09-18-2009, 11:40 AM
Hi tSR, Been a while.
I find myself to be a hardcore Metroid fan out of nowhere. Throughout the years, my subconscious has told me to appreciate those said games. The depth, the atmosphere, the style, THE ART
. I fell in love with the series out of nowhere. I love Metroid for NES, I love Super Metriod, I love Fusion, Zero Mission, and the Prime Series. In turn I find myself with a MODEST COLLECTION.
So getting back to this recent goldmine, Metroid Prime Trilogy. This collection is by far a wonderful purchase, for someone that ENJOYS the series.
Cons:
A warning to people that have all 3 games previously, the games are HARDLY any different, there has been some things taken out, mainly water and particle effects. The main difference is the controls, and if any of you have played Metroid Prime 3: Corruption and Liked it, you'll LOVE this collection. Some bosses that were broken and unfair to fight before were vaguely gimped, enough to make a difference, but not enough to make it easy, some people consider this a good thing, others can consider it a bad one. The main issue with Metriod Prime Trilogy is that Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, has remained unchanged except for some glitches being fixed. Metroid Prime Trilogy can be considered a set-back if you already own 2 or all 3 games, so it is a question to pay a full $49 for games that you have already paid for.
Pros:
The games have been slightly re-textured on some of the blocky textures found in Metroid Prime 1 and 2. In Metroid Prime 1 the bloom effects that were added add an unparalleled sense of ambiance to once bland settings that were found in areas, making some of your visors more important to use as it can impair you and make a boss, enemies, and so on become more of a challenge to fight. A point system is found in the games now, as you can "purchase" unlockables, as well as the Metroid Fusion Suit for Metroid Prime 1, making everyone able to play as the Comic Book-esque version of Samus.
The main reason to purchase this collection is to experience the controls of Metriod Prime 3: Corruption, in it's previous forms. Metroid Prime 1 and 2 feel so refreshed and smooth with the control engine as it allows you to control the game with unprecedented precision, as well as feel as though you aren't a stiff robot, but a deadly and sleek bounty hunter of the stars. the controls have been integrated flawlessly, as the first two games seem as though they had the controls all along.
My opinion could be considered bias, but I understand that there are flaws to this, it ultimately comes down to the taste of the gamer.
Summary:
Pros:
+ Intuitive Control
+ Minimal to No glitches
+ Bloom Lighting for MP1
+ Addition of Points system for all bonus items and Extras
+ 3 Wonderful games on one disc.
Cons:
- Particle effects and Water Ripples removed from MP1
- Full Price for 3 Games that have been out for a while.
- Gimping of bosses (mainly just boost guardian in MP2)
- Not able to use Classic Controller, or GCN to control the games as an option. (But I bought it to play it with MP3's Controls)
Metroid Prime Trilogy is a treat to hardcore Metroid fans, people that couldn't get the first or second or third game, or newcomers to the franchise.
I absolutely love it, if you couldn't tell.
I find myself to be a hardcore Metroid fan out of nowhere. Throughout the years, my subconscious has told me to appreciate those said games. The depth, the atmosphere, the style, THE ART
. I fell in love with the series out of nowhere. I love Metroid for NES, I love Super Metriod, I love Fusion, Zero Mission, and the Prime Series. In turn I find myself with a MODEST COLLECTION.So getting back to this recent goldmine, Metroid Prime Trilogy. This collection is by far a wonderful purchase, for someone that ENJOYS the series.
Cons:
A warning to people that have all 3 games previously, the games are HARDLY any different, there has been some things taken out, mainly water and particle effects. The main difference is the controls, and if any of you have played Metroid Prime 3: Corruption and Liked it, you'll LOVE this collection. Some bosses that were broken and unfair to fight before were vaguely gimped, enough to make a difference, but not enough to make it easy, some people consider this a good thing, others can consider it a bad one. The main issue with Metriod Prime Trilogy is that Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, has remained unchanged except for some glitches being fixed. Metroid Prime Trilogy can be considered a set-back if you already own 2 or all 3 games, so it is a question to pay a full $49 for games that you have already paid for.
Pros:
The games have been slightly re-textured on some of the blocky textures found in Metroid Prime 1 and 2. In Metroid Prime 1 the bloom effects that were added add an unparalleled sense of ambiance to once bland settings that were found in areas, making some of your visors more important to use as it can impair you and make a boss, enemies, and so on become more of a challenge to fight. A point system is found in the games now, as you can "purchase" unlockables, as well as the Metroid Fusion Suit for Metroid Prime 1, making everyone able to play as the Comic Book-esque version of Samus.
The main reason to purchase this collection is to experience the controls of Metriod Prime 3: Corruption, in it's previous forms. Metroid Prime 1 and 2 feel so refreshed and smooth with the control engine as it allows you to control the game with unprecedented precision, as well as feel as though you aren't a stiff robot, but a deadly and sleek bounty hunter of the stars. the controls have been integrated flawlessly, as the first two games seem as though they had the controls all along.
My opinion could be considered bias, but I understand that there are flaws to this, it ultimately comes down to the taste of the gamer.
Summary:
Pros:
+ Intuitive Control
+ Minimal to No glitches
+ Bloom Lighting for MP1
+ Addition of Points system for all bonus items and Extras
+ 3 Wonderful games on one disc.
Cons:
- Particle effects and Water Ripples removed from MP1
- Full Price for 3 Games that have been out for a while.
- Gimping of bosses (mainly just boost guardian in MP2)
- Not able to use Classic Controller, or GCN to control the games as an option. (But I bought it to play it with MP3's Controls)
Metroid Prime Trilogy is a treat to hardcore Metroid fans, people that couldn't get the first or second or third game, or newcomers to the franchise.
I absolutely love it, if you couldn't tell.