It is one of the longest running Nintendo franchises. On this day 35 years ago, the original Metroid released for the Famicom Disk System in Japan. Next time I beat aMetroid game fast or with 100-percent completion, the Easter egg should be on par with that surprising reveal.By William D'Angelo, posted on 03 September 2021 / 10,277 Views Other games in the series treat you with a helmetless Samus or something else, but none of them live up to that first twist. The original Metroid revealed her gender if you completed the game in less than five hours. The game could still be fun in first-person, but having boss battles and certain platforming sections switch perspective could add a new level of depth and excitement to the series. Using the speed boost from a third-person view was a thrill and the boss battle with Ridley was truly epic. The platforming and boss battles were fun when everything worked right. Other M took a much more logical approach by not having Samus lose her powers, but getting clearance to use them as the situation got worse. You’d think she would have a failsafe system in place by now. Every one of Samus’ suits has been stripped of its abilities due to some type of misfortune. Other M is the bottom of the totem pole when it comes to the Metroid universe, yet it still did some interesting things. Suit Abilities/Third-Person Boss Battles and Platforming – Metroid: Other M The original might be to deserted for today’s taste, but Echoes finds the perfect balance of making you feel alone in the world. The Other M took things in different direction and was a full-on soap opera. Metroid Prime 3 had way too many characters and the world felt too populated for the series. You can talk to him occasionally if you feel the need, but otherwise you’re left to your own devices in true Metroid fashion. The Luminoth is there for support, guiding you on your journey and giving you a reason to want to save the planet. Echoes portrayed this perfectly along with the need to have other characters present without having them (or a computer) constantly barking orders or trying to engage in conversations. The galaxy is a vast place, but Samus is a lone wolf. From raising the tension in the Phazon Mines to bringing serenity to the frozen wastelands of Phendrana Drifts, the music of the Metroid Prime is exquisite. Metroid Prime’s soundtrack puts you in the mindset to go exploring and discover the secrets of the world. In terms of setting a tone, Prime hits all the right notes, starting with the first time you step onto Tallon IV’s overworld. It gives you the right tools when you need them, preventing the game from being tedious like Echoes, and it provides more content and areas to explore so it doesn’t feel too short like Fusion. Super Metroid has the right pacing to fit comfortably in the middle. Metroid games fall into two categories: too short or too long. ![]() In Fusion you get to see both sides of her, at times showing compassion, but still not buckling under the pressure of what needs to be done. She is a mercenary who killed her friends without a second thought in the line of duty, yet spared an innocent baby Metroid. Samus is a heroine in every sense of the word and still has a feminine and nurturing side. ![]() I mentioned Samus in my silent protagonist piece on the awful portrayal of her character in Metroid: Other M, but Metroid Fusion got it right. Add in the possibility of stumbling upon a hidden planet, and you have a great game to explore. A good variety of different locales and appropriate atmospheres are a must. Corruption got it right, allowing you to travel between a few different planets and an abandoned space station. Samus is a galactic bounty hunter and shouldn’t always be restricted to just one planet or space station. Universe Travel – Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Before the Nintendo delivers the goods on the inevitable next Metroid, here are some guidelines on making the game the best it can be. Metroid is an excellent series that features my favorite female protagonist: Samus Aran. With the Wii U out in full effect, it’s only a matter of time before some of Nintendo’s longstanding franchises make the overdue jump into glorious HD.
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