Author Topic: Metroid Dread is incredible! (Read 11087 times)

JonLeung · « **on:** April 01, 2009, 01:57:58 AM »

I just finished playing it (and mapping it). See it here:
http://www.vgmaps.com/NewsArchives/MapsOfTheMonth-2009.htm#04

I thought escaping Ilpstra I was a bit tough than escaping Zebes or Aether, though - it actually took me a few tries!

This is where Metroid should be, in glorious 2D. Not that the Prime games were bad, they just weren't classic Metroid, you know?

nickmitch · « **Reply #1 on:** April 01, 2009, 02:06:56 AM »

I see through your ruse.

Stratos · « **Reply #2 on:** April 01, 2009, 02:41:27 AM »

So basically you modded/made Metroid Dread?

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 01, 2009, 03:41:14 AM »

Close but no cigar...

MoronSonOfBoron · « **Reply #4 on:** April 01, 2009, 04:47:11 AM »

Certainly was a well-made effort. See if you can identify all the boss characters that were imported from other games!

KDR_11k · « **Reply #5 on:** April 01, 2009, 07:11:25 AM »

meh

A lot of effort and all that but I don't think anyone was fooled even for a minute.

Spak-Spang · « **Reply #6 on:** April 01, 2009, 09:35:51 AM »

But it is the effort that counts, and the fact that we can visualize something and dream.

Peachylala · « **Reply #7 on:** April 01, 2009, 10:56:37 AM »

You cannot fool anyone with Nintendo themed April Fools jokes.

Just ask IGN.

Spinnzilla · « **Reply #8 on:** April 01, 2009, 11:23:14 AM »

release date?

decoyman · « **Reply #9 on:** April 01, 2009, 01:29:55 PM »

Quote from: JonLeung on April 01, 2009, 01:57:58 AM

I just finished playing it (and mapping it). See it here:
http://www.vgmaps.com/NewsArchives/MapsOfTheMonth-2009.htm#04

I thought escaping Ilpstra I was a bit tough than escaping Zebes or Aether, though - it actually took me a few tries!

This is where Metroid should be, in glorious 2D. Not that the Prime games were bad, they just weren't classic Metroid, you know?

Haha, nice. Where ya been, Mr. Leung?

Caliban · « **Reply #10 on:** April 01, 2009, 01:58:03 PM »

Even if this is an April fools prank, doesn't it make anyone feel like we are do with a 2D Metroid game for the DS?

UltimatePartyBear · « **Reply #11 on:** April 01, 2009, 02:02:09 PM »

Quote from: JonLeung on April 01, 2009, 01:57:58 AM

I just finished playing it (and mapping it). See it here:
http://www.vgmaps.com/NewsArchives/MapsOfTheMonth-2009.htm#04

I thought escaping Ilpstra I was a bit tough than escaping Zebes or Aether, though - it actually took me a few tries!

This is where Metroid should be, in glorious 2D. Not that the Prime games were bad, they just weren't classic Metroid, you know?

I look forward to this every year. I used to draw maps of nonexistent video games when I was bored at school, so it's a real treat to see someone put so much effort into it.

And that escape really does look brutal, especially with the false shortcut.

Ian Sane · « **Reply #12 on:** April 01, 2009, 02:11:19 PM »

Love the site. Love the effort that goes into these April Fool's Day maps. Just great work all around.

Do you know what the real trick was? Nintendo's announcement of Metroid Dread in the first place! ****! Damn bastards give us Metroid Prime Hunters and Pinball and think that's a good enough Metroid presence on the DS? Talk about totally missing the boat regarding what the fans want.

vudu · « **Reply #13 on:** April 01, 2009, 02:42:02 PM »

Quote from: KDR_11k on April 01, 2009, 07:11:25 AM

A lot of effort and all that but I don't think anyone was fooled even for a minute.

As soon as I saw the title of the thread I new JonLeung was the creator.

As always, very night effort. I wondered if you were still going to be able to do these now that we had moved on to the DS.

Quote from: MoronSonOfBoron on April 01, 2009, 04:47:11 AM

See if you can identify all the boss characters that were imported from other games!

I need help. I didn't recognize a single one!

KDR_11k · « **Reply #14 on:** April 01, 2009, 02:47:26 PM »

The designs look pretty damn tedious to me, lots of back and forth running, lots of drops throwing you back a good bit, etc.

JonLeung · « **Reply #15 on:** April 01, 2009, 06:08:40 PM »

I knew I wouldn't be able to fool you guys.

Now, whatever happened to the Wikipedia article about April Fool's jokes on the web? I couldn't post last year's The Legend Of Zelda: Oracle Of Hours because at the time my site didn't have a Wikipedia article. But now I do have an article, and I can't find any such listing on Wikipedia! Maybe they stopped doing it because it was such a nightmare to control, probably.

But what really makes me wonder is if Rawmeat Cowboy of GoNintendo hates VGMaps.com or something. This year and last year he seemed to snub the effort put into making these. Sure, he doesn't HAVE to mention them, but when GoNintendo posts crap like lame-o boxart for some games no one cares about, and similar unnewsworthy posts, you'd wonder why a four-month effort gets the cold shoulder. >_<

Anyway, like last year's anagram of "Falsia (the Zelda overworld) + Proodyl (the villain) = April Fool's", can you spot the anagram in Metroid Dread's "Ilpstra I"?

Stratos · « **Reply #16 on:** April 01, 2009, 06:18:17 PM »

April 1st?

Didn't Google or YouTube Rickroll everyone who used their search function of April 1st a year or two ago? That was amazing.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #17 on:** April 02, 2009, 12:36:30 AM »

Quote from: JonLeung on April 01, 2009, 06:08:40 PM

Anyway, like last year's anagram of "Falsia (the Zelda overworld) + Proodyl (the villain) = April Fool's", can you spot the anagram in Metroid Dread's "Ilpstra I"?

...Li Rapist?

vgmaps always has an entertaining April Fools joke

MoronSonOfBoron · « **Reply #18 on:** April 02, 2009, 01:42:25 AM »

Quote from: vudu on April 01, 2009, 02:42:02 PM

Quote from: MoronSonOfBoron on April 01, 2009, 04:47:11 AM
See if you can identify all the boss characters that were imported from other games!

I need help. I didn't recognize a single one!

What tipped me off was the eyeball in Nethjust. I swear I've seen it somewhere before, burned into my memory by my old Nintendo Power magazines.

The ceiling worm in Nethjust also seemed familiar to me. Did a little sleuthing in VGMuseum, and it turns out it's from Actraiser 2.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #19 on:** April 02, 2009, 04:00:45 AM »

Dunno, I saw the "final boss" first which looked like the background statue in the suit replacement room in MZM with some parts of Ridley ducktaped on.

JonLeung · « **Reply #20 on:** April 03, 2009, 01:08:09 AM »

Quote from: ShyGuy on April 02, 2009, 12:36:30 AM

vgmaps always has an entertaining April Fools joke

Thank you!

I try my best.

Though I will probably scale back next year's...last year's and this year's took up way too much time.

I hope you guys find reason enough to stop by VGMaps.com more than once a year, of course.

Ian Sane · « **Reply #21 on:** April 03, 2009, 12:07:17 PM »

Quote

I hope you guys find reason enough to stop by VGMaps.com more than once a year, of course.

Oh, don't worry about that. I've got a Link's Awakening map as my wallpaper at work and it always gets complimented on when someone sees it for the first time.

JonLeung · « **Reply #22 on:** April 03, 2009, 06:23:41 PM »

Quote from: Ian Sane on April 03, 2009, 12:07:17 PM

Oh, don't worry about that. I've got a Link's Awakening map as my wallpaper at work and it always gets complimented on when someone sees it for the first time.

Funnily enough, I was contemplating taking in my framed A Link To The Past map (http://www.vgmaps.com/forums/genmessage.php?topic=594) to work today. Maybe I'll do it next week now that I found the wire and hangy things so I can actually hang it in my cubicle.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #23 on:** April 14, 2009, 05:37:02 PM »

I see Parish at 1up found the map. http://www.1up.com/do/blogEntry?bId=8986024&publicUserId=5379721
This got RMC to link to the story as well. I guess he doesn't hate you!

Snipper64 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 17, 2009, 12:14:39 PM »

I wasn't fooled, but confused, great job man doing that, keep up the good work

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