Is NES metroid worth the club nintendo coins?

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Anonymous Sat Nov 9 02:18:57 2013 No.1187086 [DELETED]

Is NES metroid worth the club nintendo coins?

>>	Anonymous Sat Nov 9 02:23:27 2013 No.1187092 Download a ROM and dick around for an hour. If you like it enough and want to continue playing on your Wii/3DS, go right ahead. Personally, I don't care for the game and would spend my coins elsewhere. But that's me.

Anonymous Sat Nov 9 02:26:26 2013 No.1187094 [DELETED]

I am going to take this shitpost thread to voice something, I made a thread a short time ago asking for games that mostly females like. This thread was deleted either a mod or a janitor rather quickly. It seems both the staff and users are over reactionary and jump to conclusions on the intention of threads. I would also like to state that my post was not fueled by retarded sexism. There ARE some games that females statistically like more than males and such things interest me. Also there is nothing in the rules stating that you can not make posts pertaining to things involving females. Sure, those sort of threads DO invite trolls and morons but delete THOSE posts, not the thread it's self.

Anonymous Sat Nov 9 02:30:56 2013 No.1187096 [DELETED]

>>1187086
I didn't like it as a kid, so I ended up never getting into the series. Don't know if that helps.

>>1187094
I looked for a thread I made earlier and couldn't find it. Guessing the same thing happened to me, even though it was /vr/ related. It was just a silly tongue-in-cheek thread and not the typical serious dull shit that clogs up the board, so I guess they went all reddit on it.

Anonymous Sat Nov 9 07:51:15 2013 No.1187325 [DELETED]

>>1187094
>>1187096
Janitors will censor posts as well with unpopular opinions. If you dont like zelda, earthbound, or any other hipster-backed franchise it will be seen as a shit posts. Reported by princess seven shits and will get deleted. Even if its a thread people are posting in a lot. If a janitor or mod doesnt like it theyll start deleting posts until the thread makes no sense then just delete the thread entirely. Thats why theres nothing to talk about on this board and its the same 5-6 threads on repeat for months. This board could have been good. It's mostly shit now.

>>	Anonymous Sat Nov 9 08:44:02 2013 No.1187392 File: 58 KB, 300x300, vr.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>1187325 amen brother. You can't not like something and be vocal about it without fear of being banned. It's like Nazi fucken Germany.

>>	Anonymous Sat Nov 9 08:51:03 2013 No.1187398 File: 42 KB, 320x321, Metroid_--_Zero_Mission_(box_art).jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >2013 >Not choosing the superior remake

>>	Anonymous Sat Nov 9 08:54:03 2013 No.1187404 >>1187398 It's objectively the better game, but I really fucking hate the artstyle and zero mission sequence in this. I honestly think the original looks better.

>>	Anonymous Sat Nov 9 09:02:32 2013 No.1187416 >>1187398 >I find hand holding superior

Anonymous Sat Nov 9 09:02:32 2013 No.1187417

>>1187404
That's the thought I had in the beginning but then not only I get used to the art style of Zero Mission but I loved it as well. On the other hand I hated the lack of map at the original and the fact that after you lose you start with almost zero life.

>>	Anonymous Sat Nov 9 09:21:38 2013 No.1187440 >Boo Hoo NES games are too hard

>>	Anonymous Sat Nov 9 09:45:08 2013 No.1187480 >>1187416 >muh retro I bet you think the horrid, glitch-filled mechanics of Red and Blue are better than FireRed and LeafGreen.

>>	Anonymous Sat Nov 9 12:17:54 2013 No.1187647 >>1187440 Behold, the ultimate form of casual: The person who thinks playing tedious, clunky games makes them hardcore gamer.

>>	Anonymous Sat Nov 9 14:51:09 2013 No.1187834 Does the original have a harder difficulty after you beat it or anything?

>>	Anonymous Sat Nov 9 14:53:28 2013 No.1187836 >>1187398 That's like telling people you beat Mario Bros. 1-3, but off of Super Mario All-Stars. Playing only remakes makes you lame.

>>	Anonymous Sat Nov 9 15:04:28 2013 No.1187853 >>1187836 >Playing only remakes makes you lame. Playing only retro games makes you lame. Especially when there's better alternatives offered from the same developers who realize how crappy their original version was.

Anonymous Sat Nov 9 15:13:29 2013 No.1187859

Good grief, you guys can be such bastards to each other.

My opinion: no. It's not really that great of a game. Even compared just to Nes games, it's not that good.

Do keep in mind I played it after a childhood of Super Metroid, but since you've probably played that too, even with a more accepting stance the game is not special.

Anonymous Sat Nov 9 15:16:58 2013 No.1187861

>>1187416
The hand holding was optional, at least.
And the game made up for it by having the hardest collectibles in the series. All those fucking speed booster puzzles were the death of me.

Still mad that the Mecha-Ridley fight ruined the ending though. I actually liked the Zero Suit sequence, but that was such a disappointing way to end the game.

Anonymous Sat Nov 9 15:24:58 2013 No.1187869
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>>1187834
no, actually easier, you can play again keeping all your powerups from your first game minus energy tanks and missile tanks. and if you beat it under 3 hours (even your 2nd time through with all your powerups intact) you get to play as Samus without her suit. now that's some damn fine replay value.

>>	Anonymous Sat Nov 9 15:27:59 2013 No.1187874 >>1187086 No, it's too primative. Super Metroid is for all intents and purposes a remake, and is not constrained by technical limitations. >>1187398 >Zero Mission That game feels so radically different it's basically not even a remake.

Anonymous Sat Nov 9 19:39:32 2013 No.1188352
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>>1187404
>>1187416
>>1187836
>>1187874

>not realizing that Zero Mission includes the original Metroid as an extra feature on every cartridge

There is literally no reason whatsoever to pick the original Metroid given a choice between the two.

Anonymous Sat Nov 9 21:33:51 2013 No.1188551

Third best Metroid ever made. Only Super Metroid, Metroid Prime and skytown Elysia from Metroid Prime 3: Corruption are better.

Zero Mission is a good game, but it does not have no pre-made sequence breaking nor it has nearly absolute freedom to do whatever you want like in the original game. The fast gameplay works well but I prefer slow game mechanisms like in Super and Prime cuz it add more atmosphere. There's too much hand-holding, which is something that should never appear in a Metroid game to start with. BUT at least it does not have copy-pasted rooms (Metroid 1 has a lot of this in Kraid).

>>	Anonymous Sat Nov 9 22:12:09 2013 No.1188649 >>1187086 What else are you going to spend your coins on? A pack of playing cards that you're going to think are cool for a few minutes and then let them collect dust forever? Coin hoarders amuse me.

>>	Anonymous Sat Nov 9 22:40:56 2013 No.1188725 >>1188352 >>not realizing that Zero Mission includes the original Metroid as an extra feature on every cartridge that version is inferior.

>>	Anonymous Sat Nov 9 22:44:57 2013 No.1188734 >>1188551 Except Zero Mission was built with sequence breaking and speed running in mind. Go see some speed runs if you don't believe me. Zero Mission has all of the best parts of the original with none of the bad.

>>	Anonymous Sat Nov 9 23:00:26 2013 No.1188761 >>1187480 I do because pokemon isn't a very good game anyway. If I want to play an RPG for game mechanics pokemon is not even in the top 5.

>>	Anonymous Sat Nov 9 23:08:26 2013 No.1188773 >>1188734 That's why I said the game has no pre-made sequence breaking. I prefer having absolute freedom (Metroid 1) or unintended sequence breaking (the rest of the series). Not a fake, brutally fabricated freedom camouflaged as sequence breaking.

>>	Anonymous Sat Nov 9 23:11:56 2013 No.1188782 ZM isn't /vr/ so can we please just shut the fuck up about it?

>>	Anonymous Sun Nov 10 04:25:29 2013 No.1189238 bump

>>	Anonymous Sun Nov 10 05:10:02 2013 No.1189278 >>1188782 We're in a Metroid thread, it's pretty much fine. >>1189238 What are you bumping for? More advice on the OP's question? I wouldn't use the coins for it. Just go emulate it.

>>	Anonymous Sun Nov 10 05:12:33 2013 No.1189282 >>1187853 >alternatives offered from the same developers who realize how crappy their original version was. i don't think that's the motivation behind most remakes, dude...

>>	Anonymous Sun Nov 10 22:57:57 2013 No.1191010 I thought it was so I got it. The physical rewards are always shit. Just because the shit is "exclusive" doesn't make it any less shit. I use coins on myself, not on something that lets people know "hey, I like Nintendo"

Anonymous Sun Nov 10 23:07:26 2013 No.1191025
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Metroid is one of the greatest games of all-time. Whenever you play it, it's like playing a piece of gaming history. With any game, I still recommend you test it first before buying if you can, though.

Some people argue Metroid didn't age so well. I think Metroid aged as well as The Legend of Zelda did. New versions of Zelda came along that were arguably superior, but the original remained a classic masterpiece, and so does Metroid.

Metroid was way ahead of its time. The music that featured space silence parts, tight gameplay, and one of the most shocking plot twists ever in a video game. Say what you want about Metroid, but it's classic, and one of the best NES games ever.

>>	Anonymous Sun Nov 10 23:09:27 2013 No.1191030 >>1191025 this

>>	Anonymous Sun Nov 10 23:12:27 2013 No.1191038 File: 186 KB, 500x438, tumblr_lxbz5zjq4I1qirdh2.gif [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Not when it's the same number of coins as LttP.

>>	Anonymous Sun Nov 10 23:41:14 2013 No.1191101 Yes don't listen to these crybabies whining about no map. Samus does not need a fucking map.

>>	Anonymous Mon Nov 11 01:50:48 2013 No.1191320 sure, mate, why not?

>>	Anonymous Mon Nov 11 21:06:07 2013 No.1192757 Get that shit. I memorized the whole map.

>>	Anonymous Mon Nov 11 22:03:43 2013 No.1192867 >>1187416 Yeah, fucking Super Metroid and it's map.

>>	Anonymous Tue Nov 12 01:22:23 2013 No.1193265 How does one beat this in an hour? Complete memorization?

Anonymous Tue Nov 12 01:34:54 2013 No.1193284
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>>1187086

Yes, just realize certain things about it before going in.

Like other games of the time, you need to draw a map. This game is what Dark Souls wishes it was as far as labyrinth designs go. The planet is meant to be confusing and similar due to being an alien environment. Getting lost is supposed to scare you.

The game was meant to be played with that pro joystick controller for the NES, so it will be harder to play on the 3DS.

The jumps are floaty so you have more time to aim at enemies while falling.

Take things slow.

>>	Anonymous Tue Nov 12 01:37:54 2013 No.1193289 File: 174 KB, 700x933, 1376788966259.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>1193284 Shit, let me post something that isn't Super. Also, I agree with everyone else. Test it out first. Don't waste your coins unless you're sure.

>>	Anonymous Tue Nov 12 01:38:54 2013 No.1193290 If you know you like the game or the genre than I'd go for it. But if not I'd play a rom and go from there. If you dislike it. I'd check out Dillon's Rolling Western instead. I just got it, also through Club Nintendo, and it's pretty good so far.

>>	Anonymous Tue Nov 12 01:39:24 2013 No.1193291 >>1187398 Zero Mission is an absolute disgrace to the original game.

>>	Anonymous Tue Nov 12 01:40:53 2013 No.1193293 File: 175 KB, 618x800, 1379302299636.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>1193289 >Maridia Tube >Not Super

>>	Anonymous Tue Nov 12 01:42:23 2013 No.1193296 File: 151 KB, 1228x650, 1381682053520.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>1193289 IT KEEPS HAPPENING. I THOUGHT SOME WERE JUST METROID IN GENERAL.

>>	Anonymous Tue Nov 12 06:11:54 2013 No.1193687 >>1193293 >samus doing a very feminine pose while wearing armor made me frown >missile expansion pod in background made me chuckle

>>	Anonymous Tue Nov 12 21:01:31 2013 No.1195131 >>1193296 Is this supposed to be the NES colors?

>>	Anonymous Tue Nov 12 21:09:54 2013 No.1195141 >>1187404 Really? I love the art style of the game. It's sort of like a Japanese take on Western comic art.

>>	Anonymous Tue Nov 12 21:14:24 2013 No.1195149 >>1187480 >giving a shit about game mechanics in pokemon >a game designed to be a button mashing rpg for long commutes and traveling.

>>	Anonymous Tue Nov 12 21:15:57 2013 No.1195156 >>1188352 >>1188725 Which reminds me, was there any reason to buy Classic NES series Metroid with Zero Mission existing?

>>	Anonymous Tue Nov 12 21:19:26 2013 No.1195163 >>1195156 I'm guessing no, it was only for the ignorant and collectorfags

Anonymous Tue Nov 12 21:24:24 2013 No.1195174

>>1191025
Personally, your comparison to LoZ doesn't work. I prefer almost any others to the original Zelda (especially aLttP era), which is to say it got progressively better. Whereas with Metroid, the series got progressively shittier, to the point that I despise everything since Prime.

I think Metroid has aged incredibly well, to the point that it may be just as good as (if not better than) at its release.

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 13 23:15:41 2013 No.1197568 I think it has something to do with childhood trauma, but I still can't play this game at night. That music, that pitch black background...ugh

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 13 23:28:10 2013 No.1197594 >>1195156 >was there any reason to buy Classic NES series Metroid with Zero Mission existing? If you give zero fucks about Zero Mission there is.

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 13 23:31:41 2013 No.1197602 >>1197594 Was the Classic NES series priced lower than normal GBA games? If not, why the fuck would you buy one game instead of two games for the same price?

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 13 23:32:10 2013 No.1197606 >>1197602 Because it was for people who wanted to play the games on the go.

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 13 23:34:41 2013 No.1197607 >>1197602 All the NES classics were $20 I believe. I got Zelda II and Castlevania back then.

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 14 00:51:18 2013 No.1197742 >>1187086 It's pretty great on 3DS.

Anonymous Thu Nov 14 01:32:36 2013 No.1197830

Does any else have difficulty playing some NES games on the original 3DS? Like the MegaMan games, for example. The buttons feel so weird and trying to charge and jump is uncomfortable as hell. ALso constantly pressing Start makes me feel like I'm going to break the button. I need an XL...

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 14 18:35:09 2013 No.1199187 >>1193284 >The game was meant to be played with that pro joystick controller for the NES, so it will be harder to play on the 3DS What about using the Circle Pad?

Anonymous Thu Nov 14 19:01:38 2013 No.1199223

The game requires that you really get into it. There are no conveniences like a map or people who will tell where to go. So you have either the choice to wonder where the fuck you're supposed to go or draw your own map. It can be a chore if you're pussified by more modern games.

Is it worth the trouble? Absolutely. Exploring the world is so much fun and solving things without a helping hand really rewarding. It's also the most atmospheric 8 bit title you'll ever find.

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 14 19:04:56 2013 No.1199226 >>1197830 I wouldn't want to just because of the portability of it. When I'm playing Mega Man on NES I can just hammer on the B button without worrying about it, but on the 3DS I'd be scared of mashing it too hard.

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 14 19:42:26 2013 No.1199283 >>1187086 I got Dillon's Rolling Western, that game is worth 10 smackaroos. I figured I can alwas emulate Metroid.

Anonymous Thu Nov 14 22:21:21 2013 No.1199551

No one here is mentioning the fact that the classic NES series version of Metroid is the true original version of them game, where as the version of Metroid in Zero Mission is like a remake in itself. The graphics are the biggest difference. It's like they remade Metroid twice for some reason.

Anonymous Thu Nov 14 22:28:21 2013 No.1199562

>>1197568
>I think it has something to do with childhood trauma, but I still can't play this game at night. That music, that pitch black background...ugh
I've actually only just played NES Metroid for the first time recently but I can understand your mindset. This game is surprisingly creepy for an NES game

>>	Anonymous Fri Nov 15 20:25:53 2013 No.1201647 >>1197568 This. Metroid rules.

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