Topic: Metroid Other M

[broodwars]

I have to disagree with whoever wrote that, Japanese boxarts are NOT usually better than ours. Sometimes they are, usually they are worse IMO.

Yeah, I've never understood how the Western tendency to focus on more complex images makes them "worse" and the Eastern tendency to focus on minimalistic images makes them "better".  Sometimes the Japanese covers are better, but a lot of times they're about equal or worse IMO.

[gojira]

Holy crap @ Japanese box art.  It's more than you think.

Wow.  I may have to import a copy just for the slip cover.

[gbuell]

Yeah, I've never understood how the Western tendency to focus on more complex images makes them "worse" and the Eastern tendency to focus on minimalistic images makes them "better".

It's because some people like minimalism more than complexity.

[BwrJim!]

and some people need at least three samus on a cover, or at least 2  ^.^

[Ian Sane]

I usually prefer Japanese cover art because often it looks more like it's supposed to be artistic while North American cover art usually looks like an ad.  The North American art is to grab your attention at the store but doesn't look so nice on your shelf at home.

[Chozo Ghost]

Well, seeing as how a lot of gamers (myself included) tend to either stack their games or put them on a shelf like books the cover is very rarely seen anyway. Don't get me wrong... its nice to have a good looking cover, but in the scheme of things it ranks pretty low as far as what actually matters with a game.

[TJ Spyke]

Same here, the only time I ever actually see the front of the box is when I am getting the disc out (or putting it in). That's why I laugh when I hear someone say they would pay more for the non-Player's Choice/Greatest Hits/Platinum Hits box.

[Morari]

You mean you guys don't frame and mount all of your video game cases on the wall? You should really give it a try! Nothing impresses a girl more than to see that hanging in the living room.

[Caterkiller]

In sector 1 far off to the right side of the map there is a room with a missile upgrade just sitting up on the balcony with a door right behind it. Another door is locked and I can not find the entrance to that balcony. I imagine it would be the very last upgrade one would get in Sector 1. Far off to the right end of the map, in the room right after the final save station. Any help?

[SixthAngel]

Two words about western box art:  Angry Eyes.

[Mop it up]

I would display my boxes and cases if I had a space and setup that would allow it. I've been trying to think of some way to display them, since I have them I figure I might as well get some sort of use out of them if I can.

[broodwars]

In sector 1 far off to the right side of the map there is a room with a missile upgrade just sitting up on the balcony with a door right behind it. Another door is locked and I can not find the entrance to that balcony. I imagine it would be the very last upgrade one would get in Sector 1. Far off to the right end of the map, in the room right after the final save station. Any help?

The entrance you're looking for is in the room with the staircase and broken glass enclosure several rooms in.
 
Just an FYI to fellow OCDs, there is one missile tank that you can't get until you defeat the Bonus boss in the post-game content.  That's your only chance to grab it, so make sure it's the last one you have to get before you fight that bonus boss.

[Halbred]

In sector 1 far off to the right side of the map there is a room with a missile upgrade just sitting up on the balcony with a door right behind it. Another door is locked and I can not find the entrance to that balcony. I imagine it would be the very last upgrade one would get in Sector 1. Far off to the right end of the map, in the room right after the final save station. Any help?

The entrance you're looking for is in the room with the staircase and broken glass enclosure several rooms in.
 
Just an FYI to fellow OCDs, there is one missile tank that you can't get until you defeat the Bonus boss in the post-game content.  That's your only chance to grab it, so make sure it's the last one you have to get before you fight that bonus boss.

Incorrect! Caterkiller, I had problems with that exact same missile tank. Go back to the quarter-circle room where you fought the Treeosaur. Go the left side of the room--you'll find a metal path on the floor. Use the speed boost on that path away from the camera--you'll smash through the wall, which leads into the mysterious door.

[broodwars]

In sector 1 far off to the right side of the map there is a room with a missile upgrade just sitting up on the balcony with a door right behind it. Another door is locked and I can not find the entrance to that balcony. I imagine it would be the very last upgrade one would get in Sector 1. Far off to the right end of the map, in the room right after the final save station. Any help?

The entrance you're looking for is in the room with the staircase and broken glass enclosure several rooms in.
 
Just an FYI to fellow OCDs, there is one missile tank that you can't get until you defeat the Bonus boss in the post-game content.  That's your only chance to grab it, so make sure it's the last one you have to get before you fight that bonus boss.

Incorrect! Caterkiller, I had problems with that exact same missile tank. Go back to the quarter-circle room where you fought the Treeosaur. Go the left side of the room--you'll find a metal path on the floor. Use the speed boost on that path away from the camera--you'll smash through the wall, which leads into the mysterious door.

Damn, I was referring to the missile tank on the balcony in the main sector.  I forgot that "Sector 1" specifically refers to the jungle environment.   :

[Caterkiller]

Both of you gave valuable information! I had a feeling about that "ungettable" missile tank, figured  that was it. Thanks guys!


Also I am having a blast searching for everything after the credits role. I don't mind that the story unlocks new abilities but it would have been nice if some "real" abilities not used for the story were hidden about. Though I don't hate the new system I would rather search for new power ups, or even get them from bosses like the prime games did.

[Halbred]

Yeah. As it stands, you only get upgrades from two mini-bosses: the Diffusion Beam and the (usless) Seeker Missiles.

[UncleBob]

Jesus, the boss battle with the Metroid Queen is a bitch.

[Caliban]

I had to watch a YouTube video of that boss fight just so I could understand what I had to do.

[Mop it up]

Yeah. As it stands, you only get upgrades from two mini-bosses: the Diffusion Beam and the (usless) Seeker Missiles.

Can you even use the Seeker Missile outside of the few doors that require it?

Jesus, the boss battle with the Metroid Queen is a bitch.

After I figured out what to do, I thought it was somewhat easy. I thought the most difficult boss was easily Ridley, though that's partly due to how wild the camera is in that fight.

[Sarail]

Yeah. As it stands, you only get upgrades from two mini-bosses: the Diffusion Beam and the (usless) Seeker Missiles.

Can you even use the Seeker Missile outside of the few doors that require it?

You sure can. As long as there are multiple enemies in front of you, just charge the Super Missile, and it automatically selects nearby enemies to dispose of, too.  Works really well!

[Chozo Ghost]

Well, my copy of the game finally arrived in the mail today. Tomorrow I will start it and finally begin to experience what all of you have been experiencing for the last week and a half.

[UncleBob]

I had to watch a YouTube video of that boss fight just so I could understand what I had to do.

I'm slightly convinced that this game has secret Wii Speak functionality and the only way to defeat the boss is to yell out enough profanities.

Jesus, the boss battle with the Metroid Queen is a bitch.

After I figured out what to do, I thought it was somewhat easy. I thought the most difficult boss was easily Ridley, though that's partly due to how wild the camera is in that fight.

Really?  I thought Ridley (spoiler space) was pretty straight forward.  It was a long battle, but not too difficult.  In fairness, the Metroid Queen herself wasn't that hard - it was those fickin' Metroid mo-fo's all dodging my shots and stuff.  The fight scene looked pretty cool, though.

Question, though: If Metroids hatch (and they do, we saw the eggs) why the heck are they being ejected from the Queen's back like spores from a plant or some crap?  Does she carry them around like a Kangaroo?

[Halbred]

I don't think Metroids HAVE a canonical breeding method. They hatch from eggs in Metroid 2, Other M, and Corruption. They are incubated in brood pouches in Echoes, and they reproduce via fission in Prime and Corruption.

It's annoying.

[MoronSonOfBoron]

Metroids were artificially created lifeforms, if I'm not mistaken, but given their high rate of mutation it's unsurprising they would have demonstrated multiple methods of reproduction.

[Chozo Ghost]

Even on Earth there are lifeforms capable of multiple forms of reproduction. Amongst alien life the sky is the limit. So don't try to nitpick it too much.