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Metroid: Samus Returns Review Thread
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Astral Dog
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It didn't look fresh but like a solid Metroid on 3DS, best possible scenario Mercury and Sakamoto díd a good job
Tom Nook Sawyer
Member
Did you play Federation Force?
D.Lo
Member
Metroid Prime was 2003 in Japan, Wind Waker 2003 outside of Japan.
And I said 'great' Mario Game. Super Mario Bros. 2 is a bad expansion pack really.
CharminUltra
Member
Those are really good reviews.
Samus is back, baby
!
Samus is back, baby
Metroid
Astral Dog
Member
No, keep Sakamoto were he does best: the 2D series, its not going to happen anyways
Yes i did and payed full price for it. To show my support because the developers seemed really passionate about it in interviews i read prior to the release and thinking,this cant be too bad.
Big mistake
xmajinjoshx
Member
After 13 years of waiting for Samus' return to 2D, these reviews please me greatly. Friday cannot come fast enough!
People having this line of thought is always crazy to me whenever I see it.
Like, just admit that you were not interested in the game all that much in the first place instead of searching for that first negative review for so you can not only personally validate your feelings, but also announce "see guys, this review confirms it has issues, so now I can publicly announce I am not getting it and be fine!"
reelbigtink
Member
On the previous page someone said a 100% playthrough took about 20 hours.
People were way, way, waaaaaay too kind to Other M on release because it was the first new main series Metroid in 6 years. I think people have learned since then.
Friday can't come soon enough. And not just because I'm getting over a sore throat right now.
Prime was 2003 in Japan? I did not know that. I learned something today!
I'm not high on the OG Mario 2, I just thought I'd mention it since it seemed cool to me that all three franchises had releases the year I was born
Prime was 2003 in Japan? I did not know that. I learned something today!
I'm not high on the OG Mario 2, I just thought I'd mention it since it seemed cool to me that all three franchises had releases the year I was born
Tom Nook Sawyer
Member
Did you play with other people? It's not a good solo game but quite fun with others
secretanchitman
Member
Looking forward to this and happy it's getting good reviews! Easy Allies video review was enough for me
D.Lo
Member
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
The fan base hated it right from the jump and collectively wondered what the hell game reviewers played.
Vampirolol
Member
Very good 3D with a little bit of ghosting, stable framerate (expect when you take the elevators, if anyone cares)
No, no speedbooster. Though
there's a move you can pull of (required to get some powerups) that gives you a good push.
Thaedolus
Member
Not to dog pile but fucking lol
Glad I preordered on amazon and bought that ridiculous Amiibo combo
Magicpaint
Member
Yep. I went in quite optimistic but was shocked at how much my experience differed from what a lot of the reviewers painted it to be.
No Speed booster or shinespark.
Nemesis_
Member
I think that AM2R as a remake is more of a fan-fiction kind of remake, if that makes sense. And I don't use that in a bad way. It just means that there's a lot of shit thrown into AM2R that makes it..........feel weird. Stuff like the weapons testing thing in the bottom of the planet or the flying torizo are great to play and super fun but felt so odd and out of place in that world.
While Samus Returns is definitely much more restrained with how it overhauls the game it's based on (it only features
) every Metroid encounter is pretty fun and a little bit more thoughtfully put together.
Both are fantastic interpretations of the original and I think we're incredibly lucky to have both. But both have their pros and cons, as you'd expect.
I just don't want people to think Samus Returns is terrible because of AM2R or that AM2R is worthless because it's not official. Both are absolutely fantastic.
I'm surprised Mark Brown enjoyed AM2R more than Samus Returns, but eh
While Samus Returns is definitely much more restrained with how it overhauls the game it's based on (it only features
two new boss battles plus some new scenarios but not heaps
Both are fantastic interpretations of the original and I think we're incredibly lucky to have both. But both have their pros and cons, as you'd expect.
I just don't want people to think Samus Returns is terrible because of AM2R or that AM2R is worthless because it's not official. Both are absolutely fantastic.
I'm surprised Mark Brown enjoyed AM2R more than Samus Returns, but eh
Thanks.
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Deleted member 465307
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You're probably right. I did only skim and may have gotten the wrong idea of the balance.
DecoReturns
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Metroid for Smash.
Whaaaaaaaat?
Brief aside, but this was a fantastic exchange. I'd love to see more reviewers corroborate each other's points.
Ooooh. Really interested in what this will be.
That's a totally rational and not overly defensive reaction to someone who has played both and is giving their honest opinion.Ugh that comic is true for some people...
TheDinoman
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Prime's the only truely amazing game out of that batch, though.
Ugh that comic is true for some people...
No sympathies for Nintendo on this one. AM2R despite some flaws turned out to be a better game than their entire 2016 line up combined.
Vampirolol
Member
You won't miss it due to the vertical design (perfect for the Spider Ball and Screwattack), but the last Aeion ability they showed at gamescom
kinda substitutes the speed booster... though I didn't use it as much as I hoped in the game.
The truth stings.
Magicpaint
Member
It's not the truth though.
Would you describe it as more vertically designed than the GBA games?
Alter_Fridge
Member
Feels like an easy 9/10 from the reviews
Vampirolol
Member
It's really like Metroid II on that side (remember those huge vertical rooms?) so it felt definitely more vertical than Zero Mission or Fusion. You literally dig through the planet.
Thanks. I really like the sound of that.
Kirby Planet Robobot
It's irrational for people to hate on Samus Returns for Nintendo shutting AM2R down when they had the legal authority and necessity to do so. Also, the more distance you put between them, the less comparisons you'll get.
It would have been REALLY stupid for Nintendo to say 'we took this down because we're remaking Metroid 2 ourselves' at the same time.
Ugh that comic is true for some people...
I dont understand the point of even complaining about this.
They specifically C&D'ed AM2R to make their own remake. People will thus compare the two games.
*blinks
If you think they made this in less than a year, you need to learn about game development.
The thing is nobody is hating on it and the assumption that fans would ignore it based on the fact that AM2R exists is idiotic.