Author Topic: Metroid Prime 3 Revolutionized (Read 402321 times)

Ceric · « **Reply #600 on:** July 03, 2007, 02:13:42 AM »

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I have to ask a question. Is Ridley a dumb animal or is he a sentient being?

Wouldn't you have to cosider the version because isn't he remade each game?

Spak-Spang · « **Reply #601 on:** July 03, 2007, 02:28:33 AM »

I am finally accepting that Metroid Prime will have no multiplayer of any kind, and because we have known that for awhile and I was just in denial I am ok with it.

But, it leaves me wondering what Nintendo will do for its "Halo" game. No I am not saying Nintendo needs Halo, but it does need an exclusive game to represent how exciting and fun Nintendo Wii games can be online and become part of a community.

Some will probably say Brawl, Strikers, and potentially even Battalion Wars Wii will be those games. But, I just don't see these games capturing the competitive core gamer like a traditional FPS would. Then again, anything Nintendo creates needs to also be able to potentially bring on board the nongamer into the world of online gaming.

Perhaps Retro would be allowed next to create such a game. They have a very talented team of artists and programmers for FPS. And the project would probably be quite different than a Metroid game. Personally, I see this game being lighthearted in nature and whimsical yet with a depth of control and game balance.

I guess we will see what the future brings.

mantidor · « **Reply #602 on:** July 03, 2007, 03:59:37 AM »

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This game is so polished Samus can see here reflection in it
You could see her eyes in Metroid Prime 1! The first time I charged up and shot a beam into some water, I was blown away when I saw the reflection. Plus when you looked up when it was raining to see randrops falling on your visor. It was that level of detail that made the game so incredible.. Damn, now I feel like playing it again ( Phendrana Drifts)

The best way to see samus' eyes is in the chozo fights, either the one in the room with the x-ray visor or the one artifact that rest where Flaghra was. The room goes dark in both of these places, so the lighting of the Chozo attack with the contrast of the obscure background makes the whole face easy to see, and the effect is realistic, you wouldn't see your reflection if it wasn't for this situation.

I cannot say I don't like those new eyes, I can't wait to see her new face, anything would be an inprovement over that awful echoes model

, but... I don't know, they are too "neat" and"sexy" for what is supposed to be a baddass bounty hunter.

Is the same with the new armor, is really feminine, accentuating the right curves at the right places, I knew it would happen but I still was hoping they would leave her as neutral-gendered as possible. The best was Super Metroid to be honest (is there anything SuperMetroid didn't do right?), even when you see her without armor, she has buffed legs and a six-pack, which might not be the sexiest thing ever, but it makes much more sense that this super model look they are giving us since fusion, but I'll survive

. They also said "Well, we've always held Samus close to the heart, but that reflection is probably the most extensive view of Samus without her suit on that you're going to see in a Prime situation." which really makes me happy, I could never forget that old poll when Nintendo asked things about what fans wanted in Metroid, like suitless missions, and how everyone wanted them, its good to see they listen to fans but only to a certain extent.

What I really don't like, is that even with the new screenshots there is still an enphasis in marines and soldiers and robots and too little bugs and creatures and lonely areas, but I'm going to pretend they are keeping all those still a secret.

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I just finished reading the interviews, why is everyone now into that damn lame port bandwagon!!? ARGH, at least this time, Retro already has done MP3, so I don't mind people getting milked with ports of MP1 and 2 with tacked-in controls as long as Retro gets richer and start making whatever new thing they want.

Ceric · « **Reply #603 on:** July 03, 2007, 05:13:25 AM »

Talking about Fusion. I wouldn't mind seeing a game that was after that with her "integrated" suit.

Spak-Spang · « **Reply #604 on:** July 03, 2007, 05:47:34 AM »

Ceric: I agree. Fusion is really one of the only games that really changes the story and lore of the Metroid Series.

What does it mean to her now that she has fused with her suit. Can she ever get it off? Is she now more of a biomechanical being like many of the monsters she has fought.

So many questions and so many possibilities to develop the character. I would reall be disappointed if Nintendo never did anything with that story...specially since they also added a new deadly organism to the Metroid world.

Kairon · « **Reply #605 on:** July 03, 2007, 06:54:20 AM »

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But, it leaves me wondering what Nintendo will do for its "Halo" game. No I am not saying Nintendo needs Halo, but it does need an exclusive game to represent how exciting and fun Nintendo Wii games can be online and become part of a community.

Wii Sports 2?

Spak-Spang · « **Reply #606 on:** July 03, 2007, 07:27:59 AM »

Kairon: Wii Sports 2 would definitely get the nongamer playing.

I am surprised that Wii Sports 2 isn't already announced and planned for a December or January release.

Yeah, I know there are tons of great games already for that release schedule, but Wii Sports 2 with online play would really just cement the Wii as the leader this generation.

Adrock · « **Reply #607 on:** July 03, 2007, 07:46:34 AM »

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What does it mean to her now that she has fused with her suit. Can she ever get it off? Is she now more of a biomechanical being like many of the monsters she has fought.

I always thought, based on the 100% completeion ending pictures, that she could take off her suit.

Anyway, I wasn't a fan of the Fusion suit though it wasn't a terrible design. I'd prefer if they gave Samus something new in the Fusion sequel.

Also, on a totally unrelated note, I wish the Prime games existed in an alternate universe. Nintendo and Retro's attempt to reconcile the storyline of the main series and the Prime games is utter failure.

Requiem · « **Reply #608 on:** July 03, 2007, 08:12:04 AM »

Um...

Wait till E3. Amongst the *ahem* "hardcore" games at this year's E3, there will almost assuredly be a good offering of "non-gamer" games. With the tremendous success of the DS, Nintendo has learned balance is important in this day and age and if they want to sell more systems they need to bring in as many people as possible.

Plus, don't forget about Mario and Sonic OLYMPICS!

Mashiro · « **Reply #609 on:** July 03, 2007, 08:37:54 AM »

Samus can defenitely take the suit off from Fusion:

http://www.vgmuseum.com/end/gba/b/mf_2.htm

and I agree with adrock, I don't like the the new Fusion suit. It wasn't bad but . . . I have such an attachment to the old suit I was sad to see it go as lame as that seems. I loved the lore behind Samus getting the suit more-so than the fusion plot but oh well.

It would be interesting to see them carry on the story plot after Fusion.

mantidor · « **Reply #610 on:** July 03, 2007, 09:03:35 AM »

The fusion suit is still the old suit without its metal cover layer, which was the one the federation removed from Samus to save her life. So my guess is that in the case of a Metroid V Samus will complete her suit, but with the upgrades of the omega suit.

Mashiro · « **Reply #611 on:** July 03, 2007, 09:09:04 AM »

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The fusion suit is still the old suit without its metal cover layer, which was the one the federation removed from Samus to save her life. So my guess is that in the case of a Metroid V Samus will complete her suit, but with the upgrades of the omega suit.

That would be pretty cool.

TrueNerd · « **Reply #612 on:** July 11, 2007, 09:11:15 PM »

Hands-On Preview!

Except... oh no.

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Corruption really does feel like Halo in a lot of ways -- not just the intro section, but even Skytown. Not in the good way, but rather in the "linear stage designs and frequent repetition of level elements" way. Did you hate Halo's Library? Well, pilgrim, you may have to grit your teeth a little when you play through Skytown.

That was the sound of me getting punched in the gut. I hope that's not at all indicative of how the rest of the game will be.

Linearity? Repetition? Comparable to the Library? /NAUSEA

I don't care how great this game controls if the level structure blows or is no longer Metroid-ish.

Mashiro · « **Reply #613 on:** July 11, 2007, 09:25:41 PM »

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............ ugh why did 1up have to compare it to Halo, in a bad way.

Kairon · « **Reply #614 on:** July 11, 2007, 09:28:06 PM »

I don't know if it's a fair assessment, but as a Nintendo fan I got very negative vibes off of 1up and EGM back when I paid attention to them.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #615 on:** July 11, 2007, 09:37:05 PM »

Wow, I'm glad they can tell the entire game's structure from one of the first areas in the game! I mean, hell, they probably did the same thing with the beginning of Prime's 1 and 2... *rolls eyes*

Mashiro · « **Reply #616 on:** July 12, 2007, 12:15:10 AM »

After reading IGNs write up on it . . . well just read it the game sounds freaking amazing and will probably be the best in the Prime series.

The first paragraph alone gives you an idea of just how great the game will be from a visual stand point and then it goes on to say how amazing the controls are.

http://wii.ign.com/articles/803/803978p1.html

Good read.

Plugabugz · « **Reply #617 on:** July 12, 2007, 01:04:08 AM »

European release date: October 26.

http://ms.nintendo-europe.com/e32007/enGB/pr_releaselist.html

Ceric · « **Reply #618 on:** July 12, 2007, 02:07:13 AM »

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After reading IGNs write up on it . . . well just read it the game sounds freaking amazing and will probably be the best in the Prime series.

The first paragraph alone gives you an idea of just how great the game will be from a visual stand point and then it goes on to say how amazing the controls are.

http://wii.ign.com/articles/803/803978p1.html

Good read.

I be cautious about that one too. Its jumping to the other extreme. Everyone nows Matt is a Metriod Zealot. I'm sure if his wife let him his daughter be either Samus or Aran. If they made a toaster that charred Samus's likeness on toast he probably buy it.

blackfootsteps · « **Reply #619 on:** July 12, 2007, 02:39:32 AM »

The library in Halo is perhaps the worst level of any video game ever, utterly devoid of care or attention to detail. For a Metroid Prime game to bear any resemblance to the library is unimaginable. Especially considering the game was delayed to add extra detail, I'm not going to buy into it. Metroid = Atmosphere.

Requiem · « **Reply #620 on:** July 12, 2007, 03:26:41 AM »

I don't know what crawled up 1up and EGM's ass, but this video makes this Metriod look like it might be the best of the series (SERIES).

couchmonkey · « **Reply #621 on:** July 12, 2007, 04:25:02 AM »

Well, 1up and EGM are the same place for starters.

I'm not really worried about this game, I only hear good things about the pointer control and I have no doubt that the team can make a good game otherwise. I've heard there are a few awkward button choices for reading text and switching visors, but I can live with that.

bustin98 · « **Reply #622 on:** July 12, 2007, 04:55:41 AM »

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I don't know what crawled up 1up and EGM's ass, but this video makes this Metriod look like it might be the best of the series (SERIES).

That was awesome how they now have Samus eyes follow where you are pointing when they show up in the reflection.

That Skytown level looks like alot of fun. It can't come soon enough.

Requiem · « **Reply #623 on:** July 12, 2007, 06:33:37 AM »

Really? I didn't notice that. Good eye sir!

Supposedly, apart from opening doors and ripping away enemy shields, their will be a lot of "Wii-hand" interaction.

EasyCure · « **Reply #624 on:** July 12, 2007, 08:31:12 AM »

They'll be plenty off “wii-hand” interaction at the end of the game when samus takes off the suit, am i rite?

/immature

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