13-11-2002 02:47									#1
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It's supposed to come out next week for the Cube, and good reviews are coming in:

Though the review is locked, apparently IGN gave it a 9.8 out of 10, the highest score ever for a gamecube game. Oh, here's a synopsis of the review from another board:

quote: Ok, here's a quick synopsis of IGN's review. The game stays VERY true to the gameplay of Super Metroid. The emphesis is on exploring and puzzle-solving, not fighting. Although the fighting is there, and it is NOT always easy. In fact at times it gets unfair, but you'll eventually learn how to fight each enemy. Oh, and the ****ing massive bosses are back in force. Quote: Think Super Metroid, but in 3d. Suprisingly, the plot is extremely deep. It's up there with Eternal Darkness's story. All the weapons and powerups are back except the Dash and Screw attack, but there's some new ones. Sorry, the review has no spoliers on new items. The graphics are incredible and highly detailed, and ALWAYS at 60 FPS. RAWK. No bump-mapping, but it's not missed... Progressive scan is supported, by the way, and apparently that makes it even better. Kenji Yamamoto, who made the Super Metroid soundtrack, is back and even better than ever. YEEEEEEEESSSSSS. Plus the enviornmental sounds and other sound effects rock. Apparetly this is the best sounding game on GameCube. 25-30 hours, more for 100%. Pres: 10, Graph: 9, Sound: 10, Gameplay: 10, Lasting: 9. Final score: 9.8. That's the highest score a GC game has gotten at IGN yet.

Apparently it got a perfect 10 from EGM.

All in all it's sounding pretty good. I hope my brother decides to pick it up so it will be waiting for me when I come home for thanksgiving.

	13-11-2002 03:39									#2
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I just came back from Gamestop and picked up O.R.B.; some guy was asking about Metroid Prime.

I never played the metroid games really (maybe once), but I hear the series is good.

	13-11-2002 03:55									#3
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My friend is a big fan, he is going to have an orgasm when he sees these reviews.

	13-11-2002 14:18									#4
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It's a first person shooter (kind of) but you can't strafe. Might be something to keep in mind despite these crazy reviews. Time Splitters 2 also got great reviews and that game sucks.

	13-11-2002 14:47									#5
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FPS is all about strafing. I can't imagine playing without it.

	13-11-2002 20:57									#6
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quote: Originally posted by BustaMike It's a first person shooter (kind of)

No, it isn't. It's an adventure game, not a shooter.

	13-11-2002 21:04									#7
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Also, you circle strafe around enemies when you lock on to them, apparently.

	13-11-2002 21:17									#8
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I have to get this game:



Drool

PS Here's an interview with Shigeru Miyamoto.

	14-11-2002 00:50									#9
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quote: Originally posted by DinoDoc No, it isn't. It's an adventure game, not a shooter.

Isn't it kinda both?

	14-11-2002 06:16									#10
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I've played the demo twice now, and it definitely seems like a good game...

But from what I've seen in the demo (which is from a couple-months-old build and only one level, mind you) the controls seems a bit awkward to me. Other than that it was great.

The replay value looks like it won't be much though, which is why I'll end up renting MP instead of buying it. No multiplayer, the only incentives to play it again is to "unlock art galleries" and something to do with a GBA (Which I don't have).

	16-11-2002 10:12									#11
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Gamespot gave it a 9.7:

quote: It's not just one of the single most atmospheric games ever created, but it's also quite simply one of the best.

http://gamespot.com/gamespot/filter...,447244,00.html

	16-11-2002 15:42									#12
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i'll probably end up renting mp too. 20-30hrs of gameplay isn't worth a purchase no matter how good it is imo. i'd rather rent it a few times to beat it than have to buy it. plus half the time my blockbuster is out of the game i want so i get free rentals. i know i'm very jaded but i only buy games w/ replay value(multiplayer, co-op, etc) or much more gameplay than 30hrs(say like 60hrs i'd probably buy).

one of the guy's(his alias is zoid) who worked on this game also worked on my favorite game of all time - quakeworld.

	17-11-2002 01:59									#13
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I'm with you, pg, I only tend to buy games with lots of replay value. You kinda have to for $50US.

	18-11-2002 11:15									#14
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Damn straight I'm buying it! $50's only a week's work, so it's no biggie. The thing is, the only place to buy games within 50 miles is the KMart where I work. No problem, they're getting it for sure. HOWEVER, it comes with a 'bonus' wavebird controller, and therefore costs $25 extra. I'm going to try to use my 'connections' in the electronics to see if I can't get just the game...

	18-11-2002 11:17									#15
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quote: Originally posted by CapitanGarlic Damn straight I'm buying it! $50's only a week's work, so it's no biggie. The thing is, the only place to buy games within 50 miles is the KMart where I work. No problem, they're getting it for sure. HOWEVER, it comes with a 'bonus' wavebird controller, and therefore costs $25 extra. I'm going to try to use my 'connections' in the electronics to see if I can't get just the game...

Yeah! I'm coming home friday for the cat-griz game, so assuming you get it this week, I should have some time to play it then, and I'll be back a few days later for Thanksgiving.

	18-11-2002 12:29									#16
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Are ixnay and Captain Garlic brothers? Or did I just misunderstand that little exchange?

	19-11-2002 00:23									#17
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quote: Or did I just misunderstand that little exchange?

It's in Montananese, spoken only by crazed, anti-government types and other humans damned to live in the barren wastes of Montana. You should thank you preferred deity that you don't understand a word of it...

	19-11-2002 04:44									#18
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Actually, yes, we are brothers. He's off in college, and I'm the goony little HS senior still stuck at home with the parents.

The 'cat-griz' part is Montananese, however. And only east Montana is barren.

But I digress. I rather enjoyed the demo, but had no sound so I don't know what the effects are like.

	19-11-2002 05:38									#19
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quote: And only east Montana is barren.

There's no need to be upset, as I don't really have any room to insult Montana. All of Nebraska is barren...

	20-11-2002 00:04									#21
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What I find interesting is that while Metroid Prime looks great, nobody is mentioning Metroid Fusion... which look like a GBA version of Super Metroid with all new areas and gadgets of its own.

	20-11-2002 04:11									#22
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I've heard it's just like Super Metroid with a few new moves(which is a good thing), but it's only six hours long. That's not worth the price, for sure.

	25-11-2002 20:01									#23
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UPDATE: Metroid Prime kicks ass. From several different directions at once. This gets a hearty recommendation.