How good is Metroid on GBA?
11-24-02, 07:50 PM
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I played it for about an hour. The gameplay is top-notch, similar to Super Metroid. The only thing so far that has bothered me is that the game is so story-driven. You'll play for a while and then you have to stop and read stuff or watch cut scenes. I prefer how the original Metroid promoted more exploring and less story and cut scenes.
11-24-02, 09:27 PM
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Simply put, if you like Super Metroid you'll like Metroid Fusion. The story didn't bother me as much as the fact that the game tells you where you need to go. It would have been nice if they added an option to turn off help like in Metroid Prime...I'd rather explore on my own. Still, MF is a superb game and a very worthy addition to the Metroid line of games. No Metroid fan should miss it.
11-25-02, 01:50 AM
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Originally posted by superboyreturns
It's a good game overall, one of GBA's best. I liked it much better than the last Castlevania game.
It's a good game overall, one of GBA's best. I liked it much better than the last Castlevania game.
BUT yes Metroid Fusion rocks, any fan of the series shouldnt think twice about picking it up. Especially if you have Prime
gotta love the hidden extra 
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11-25-02, 11:15 AM
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Originally posted by zero
Blasphemy.
BUT yes Metroid Fusion rocks, any fan of the series shouldnt think twice about picking it up. Especially if you have Prime gotta love the hidden extra .
Blasphemy.
BUT yes Metroid Fusion rocks, any fan of the series shouldnt think twice about picking it up. Especially if you have Prime
gotta love the hidden extra .
11-25-02, 11:25 AM
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Ya know.. I played it for an hour.. and while the gameplay is tops, the plot has got to go. This game uses one of the most overused and horribl plot twists in any game. Argh.
Oh well.. enjoying the game regardless.. Though having everything spelled out for you ruins some of the magic of Super Metroid. And so far, the way the levels are laid out really sucks.
Oh well.. enjoying the game regardless.. Though having everything spelled out for you ruins some of the magic of Super Metroid. And so far, the way the levels are laid out really sucks.
11-25-02, 11:27 AM
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Originally posted by Scheherazade
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This bonus would've worked 100 times better on the GBA.
11-25-02, 10:58 PM
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Originally posted by pixyboi
Leaving those of us without a GC happy that the link-up features 1) Nothing Useful. 2) Nothing even involving the Fusion game.
This bonus would've worked 100 times better on the GBA.
Leaving those of us without a GC happy that the link-up features 1) Nothing Useful. 2) Nothing even involving the Fusion game.
This bonus would've worked 100 times better on the GBA.
11-26-02, 07:53 AM
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Originally posted by blakwngbrd
I just got my copy today, and I love it! But I think you may have it backwards:
I just got my copy today, and I love it! But I think you may have it backwards:
Spoiler:
Spoiler:
11-26-02, 08:15 AM
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Originally posted by WildcatLH
Nope... other way around.
Nope... other way around.
Spoiler:
11-26-02, 08:53 AM
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You can read my Metroid Fusion Review for the site I work for. This is an excellent game. What I think is really cool is my review is on GameRankings.com
11-26-02, 10:32 AM
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I am loving this game. Now, to some of the criticisms:
1. Too many cut-scenes. After the first few levels the cut-scenes are few are far between...very short to get through. Not a problem at all...it's not Final Fantasy.
2. Game tells you what to do. Not really. It will tell you what sector to go to next, but once you get there it's up to you to figure out how to finish the objective. There's a lot of great puzzles along the way, and the game is designed such that you'll never find yourself "stuck" in an area you can't get out of.
3. Gripes about the bonuses. This bonus is for owners of the Cube and GBA. It's just that, a bonus. If you don't own both, no sweat...it's not like you can't play Metroid on an emulator. Personally I'd rather play it on my big TV than on the tiny GBA screen anyway..especially since there's a loss of resolution translating NES games to the GBA (see Animal Crossing).
1. Too many cut-scenes. After the first few levels the cut-scenes are few are far between...very short to get through. Not a problem at all...it's not Final Fantasy.
2. Game tells you what to do. Not really. It will tell you what sector to go to next, but once you get there it's up to you to figure out how to finish the objective. There's a lot of great puzzles along the way, and the game is designed such that you'll never find yourself "stuck" in an area you can't get out of.
3. Gripes about the bonuses. This bonus is for owners of the Cube and GBA. It's just that, a bonus. If you don't own both, no sweat...it's not like you can't play Metroid on an emulator. Personally I'd rather play it on my big TV than on the tiny GBA screen anyway..especially since there's a loss of resolution translating NES games to the GBA (see Animal Crossing).
