Metroid Prime Hunters

jp · Post by jp » Thu Mar 23, 2006 8:05 pm

Most.Painful.Game.To.Play.Ever

They seriously fucked up by moving the gameplay to the top screen (this might be changeable?) Aiming by tapping on enemies was genious. Now I have to move with the d-pad, shoot with the L-Trigger, and look around with the touch screen.

My left hand is in severe pain because of this game. Ugh.

iatneH · Post by **iatneH** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 8:14 pm

DS controls hurt me too. Here's hoping the DS Lite is a bit more comfortable to use.

Did anybody import one, BTW? I thought there were like $200 USD from play-asia a while ago, and when I checked yesterday the price was $300 USD...

Andi · Post by **Andi** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 9:41 pm

jp wrote:They seriously fucked up by moving the gameplay to the top screen (this might be changeable?) Aiming by tapping on enemies was genious. Now I have to move with the d-pad, shoot with the L-Trigger, and look around with the touch screen.

I thought the game was supposed to have a bunch of alternate control settings so you could choose how you wanted to aim and look. I assumed you checked the options?

If there is only one control scheme, that would be a real shame.

Gozer · Post by **Gozer** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:34 pm

The controls are pretty hard to get used to it seems. Hopefully I'll master it with time. Other then the control schemes I think this game turned out quite well. It's also the first time I used the Wi-Fi. I'm pretty impressed with it.

Let’s get some friend codes posted. I'd like to try out other modes besides battle mode.

My friend code: 3307-8012-1633

sethsez · Post by **sethsez** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 5:33 am

I find the controls damn near perfect after a short adjustment period.

SAM · Post by **SAM** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 5:45 am

A must but on my list of DS game, just waiting for the release of the US version.

I can wait, since I haven't got a DS yet.

extrarice · Post by **extrarice** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 6:06 am

Old fogie impression time:

I remember when we just had 2 dimensions, AND WE LIKED IT!!

Seriously, though, I miss the 2d days of Metroid. Prime was great, but it just wasn't the same. I'll wait to see what the single-player mode is like, see if there's any decent story, before buying this one.

sethsez · Post by **sethsez** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 7:26 am

The story is basically the exact same thing as Prime.

The gameplay is less linear than the Prime games since you can do a lot of things in any order you choose (not everything, though), but individual areas are pretty straightforward. The game definitely encourages you to get familiar with your surroundings, though, because there are a LOT of escape sequences in this thing. If you always hated those in Metroid games, don't bother with this one. And it has the most devious morph ball maze in the entire series. Finally, the only upgrades you get are new weapons, missle expansions, ammo expansions, and energy tanks. Puzzles are more focused on observation than suit upgrades now, since... well, there aren't suit upgrades.

You do need different weapons for different doors, though.

Overall, it doesn't feel like a classic Metroid, but it does feel like a Metroid Prime game. Funny how that works. It's also quite good. My biggest complaint is that bosses get repeated, but it fits with the plot I guess. At the very least it's nice to have some fellow bounty hunters in the series, so it doesn't feel like Samus is the only person ever to go after these kinds of things.

Also, there are rumors that Metroid Dread is still being worked on, so if you want a 2D Metroid, hold out hope for that.

And if you like online FPS, especially arena style (like Quake III or the Unreal Tournament games), you'll love the multiplayer game here.

sjewkestheloon · Post by **sjewkestheloon** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 10:06 am

can't wait until this is released in the uk. i'm just collecting artifacts in metroid prime and loving every minute of it. feels like it's coming to a close so i might play this and then echoes.

animefanjr · Post by **animefanjr** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 2:34 pm

I am loving it. Single player is a lot of fun. I beat the second boss yesterday, while running out I was shaking. I don't know I was all tence fighting a hunter while tring to escape.

I like the controls a lot, they are very smooth. Its taking me a while to get totally used to it (lefty with stylus)

I played it online too, got my but kicked first game. Did a little better the second one. It rocks online, I need to practice.

O/T - I played Tetris online its sooo much fun. I won 3 of 4 so far.

I got them both on the same day, I love the DS. We need to start another thread for online battles for this and Tetris for friendcodes.

SAM · Post by **SAM** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 5:00 pm

Yes, bought the game today. Cannot wait to play it, but then I reminber that I doesn't got a DS.

Have tried to plug the carts into a GBA but failed...

Vexorg · Post by **Vexorg** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 6:47 pm

I'm still undecided on this one. I far prefer the 2D Metroid games to the 3D ones (although I'm not a big fan of Fusion either.) I might just hold out for a 2D Metroid on the DS... I've also found the controls unwieldly on the demo units I've tried.

extrarice · Post by **extrarice** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 8:08 pm

Vexorg wrote:I'm still undecided on this one. I far prefer the 2D Metroid games to the 3D ones (although I'm not a big fan of Fusion either.) I might just hold out for a 2D Metroid on the DS... I've also found the controls unwieldly on the demo units I've tried.

Yeah, Fusion led you by the nose too much. Metroid is supposed to be all about retracing your steps and exploring when you get a new item so you can get to new places. Zero Mission guided you also, but not as bad as Fusion did. Super Metroid FTW!

sethsez · Post by **sethsez** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 8:53 pm

Vexorg wrote:I'm still undecided on this one. I far prefer the 2D Metroid games to the 3D ones (although I'm not a big fan of Fusion either.) I might just hold out for a 2D Metroid on the DS... I've also found the controls unwieldly on the demo units I've tried.

Don't judge the game by demo units. They usually have shitty calibration and are in the least comfortable position possible.

extrarice wrote:Yeah, Fusion led you by the nose too much. Metroid is supposed to be all about retracing your steps and exploring when you get a new item so you can get to new places. Zero Mission guided you also, but not as bad as Fusion did. Super Metroid FTW!

Hunters has no hints at all, and once all four areas are open for exploration it's very non-linear. However, the structure is different from other Metroids... it's more focused on getting in, finding the Octolith, and getting the hell out. You're not constantly delving deeping into the planets as much as you're slowly picking away at them.

Vexorg · Post by **Vexorg** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 9:15 pm

extrarice wrote:
Vexorg wrote:I'm still undecided on this one. I far prefer the 2D Metroid games to the 3D ones (although I'm not a big fan of Fusion either.) I might just hold out for a 2D Metroid on the DS... I've also found the controls unwieldly on the demo units I've tried.
Yeah, Fusion led you by the nose too much. Metroid is supposed to be all about retracing your steps and exploring when you get a new item so you can get to new places. Zero Mission guided you also, but not as bad as Fusion did. Super Metroid FTW!

I don't think any Metroid game is going to be able to top Super Metroid anytime soon. SM is just about as close to a "perfect" Metroid game as you're going to find. I suspect it'll be the first thing I download when I get my Revolution later this year.

sethsez · Post by **sethsez** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 9:50 pm

I really wish people wouldn't act as if Super Metroid is the only game in the series. Whenever I see people talk about "true" Metroid it's always that one. Yes, it's a damn good game, and yes, it's probably the best in the series, but it's not the only form the series can use.

extrarice · Post by **extrarice** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 11:21 pm

sethsez wrote:I really wish people wouldn't act as if Super Metroid is the only game in the series. Whenever I see people talk about "true" Metroid it's always that one. Yes, it's a damn good game, and yes, it's probably the best in the series, but it's not the only form the series can use.

I consider Super Metroid to be the best in the series, but the original is the "true" Metroid in my opinion (and Metroid 2 is very close to that one as well). I liked the stories of Prime and Prime 2. I guess I'm just not into the FPS frag-fest that Hunters apparently is, which is why I'm waiting to buy until I read up on the single-player mode.

BrianC · Post by **BrianC** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 12:06 am

I actually like Fusion better than Metroid Zero Mission despite the leading on. I found it to be more challenging tha Zero Mission. Prime and Super are probably my favorites in the series, though.

sethsez · Post by **sethsez** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 12:09 am

extrarice wrote:I guess I'm just not into the FPS frag-fest that Hunters apparently is

Only the multiplayer. The single player is another Prime game, just with FPS controls this time.

BIG · Post by **BIG** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 12:28 am

iatneH wrote:DS controls hurt me too. Here's hoping the DS Lite is a bit more comfortable to use.

Did anybody import one, BTW? I thought there were like $200 USD from play-asia a while ago, and when I checked yesterday the price was $300 USD...

I imported two (Crystal White and Icy Blue),actually.

The DS-Lite is definitely way more comfortable to use,due to its smaller size and improved d-pad.

I'm thinking about selling off my extra unit (Icy Blue),which is still NIB. PM me if interested.

B-

animefanjr · Post by **animefanjr** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 4:48 pm

Has anyone here tried wifi with voice chat. I played random battles, got beat bad. I would like to try voice chat with some friends.

I am loving the single player, I am currently re-visiting the 1st level. This game is so much fun

sethsez · Post by **sethsez** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 9:03 pm

Voice chat in only in the game lobby and after a match, but it's crystal clear.

Vexorg · Post by **Vexorg** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 9:24 pm

I ended up getting the game this weekend, and I haven't played much into it (a bit of singleplayer, a bit of arena against bots) but I am having a lot of difficulty with the controls. I find that because of the way I have to hold the DS with one hand to use stylus control, I have to have a flat surface available to play it, which makes it a lot less portable. I tried the button control, but found it too unresponsive. I have found that using larger stylus seems to help (I have several I use for PDAs at home, I think I bought a 4-pack of them for something like $12 at Staples.) I'd probably get annihilated online (I set up a game with two 1-star bots and 1 2-star bot and the 2-star bot hit the frag limit in 2 minutes) so it'll probably be a while before I try it.

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