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Which "Metroid 1" should I buy?


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Poll :: Which Metroid 1 should I buy

Metroid NES on the VC
34%
 34%  [ 9 ]
Metroid Zero Mission
65%
 65%  [ 17 ]
Total Votes : 26


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JRA
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PostPosted: Mar 23 2009 08:25 pm Reply with quote Back to top

the NES Metroid on VC for the "pure simulation of experience of the NES version"

or Metroid Zero Mission on the GBA because its the better game?


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PostPosted: Mar 23 2009 08:34 pm Reply with quote Back to top

The NES one.


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PostPosted: Mar 23 2009 08:47 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Metroid Zero Mission on the GBA
For one, It's the better game, but it also comes with the NES Metroid.


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PostPosted: Mar 23 2009 08:52 pm Reply with quote Back to top

The first Metroid for NES kicks my ass all over the place. No map so you gotta take notes on paper or have an excellent sense of direction or a photographic memory, both of which I lack severely.

Also not having the ability to shoot while crouching to nail the smaller enemies always fucks me over. I think you can jump over them and shoot down at them, but there's usually a bunch of other fucking flying things all over the place that get in the way. I really suck at controlling Samus. Sad



 
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PostPosted: Mar 23 2009 09:01 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Get Metroid from the GBA NES Classic series. You gotta play the classic game, but why not play it with the original FDS save feature instead of passwords?
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PostPosted: Mar 23 2009 09:01 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Zero Mission. It has a MAP, and other things to make it.. not frustrating.


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PostPosted: Mar 23 2009 09:03 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Zero Mission, pretty much for reasons already stated. It's my favorite Metroid ever, as well.


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PostPosted: Mar 23 2009 09:10 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Aw, the babies need maps. Let's get you all some training wheels too.
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PostPosted: Mar 23 2009 09:12 pm Reply with quote Back to top

It's not because it's easier, it's because it's awesomer~

Kraid also actually looks like a Godzilla rip-off....


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PostPosted: Mar 23 2009 09:28 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Syd Lexia wrote:
Aw, the babies need maps. Let's get you all some training wheels too.

Here here... I can get the wrench to put them on, but after that you guys are on your own...
The original and Metroid 2 didn't have maps, but the original is much harder since it's not as linear as 2... Though I do love Two more then 1
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PostPosted: Mar 23 2009 09:28 pm Reply with quote Back to top

That's irrelevant, Ba'al. When someone hasn't played either, you always recommend the original. Always.
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Ba'al
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PostPosted: Mar 23 2009 09:43 pm Reply with quote Back to top

It has the original though! It's a two-in-one deal!


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PostPosted: Mar 23 2009 09:44 pm Reply with quote Back to top

i would say just get both. they're both like $5 or $10 each. so its not like it would set you back a lot

but if you must make me choose, get the portable one, since you can play it anywhere


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Mr. Bomberman
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PostPosted: Mar 23 2009 10:18 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Syd Lexia wrote:
Aw, the babies need maps. Let's get you all some training wheels too.


I'm no pro at videogames, and Metroidvanias confuse the hell out of me in general thanks to the game throwing you to the dogs in the beginning with not even a vague clue where to go, having the most obscure solutions to get from one place to other, etc. It's why the only Metroid games I've beaten is Fusion and Zero Mission.


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PostPosted: Mar 23 2009 10:27 pm Reply with quote Back to top

If I didn't already own it, I'd buy the cart. It's the only way to play.
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PostPosted: Mar 23 2009 10:37 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Mr. Bomberman wrote:
Syd Lexia wrote:
Aw, the babies need maps. Let's get you all some training wheels too.


I'm no pro at videogames, and Metroidvanias confuse the hell out of me in general thanks to the game throwing you to the dogs in the beginning with not even a vague clue where to go, having the most obscure solutions to get from one place to other, etc. It's why the only Metroid games I've beaten is Fusion and Zero Mission.

That's why I LOVE these games! On top of the fact that I have a photographic memory, a good sense of direction, and I love to make my own maps... most of which I developed playing these games as a kid. The challenge is excellent for growth, and if it's not there at all, it makes playing games for of a waste of time. I mean, I play games I've crushed before and still do, but I like to play new stuff that's challenging in terms of actual skills, not grinding or just sheer difficulty of the game itself.


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PostPosted: Mar 24 2009 11:49 am Reply with quote Back to top

Mr. Bomberman wrote:
Syd Lexia wrote:
Aw, the babies need maps. Let's get you all some training wheels too.


I'm no pro at videogames, and Metroidvanias confuse the hell out of me in general thanks to the game throwing you to the dogs in the beginning with not even a vague clue where to go, having the most obscure solutions to get from one place to other, etc. It's why the only Metroid games I've beaten is Fusion and Zero Mission.


Brutal, Super Metroid (though not up for debate in this thread) is definitely the best in the series.


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PostPosted: Mar 24 2009 08:44 pm Reply with quote Back to top

I got stuck in Super Metroid too many times to count.


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PostPosted: Mar 24 2009 10:47 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Metroid sucks balls. Pun intended? Maybe. I'd rather do a fun-run at a nickel a lap.
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PostPosted: Mar 24 2009 11:23 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Milhouse wrote:
Metroid sucks balls. Pun intended? Maybe. I'd rather do a fun-run at a nickel a lap.


I don't see the pun...


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PostPosted: Mar 24 2009 11:56 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Andrew Man wrote:
Milhouse wrote:
Metroid sucks balls. Pun intended? Maybe. I'd rather do a fun-run at a nickel a lap.


I don't see the pun...

All I see is a nerd getting an ass beating
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PostPosted: Mar 25 2009 12:23 am Reply with quote Back to top

Ba‘al wrote:
It has the original though! It's a two-in-one deal!

This. You guys do know that the Zero Mission cart includes the original game, in its entirety? With a save function? Making the NES Classic Series version a complete waste of money? Question Question Question


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PostPosted: Mar 25 2009 02:56 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Syd Lexia wrote:
Aw, the babies need maps. Let's get you all some training wheels too.


So you're saying you can beat the original Metroid without the help of a map, online strategy tips excluded?


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PostPosted: Mar 26 2009 01:24 am Reply with quote Back to top

Ahhh, the NES classic series is a waste of money. Buy original, dammit.

Besides, if you like Metroid enough to consider the first, remember that you have basically four ways to play it:

-The original NES
- Virtual Console
-Unlockable on Metroid Zero Mission (I think)\
-Also unlockable in Metroid Prime... I think...


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PostPosted: Mar 26 2009 10:45 am Reply with quote Back to top

Syd Lexia wrote:
Aw, the babies need maps. Let's get you all some training wheels too.


This.

Play the original. Learn your way with a map. You'll know the world A LOT better if you have to find your way yourself.


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