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Metroid: Samus Returns |OT| What's past is prologue.
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Crimsonclaw111
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CharminUltra
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Series is like a bicycle. After a short while I already got Metroid crawling all over the damn place.
Another thing I didn't expect: There are save points a plenty, but they do not replenish your health . Sure there are energy stations, but they're far in between and some are even hidden.
I was trying to get through this room quickly and started to get my ass kicked because I had less than a tank left. This is so cool, it maintains a sense of being in constant danger and balances the existence of checkpoints, which of course don't give you health back either.
It encourages combat as well which is excellent!
(Yes, I was that fool arguing that constant combat would probably ruin the flow of the game. So far it's looking like I was worrying for nothing).
I was trying to get through this room quickly and started to get my ass kicked because I had less than a tank left. This is so cool, it maintains a sense of being in constant danger and balances the existence of checkpoints, which of course don't give you health back either.
It encourages combat as well which is excellent!
(Yes, I was that fool arguing that constant combat would probably ruin the flow of the game. So far it's looking like I was worrying for nothing).
Called in sick for school said i had a migraine attack.... Well i do have migraine just never had severe headaches for years but used it as a excuse.
Hopefully the game is here soon normally the packages come around 11am-12pm. For Odyssey i will call in sick for one last time for videogames since that game got the last few amiibo i will ever buy and i just wanna play that all weekend.
Damn i can't wait! Badass Samus is back.
Hopefully the game is here soon normally the packages come around 11am-12pm. For Odyssey i will call in sick for one last time for videogames since that game got the last few amiibo i will ever buy and i just wanna play that all weekend.
Damn i can't wait! Badass Samus is back.
Neoleo2143
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I'm finding myself using missiles on normal enemies more often which generally didn't really happen in other Metroid games. Keeping a Charge Shot on hand is proving rather valuable as well. Tools that were more viable on bosses are more important for standard enemies now which is interesting (especially since they're limited resources meaning that ammo count kinda means something a bit more at the least). The melee counter is incredibly powerful no doubt but staying safe when dealing with multiple enemies is best with other options I feel.
I can't wait to get the ice beam and smash enemies to bits with the melee.
Neoleo2143
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It might be some of the best 3D on the system, if not arguably the best implementation I've seen. The impact of depth on the atmosphere is pretty impressive.
Benzychenz
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It upsets me that the amiibo's pre sold out. Hopefully they do a second print of them. Really want that squishy Metroid. Don't expect it though seeing the Zelda amiibo never showed up again, never got an OoT Link 
They must have really had low expectations of them, especially considering the two Fire Emblem Echoes amiibo are still readily available here in Australia.
They must have really had low expectations of them, especially considering the two Fire Emblem Echoes amiibo are still readily available here in Australia.
It's pretty nice. Even thought the game is 2.5d, the caverns are deep and open, with stuff going on in the backgrounds. Sometimes you'll spot a monster or two lurking in the background.
You should never ever do that.
mariachi507
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Tried six stores, none wanted to sell it to me. Now I'm downloading it digitally because I've got to play it tonight.
For those wondering why I didn't do that in the first place, my 3ds was stolen a while back and a friend has loaned me his. He doesn't really play it much anymore, so I can probably go and get it anytime I'll want to play this game in the future.
For those wondering why I didn't do that in the first place, my 3ds was stolen a while back and a friend has loaned me his. He doesn't really play it much anymore, so I can probably go and get it anytime I'll want to play this game in the future.
Honestly if people that want em skip because of that, scalpers will just buy em in our stead and resell em for 50 bucks.
While sure the content lock is scummy and all, amiibo still are nice looking collectable affordable figures.
If only Nintendo would produce more so that i can buy some missed ones for a normal price
(botw guardian and botw zelda amiibo are the only 2 i still want in my collection) Ohwell i already own like 50 different amiibo anyway.... And lots of Links lol (like 7-8 or so >.>).Honestly, it's its own game. It takes bits and pieces from all of the 2D games to make something that feels familiar, yet different. I think it's closer to Super Metroid than Fusion though.
Yeah I thought it was pretty awesome, good to know I wasn't just me hearing what I wanted to hear.
Conrad Link
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Got my copy! A day early for New Zealand!
https://twitter.com/KrakenClubNZ/status/908588989216518145
Now to grab my Amiibo tomorrow and WOHOO! METROID IS BACK!
I'll still always be salty Nintendo Aus never released the special edition here but oh well I'm just gonna f**king enjoy the game now and tomorrow my squishy Metroid toy.
I shall call him Squishy and he shall be mine and he shall by my Squishy.
A day early for New Zealand! https://twitter.com/KrakenClubNZ/status/908588989216518145
Now to grab my Amiibo tomorrow and WOHOO! METROID IS BACK!
I'll still always be salty Nintendo Aus never released the special edition here but oh well I'm just gonna f**king enjoy the game now and tomorrow my squishy Metroid toy.
I shall call him Squishy and he shall be mine and he shall by my Squishy.
CharminUltra
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Ooohh, where could that mysteriously red and glowy door lead to?!
*enters room and starts losing health immediately*
Oh, right. It's been a good while.
*enters room and starts losing health immediately*
Oh, right. It's been a good while.
Here it is. OG had it in a different location, but it's Area 3 in Samus Returns.
Original: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=J9IbS0PiLXc
Samus Returns: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7UuynalGJ2c
matrix-cat
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I guess is it more find your own way or linear points and stuff?
Honestly, it's most like the original Metroid 2 (or AM2R). If you haven't played it, how it works is that there are several areas as you descend downward into the planet. And in each area, you start out with a bunch of ruins that contain a few new items. You then use those items to kill all the metroids in branching paths from the ruins. Then, you move down to the next area, and the metroids and enemies get stronger and stronger.
So, it's open in how you tackle each area (as in, the order that you collect the items in each area is up to you), but it's certainly more linear moving from area to area than say, Super Metroid.
Yes! It really was it then, that's damn genius.
I know it might turn some people off, but I'm enjoying the atmospheric soundtrack a lot. It really emulates the eerie, otherworldly feel of the original soundtrack while also sounding more like, well, actual music.
One thing I'm wondering is if the well-known main overworld theme makes any more appearances after that tutorial region. I liked in the original and AM2R how you would head back through and get a reprise of that energetic theme before you get ready for a new area. Samus Returns hasn't had that after the first two areas, at least.
Oh i bet they will those 2 amiibo are one of the most coolest yet imo. Damn i missed badass Samus lol, glad she is back.
Poltergust
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I haven't gotten very far (just past Area 1), but based on my experience with the original you need to tackle the multitude of Areas in the same order due to the constraint being applied to the progression system. The Areas themselves, on the other hand, are totally non-linear. There are pathways everywhere and you are given no clue as to where the Metroids could be hiding, so you need to search every nook and cranny.
Poltergust
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Im stuck, I need one more Metroid for this area but cant figure out how to get into the room its hanging out in. You can see it in the picture below, the Metroid with the circle around it is where im trying to get to (well the room to the left of that). Anyone able to help?
Um, don't you just enter that room from the right? It looks like you already explored it, too...?
Except in the elevator sequences lol.
Vampirolol
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A photo of the room itself may help. There must be a secret passage in the left walls. You tried the scan pulse?
I remember that one. There a missile block to get in, and you freeze a guy to jump up there.Im stuck, I need one more Metroid for this area but cant figure out how to get into the room its hanging out in. You can see it in the picture below, the Metroid with the circle around it is where im trying to get to (well the room to the left of that). Anyone able to help?
AmayaPapaya
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So, is wall jumping more like Super or the GBA titles?
Game is pretty fun, but reminding me why I much prefer Igavania's >.<
Already at the point where I just try to avoid as much combat as possible ~4 hours in, because there just doesn't feel like much of a reason to engage in it. Also really wish I could remap movement to the d-pad, but obviously that would mess with the free aim (which I'm also not really a fan of)
Already at the point where I just try to avoid as much combat as possible ~4 hours in, because there just doesn't feel like much of a reason to engage in it. Also really wish I could remap movement to the d-pad, but obviously that would mess with the free aim (which I'm also not really a fan of)
Twilightzoney
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Its more like fusion and has a set distance when wall jumping. But now you just hold up against the wall to do the wall jump now.