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[scar tissue]

Prime was retconned out of canon by Sakamoto.

I loved every game up to and including Prime, even Hunters, but man, I am so done with Metroid unless they do a 180 on Other M.

Fuck Other M and fuck Team Ninja, and FUCK Sakamoto for ruining my one of my three favorite videogame series.

 

[shadyspace]

I wouldn't even mind another first person Metroid but not from Retro for the fourth time.

 

[Violet_0]

someone explain me this 'Halo 4 = Prime 4' meme

 

[jmizzal]

Yes and make it 3rd person Retro

 

[Franchuzas87]

Yes, make another one (better in a few years), but don't call it Prime 4. The Metroid Prime/Dark Samus story has already ended.

Now it's time for Kraid. Or another brand new foe.

 

[apana]

Enough with the same games over and over, let Retro do something new!

 

[chertipros]

someone explain me this 'Halo 4 = Prime 4' meme

Halo 4's art style

 

[LeleSocho]

Only if good as the first one

 

[Ein Bear]

someone explain me this 'Halo 4 = Prime 4' meme

A couple of devs that worked on the Prime series are at 343 now, and Halo 4's art direction has a few similarities to the Prime games. Think it has some of the visor stuff too.

 

[Vorg]

Whaaat, don't reboot Metroid Prime 4. Don't reboot Metroid. Just do Metroid 4, fucking please.

I thought Metroid Fusion was Metroid 4?

 

[Metroid Hunter]

A couple of devs that worked on the Prime series are at 343 now, and Halo 4's art direction has a few similarities to the Prime games.

As well as the scanning/visor component IIRC.

 

[chaosblade]

I'd like a new first person Metroid from Retro. Calling it Metroid Prime wouldn't really make much sense after the ending of the third game, but still.

 

[Lord_Byron28]

I thought Metroid Fusion was Metroid 4?

It was. He wants Metroid V.

 

[Übermatik]

Damn, 'Metroid V' is such a bad ass name...

 

[KillerTravis]

id rather have other m 2

No thanks.

Hopefully, Nintendo is done with the terrible prime series forever. Metroid Other M is a good template for future games.

Am I missing a joke here?

I love Other M btw, but I would prefer MP4 so much more.

 

[Demoncarnotaur]

someone explain me this 'Halo 4 = Prime 4' meme

Art direction is similar, ex Metroid Prime developers are working on it and while certainly different some level design comparisons can be made.

 

[Axispowers]

Along with next-gen F-Zero

Spoiler

the laughing keeps me from crying

I feel ya man....

 

[gunstarhero]

Metroid Prime 3 was the first non-Mario game I have ever bought. It was a truly new experience. It was like euphoria; the atmosphere greatly enhanced the experience. This game is up there in my person top three, with Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and Uncharted 3

Judging by this statement, it's safe to say your head would have exploded it you played the Prime series in order. 3 was the worst in the series IMO - though ALL good, the series gets worse with each sequel.

Thats not to say that a 4 would be bad - I would LOVE a 4, especially with the scanning possibilities via the gamepad.

 

[whalleywhat]

I'm getting ready for Other M 2.

Gird yourself.

 

[RPGCrazied]

I'm ready for another Metroid, period. Come on, why no 3DS one? That could be fantastic. I'm guessing after Other M, they are scared to rush out another one. Though I had no problems really with Other M like most did.

 

[Izick]

Iwata: *Laughs*

*Releases Other M 2*

It's super effective!...

Nintendo fan faints...

 

[Aeana]

I would love a Prime 4. They're such unique games, I really can't get the same feeling from anything else. I miss it, and I've replayed the trilogy too many times to get it from those games anymore. (._. )

 

[Dennis]

I would love a Prime 4. They're such unique games, I really can't get the same feeling from anything else. I miss it, and I've replayed the trilogy too many times to get it from those games anymore. (._. )

lol you sound like someone who just can't get that buzz from cocaine anymore.....

 

[CorrisD]

This is Nintendo, I'm not sure they know what to do with Metroid at this point, after the success of the prime series what do they give us? the mess that was Other M.
After which IMO Sakamoto should never touch the series again.

And all these years and 2 new handhelds perfect for some more classic style Metroid games, and we get nothing, zip.

Though evidentially 2D Metroidvania style games are going out the window, Casltevania has left the subgenre and the newest edition to it in the form of Shadow Complex has been sitting around waiting for a sequel now for ages.

Am I missing a joke here?

No joke, just sarcasm, at least I hope so.

 

[Stewox]

I was rewatching the Metroid Prime 3: Corruption ending on YouTube, and realized I beat it exactly 5 years ago today. Half a freaking decade ago. So much has changed, in the world and in the industry, in that time period. It's been a really long time.

Metroid Prime 3 was the first non-Mario game I have ever bought. It was a truly new experience. It was like euphoria; the atmosphere greatly enhanced the experience. This game is up there in my personal top three, with Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and Uncharted 2.

Nintendo, I'm ready for Metroid Prime 4. Make it a full on reboot. Nuke and wipe out Metroid: Other M from the Metroid canon, and give Metroid Prime 4 to Retro.

Are any of you ready for Metroid Prime 4?

You have to play the other last two, and Super Metroid via VC.

 

[AzaK]

Man I really need to finished 1, play 2 and finish the end boss on 3 (I got so, so so close) before Wii U comes out. Think I can do it?

 

[BY2K]

id rather have other m 2

Nope. I'm out.

 

[Stewox]

Along with next-gen F-Zero

Spoiler

the laughing keeps me from crying

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2012/04/miyamoto_f_zero_could_work_on_wii_u

 

[Allan Holdsworth]

I'm ready for Metroid 5.

 

[true Gek]

The worst?? Yeah NO. Super Metroid is laughing like hell at your right now.

A new Metroid from Retro would sell me a Wii U in an INSTANT. And I dont even want one.

Me too... A new Metroid is the only reason that will push me to buy a Wii U at the day one.

 

[Baconsammy]

someone explain me this 'Halo 4 = Prime 4' meme

Some of the coloring resembles Metroid. Gameplay doesn't, thankfully. They're still mutually exclusive.

 

[Hot Coldman]

This thread is good evidence for why someone should never trust the opinions of a GAFfer on video games

 

[Alrus]

Other M was fun. Too bad the story was awful. Honestly using the Other M gameplay template for a sequel wouldn't be that bad (but I'd like it if they made it a little deeper, the combat felt too automatic).

I wouldn't mind Prime 4 either way, I'm fine with both really. But I'm not sure Nintendo is really in a hurry to release a new metroid. The Prime series never really set the charts on fire and Other M just bombed.

 

[shadyspace]

3 was mediocre at best. Why anyone would want a follow up to that I do not understand.

 

[GlamFM]

All I want is a 2,5D side-scrolling Metroid for 3DS. Made by chair entertainment.

 

[pizzapizza64]

id rather have other m 2

Get out

 

[ksamedi]

3 was mediocre at best. Why anyone would want a follow up to that I do not understand.

Because everybody has different tastes. 3 was excellent IMO. Better than 2 and 1 by a long shot.

 

[Metroid Hunter]

If Nintendo turns Metroid into a COD wannabe, and somehow gets Halo-like sales and budget, would you be happy? Y/N?

 

[Chemo]

Both the Metroid Prime series and Other M can fuck off forever. If they can't come up with something that can marry all of the aspects of Super Metroid into a modern game that's amazing in all regards, I don't want them ever making another Metroid title at all.

They really should have just left it dead after Super Metroid.

 

[Brera]

Metroid needs to be put to rest for another decade and reborn again by Nintendo of Japan.

No more FPA bullshit please. No more Other M bollocks either!

I want Super Metroid style goodness. They should only release a metroid game every 10 years otherwise it gets stale.

 

[Demoncarnotaur]

If Nintendo turns Metroid into a COD wannabe, and somehow gets Halo-like sales and budget, would you be happy? Y/N?

No. Please don't make Metroid COD like.. Keep it Metroid like, and if anything take some inspiration from Halo. But don't make it COD.

 

[Xellos]

The Prime games were good but I was pretty tired of the formula after Corruption. Other M had a horrible script and some poorly designed moments where it tried blend gameplay and storytelling, but in general I though the action was good fun. I'd rather see another attempt at 3rd person 3D Metroid, or a 2.5D Metroid, than another Metroid Prime.

 

[BlackJace]

People are fucking crazy shit-talking Prime.

 

[Meelow]

If Nintendo turns Metroid into a COD wannabe, and somehow gets Halo-like sales and budget, would you be happy? Y/N?

This is Nintendo we are talking about, they wouldn't do that.

 

[Hot Coldman]

Metroid needs to be put to rest for another decade and reborn again by Nintendo of Japan.

No more FPA bullshit please. No more Other M bollocks either!

I want Super Metroid style goodness. They should only release a metroid game every 10 years otherwise it gets stale.

You're not going to get it. The only people who would have made Super Metroid 2 are Sakamoto's team, and they wanted to make Other M instead.

Meanwhile, Prime is Super Metroid in 3D.

 

[MisterHero]

This thread is good evidence for why someone should never trust the opinions of a GAFfer on video games

Anything that involves the shrinking possibilities of profit is a bad idea. Discussing Metroid 2D or 3D in HD consoles' 2nd generation is always a bad idea, but we can make the most of it.

If they can't come up with something that can marry all of the aspects of Super Metroid into a modern game that's amazing in all regards

They did it. It's called Metroid Prime.

You're not going to get it. The only people who would have made Super Metroid 2 are Sakamoto's team, and they wanted to make Other M instead.

Meanwhile, Prime is Super Metroid in 3D.

The Super Metroid team also made Metroid Fusion and Zero Mission, so they're not entirely controversial. Other M and Fusion are very similar, though the former is a lot more rigid.

 

[brandonh83]

People are fucking crazy shit-talking Prime.

Yeah. Prime is still one of the best games I've played in the last 10 years by a hefty country mile.

A Metroid Prime on WiiU makes me go like HHNNNGGG

 

[BlackJace]

Meanwhile, Prime is Super Metroid in 3D.

Thank you. It being first-person doesn't change the fact that it had all the aspects of a great Metroid game, i.e. Super Metroid.

Yeah. Prime is still one of the best games I've played in the last 10 years by a hefty country mile.

OG Prime is my favorite game of all time. I can't believe someone said they'd rather have Other M 2.

 

[RedSwirl]

A new HD 2D Metroid would be great (or just one on the 3DS), but Metroid Prime 4 is one game that would make me immediately drop the money on a Wii U.

 

[Rambler]

I'd rather have a new 2D Metroid.

Me too.

It's been nearly 10 years since the last one.