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Metroid Prime 3 Explored

Posted by Zonk on from the daily-recommended-samus-intake dept.

mybrainonfire writes "There's an interview with the creators of the Metroid Prime series over on 1UP, and they talk about making the next game for Revolution. From the article: 'Metroid Prime 3 itself will reportedly take advantage of a number of new features in the Revolution, including the controller... Metroid Prime 3 will continue the first-person action adventure the series has become known for, and there are no plans to add a third-person viewpoint outside of the morph ball.'"

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  1. Still 1st-person? by BlackCobra43 · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Am I the only one longing for the olden days of 3rd-person, sidescrolling Metroids ? Even a 3d, 3rd-person platformer would please me more than a generic FPS, no matter how well done the first two were (which is debatable).

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    1. Re:Still 1st-person? by BlackCobra43 · · Score: 2, Interesting

      Come on, are you honestly telling me sidescrollers should only appear on handhelds? I don't own a DS/GBA nor do I plan to.

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  2. Controller? by turtled · · Score: 4, Funny

    "Metroid Prime 3 itself will reportedly take advantage of a number of new features in the Revolution, including the controller"

    That's Revolutionary! It will use the controller!

    On a side note, I feel Revolution's mysterious hype is going to explode. I am excited (yes, even with Mario part 87) to see what there is to offer.

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  3. ahhh... the music by diamondmagic · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Now why didn't MTV nominate Metroid: Prime for its music? Most Nintendo titles have absolutely stunning music, especially Metroid: Prime, to go aling with the brillant artwork and complete attention to detail.

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  4. The only way... by transmetal · · Score: 2, Interesting

    The only way Nintendo could get me even slightly excited for their new system, is the promise of "new" games. Not remakes, nor sequels. Among their big Gamecube titles, which were not simply another title in a twenty year old series? I like Mario as much as the next gamer, but it wouldn't hurt for them to come up with something new this time around.

    1. Re:The only way... by StocDred · · Score: 3, Insightful
      Among their big Gamecube titles, which were not simply another title in a twenty year old series?

      Why is that your only criteria for judging whether a new game is worth your time? Too many times burned by Sonic, Crash Bandicoot and Tomb Raider? Nintendo sequels are far more likely to maintain quality than other franchises.

      But if you're still going to be picky, how about Pikmin, WarioWare*, or Animal Crossing**? All are new concept first-party games that premiered this generation. What about the upcoming Mario light-action sports titles (baseball and soccer), or are they already declared DOA simply because Mario is in them? Have a DS for Nintendogs?

      *yes, I know WarioWare has bloody Wario in it, but I'm not calling that reason enough to declare it a remake or sequel.

      **yes, I know Animal Crossing was originally a Japanese N64 title.