She forms Missiles by absorbing the particles around her, transforming them into matter.
See? I came come up with bullshit, too.
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Metroid: Samus Returns (Mercury Steam, Metroid 2 reimagining, 9/15) announced for 3DS
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She forms Missiles by absorbing the particles around her, transforming them into matter.
See? I came come up with bullshit, too.
Vampirolol
Member
Quantum particles from dead creatures. The more a creature is dangerous, the more quantum energy it emits from the infinite realities where it actually kills Samus.
TheMoon
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Nemesis_
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Well I played it and haven't mentioned it. I think a review of Samus Returns should be just that.
When more and more people play I think people will understand that both games are very different interpretations of the original.
I think we're incredibly lucky to have AM2R as well.
TheMoon
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Didn't mean everyone of course, just some will definitely bring it up. At the very least to say that they are very different.
Nemesis_
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I guess my tone was wrong. What I meant to ask was that if people think that SR should be compared to AM2R.
No, that's basically just the same thing I said... and besides, the suit does it so why not missiles and bombs. My point was what does it matter that upgrades are basically firmware when it works the same way anyway. The whole idea was her suit was damaged and the federation was repairing/hacking its systems to restore functionality, which was a pretty smart way to handle it in a non-chozo environment.
TheMoon
Member
Ah, that makes it clearer.
They should be compared but not in reviews. Comparisons to fan games has no business in a review.
Linkstrikesback
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I just assumed they need a specific type of energy to form, ala the dark and light beams in prime 2, and missile upgrades let her store more through space magic.
That or every planet samus has ended up on has monsters with a questionable missile collecting fetish.
I think there's a real potential for Metroid V to have a great story. Fusion ends with Samus destroying the space station and all of GF's metroids on it, thus making her an enemy of the Galactic Federation. I think it would be cool if the Federation was secretly controlling the Adam AI to manipulate Samus in the next game. Throughout the game Adam changes from helpful to malevolent and starts to lead her into danger. Once Samus realizes this, she finds her resolve and finally lets Adam go.
Nemesis_
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That makes me feel a bit better. See you guys after embargo 👀
D.Lo
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Nintendo will likely cut them off if they compare their big new Metroid product to an IP infringement that isn't even on a Nintendo platform.
TheMoon
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I really don't think they care lol.
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
I don't really seek traditional narrative out of Metroid so much as solid world building and narrative context for where I am, what I'm doing, and why. The Prime trilogy (particularly 1 and 2) are exceptionally good at this, as is Super. It's why I really love the scanner from the Prime series, as it allows for investigative-like lore and world building that isn't always necessary to your specific objective but does a great job of extrapolating on the planet and its history.
And I kinda feel Metroid is best when it's doing that. When it's got this one major hook for where you are and what you're doing, and then world builds around that instead of aggressively pushing neatly constructed narrative beats. You can still have narrative revelations and events, but conveyed through context of discovering new locations, fighting new enemies, and revealing bosses.
The Prime series balanced both ends best, in my opinion. Less so Prime 3, but I still love that game.
And I kinda feel Metroid is best when it's doing that. When it's got this one major hook for where you are and what you're doing, and then world builds around that instead of aggressively pushing neatly constructed narrative beats. You can still have narrative revelations and events, but conveyed through context of discovering new locations, fighting new enemies, and revealing bosses.
The Prime series balanced both ends best, in my opinion. Less so Prime 3, but I still love that game.
D.Lo
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Good point, some small reference would suffice since they didn't manage to take effect until the Metroids were gone.
Enter The 36 Chambers
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Is there a firmware minimun needed for this?
I'm on 9.0 and won't upgrade
I'm on 9.0 and won't upgrade
TheMoon
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We'd totally know this^^
No can't do. I have this strange desease where my hands start to burn if I touch a 3DS instead of my Switch, snd I believe many others have reported the same
Limited edition pre ordered as soon as it went available, of course.
👌👌👌👌
Flying Toaster
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Very nice.
Prometheus is the one copying Metroid this time! The black goo is pretty much straight up just Phazon! /s
GeekyDad
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You mean it's not pre-installed on the system? Kinda surprised.
MrSaturn99
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evilromero
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I got you covered on Chozo Ruins with...a cover. https://youtu.be/mh1Jc6OvbdM
Jonneh3003
Banned
Still some surprises left!
CharminUltra
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MIGHTY
Masterspeed
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Just a couple more days and I get myself a sexy new Samus 3DS XL with the game and t-shirt.
I've never bought a limited edition Nintendo Console before so I'm really excited to get this.
I've never bought a limited edition Nintendo Console before so I'm really excited to get this.
Flying Toaster
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How limited is the console? It has not seem to have sold out yet.
SomewhatGroovy
Banned
I'm throwing this out there
If anyone missed out on the *new* Nintendo 3DS - Samus Edition - console and still wants one, I have a second order on Amazon I don't need and can change shipping to you. Will sell at cost which is estimated at $215.
If anyone missed out on the *new* Nintendo 3DS - Samus Edition - console and still wants one, I have a second order on Amazon I don't need and can change shipping to you. Will sell at cost which is estimated at $215.
They could always base it on Alien Isolation, though I guess that's basically Fusion.
GeekyDad
Member
:'(
Wish I could take you up on the offer. Looks like such a sweet yet simple design, and I'm still playing on a launch system. But too rich for my blood right now.
Klappdrachen
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Man, Federation Force is hard when you solo it.
TheMoon
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you're using Lone Wolf and the three drones, though?
Klappdrachen
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I do! But the Uplink mission just kicked my butt lol.
AmayaPapaya
Banned
*Harmlessly scrolls down Youtube without even thinking about Metroid
*Notices something with a Samus Returns picture on it
* Reads
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Thanks for the Spoiler, Youtube.
I was pretty positive
Would have been a surprise, otherwise.
*Notices something with a Samus Returns picture on it
* Reads
Metroid: Samus Returns OST - VS Ridley Phase 3 Extended
Thanks for the Spoiler, Youtube.
I was pretty positive
Ridley wouldn't show up.
Astral Dog
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Fusion and Zero MISSION did a good job at this too
TheMoon
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whenever I feel like tomorrow afternoon. or noon. whenever I get my copy
it's ready to go.
Someone talk me off the ledge. I'm about to preorder the Samus 3DS despite already owning a regular-sized New 3DS and the LBW Zelda 3DS XL.
Also, Samus Returns is the only 3DS game yet to come out that I'm even remotely interested in, and those $200 would be much more wisely invested in a PS4 (I've never even owned a Sony system before!)
But, uh, something something something the Samus edition could be my archival legacy 3DS something something something might wanna play old games on a bigger New 3DS screen someday something something I can get $40 of credit for selling my old Zelda 3DS.
So I should totally do it, right?
Also, Samus Returns is the only 3DS game yet to come out that I'm even remotely interested in, and those $200 would be much more wisely invested in a PS4 (I've never even owned a Sony system before!)
But, uh, something something something the Samus edition could be my archival legacy 3DS something something something might wanna play old games on a bigger New 3DS screen someday something something I can get $40 of credit for selling my old Zelda 3DS.
So I should totally do it, right?
