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Platforms: Windows, Linux (potential for mobile port to Android after release)
Release Date: August 6th, 2016. Metroid's 30th anniversary!
Price: FREE
Player(s): 1
Developers: The fine folk listed here.
Display: 240p/60fps
Format: Digital
Engine: Gamemaker

Metroids. The most dangerous species in the galaxy.​

One of the most important moments of the Metroid storyline happened in SR388, after a titanic battle between Samus and the mighty Queen Metroid. Memories of that event start to fade... it was long ago.

• Metroid Zero Mission style gameplay
• Map system
• Updated enemy AI
• Minibosses
• New areas
• Challenging Metroid fights
• Stackable beam system
• Completely redrawn enemy and Metroid sprites
• Log system with non-intrusive narrative
• High quality soundtrack

Game has been pulled down from the initial servers due to a DMCA submission by Nintendo. You can locate the file on the more popular torrent sites or, if you can't find it, you can just PM and I'll get you sorted out.

Checksum for file validation can be found here.

Game: via MediaFire, Mirror,Torrent.
Offical Blog
Twitter account for the producer, DoctorM64, and the game itself.
Steam Banners made by Triforce141

 

[dukie85]

I feel like I've been following this since he started on it. I'm so ready.

 

[Hugstable]

This looks really cool, and I love gameboy Metroid 2! Can't wait to play this

 

[dickroach]

I can't believe it's finally (almost) here. yaaaaaaaaay
screw whatever else I was planning on playing tomorrow

 

[dancrane212]

I feel like I've been following this since he started on it. I'm so ready.

It's been a long time coming. I remember first reading about this game back when Metroid Prime 2d was a thing; amazing the dev stuck with the project all this time!

 

[Diablohead]

Subbed, it's been a long time coming.

 

[1upsuper]

This looks so dope. Looking forward to playing it.

 

[Giolon]

If this makes it out without a C&D from Nintendo, I'm going to be amazed, but there's less than 24 hours left. It will prove Metroid really is dead.

Still holding out hope for an official remake, but I'll check this out if it makes it out! The effort put into this remake is astounding.

 

[gafneo]

these fans put in way too much work to not get paid by Nintendo.

 

[Azuardo]

Incredible stuff. Huge credit to the dev of this. Doing what Nintendon't.

 

[mocolostrocolos]

I wonder if Nintendo will send C&D once they announce the Metroid 2 Rremake they're working on.

 

[Kientin]

Didn't think I'd see the day when this would actually be released. Looking forward to playing it and huge grats to the developer.

 

[Boney]

Squeeeee it's finally out after so much time. Mad props to the dude for keeping at it for so long.

By the way, how do I connect a dual shock 3 or wiiu pro controller to Windows 8?

Also a Zero Mission editor came out like a month ago, in which will make rom hacks much easier to make.

http://www.romhacking.net/utilities/1212/

I'm super tempted to try my hand at one

 

[Ashler]

Amazing! Can't wait for an Android port.

 

[hey_it's_that_dog]

Gonna play the f out of this.

I hope it supports d-input controllers.

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

If this makes it out without a C&D from Nintendo, I'm going to be amazed, but there's less than 24 hours left. It will prove Metroid really is dead.

Still holding out hope for an official remake, but I'll check this out if it makes it out! The effort put into this remake is astounding.

Nintendo never C&D this kind of stuff if there's no money being made off it.

 

[A Link to the Past]

This is so exciting. I really need to beat Metroid II soon though.

 

[Bananastand]

Going to install Windows on my MacBook Air just to play this. I love Metroid but I never really got into Metroid II because of the lack of a map and every room looking the same.

 

[Amani]

Glad to see this completed. Been waiting ever since the demo first came out years ago.

 

[Mudcrab]

Is this really happening? Feels like I've been hearing things about this for years.

 

[Rich!]

Please can we just go one thread, especially this thread, without the silly C&D comments? Please?! They add literally nothing to the discussion.

And I am so fucking ready for this. Been waiting for years.

 

[dickroach]

edit: fiiiiiiiine. no C&D talk.

how long is Metroid 2 for a first playthru?

 

[Bananastand]

Nintendo never C&D this kind of stuff if there's no money being made off it.

But didn't they C&D Project M? I thought that was free.

 

[cireza]

Amazing. I have been following this game for years, and it's great that they were finally able to complete it.

 

[ash_ag]

I've been following the project since 2009 or so. It feels unreal that it's finally coming out, and it's amazing that DoctorM64 picked this day to release it. The attention to detail put in AM2R rivals that of any official Metroid game, and we are really fortunate a fan was so determined to create it. I hope the launch goes smoothly.

 

[Xemnas89]

I can't believe it's actually coming out. Feels like I've been following this for almost a decade.

 

[Pehesse]

I'm hopeful this will make a nice complement to my semi-regular Metroid 2 replay! Been keeping an eye on it for so long... I think I changed flats at least five times since I first found it? Finished my studies, came and went in the industry... all the while keeping up with the updates :-D I still half can't believe it's actually coming out!

 

[FUNKNOWN iXi]

Looking forward to playing this.

 

[sir_bumble_bee]

It's finally coming out, eh? Never played Metroid 2 but I'm sure I'll enjoy my time with this

 

[jman2050]

Man I remember when aborted Metroid 2 fan remakes were a dime a dozen. They were pretty much the OOT2Ds of the Metroid community.

Hard to believe one of them actually stuck through to completion, and with such high quality too if the demo is anything to go by.

 

[panzone]

I've never played Metroid 2, so maybe this will be the right occasion.

 

[CO_Andy]

does Federation Force count as a celebration?

 

[Kneefoil]

Oh wow! I did not know this finally had a release date. At times I wasn't sure if it was ever going to be fully released to be honest. I mean, it's been in the making for about a decade from what I recall.

Really looking forward to playing this.

 

[Opa-Pa]

So excited. I've been following this project for years and I love Metroid 2 so I can't wait.

I just hope it has a smooth launch with no issues... This is truly the celebration Samus deserves.

 

[kris.]

this'll sound really dumb but i had no clue there was a metroid in between the original and super metroid. might have to check this out.

 

[Rich!]

this'll sound really dumb but i had no clue there was a metroid in between the original and super metroid. might have to check this out.

But..."METROID 3" is the second thing you see in super metroid right after "NINTENDO PRESENTS"

 

[kris.]

But..."METROID 3" is the second thing you see in super metroid right after "NINTENDO PRESENTS"

it's been years since i've played it and don't remember that at all haha

i've never been huge on the franchise tbh

 

[PumpkinSpice]

inb4c&d

 

[ChaosXVI]

Can't believe it's finally almost here. I remember when I first heard about this and another ambitious Metroid 2 remake back in 2008. The other one looked better at the time...but it crapped out pretty quick.

 

[Rodney McKay]

Posted in the other thread, but wanted to check here too:

When I try the demo on my little Windows 10 demo I can here the music, but there's just a black screen.

Is my tablet too limited, or is there something I can do to fix it?
For reference, my tablet is a Dell Venue 8 Pro with Windows 10, Intel Atom Z3740D (1.33 GHz), 2GB RAM, 1280x800 resolution.

 

[Aters]

Subbed. Between Axiom Verge last year and AMR2 this year, 2D Metroid is making a comeback (without Nintendo doing shit).

 

[Chitown B]

so excited. played MII on Gameboy a ton back when I was a kid, when it launched. But it was so hard to tell where you were with the green screen. This will be awesome.

 

[chaosblade]

But didn't they C&D Project M? I thought that was free.

No, but the developers were afraid they or another license holder would due to the sort of "passive aggressiveness" that was targeting the game. I.e., Twitch banning it.

The only fan projects Nintendo has C&D'd are 1) projects that are for profit or request donations, 2) projects that directly compete with their own, and 3) projects that could potentially be confused for an actual Nintendo product.



Definitely looking forward to this releasing, hopefully he hits his target date.

 

[Perih Xoph]

Looking forward to it. Never played the original Metroid II. Shame about the resolution though.

 

[Spring-Loaded]

30th anniversary might not be a bust then

 

[Paltheos]

I'm pumped. I've been following this project for nearly a decade, have played all the demos, and have never been let down. DM64 did solid work, and I'm excited to finally get to play the final product!

He even made the correct choice of modeling the gameplay after the superior Zero Mission.

 

[Labrynian Rebel]

I'm ready.

 

[Link Man]

Whoa, need.

 

[atbigelow]

Man I remember when aborted Metroid 2 fan remakes were a dime a dozen. They were pretty much the OOT2Ds of the Metroid community.

Hard to believe one of them actually stuck through to completion, and with such high quality too if the demo is anything to go by.

My avatar is from one I tried to make.

 

[Gvitor]

This is probably the worst Metroid (yes, even worse than Other M), but this remake and this team have not been anything short of fantastic. I played the demo a while back and have been following this project for a long while now. Can't wait.