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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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Yeah, I do love RPGs.
Probably will be a bit easy though, Harry Potter really is aimed at little kids, so will probably be overally simple.
Probably will be a bit easy though, Harry Potter really is aimed at little kids, so will probably be overally simple.
That's got to be the highest scoring console game yet, hasn't it?
9.8 is really really high :o)
Maverick42 wrote:
> That's got to be the highest scoring console game yet, hasn't it?
Nope. Hawk's 3 got 10.0 a couple years ago I think.
> That's got to be the highest scoring console game yet, hasn't it?
Nope. Hawk's 3 got 10.0 a couple years ago I think.
Bleeders wrote:
> Nope. Hawk's 3 got 10.0 a couple years ago I think.
What anyone sees in those games I don't know.
> Nope. Hawk's 3 got 10.0 a couple years ago I think.
What anyone sees in those games I don't know.
Insane Bartender wrote:
> Bleeders wrote:
> Nope. Hawk's 3 got 10.0 a couple years ago I think.
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> What anyone sees in those games I don't know.
Your not alone. I don't see the appeal either.
Saying that. I'm not a big fan on the Resi series either.
> Bleeders wrote:
> Nope. Hawk's 3 got 10.0 a couple years ago I think.
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> What anyone sees in those games I don't know.
Your not alone. I don't see the appeal either.
Saying that. I'm not a big fan on the Resi series either.
I liked THPS2, the rest were rubbish though.
Tony Hawks is an OK game, but certainly not worth 10/10. That's why I'll be waiting for other reveiws before I decide Metroid is as grerat as IGN claim it to be, but I suspect from the screenshots and preveiws I've already seen, it probably will be.
maddmun wrote:
> I liked THPS2, the rest were rubbish though.
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Tsk! If he wasn't too busy standing in the pension line at the Post Office, he'd smack you in the mouth with his board, yessiree Bob!
> I liked THPS2, the rest were rubbish though.
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Tsk! If he wasn't too busy standing in the pension line at the Post Office, he'd smack you in the mouth with his board, yessiree Bob!
cipro wrote:
> Tony Hawks is an OK game, but certainly not worth 10/10. That's why
> I'll be waiting for other reveiws before I decide Metroid is as grerat
> as IGN claim it to be, but I suspect from the screenshots and preveiws
> I've already seen, it probably will be.
Given that it's had PS2 magazine reviewers frothing at the mouth, I expect it to be class.
I'll probably buy it on the reviews I've read already, they seem to be running short of superlatives for it.
> Tony Hawks is an OK game, but certainly not worth 10/10. That's why
> I'll be waiting for other reveiws before I decide Metroid is as grerat
> as IGN claim it to be, but I suspect from the screenshots and preveiws
> I've already seen, it probably will be.
Given that it's had PS2 magazine reviewers frothing at the mouth, I expect it to be class.
I'll probably buy it on the reviews I've read already, they seem to be running short of superlatives for it.
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