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It scored 9.8.
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Metroid on the NES was one of the first epic games I ever experienced. My brother and I, at the age of about seven, spent weeks and months questing through the password-enabled adventure. It had a certain charm to it, and even if I couldn't describe it then it made an impact on me. Then along came Super Metroid in 1994, and I was totally blown away by how brilliant it was. It was a perfect videogame in my mind. It was edgy, home to a fantastic power-up system, full of awesome bosses, and the gameplay style was a soul mate to me.
Needless to say, I have an unhealthy obsession with the franchise. So, when Metroid Prime was finally announced I was both thrilled and frightened to see how it would turn out. But after several years of very hard work, Retro Studios and Nintendo have translated the same genius of Super Metroid into 3D with very few casualties. Because of that, Metroid Prime has not only become my most beloved title on GameCube, but also one of my most treasured games of all time. I'm not sure where I place it, but it's very high on the list.
If I had to make one personal observation, it would be that the change to first-person perspective was brilliant for its move to 3D, but not perfect. I felt comfortable (even in awe) 90% of the time, but there are a few boss fights where it can frustrate. It's extremely rare, but something you should be aware of going into it. It's nothing that sours the overall quality, though.
That said, I would recommend Metroid Prime as an absolute buy -- skip the renting facade -- for every owner of a GameCube. It's a real collector's item. You'll want to keep this one even after your done spending 30+ hours with it. The only reason one would avoid it is if action/adventures are not part of your narrower taste in games. If you fall into that category, you have no idea what you're missing out on.
Metroid Prime is an instant classic that you will use to measure forthcoming software by.
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Metroid on the NES was one of the first epic games I ever experienced. My brother and I, at the age of about seven, spent weeks and months questing through the password-enabled adventure. It had a certain charm to it, and even if I couldn't describe it then it made an impact on me. Then along came Super Metroid in 1994, and I was totally blown away by how brilliant it was. It was a perfect videogame in my mind. It was edgy, home to a fantastic power-up system, full of awesome bosses, and the gameplay style was a soul mate to me.
Needless to say, I have an unhealthy obsession with the franchise. So, when Metroid Prime was finally announced I was both thrilled and frightened to see how it would turn out. But after several years of very hard work, Retro Studios and Nintendo have translated the same genius of Super Metroid into 3D with very few casualties. Because of that, Metroid Prime has not only become my most beloved title on GameCube, but also one of my most treasured games of all time. I'm not sure where I place it, but it's very high on the list.
If I had to make one personal observation, it would be that the change to first-person perspective was brilliant for its move to 3D, but not perfect. I felt comfortable (even in awe) 90% of the time, but there are a few boss fights where it can frustrate. It's extremely rare, but something you should be aware of going into it. It's nothing that sours the overall quality, though.
That said, I would recommend Metroid Prime as an absolute buy -- skip the renting facade -- for every owner of a GameCube. It's a real collector's item. You'll want to keep this one even after your done spending 30+ hours with it. The only reason one would avoid it is if action/adventures are not part of your narrower taste in games. If you fall into that category, you have no idea what you're missing out on.
Metroid Prime is an instant classic that you will use to measure forthcoming software by.
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Actually, Chamber of Secrets really does look like quite a decent RPG, I started to feel like it wans't just a cash in when I first saw the screenshots, the graphics are pretty damn good!
Most things are better than Resident Evil anyway.
Hey, at least it's not Shenmue.
Yeah, Shenmue would have got 9.9.
Looking forward to Metroid Prime more than ever - Should be well worth the wait!
Only 9.8!?
I would've expected more from a Metroid game. It's rubbish (comparitively). I won't buy it now...
I would've expected more from a Metroid game. It's rubbish (comparitively). I won't buy it now...
PS2's best game in GTA:vice city got 9.7 and Gamecubes best game in Metroid Prime got 9.8.
Ah, but you see, GTA:VC is rubbish.
Tis incredible.
I told ya. :-D
I told ya. :-D
Whitestripes wrote:
> Actually, Chamber of Secrets really does look like quite a decent RPG,
> I started to feel like it wans't just a cash in when I first saw the
> screenshots, the graphics are pretty damn good!
I know, I'm almost tempted to buy it, the screenshots look rather amazing, but then I see that goggle eyed freak child Harry Potter and I don't want it again.
> Actually, Chamber of Secrets really does look like quite a decent RPG,
> I started to feel like it wans't just a cash in when I first saw the
> screenshots, the graphics are pretty damn good!
I know, I'm almost tempted to buy it, the screenshots look rather amazing, but then I see that goggle eyed freak child Harry Potter and I don't want it again.
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