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[Bloodporne]

Ok, will probably break down and get a 3DS just for this being a huge Metroid fan...and then more later.

What's a good place and price range to track one down? I don't know anything about 3DS, is there a specific model I should be looking for?

Hard for me to believe this actually turned out well seeing how much I hate MercurySteam's Castlevania efforts. Definitely psyched to see this not having turned into another Other M debacle.

 

[Immaculate]

We need a spoiler thread

I wanna talk about a new boss in the game but dont want anyone to get mad lol

 

[LQX]

UPS just dropped off my BestBuy copy so many should be getting it today.

 

[RRockman]

We need a spoiler thread

I wanna talk about a new boss in the game but dont want anyone to get mad lol

PM ME DEETS PLEASE!

 

[Neff]

Joined the early club

 

[jrDev]

Man, I'm so mad I have no funds for a 3DS. :-/

I went all in on Switch, can't look back now...

 

[Toxi]

Joined the early club

Congrats.

 

[MegalonJJ]

Joined the early club

Where in the UK did you get it???

 

[Hispanicguy]

Heads up to NYC people: copies are out there. Usual places.

I'll be picking up a copy after work along with a 2DS XL.

 

[tesqui]

Just realized I need some stupid accessory to use Amiibo's on my 2DS. I guess I'm never playing Hard Mode.

 

[eliochip]

Heads up to NYC people: copies are out there. Usual places.

I'll be picking up a copy after work along with a 2DS XL.

Can confirm. Got mine

 

[RRockman]

Can confirm. Got mine

I need to move to NYC

 

[jorgejjvr]

I'm in Miami, and it looks like due to Irma....my Amazon order is not getting here till Monday

Damn dude, good luck. Hopefully nothing major happens to your homestay.

Thanks man.

This turned into something very positive. I noticed the address it was getting sent at, was my previous one and hence incorrect.

So I went to Amazon support, and they reached out to USPS, and corrected the address, and now they are saying it will get here TOMORROW.

"This confirms your redelivery request scheduled for 09/14/2017. Please keep this email in case you need to edit the request."

So my issue has now become a gift, I might actually get this game earlier now??

yay.

 

[Jamix012]

Heads up to NYC people: copies are out there. Usual places.

I'll be picking up a copy after work along with a 2DS XL.

I did this for Persona 5, but I think I can hold out for this Good to know though!

 

[Avenger54321]

So glad this is doing well in reviews. I feel good that I bought the special edition.

 

[Toxi]

Just realized I need some stupid accessory to use Amiibo's on my 2DS. I guess I'm never playing Hard Mode.

There's a hard mode that doesn't require the Amiibo, but the Amiibo is required for the harder than hard "Fusion Mode".

 

[Producer]

So regular people are playing this right now?
Damn. Might need to hit up a local store tonight.

 

[Neff]

This is truly something, folks.

Where in the UK did you get it???

Simplygames

 

[Link_enfant]

I only have two questions for people who started playing the game:
- Is the game 30fps even on New 3DS?
- Is there any way to disable upgrades and abilities like in Super Metroid? (please don't answer if it spoils anything important)
I just wish I'd be able to do that again as it's been removed from every Metroid game since then

 

[tesqui]

There's a hard mode that doesn't require the Amiibo, but the Amiibo is required for the harder than hard "Fusion Mode".

Oh, cool that's good to know. Glad there's at least something to unlock without amiibos.

 

[forrest]

Anyone know Seattle spots that might have this early? I'm leaving town early Friday morning to go camping and would love to have this tag along on the journey!

 

[MegalonJJ]

This is truly something, folks.



Simplygames

Did you order online or pick up instore?

 

[Neff]

I'll just say that prematurely stepping into a fire area has the most panic-inducing GET OUT GET OUT NOW feeling in any Metroid ever.

Did you order online or pick up instore?

They're an online retailer only as far as I know.

I preordered a few weeks back.

 

[jyoung188]

So what's the word on fusion mode? Is it the same hard mode with the fusion suit, or is there more to it than that?

 

[MegalonJJ]

They're an online retailer only as far as I know.

I preordered a few weeks back.

Ah well...I ought to have ordered with them...no matter I'll have it by Friday


Enjoy it!!

 

[Lorcain]

Ok, will probably break down and get a 3DS just for this being a huge Metroid fan...and then more later.

What's a good place and price range to track one down? I don't know anything about 3DS, is there a specific model I should be looking for?

If I didn't already have a 3DS/2DS I would get a refurbished one from Nintendo. They have a nice selection of refurbished New 3DS's and New 3DS XL's at good prices.

https://store.nintendo.com/ng3/browse/subcategory.jsp?categoryId=cat771516

 

[Opa-Pa]

Man, a store in my town already has the game, but I have a lot of work to do both today and tomorrow... And I want to play it along with the rest of Metroid GAF in the OT... The temptation though.

So what's the word on fusion mode? Is it the same hard mode with the fusion suit, or is there more to it than that?

I've been wondering this too. I'm getting the amiibo regardless, but the Fusion suit looks ugly enough to make me not want to try it lol.

 

[L.O.R.D]

anyone playing it? how the control?
can you use the DPAD?

 

[Triforce141]

anyone playing it? how the control?
can you use the DPAD?

There's no dpad control, which honestly worries me a bit since using a control stick / nub is never good for 2D games

 

[KayMote]

People, I've played the game for around 3-4 hours straight now and I can happily tell you: it's the Metroid game we have all been waiting for! (No Spoilers!)

The sense of exploration and progression is marvelous as you dive deeper and deeper into SR388 - it's Metroid in its purest form: no distractions, no bullshit. And yet, there are some surprises along the way that are new in the Metroid universe. The different zones you explore are actually quite big - most of them are definitely bigger than the different sectors in Fusion or Zero Mission. You feel a sense of freedom that I have not experienced in a long time in the Metroid franchise. I may have even found a small sequence break that I think the developers were aware of though because of the game mechanics! At that point it felt almost like playing Super Metroid.

What else to say: the game looks actually gorgeous - I was honestly surprised how detailed the environments look like. Some backgrounds are even truly breathtaking and they do a lot for the world building and the overall atmosphere of the game. My biggest relief so far: it's simply fun to control Samus who is very agile and combat feels as natural as it was always part of this franchise!
The only thing I'm disappointed in so far is the soundtrack, but that's pretty much it! So far I'm loving the experience and I can't wait to jump right back in!

 

[Realeza]

Awesome impressions. I can't wait for this Friday.

 

[IAmtheFMan]

Sweet. Best Buy shipped my LE and amiibos.

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Friday after work I will get my collectors edition. Honestly not sure what my girlfriend whats to do that day but I doubt I have FREE time to play it. Maybe when she sleep

 

[13ruce]

Thanks man.

This turned into something very positive. I noticed the address it was getting sent at, was my previous one and hence incorrect.

So I went to Amazon support, and they reached out to USPS, and corrected the address, and now they are saying it will get here TOMORROW.

"This confirms your redelivery request scheduled for 09/14/2017. Please keep this email in case you need to edit the request."

So my issue has now become a gift, I might actually get this game earlier now??

yay.

That is very good to hear man, enjoy it tommorow! Getting a game early always feels good.

 

[QisTopTier]

Hey look good devs made made a good game with proper direction. Cant wait

 

[JoeInky]

Yeah if you order from simplygames in the UK, you're pretty much guaranteed to get the game atleast a day early.

I got my copy today, didn't know that it wasn't out until the 15th though.

 

[CharminUltra]

it's Metroid in its purest form: no distractions, no bullshit.

 

[gardfish]

Heads up to NYC people: copies are out there. Usual places.

I'll be picking up a copy after work along with a 2DS XL.

Ughhh it's tempting but I've already got a Best Buy copy on the way with a GCU discount.

 

[tesqui]

I know this game isn't out yet, but I feel like I don't hear any talk about it. Hope it sells.

 

[Realeza]

I know this game isn't out yet, but I feel like I don't hear any talk about it. Hope it sells.

A 4000+ posts preview thread ain't enough?

 

[nightside]

it's Metroid in its purest form: no distractions, no bullshit.

No baby.

 

[tesqui]

A 4000+ posts preview thread ain't enough?

This place seems pretty hype, but I don't hear much outside of here. Idk, maybe it's just me.

 

[Grampasso]

Metroid: Samus Returns |OT| Remember me?

 

[MechaX]

Oh snap we got Sequence Breaking in too (ones that the dev team likely knows about)?

That's rad.

 

[SinCityAssassin]

This place seems pretty hype, but I don't hear much outside of here. Idk, maybe it's just me.

Do you expect real life to openly be gushing about 3DS games?

 

[Spieler Eins]

Do you expect real life to openly be gushing about 3DS games?

Well, Nintendo hardcores sure like to paint the 3DS like it has this super active userbase that's way more lucrative than the new platform.

 

[tesqui]

Do you expect real life to openly be gushing about 3DS games?

I just want it sell enough for them to consider more 2D Metroid.

 

[BotoxAgent]

I knew this would be good. Mercury Steam did a terrific job rebooting Castlevania.

 

[jack_package_200]

I knew this would be good. Mercury Steam did a terrific job rebooting Castlevania.

Agree to disagree

 

[Instro]

I just want it sell enough for them to consider more 2D Metroid.

The only way I can see this doing well is if they spin up a Switch port. Having said that, just the positive reception alone will probably make them consider doing another with Mercury Steam. On that front the partnership has been a success, so I could see them wanting to work with MS again.