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Official Super Metroid (VC) Thread of Best Game Ever Made
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DeceitDecide
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So, I've played through to Kraid and a little thereafter. This is my first time playing, and I think I'm fucking lost. I've got the super bombs, the Ice Beam, and the super-cool dash thingy. Now I've been roaming around Brinstar picking up extra missiles and tanks and such, but I'd really like to get back to where I'm supposed to be. Any ideas?
DeceitDecide
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jjasper said:
Hmm. Seems like I just _came_ from Norfair. Somehow I was right there and lost my way. Still, this game is so fucking rad it hurts us. Thanks, jasper.
I haven't played this game for about 5 years, but I remember spending weeks on this game when it came out trying to finish the game as fast as possible (back then it was in hope of getting a secret ending).
My best time in a speed run (without 100%) was around 29 minutes. I used to think I was the greatest Super Metroid player around before finding game messageboards and finding out that people could clear the game with 100% in under 50 minutes.
Anyone else ever try a speed run and not try to get 100%? What are some of the better times?
My best time in a speed run (without 100%) was around 29 minutes. I used to think I was the greatest Super Metroid player around before finding game messageboards and finding out that people could clear the game with 100% in under 50 minutes.
Anyone else ever try a speed run and not try to get 100%? What are some of the better times?
ratcliffja
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I've beaten Ridley (that really shouldn't need spoilers) and I'm trying to find a certain power up expansion nearby, but I just can't seem to find a way to get there. Oh well, I've gotten almost ever powerup so far without looking it up. I'm not going to ask for help now.
Red Scarlet
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bionic77 said:
No one has legitimately gotten 100% in less than 50 minutes yet (I still don't know of anyone beating my :55 without using an emulator/save states/slowdown/re-recording), and no one has gone through the game in under 29 minutes yet legitimately either. Your times may be off (like koam's were).
Right now the low time for any% is :36 or so, possibly :32.... (all times are on console and without the space-time beam).
Finally finished reading the thread. Wow, you people sure do have some crazy ideas about walljumps! In any case, it makes me even more foaming-at-the-mouth-with-eagerness to play Super Metroid on the VC, when I get back from this ridiculously timed vacation. And a special thank you to those of you who are trying out the game for the first time--your eight dollars were well-spent and I hope you now understand the free-flowing SM love!
Definitely 0:32. Hotarubi's run was legit, albeit absolutely incredible.Red Scarlet said:
Red Scarlet
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The jury is still out on that with a few people.
Not really. Metroid2002 and the actual speedrunners over there, as well as nate at SDA and most of the Japanese speedrunning community, believe it to be real. There was some initial shock of the "I don't fucking believe this" sort, but that was mostly cleared up awhile back. Still, it's not the sort of thing I'd get in a fight over.Red Scarlet said:
Anyway everyone go back to talking about how awesome Super Metroid is!
Red Scarlet
Member
Sharp said:
Yeah, really, but nate decided to overstep everyone. I know of a number of people (speedrunners) that still don't recognize it. But I'll stop there.
Red Scarlet
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PAL's a different category due to the timing being different. I know only in the PAL version you can skip the bomb Torizo boss due to it, but I've never actually seen someone do that. Could be cool to check out.
Red Scarlet
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I don't see any PAL runs at SDA..where'd you get them, Sharp?
I kinda stopped keeping up with the advances a few months after I finished my run.
I kinda stopped keeping up with the advances a few months after I finished my run.
Red Scarlet
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Oh, was looking for a video. Ah well.
Now it has been over a decade since I was actually good at Super Metroid and serious about improving my times, but I am pretty sure I beat the game in about 30 minutes. And this was done on a SNES console (I don't even think SNES emulation was possible back then). What do you mean my times were off? I don't think I did it in one playthrough and I see to remember picking up some time with the save stations, but this might be my faulty memory.Red Scarlet said:
Damn, wish I would have kept that cart. Amazingly enough it wasn't even my Super Metroid cart. I lent my friend Chrono and he lent me Super Metroid. Asshole even erased my save, though not even sure it would have lasted this long.
donny2112 said:
My motivation was to beat the game, not get 100%. In Super Metroid, I had all but two energy tanks and I beat it easily. Difficultly level and motivation to explore are tied together.
In Metroid Prime, you need those energy tanks. I must have died 5 times trying to beat Metroid Prime on the first try, but I only had half the energy tanks I could have.
And the only hints Prime gave was to get to the next part of the game and they can be turned off. Energy tanks and missiles hints aren't given. In Prime some secrets are obvious and others were very cleverly hidden. Besides both games have a scan visor that reveals hidden areas.
I'm not going to knock people who appreciate 2D exploration, but IMO 3D exploration is better, even in the Metroid games.
AdmiralViscen
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Sharp said:
Link please.
Red Scarlet
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bionic77 said:
I mean your times were off because nobody has yet done (and proven to have done) :29 on a console, least of all not 10 years ago. So it's doubtful that :29 was what you got.
AdmiralViscen said:
http://speeddemosarchive.com/SuperMetroid.html
http://speeddemosarchive.com/demo.pl?SuperMetroid_SS_032AdmiralViscen said:
beef3483 said:
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHO *wipes tears from eyes*
The scan visor won't *ahem* completely help you out in Super Metroid. It'll certainly help you out a lot, though.
Is it just Metroid Prime 2 that has the sound effect when you get near a powerup? I thought that was in Metroid Prime 1, too.
Red Scarlet
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The buzzing sound is in MP1 and 2.
Whatever time you did get bionic, is much better than mine.
Whatever time you did get bionic, is much better than mine.
I started playing the game again yesterday. I totally suck balls at the game and it already has taken me like 20 minutes to get to and beat Kraid.Red Scarlet said:The buzzing sound is in MP1 and 2.
Whatever time you did get bionic, is much better than mine.
I remember it being so easy to go through the game without getting hit, now it seems difficult. The controls and gameplay are still perfect though.
AdmiralViscen
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Thanks for the link.
Why do people doubt this run?
Why do people doubt this run?
Insaniac said:
http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/snes/game/588741.html will probably get you your answer faster, but there's no harm in asking.
well i'm stuck in a certain room, can't figure out how to get out.
It's a room in Maridia, just got plasma beam (beat the boss) and was adventuring around. Sunk in some sand and fell into a room I can't seem to get out of. There's a Reserve Tank and missile powerup.
Edit: gamefaqs 100% run says use the spring ball... i don't have it ugh.
one more edit: says to sink the quicksand under the pitblocks. the one location I didn't try :lol
It's a room in Maridia, just got plasma beam (beat the boss) and was adventuring around. Sunk in some sand and fell into a room I can't seem to get out of. There's a Reserve Tank and missile powerup.
Edit: gamefaqs 100% run says use the spring ball... i don't have it ugh.
one more edit: says to sink the quicksand under the pitblocks. the one location I didn't try :lol
Saoh said:sorry to bump, but im kinda stuck here:
i don't know what to do with that running bird/thing. do i have to go all the way up by wall jumps?
it's true, this game is awesome.
Run until you're flashing, then press down to stop. You'll still be flashing, then just jump straight up.
studio810 said:
You've got to crouch before the jump
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinespark#Shinespark
TheGreatDave
Banned
I beat the game. Problem though; I saved at the last save point before Mother Brain, and now when I start the game I can't get back up to Brinstar. Do I have to start the whole game again or am I missing a secret path?
ratcliffja
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TheGreatDave said:
Sadly, that is the one save spot that you can't escape from. Once you've saved there, you have to start all over again to get a higher completion percentage.