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Am I missing out on Metroid?
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Patinator
Smash Champion
Well, if you would like to play games with darker storylines than average Nintendo games, then go for it. I have Metroid Prime 3. It's hard, but I like it.
(Warning: Unless you're in it for Wi-Fi, don't bother with Metroid Prime Corruption for DS. From experience, the single-player was rushed. Incredibly hard, frustrating, annoying, etc.)
(Warning: Unless you're in it for Wi-Fi, don't bother with Metroid Prime Corruption for DS. From experience, the single-player was rushed. Incredibly hard, frustrating, annoying, etc.)
SpeedKitsune
Smash Cadet
Eh... Liked 1 and 3. 2 Bored me...
Patinator
Smash Champion
I'll warn you, andytw: the control scheme for Metroid Prime 1 and 2 is a little messed up. You can't move and shoot at once. I recommend MP3, but it's your choice. If you're lucky, you can pick up a GBA one, or Metroid/Super Metroid on the Virtual Console.
Yugufu
Smash Rookie
Metroid for NES and Super Metroid for SNES are awesome. As for the prime games, first was ok. I didn't really get into the series much since it went over to Gamecube/Wii though.. not sure why.
S2
Smash Lord
They're good.
I'd highly recommend that you either pick up Super Metroid of VC or the original Metroid Prime on Cube.
Both are absolutely excellent games that really are highpoints in the series. That isn't to say the rest of the series isn't good, but those 2 are especially well done. Some have gone as far as to call them some of the best games ever made.
Prime 3 is awesome, but storywise, it kinda assumes you've played the other two prime games. I'd avoid the original Metroid if possible. Its fun, but its not the best way for a new player to jump in as it feels dated compared to the SNES version.
I'd highly recommend that you either pick up Super Metroid of VC or the original Metroid Prime on Cube.
Both are absolutely excellent games that really are highpoints in the series. That isn't to say the rest of the series isn't good, but those 2 are especially well done. Some have gone as far as to call them some of the best games ever made.
Prime 3 is awesome, but storywise, it kinda assumes you've played the other two prime games. I'd avoid the original Metroid if possible. Its fun, but its not the best way for a new player to jump in as it feels dated compared to the SNES version.
Patinator
Smash Champion
Which is what Wikipedia/wiki/Metroid_Prime is for. 
antimatter
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if you want multiplayer fragfests with people around the world, playing as one of seven different bounty hunters, get Metroid Prime DS. but, like patinator said, the story is not the reason for buying it. i've had it since it first came out, and i'm still stuck at the second go around at the celestial archives.
You can, actually.
Normally, you can't move and aim, but there's a big difference between not being able to aim and not being able to shoot. Also, the lockon system that's in the games make it so this isn't really a problem when you're fighting.
Metroid definitely doesn't have standard FPS controls, but you don't have to stand still every time you want to fire your weapon.
MechanizedDeviousFox
Smash Journeyman
Haven't played MP 2 or 3, though I've heard they're both great games, but I DID play Metroid Prime, simply because I heard it was a great game when it first came out, and only knowing Samus through the Smash series, I checked it out, and it was the best usage of 50 dollars I've ever come across. Ever.
The graphics were astounding for a GameCube game, it rivaled Halo's, and it made you so **** immersed in the game, you didn't want to put it down.
It was quite hard at times, espeically if you're new to FPS's or Metroid games like I was, but you get the flow of it. Even now, after 6 years, it's still a great game. I can't want to try the 3rd one, heard it matches up to the original..
The graphics were astounding for a GameCube game, it rivaled Halo's, and it made you so **** immersed in the game, you didn't want to put it down.
It was quite hard at times, espeically if you're new to FPS's or Metroid games like I was, but you get the flow of it. Even now, after 6 years, it's still a great game. I can't want to try the 3rd one, heard it matches up to the original..
MechanizedDeviousFox
Smash Journeyman
I'm not sure if MP:3 is the same as the first two, but I remember playing Halo ALOT, before I got MP:1. I hardly noticed the change in having to stand still and shoot. It was different, yes, but it flowed so naturally, I didn't mind it, heck I didn't even notice it at first. If that's all you're worried about, then don't be.. I can assure you it'll come to you easy.
antimatter
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you can move and shoot for Metroid Prime 3. as a matter of fact, you'd die almost instantly in that game otherwise.
Patinator
Smash Champion
Yeah. I just looked at MP2's control scheme in the MP1 booklet. Hold R and move the control stick to aim.
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sync
Smash Apprentice
Yep, that's how you aim. But there's a lockon system, as was said before, so that isn't an issue, really.
Patinator
Smash Champion
Hmm. Actually, I haven't touched Metroid Prime since I got it. XD
onlymaskde
Smash Lord
Good job with deciding on Super Metroid as your first Metroid game. That one's my favorite. After you're done with it (which shouldn't take very long, but it depends on the player), head for the two original Prime games for GC. In comparison of all three Primes, Prime 3 is the worst in terms of story and audio; in the middle for gameplay. The controls in it are definitely the best, but since you haven't played it yet you wouldn't know what you're missing as long as you play the other two Primes before it. :D
Patinator
Smash Champion
Heck, Super Metroid's been called the best game ever before. I really wish I could use the VC now.
Its actually called Metrioid Prime Hunters. and Yeah I heard the single player is nothing special.
Prime 1 was an awesome game it is up there with Super Metroid, as far as the Best Metroid game goes.
Echoes was good but it was tedious to say the least.
I havent beaten Coruption yet, but so far its great.
Yeah, it might seem odd for people who are used to playing FPS games.
Falco_Friend
Smash Rookie
If you want to check out Metroid, Super Metroid is the perfect place to start. The GBA games, Zero Mission and Fusion are great as well. If you are into FPS, Metroid Prime is good, but in my opinion, they are...inferior to the 2D Metroids. Zero Mission is pretty easy to get into, as there are hints in it if you get stuck, which is something Super Metroid doesn't have. Metroid Fusion right out tells you exactly what to do in unskippable mission briefings. Don't get the original Metroid though, as it is pretty much unplayble by today's standards.
Patinator
Smash Champion
I just started playing Prime 1 for the first time since I got it just last Christmas. I beat the first part with only one retry; it's not that bad actually.
...Of course, now I'm stuck in both that AND Prime 3.
...But I'll say: Prime Hunters has an AWESOME multiplayer! :D
...Of course, now I'm stuck in both that AND Prime 3.
...But I'll say: Prime Hunters has an AWESOME multiplayer! :D
Yoshistar64
Smash Journeyman
Ha, yeah. With all them different game modes, Excellent Wi-fi play (I hate hackers), and the ability to play hide and seek, this is something worth sitting down with your friends for.
Patinator
Smash Champion
It's uber-fun and I can't do multi-card play...
:D
Although, there's three of us, and my pal and I normally gang up on his sister. ^^; Only problem, right there.
:D
Although, there's three of us, and my pal and I normally gang up on his sister. ^^; Only problem, right there.
S2
Smash Lord
Super Metroid is really something special.
I actually had never played it until recently when I found a copy at a thrift store. Its not often that you play a game that's over a decade old and find yourself completely blown away by just how good it is.
It's practically a perfect game. That's subjective, since someone can always argue that more content could be there. But what's presented is polished and fun. Its a speed-runners dream as well. One of the few games where literally every part of the package is near perfect.
Yeah, I've played most of the Metroids and many of them are top knotch, but something about Super Metroid simply makes it a cut above the rest.
Doc Chronic
Smash Ace
super metroid i feel is still the best game in the series, prime 3 is great though with nice wiimote functionality
Patinator
Smash Champion
Stu, your sig is cool.
Hmm. If only I had looked for Metroid games when I first learned of the series in '03 or '04... T_T
Hmm. If only I had looked for Metroid games when I first learned of the series in '03 or '04... T_T
notftomearth7
Smash Lord
Andy, you aren't, it's just like every other friggin First Person Shooter with some very cool plot twists. I think you're better off playing the Super Nintendo side-scroller Metroids.
antimatter
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does every other friggin fps have mutant insect space pirates led by an evil dragon that you can actually fight? no. but, the side scrollers are better.
Zeela12
Smash Ace
first try super metroid, or metroid zero mission. If you like those games, then I'd say start playing metroid games seriously, like metroid fusion, and metroid prime games.