Metroid: Samus Returns – Legacy Edition unboxing
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 1 Comment
We’re a couple of days away from launch, but some folks are already getting their hands on the European Metroid: Samus Returns – Legacy Edition. Check out an unboxing below.
[Review] Metroid: Samus Returns
Posted on 6 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in 3DS, 3DS eShop, Reviews | 11 Comments
System: 3DS
Release date: September 15, 2017
Developer: MercurySteam / Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Samus Aran has a long history with the video games and is easily one of the most iconic and recognizable characters of all time. But unfortunately, the famous bounty hunter along with the Metroid series itself have been mostly dormant for quite a while. However, now Samus is back, and it feels incredible to have her at the forefront once again. Even if Metroid: Samus Returns is just a remake and not a brand new title, beggars can’t be choosers, and I can promise that everything the game has to offer touches base with everything we’ve wanted from a classic Metroid title for a long time while remaining fresh and feeling contemporary in its mechanics, gameplay, progression, and world.
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A half hour of Metroid: Samus Returns footage
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
Since Nintendo has lifted the review embargo for Metroid: Samus Returns, more footage of the game is coming in. Watch a half hour of gameplay below.
Metroid: Samus Returns reviews roundup
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 36 Comments
The embargo for Metroid: Samus Returns has lifted, and the reviews are in. We’ve rounded up early verdicts for the game below.
Nintendo Everything – Thumbs Up
IGN – 8.5 / 10
GameSpot – 9 / 10
GamesBeat – 90 / 100
GameXplain – Loved
Nintendo World Report – 9.5 / 10
Nintendo Life – 10 / 10
Kotaku – N/A
Destructoid – 8 / 10
Easy Allies – 4.5 / 5
USgamer – 5 / 5
Polygon – 9 / 10
GameReactor – 8 / 10
Another Metroid: Samus Returns vs. Metroid II: Return of Samus video comparison
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Videos | 4 Comments
GameXplain has put its own video together comparing Metroid: Samus Returns and Metroid II: Return of Samus. See how the Game Boy original and the new 3DS remake stack up against each other below.
Video: Comparing the original Metroid II, Another Metroid II Remake, Samus Returns
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Videos | 17 Comments
Three versions of Metroid II technically exist. We have the original Game Boy version, the fan-made Another Metroid II Remake, and Nintendo’s new Samus Returns version for 3DS. Game Informer takes a look at how all three compare in the video below.
MercurySteam heaps praise on Nintendo, says Nintendo made them a better developer
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News | 29 Comments
Nintendo surprised everyone at E3 in June by announcing not one, but two Metroid games. One of those titles, Metroid: Samus Returns, is just a few days away from launch.
Rather than making the game internally, Nintendo partnered with an external developer on the project. MercurySteam, best known for working on the Castlevania: Lords of Shadow titles, handled the bulk of development. Nintendo was still very much involved, however, and series producer Yoshio Sakamoto played a key role in Samus Return’s creation.
MercurySteam head Enric Alvarez chatted with GamesIndustry about what it’s like working with Nintendo, stating:
MercurySteam originally wanted to remake Metroid Fusion instead of Metroid II
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GBA, General Nintendo, News | 9 Comments
Next week is the launch of Metroid: Samus Returns. It’s a remake of Metroid II: Return of Samus, which hit the Game Boy many years ago. Nintendo collaborated with MercurySteam on the project. But interestingly, Metroid II wasn’t MercurySteam’s first choice.
Game Informer reports that MercurySteam initially pitched Nintendo on potentially remaking Metroid Fusion. Although series producer Yoshio Sakamoto was impressed with the pitch and their passion for Metroid, he said no to revisiting the Game Boy Advance game. Instead, Sakamoto wanted to remake Metroid II.
Going with Metroid II over Fusion may have been the smarter choice. You can make an argument that Fusion still holds up today, but the team was really able to make significant improvements to Metroid II.
Nintendo Minute at PAX West 2017 – Metroid: Samus Returns gameplay and new concept art
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At PAX West last week, a special episode of Nintendo Minute was filmed featuring Metroid: Samus Returns. Gameplay was shown as well as some brand new concept art. Watch the full recording below.
My Nintendo adds Metroid: Samus Returns wallpapers in North America
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Along with new Metroid discounts, a pair of wallpapers have been added to My Nintendo in North America. Both cost 50 Platinum Points each.
The first wallpaper is here, and the second is here. You can nab them until the start of February. Wallpapers can be used with PCs, smartphones, and tablets.
