Post by: MegaByte on August 07, 2007, 08:51:16 PM
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=14192
It's been several months since any images have been uploaded to the Channel earlier than their respective games' release dates, but now screenshots for six games have been uncovered on the Wii Shop Channel. The first two are RPGs, Shining in the Darkness for Genesis and Neutopia for TurboGrafx-16, both of which have already been released in Japan.
The third game, Cratermaze for the TurboGrafx-16, is a an action game based on a Japanese Doraemon game but with new characters and was released as Booby Kids on the Famicom. Donkey Kong Jr. Math, which was announced in Nintendo Power and has been released in the rest of the world was also found in the Wii Shop.
The final two games are both Metroid titles: Metroid and Super Metroid. While Metroid has been re-released multiple times on Game Boy Advance, fans have long been clamoring for Super Metroid, a game often considered one of the best SNES games. While no release date is currently set, it is likely that the Metroid games will be released sometime before the launch of Metroid Prime 3: Corruption on August 27th.
An additional three Sega games have been rated by the ESRB. Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master received an E10+ rating for animated blood and fantasy violence and Landstalker: The Treasures of King Nole and Ghouls 'N Ghosts both received an E.
Post by: pyrokamileon on August 07, 2007, 09:09:52 PM
Post by: Mashiro on August 07, 2007, 09:16:26 PM
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fans have long been clamoring for Super Metroid, a game often considered one of the best games of all time.
Fixed.
(I own Super Metroid but I can't wait for it to come out on VC, my snes game pads are getting old and warn out X_X).
Post by: cubist on August 08, 2007, 03:11:48 AM
This game owns me! Easiest VC purchase when it comes out.
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on August 08, 2007, 04:36:39 AM
I've always wanted to give it another chance so this might be a real reason to finally purchase a Wii Points card and make it happen.
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on August 08, 2007, 04:37:04 AM
Also, Landstalker is supposed to be the Genesis answer to Zelda. I haven't played it, but some people think it's awesome.
Post by: k_bukie on August 08, 2007, 05:17:11 AM
Probably my favorite TG-16 game of all time.
Post by: Louieturkey on August 08, 2007, 05:47:55 AM
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Post by: Mashiro on August 08, 2007, 07:31:54 AM
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What I would really like is a Zero Mission-style remake for Metroid 2 and Super Metroid.
I'll agree to the Metroid 2 remake but I don't think Super Metroid should ever be remade it's perfect as is.
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on August 08, 2007, 07:52:04 AM
Super Metroid could use a few of the interface streamlining features that later games introduced to deal with the cumbersome ability selection. Lessons have been learned in game design since Super Metroid was released, such as button overloading and context-sensitive actions, and it's easy to see how they could be applied. Holding R to fire missiles would be particularly nice, but I also like the way Zero Mission handles running.
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Post by: Mashiro on August 08, 2007, 05:38:39 PM
Post by: TrueNerd on August 08, 2007, 06:18:32 PM
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Super Metroid could use a few of the interface streamlining features that later games introduced to deal with the cumbersome ability selection. Lessons have been learned in game design since Super Metroid was released, such as button overloading and context-sensitive actions, and it's easy to see how they could be applied. Holding R to fire missiles would be particularly nice, but I also like the way Zero Mission handles running.
You're not wrong. The dash button definitely needs to done away with.
Still, I'll gladly repurchase what I consider to be the best game that will ever be made.
Post by: Jome20 on August 08, 2007, 07:47:31 PM
With Metroid Prime 3: Corruption coming out on MONDAY August 27th. And VC titles being released every Monday. If I were a betting man, I think I'd put my money on Super Metroid coming out on Monday, August 27th.
I also second (or third) the GBA / DS remake of Metroid 2. Metroid 2 is actually the first Metroid game I beat and it really added a lot of awesome stuff to the series. The Spider-ball, space jump, etc. Along with the creepy Metroid evolutions.
I would almost take a remake of Metroid 2 over a new 2-D Metroid title (Metroid Dread anyone?). Either one I'd buy immediately.
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Post by: Ian Sane on August 09, 2007, 05:43:10 AM
And adding the wall grip to Super Metroid would change the game too much. In Metroid Fusion the areas are designed with the grip in mind so there's more balance. But Super Metroid isn't designed that way so grips would just make the game easier. Recommending control options is one thing but changing Super Metroid's gameplay not only makes no sense but it would make the game worse.
Plus I say 2D game design has gotten worse since 2D has become associated with portables. The 16 bit era is the peak of 2D design for that was the last time that 2D games were treated as major games and not niche titles or portable games. The game industry doesn't have the same expertise for 2D game design that they used to. Thus virtually every attempt I've seen to "improve" a 16-bit 2D game has made it worse. Leave them as they are until the industry relearns what they forgot.
Post by: Mashiro on August 09, 2007, 06:58:31 AM
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And adding the wall grip to Super Metroid would change the game too much. In Metroid Fusion the areas are designed with the grip in mind so there's more balance. But Super Metroid isn't designed that way so grips would just make the game easier. Recommending control options is one thing but changing Super Metroid's gameplay not only makes no sense but it would make the game worse.
Plus I say 2D game design has gotten worse since 2D has become associated with portables. The 16 bit era is the peak of 2D design for that was the last time that 2D games were treated as major games and not niche titles or portable games. The game industry doesn't have the same expertise for 2D game design that they used to. Thus virtually every attempt I've seen to "improve" a 16-bit 2D game has made it worse. Leave them as they are until the industry relearns what they forgot.
Ian you deserve this more than ever:
QFT
Also the wall grip was a freaking horrible function and a poor excuse and reason to get rid of the wall jump (or change the wall jump from how it was in Super Metroid).
