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Super Metroid |OT| Prequel to Other M
- Thread starter Robin64
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Y cant metroid crawl already on 70 yeahs.
It needs more!
Well if I can't enjoy the game in 60Hz goodness at least I can enjoy the Miiverse.
It needs more!
Well if I can't enjoy the game in 60Hz goodness at least I can enjoy the Miiverse.
Robin64
Member
All forums should adopt the Yeah system, for when you like what someone said but don't think a new reply is worth it. Like this!
Also, folks, please start submitting times! We have one so far. One!
Just wasted quite a bit of time because I couldn't remember where to go after you get the Power Bomb (I finally found it, got the Grapple Beam). It's not looking good for my speed run. At least I found some stuff while I was looking around.
But at least I didn't have much of a problem escaping from that pit where you have to use the wall jump, in fact, I think I never got out of there so fast before (and for a speed run, I probably shouldn't even have went there in the first place).
But at least I didn't have much of a problem escaping from that pit where you have to use the wall jump, in fact, I think I never got out of there so fast before (and for a speed run, I probably shouldn't even have went there in the first place).
Robin64
Member
I find it sad that the thread where people are mocking new players has almost as many posts as this one now.
Anyway, the first part of speedrunning is finding a route you are comfortable with. I'm sure there are proper "guides" out there, but nothing beats getting your own sense of the world and where to go when. Visiting a certain room might be a crime in the eyes of the hardcore speedrunners, but for the rest of us it's fine. I mean, I always go for a few more missiles and energy tanks than are "needed". Just feel more comfortable.
Anyway, the first part of speedrunning is finding a route you are comfortable with. I'm sure there are proper "guides" out there, but nothing beats getting your own sense of the world and where to go when. Visiting a certain room might be a crime in the eyes of the hardcore speedrunners, but for the rest of us it's fine. I mean, I always go for a few more missiles and energy tanks than are "needed". Just feel more comfortable.
Robin64
Member
Doesn't work. Can't change our store.
cant be woman suit hasnt got breasts? oh pauly!
Oh my gosh, looking through that guy's activity feed makes me lose faith in humanity.
I fell through the floor in front of an energy tank and am at the part with animals teaching you the wall jump.
But I don't have it and can't find a way to get back. I don't remember how to, but I remember being stuck the exact same way as a kid. :lol:
So am I a dumb modern kid, guys? The solution must be obvious but I can't find it
But I don't have it and can't find a way to get back. I don't remember how to, but I remember being stuck the exact same way as a kid. :lol:
So am I a dumb modern kid, guys? The solution must be obvious but I can't find it
efyu_lemonardo
May I have a cookie?
this thread really makes me want to join the party!
I only have a Wii with super metroid on vc, and even that's not completely accessible right now...
edit: Also, I always thought he was called Super Metroid, like Super Mario...
Maybe that's just his upgraded form
I only have a Wii with super metroid on vc, and even that's not completely accessible right now...
edit: Also, I always thought he was called Super Metroid, like Super Mario...
Maybe that's just his upgraded form
lol
The Xtortionist
Member
You can do it anytime, just make sure to tap away from the wall just before pressing jump, like the above post said.
First time playing this, wasn't really in the know back in the day. This game is great! Have to chime n with the others and say that the weird timings for jumping are really aggravating, but I'm slowly getting used to them. So great playing a game full of exploration again!
Also just swapped ZR/R for ZL/L. Can't count how many times I accidentally brought up the menu lol
Also just swapped ZR/R for ZL/L. Can't count how many times I accidentally brought up the menu lol
A seedy bar run by Old Bird, the last of the Chozo, by the looks of it. Even though people hated on Other M, Samus has an interesting backstory/universe that I'd love to delve more into.
nkarafo
Member
We hate OtherM because it was a crappy non-Metroid game with an abysmal story. Unless Samus backstory is indeed your usual stereotypical anime melodrama. In that case i wouldn't want to delve more into.
LemonGremlin
Member
I started with Prime so I've never played this before - having an amazing time with it. Very pure gaming experience.
When I've finished, are there any other 2D metroids for 3DS/Wii I can get? Or do I have to go for emulation on PC?
When I've finished, are there any other 2D metroids for 3DS/Wii I can get? Or do I have to go for emulation on PC?
GBA VC is coming to the wii u eventually and, with it, Metroid Zero Mission and Metroid Fusion. Depends on how quick you want it! I believe the only one currently available for 3DS/Wii is Fusion through the ambassador program, unless you want to go really old school and play the NES ones. The 3DS has both Metroid 1 and 2 I believe!
Played this a little last night and got the morph ball, beat the first boss (I think), and got to the first map terminal in that area. I'm just remembering that I never played Super Metroid back in the day. I have and played Metroid 1. I believe I rented Metroid 2 on the GameBoy once or twice but that's it. I think around the time Super Metroid came out I was really into RPGs and Zelda so I didn't really look at it other then to read about it in Nintendo Power.
The bulk of my fondness for the franchise comes from Metroid 1, Metroid Prime 1 and 3 and Smash Bros when it comes to Samus. I do have Metroid Fusion on the 3DS but haven't finished it. Got stuck in a area and didn't go back. I think I'm going to actually try and beat this since it was only 30 cents. If not for enjoyment just to simply fill this hole in my Nintendo history.
The bulk of my fondness for the franchise comes from Metroid 1, Metroid Prime 1 and 3 and Smash Bros when it comes to Samus. I do have Metroid Fusion on the 3DS but haven't finished it. Got stuck in a area and didn't go back. I think I'm going to actually try and beat this since it was only 30 cents. If not for enjoyment just to simply fill this hole in my Nintendo history.
You can get Metroid (NES) for both Wii and 3DS VC, Metroid 2 (GameBoy) for 3DS VC and Metroid Fusion (GBA) if you manage to own an ambassador 3DS system/account.
Google about the timeline if you get confused with the course of events, as the 2D entries are the "official" numbered series and are set on chronological order while Prime trilogy and Other M are interludes between them.
The Xtortionist
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Dragoon En Regalia
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I'm still surprised Sakamoto messed with the canon post-Super Metroid so much. There's enough thought put into her backstory for some interesting stories to appear. A game taking place in her childhood on Zebes, for example, would be very interesting, allowing for both exploration and character development. Make it the next 2D Metroid and Nintendo could also recycle parts of map layouts if they absolutely had to.
Yeah, no way to go around them. Lots of people ranting about it on Miiverse, understandably so. Personally, I can live with them. The refresh rate on the other hand...
Super Metroid, on the gamepad, in the dark, with headphones... so good.
I can see that I'll be enjoying the VC much more this time around; I would purchase the games on Wii, but never find the time to sit in front of the TV and get through them. With gamepad portability (and the signal goes a long way in my house, due to arrangement), I'm actually playing a whole lot more. Not to mention, there's Miiverse to keep me excited about everyone playing the latest release... joining the whole community as we replay Super Metroid is a joy.
I can see that I'll be enjoying the VC much more this time around; I would purchase the games on Wii, but never find the time to sit in front of the TV and get through them. With gamepad portability (and the signal goes a long way in my house, due to arrangement), I'm actually playing a whole lot more. Not to mention, there's Miiverse to keep me excited about everyone playing the latest release... joining the whole community as we replay Super Metroid is a joy.
nkarafo
Member
Oh no, please no.
Dragoon En Regalia
Member
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I'd rather have a sequel to Fusion, though. That game opened up a lot of questions right at the end.
Will buy... but it's not what i want.
Robin64
Member
Yes, we need a Metroid 5 already.
nkarafo
Member
As long as they won't rub their story in our faces and let us discover it through exploration by ourselves, then i'm fine with this.
Robin64
Member
The feeling of being alone should be high in Metroid 5. After all, Samus no longer has the Galactic Federation behind her.
Robin64
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Dragoon En Regalia
Member
I never said that when talking about a prequel idea, lol. Metroid's story should only stay in the background, since a game's premise informs its structure. Super Metroid itself packs in a good deal of plot development without resorting to anything more than a prologue.
Her distance from the Federation is perfect for a sequel because, wherever she goes next, she's not getting help from anyone.
no. the earliest widescreen console game i remember is Panzer Dragoon Zwei. if anyone can think of earlier examples i'd love to hear them.
I just wish there were some way to play Zero Mission and Super Metroid on my 3DSXL.