Topic: Episode 285: Metroid II, Samus Returns, and AM2R

[NWR_Neal]

Part 2 of the Metroid Game Club

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/connectivity/58075/episode-285-metroid-ii-samus-returns-and-am2r

We've gathered a mix of old and new voices to join our latest Metroid Game Club discussion. Metroid II: Return of Samus sets the groundwork for not only an official remake in Metroid: Samus Returns, but a slew of fan remakes including the legendary AM2R. Our gang discusses the evolution of gameplay, interpretations of the story, and the place of fan games within the franchise.

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[jarodea]

Great episode.  As a kid who loved Metroid I was very happy with Metroid II since I could play Metroid on the go or when the one TV was being used.  That being said, I bought it on 3DS VC and found I liked it a whole lot more as a kid.  I know the huge sprites are grating today, but I liked them since the other option was indistinct tiny sprites like Super Mario Land.  Also, the GB lasted over 10 hours, usually more like 20, on 4 AA batteries.  It was one of the main selling points against the Game Gear which only got 2-3 hours on 6 AAs.