Metroid Dread, or rather a 2d metroid on the 3ds. After Other M you'd need to ease back into the franchise which has never been big in Japan to begin with. Since the 3DS has a bigger install base it would be a better platform for this, buffing interest in the series enough to make another 3d metroid. It's also important that Nintendo not abandon it's handheld in favor of it's home console, like some companies.
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Retro Studios ramps up recruitment; what do you want them to make and why?
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chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
Because that's a boring cop-out answer, unless you have a more specific idea for a new IP.
Baron_Calamity
Member
Something new. Even if its old IP, something they haven't tackled before or recently.
Orniletter
Banned
Could you imagine what a WiiU Metroid would look like ?
Even the decade old Prime 1 looks fantastic at higher resolution.
Even the decade old Prime 1 looks fantastic at higher resolution.
boclfon479
Member
i would LOVE a new first person Metroid, but i don't want it to be part of the prime saga. i feel like that is done for the most part, besides the ship at the end.
what i DO want is a sequel to fusion, i would do almost anything for it...
what i DO want is a sequel to fusion, i would do almost anything for it...
MagiusNecros
Gilgamesh Fan Annoyance
Oh like the Wonderful 101?
Definitely StarTropics - the original game series had so much vintage Americana in it, so why not hand it to Nintendo's most talented American developer? Not to mention Retro is quite adept at beautiful tropical graphics, as seen by their DKC games.
I could see the game becoming a 3D platformer/puzzle game, with tons of traps and slightly less of a combat focus. Very similar to classic Tomb Raider.
I could see the game becoming a 3D platformer/puzzle game, with tons of traps and slightly less of a combat focus. Very similar to classic Tomb Raider.
Seriously, they have shown they're capable of more than being shackled to a existing series.
clem84
Gold Member
Honestly, I would want them to become the new Rare, back when Rare was creating those amazing FPSs for Nintendo's consoles. I know MP is a first person game but that's not really what I have in mind. A Sci-fi objective based FPS a little like Perfect Dark, just different. A WiiU FPS really tapping into the system's power would no doubt look amazing.
ecosse_011172
Junior Member
This, a million times this.
No game would have me more enthusiastic about it's release.
Jawmuncher
Member
A new IP for older audiences.
Not talking dark but something more akin to Prime or Zelda. On the surface those are seen as games for older audiences even though they're suitable for everyone. While something like DK is seen as for kids while it's something everyone plays.
Its a odd request I know.
Not talking dark but something more akin to Prime or Zelda. On the surface those are seen as games for older audiences even though they're suitable for everyone. While something like DK is seen as for kids while it's something everyone plays.
Its a odd request I know.
Touch fuzZy. get BizZay
Member
I want them to make Metroid, but if they made another Kong game I'd be totally cool with that since the one they just made is the current GotY.
OrbitalBeard
Member
I want them to make whatever they want to make. I've loved everything Retro's been a part of and I don't see that changing.
scoobidoo112
Member
Donkey Kong Country 4 with Kremlins and King K. Rool
Nintendojitsu
Banned
I don't think we as a species are ready for that level of awesome.
Niteandgrey
Neo Member
Dear Retro Studios,
Please make Metroid Prime 4 for the Wii U. If so, my body is yours to do with as you see fit.
Love,
Me.
Please make Metroid Prime 4 for the Wii U. If so, my body is yours to do with as you see fit.
Love,
Me.
Miles Quaritch
Member
Metroid Prime 4.
Screw another Donkey Kong. Give me a new Metroid for fuck sake...
Screw another Donkey Kong. Give me a new Metroid for fuck sake...
Something new.
I still feel like Retro haven't truly proven themselves until they create a brand new franchise from scratch. They did a great job on Metroid and Donkey Kong but both of those were established franchises with a ton of the game design work already done for them. I want to see if they can do it all by themselves.
I still feel like Retro haven't truly proven themselves until they create a brand new franchise from scratch. They did a great job on Metroid and Donkey Kong but both of those were established franchises with a ton of the game design work already done for them. I want to see if they can do it all by themselves.
DXB-KNIGHT
Member
Embrace yourselves Dankey Prime 7 is imminent!
Herbspiceguy
Member
2.5D in the spirit of Super Metroid, because I still want a worthy Super Metroid sequel and I'm sure Retro is more than capable of that. With the DCKR series they've proven they can handle 2.5D very well.
Or new IP in a genre they haven't done before.
Or new IP in a genre they haven't done before.
Davey Cakes
Member
As much as people want a new IP, remember this:
There has yet to be an HD Metroid game.
Let that stew in your mind and also think about how Retro is probably the best developer Nintendo has for immersive, fully-realized, and heavily-detailed environments.
I almost feel like it NEEDS to happen.
Maybe, like Splatoon, the new IPs can be saved for other, smaller and newer studios within Nintendo.
There has yet to be an HD Metroid game.
Let that stew in your mind and also think about how Retro is probably the best developer Nintendo has for immersive, fully-realized, and heavily-detailed environments.
I almost feel like it NEEDS to happen.
Maybe, like Splatoon, the new IPs can be saved for other, smaller and newer studios within Nintendo.
why are people so obsessed with new IPs? If it's a great game it's a great game, who cares if it's "new" or not
Sammy Samusu
Member
Metroid or new RPG.
Eternal Darkness 2 would be cool too.
Eternal Darkness 2 would be cool too.
Retro Studios makes new entries into Nintendo's retro games... It's like literally painted on the studios face. Also, Nintendo believes in using existing properties to make their definition of IPs though like with all the different Mario series
That said I want Metroid Prime 4 because I trust them with the property. I miss Samus dearly.
What I REALLY want though is for them to continue the Mach Rider series. They could do whatever they want with that since it's such a blank state. Also, I really wanna hear that theme song again and again.
I'm resigned to thinking that Metroid Prime is the best Metroid game that Retro could ever make, as shown by Prime > Prime 2 > Prime 3. So, rather than keeping chasing after past glory, I want Retro to do what they absolutely do best - new takes on old franchises that haven't been touched in a while - see Prime, DKC:R, etc.
So obviously, Mach Rider is the only answer (would have gone with Excite Bike, but we got a Wii Ware version recently. F-Zero is also acceptable).
Edit: That's just eerie.
So obviously, Mach Rider is the only answer (would have gone with Excite Bike, but we got a Wii Ware version recently. F-Zero is also acceptable).
Edit: That's just eerie.
StreetsAhead
Member
Saying 'I want a new IP', without any qualifiers, is such a cop-out answer because unless you just want it for an internet list war or to go 'aha! Nintendo does work on new IPs!'
There's every possibility that even a 'new IP' won't appeal to you and you'll still be in the exact same position you are now.
Has everyone forgotten the irrational levels of hate that Code Name S.T.E.A.M. got during E3 already??
It's funny when people wanted new IPs when all developers give is a game of different title but the experience is just but almost the same.
See how a "new" IP like Watch_Dogs gets being compared to GTA
Retro provided fans a different, but great, Metroid experience. I'm all for letting them do another Metroid game because Retro has proven that they can deliver a different experience, or much better than its predecessors.
Davey Cakes
Member
Exactly.
You trust Retro with the established property. They would do it best, period.
New IPs can be more experimental and given to other studios instead. If you want a specific series/franchise done justice, you want the most capable dev to take care of it. That's Retro. And, for what people want out of Metroid, I can't think of a more appropriate choice.
Let the EAD teams take care of the more original projects.
F-Zero FPS (Falcon Punch Simulator)
I want to get involved in the mythos of the F-Zero universe (whom I have been told shares it with Metroid).
I'd love it if they were able to pursue a new IP of their own creation. Something decidedly more "mature," aimed at Western audiences. I'm going to catch flak for saying that, but know that I don't mean to take away from their Donkey Kong efforts. I'd just like to see them do something that's entirely of their doing since they're an incredibly talented team.
WiiRevolution1
Member
I'd be fine with Donkey Kong as long as its 3D Donkey Kong Platformer. They can do a much much better job than Donkey Kong 64 and I feel that they've already done all that they can with 2D DK. DKTF just felt like more of the same (nothing wrong with that, I just want something new) so I want a 3D DK, or a new IP/IP they haven't worked on.
Monty Mole
Member
Donkey Kong Country 6: Cranky's Revenge.
They do trilogies...they have a right to finish this one off
They did a trilogy. Only it wasn't a trilogy because there will be a MP4
Diddy Kong Country Returns: DKC Returns 3
Tropical Freeze is one of the best platformers I've ever played and there's still room for improvement. make Diddy the main playable character and have Dixie, Cranky, and Kiddy Kong playable and bring back the swapping mechanic. also add in some more animal buddies
and spruce up the bonus rooms. oh and obviously bring back David Wise. that game could possibly be the GoaT.
Tropical Freeze is one of the best platformers I've ever played and there's still room for improvement. make Diddy the main playable character and have Dixie, Cranky, and Kiddy Kong playable and bring back the swapping mechanic. also add in some more animal buddies
or just Enguarde
ViewtifulJC
Banned
Yes, and I'll enjoy it oh so many times
Retro has worked on Metroid games for nearly a decade (2000-2009) and have spent six years on Donkey Kong franchise now. I don't think it's unreasonable for people to want something new from them.
As much as I want a new Metroid, it's probably not a good idea. A big studio like Retro is going to feel obligated to turn it into a big cinematic spectacular with NPCs and all kinds of frilly shit. A game like Metroid Prime is never going to happen again until indies reach that level.