him off the ceiling and then countered, both with super missiles, in short succession. It is mainlyGravity suit, plasma beam, screw attack--all in a row tooPlasma beam mostly though, and they give you all those robots right afterwards to strike that home.
Also, the large rooms continue to remind me very much of Metroid II. Rolling around on ceilings above "buildings;" exploring the buildings for power-ups are definitely among my strongest Metroid II memories along-side the decreasing fluid levels, the Metroid husks, and the Metroid bosses.
Maybe it helps that I haven't played the original in quite some time, but this is really bringing vague memories of it back. I'm enjoying that.
...
I think the game has been better today too. The Metroid forms have been more varied and difficult to deal with, as have the normal enemies. Sometimes I do feel the enemies grab a bit too much attention and time, but counters can clear stuff quickly. It is mostly the enemies that swarm in "clouds" that can get a bit too bullet spongy imo. And again,Plasma beam is great for that.
Also those big rooms are really playing well into my nostalgia but I'm glad I haveToo much spider balling every nook and cranny to find rooms and goodies can really slow things down.space jump.
...
As for aside about Samus's suit of the day: I do think the pauldrons on this version are a bit weird. I think the green streaks are too exaggerated, that they overlap the breast-plate awkwardly, and those round things on the front are too big. I'm not sure how I feel about the extra highlights on theI sort of like them; sort of think they may be too much.Gravity Suit.
And music: I'll just say I fucking love that old aquatic theme.
For the bolded enemies, activate your lightning armor and use a counter. The improved range and damage of the counter clears those in one swing.
I get plenty of use out of the Spring Ball. Allows me to cut down on wall-crawling time by jumping halfway up, and reach tunnel ceilings more quickly.
The ice beam damages them too.
balladofwindfishes
Member
They also take damage from the Ice Beam
Ice beam and/or missiles. You can run around and just hold r and fire missiles. I usually run right when a alpha or gamma spawns and get quick freeze on their weak spots.
You'll always see a path, but it doesn't always mean you know what's there nor will you always have what you need to get there, it still gives you something to look forward to later. Besides, it's still good for both newcomers and fans. Plus the
power bomb
I just started and like the second metroid is beating my butt lol. Only some platforms to move
There's specific statues for each area.
BassForever
Member
I initially wasn't going to use the scan pulse.
But then when I found myself spending 20 minutes bombing every spot along a wall trying to find the one that lead to a room with a single missile tank I realized I value my time more then that.
Even when scan pulsing like crazy I found it didn't really hurt the sense of exploration, if anything it enhanced it.
But then when I found myself spending 20 minutes bombing every spot along a wall trying to find the one that lead to a room with a single missile tank I realized I value my time more then that.
Even when scan pulsing like crazy I found it didn't really hurt the sense of exploration, if anything it enhanced it.
What's that magazine, Frendo?
Serenitynow
Member
I'm sure this has been asked one million times already in this thread, but I want to know before I save:
Area 4 - Will I be able to get the upgrades I missed during the
sequence?
Area 4 - Will I be able to get the upgrades I missed during the
diggernaut
Aaronrules380
Member
yes. In fact at least one of them is impossible to get before the end of the game, and I'm pretty sure you were never really intended to pick them up during that sequence anyways
I found the best way to look for power-ups without the scan pulse is to look at the map for places without borders or with gaps.
Granted, that only works if you're not very efficient like me and end up wandering around the entire area.
Serenitynow
Member
Perfect, thank you!
D.Lo
Member
Lol it's the new edition of 90s UK magazine Super Play. Free with the latest Retro Gamer, as a Super NES Mini tie-in.
Neat! I'll see if I can get my hands on it. Thanks!
I like it a bunch, but it really is a final exam boss and more of a puzzle fight than anything, so I guess that's at least why it hurts so damn much.