The Influence of the Metroid games on the gaming industry is quite difficult to overestimate. Thanks to her, many modern game designers at the time were fond of creating game worlds, and the popular franchise to this day actively using elements of the gameplay presented in the original Metroid back in the 80's. Every new game in the series fans have been waiting for with bated breath. And Nintendo is trying not to disappoint them. September 15 for the portable console have released a new game, Metroid: Samus Returns, which I would like to tell you.
Game: Metroid: Samus Returns
the Platform: Nintendo 3DS
the Genre: Action-Adventure
the release date: September 15, 2017
the Developer: Mercury Steam, Nintendo EPD
the Publisher: Nintendo
The First game of the series was released in 1986 for the 8-bit Famicom console. Directors of the game Yoshio Sakamoto Satoru Okada even imagine could not, that their hands making history. Together with a series of Castlevania games of the Metroid franchise became the founders of brand new genre "metroidvania", characterized by a large world to explore. The path of the player from time to time block obstacles which can be overcome only acquiring new skills or finding a special item. This seemingly simple formula has forever changed the gaming industry and Metroid automatically elevated to cult status works.
Metroid: Samus Returns is a remake of the hit 1991 Metroid II: Return of Samus for the Game Boy portable console. According to the story, the space bounty hunter Samus Aran on the orders of the galactic Federation arrives on the planet SR388 where she must find and destroy all without exception, alien life forms – the so-called one determined to multiply Metroid. Metroid represent a great danger for the other inhabitants of the universe, because literally feed on the life force of other creatures, eventually killing them. Of adds fuel to the fire is the fact that Metrodome hunted by evil space pirates who want to use these organisms as biological weapons.
For the game development was responsible not only internal division of Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development, but also a Spanish Studio MercurySteam, famous games Clive Barker's Jericho (2007), Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (2010) Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 (2014). In fact, it is currently the only Studio which was able to work on games both series of Metroid and Castlevania, which causes sincere respect. The Spaniards have long struggled to make a new Metroid, but such possibility did not give them. At some point, series Creator Yoshio Sakamoto realized that a more loyal Metroid fans among video games developers in the world no longer find, so I decided to trust the Spaniards part in the development of Metroid: Samus Returns. And he made the right decision.
The Basic formula of the gameplay inherent in the game series Metroid, preserved in full. And now I'm talking about classic 2D platform-mechanics, and not about what we have seen, in three branches like Metroid Prime or Metroid: Other M. the three-dimensional Player sees the world from the side while the main character moves it exclusively in one plane. But some bosses are quite capable of using volumetric backgrounds for their own selfish purposes. Due to the transition from 2D graphics to 3D, the game has become possible to use a elegant stereo effect. The picture is impressive in its depth that gives what is happening on the screen for additional entertainment. The owners of Nintendo 3DS will be very happy.
The game World is divided into major locations, consisting of many areas, linked by tunnels, gateways, and portals. To navigate this maze, the player helps a detailed map on the bottom touch screen Nintendo 3DS console. Navigation is very important in the Metroid series, because on the map are marked all the important objects, the location of save points, sources of ammunition and much, much more. To move between major locations the player can use the teleporters or elevators. We should not forget that through the map the easiest way to find and destroy the one determined to multiply Metroid, because that is what we came to planet SR388.
Once you get to the room, inside of which hides a Metroid built into suit Samus, the sensor will emit a characteristic acoustic signal. Battle Metrodome are becoming more complex due to the fact that they evolyutsioniruet, increase in size and gain new abilities. For each destroyed Metroid the main character gets a part of his DNA. Uploading the collected biological data in special terminals, Samus unlocks access to the next locations and even deeper into the depths full of dangers of the planet.
Traditionally, the series exosuit main character as you progress through the game acquires new abilities. You can find them in many caches scattered throughout the levels. In addition to the firing of the built-in hand cannons and launch missiles, Samus is able to curl into a ball Morph Ball and thus penetrate into narrow passages and crevices. Over time, this balloon will have the ability to adhere to vertical surfaces and even roll on the ceiling. The gun can be charged ice projectiles that freeze enemies and turn them into platforms for jumping. Energy whip Grapple Beam allows Samus to pull the heavy blocks of stone, thereby unlocking the aisles. Such devices, tricks and skills in the game a huge amount.
Innovation games have become a completely new auxiliary abilities Aeion Abilities that the player can assign four buttons on the d-pad D-Pad. Skill Scan Pulse allows to emit a pulse, scanning the surrounding area for hidden passages and hiding places. Armor Lightning Armor around Samus creates a force field that protects her from attacks and adverse environmental effects. A powerful Beam cannon Burst destroys everything in its path, and skill Phase Drift literally slows down the rate of flow of time. Each of the four new abilities consumes energy Aeion (yellow scale on the touch screen), so use these wisely. To replenish this energy, knocking out opponents yellow sphere.
Another innovation was the emergence in the Arsenal of Samus ' physical counterattack Melee Counter. Some opponents after seeing the protagonist try to attack her. In that case, if the player manages to press the correct time button, Samus deals the enemy a blow from which he falls into a stupor for a moment, becoming vulnerable. Mechanics and this works perfectly even during fights with Metrodome. Stunned Metroid becomes open to attacks by missiles. Sin not to use it. By the way, Metroid: Samus Returns available now shooting at 360 degrees. To do this, you just hold left trigger, and analog joystick to choose the direction for shooting. Unusual, but extremely effective, because in the original game 1991, Samus was very limited lines of fire.
To be honest, I don't consider myself a true fan of the Metroid games. After all, an offshoot of the Metroid Prime I was rather disappointed than impressed. But even so, I'm very much looking forward to the release of a new 2D game. With warmth I remember the moments of childhood, when with eager eyes played excellent in all respects, the 16-bit Super Metroid on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Three-dimensional graphics, I was always pushed away, but the hand-drawn 2D sprites, by contrast, warmed the soul. In the new game graphics can hardly be called outstanding, even in spite of the skillful use of stereoscopic 3D and great level design. Muddy textures, low resolution, lack of antialiasing and angular three-dimensional objects – that is, the harsh reality.
Let's be honest: iron handheld console, the Nintendo 3DS is hopelessly out of date and give a truly impressive picture it is just not able, despite all the efforts of artists and programmers. This is perhaps the main minus Metroid: Samus Returns. This fact suggests a quite natural idea: why not release this wonderful in all other respects the game on a modern Nintendo console Switch? The fact is that the Nintendo 3DS is a huge user base, and this is a great opportunity to earn a lot of money with game sales. To Switch in the moment creates a new three-dimensional game in the series Metroid Prime. It is somewhat sad, as personally I would give the preference to a beautiful and technologically advanced 2D version of adventures of Samus Aran.
Specifically for release, Nintendo released a couple of new collectible Amiibo. Upon contact with the console, they will unlock additional capacity for energy storage Aeion, concept art from the original game 1991, musical tracks, and also show you on the map the location of the remaining one determined to multiply Metroid. With the help of special Amiibo you will also be able to unlock the most complex game mode Fusion. As I understand it, he rasplachivaetsya automatically after you finish the game from beginning to end. But if you don't want to wait – you have a great opportunity to force the issue and get down to the most hardcore game.
The Music for the game was written by composer Daisuke Matsuoka under the supervision of the veterans of the series, Kenji Yamamoto, and Minako Hamano. The soundtrack includes numerous remixes of well-known fans of the franchise of musical themes, including tracks from the Metroid Prime games. What can I tell you about the music? To her I did not have any issues. It's all the same impressive electronic sound, creating a dark and mysterious atmosphere of another planet, where every step the main character waiting for incredible discoveries and creepy monsters.
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