Author Topic: Retro Studios Taking a Break From Metroid (Read 11824 times)

Karl Castaneda #2 · « **on:** August 30, 2007, 07:47:41 AM »

With the Prime trilogy complete, what's next for the Austin-based developer?
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=14319

Though Retro Studios had some other projects in mind during the early days of the GameCube, ultimately, they were destined to only release Metroid titles. Now that the third iteration of the Prime subseries has been released, however, are they leaving Samus behind?

According to a video interview with Yahoo! Games, at least for a little while. Prime 3's Director, Mark Pacini, thinks that there'll definitely be more games in the series, but as far as Retro is concerned, they're "taking a break."

There are currently no details on what the company is working on next, whether it be on Wii or DS, but considering their past efforts, it should definitely be something worth looking at.

Thanks to lancubap at NeoGAF for the heads up!

couchmonkey · « **Reply #1 on:** August 30, 2007, 08:07:33 AM »

Good. As much as I like the Metroid Prime series, three is enough and I'm really looking forward to something brand-new from Retro.

In fact, I'm hoping we get a break from Metroid until the next-gen. (Not including the possibility of Dread or some other 2D DS incarnation).

Kairon · « **Reply #2 on:** August 30, 2007, 08:10:48 AM »

I wonder what Retro would like to do... hmm...

UltimatePartyBear · « **Reply #3 on:** August 30, 2007, 08:27:51 AM »

They might have some desire to return to a canceled project, although I'd fear it would get a little too Too Human after so long. Maybe they should take the Prime engine and make that Halo killer so many people wanted Corruption to be.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #4 on:** August 30, 2007, 09:17:31 AM »

Can't wait to see what Retro can do without being constrained by the MP license. We could be seeing some great things from them.

Ian Sane · « **Reply #5 on:** August 30, 2007, 09:27:56 AM »

I think this is great. They're so talented that I want to see what else they can do. Meanwhile Metroid can go back to being a "one per console" series like it used to be now that it's an established franchise again. There isn't really any need to have multiple Metroid games (real Metroid games) on one console anyway. For now the only other Metroid I want to see if a 2D one for the DS.

I like it when a developer has a good enough reputation that they themselves become the franchise. When Rare was with Nintendo I was always waiting for the next Rare game. I'm always looking for the next Blizzard or Treasure game. Square had that kind of rep in the past as well. I'd like Retro to become that kind of company.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #6 on:** August 30, 2007, 09:30:06 AM »

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Originally posted by: Ian Sane
I think this is great. They're so talented that I want to see what else they can do. Meanwhile Metroid can go back to being a "one per console" series like it used to be now that it's an established franchise again. There isn't really any need to have multiple Metroid games (real Metroid games) on one console anyway. For now the only other Metroid I want to see if a 2D one for the DS.

I like it when a developer has a good enough reputation that they themselves become the franchise. When Rare was with Nintendo I was always waiting for the next Rare game. I'm always looking for the next Blizzard or Treasure game. Square had that kind of rep in the past as well. I'd like Retro to become that kind of company.

Can it be? I agree with EVERYTHING Ian has said!

Plugabugz · « **Reply #7 on:** August 30, 2007, 09:30:52 AM »

They said as much back from when Echoes was released. I hope they just continue to use and develop the Prime engine.

Now if Nintendo would hurry up and get Monster Games onto that Burnout-killer....

matt oz · « **Reply #8 on:** August 30, 2007, 09:32:00 AM »

Great.

I hate the Metroid Prime series.

There, I said it.

I'm glad they'll finally be able to work on an original game. They seem to be talented, though I haven't particularly enjoyed their games.

Morari · « **Reply #9 on:** August 30, 2007, 10:18:08 AM »

CENSORED FOR YOUR PROTECTION

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #10 on:** August 30, 2007, 10:20:06 AM »

They deserve the freedom to make whatever they want, period.

Plugabugz · « **Reply #11 on:** August 30, 2007, 10:20:53 AM »

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Originally posted by: Smash_Brother
They earned the freedom to make whatever they want, period.

Fixed.

Kairon · « **Reply #12 on:** August 30, 2007, 10:24:43 AM »

Agreed. I hope they can pursue something really fulfilling for their next project... even if its Wii Sports 2.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #13 on:** August 30, 2007, 10:49:45 AM »

I think NIntendo should tell Retro "Hey guys thanks for the Metroid Prime series, now whatever you feel like doing go for it, we will be here to advise you if you need it".

Ian Sane · « **Reply #14 on:** August 30, 2007, 10:59:19 AM »

"I'd much rather see people release good 2D games for the main consoles instead of assuming they can only survive on handhelds. Some genres ONLY work in 2D and there's no reason not to take them to their graphical limits on a real system."

Well now that you bring that up, yes, that is what I would like too but I just know it isn't going to happen. Better to get a new 2D Metroid on the DS than no new 2D Metroid at all. It is frustrating that 2D game design has hit a self-imposed wall.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #15 on:** August 30, 2007, 11:34:04 AM »

Gyromite Prime, confirmed.

Mashiro · « **Reply #16 on:** August 30, 2007, 12:19:41 PM »

I want to see the next metroid game have no form of infection involed.

Please Nintendo, enough with the whole "samus gets *insert infection here* in her system and . . ." scenarios.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #17 on:** August 30, 2007, 12:29:52 PM »

Because, you know, two games is a whole lot! =)

My dream is a FPS set in Medieval times, but with a focus on exploration and puzzles like the Prime series is known for...

ShyGuy · « **Reply #18 on:** August 30, 2007, 12:45:06 PM »

Yeast.

Okay, that was crass.

Retro should go back to one of the IPs they were working on before Prime.

Mashiro · « **Reply #19 on:** August 30, 2007, 01:01:06 PM »

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Because, you know, two games is a whole lot! =)

Well the worst part about it is that Samus usually gains a ugly design because of it

Entroper · « **Reply #20 on:** August 30, 2007, 01:08:26 PM »

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Originally posted by: Ian Sane
I think this is great. They're so talented that I want to see what else they can do. Meanwhile Metroid can go back to being a "one per console" series like it used to be now that it's an established franchise again. There isn't really any need to have multiple Metroid games (real Metroid games) on one console anyway. For now the only other Metroid I want to see if a 2D one for the DS.

For shame! I, for one, want all the Metroid I can get my hands on, thankyouverymuch. I don't have a problem with letting Retro do something else after three Metroid games, but saying there's "no need" for more Metroid? Nonsense!

TrueNerd · « **Reply #21 on:** August 30, 2007, 01:45:13 PM »

I'd like to see the franchise go in a new direction next time it makes an appearance. The 3D ones at least. But yeah, let's hope Dread is real.

AManatee2 · « **Reply #22 on:** August 30, 2007, 02:17:24 PM »

Maybe I didn't read all the posts, and thusly I shall be laughed at, but I really want them to do a great FPS for Wii with some online play and with enough options for endless scenarios. I'm not sure why, and with that you might agree with me, but during the grieving process of watching Rare leave and break into other stuff, I kind of saw Retro as a company to pick up the torch after never seeing a real sequel to Perfect Dark.

Mashiro · « **Reply #23 on:** August 30, 2007, 02:23:33 PM »

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after never seeing a real sequel to Perfect Dark.

You could always play the Timesplitters games =) and rumor has it TS4 may be headin' to various consoles including Wii in the future. ::crosses fingers::.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #24 on:** August 30, 2007, 02:26:31 PM »

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after never seeing a real sequel to Perfect Dark.

You could always play the Timesplitters games =) and rumor has it TS4 may be headin' to various consoles including Wii in the future. ::crosses fingers::.

If only the TS games were any good, I may care.

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