SUPER METROID Discussion Thread... - Blu-ray Forum

Moviefan2k4 · 06-07-2010, 09:36 PM

OK, you guys; I know this game's 16 years old, but I still love it to this day. I actually bought the cartridge of it a few days ago, for $20 at a retro-themed game store. It took a lot of cleaning (both inside and out), but now I think it looks pretty good...

I did a complete run-through shortly after I got it, and was amazed how much I'd remembered about it. It took about 4 hours, all told, to beat all the bosses and face Mother Brain. I didn't get all the power-ups, but all the major ones wound up in my arsenal. I also took a few shortcuts through areas like Brinstar, to shave some time off my final in-game completion (which now sits at 2:47).

So, I guess this is the place to share your thoughts, memories, and current opinions about this game. Let's hear it!

Batman1980 · 06-07-2010, 09:38 PM

Biggest shock of my childhood, Shamus doesn't have a wang.

CZAR · 06-07-2010, 10:01 PM

Nice thread! This is in my top 10 video games of all time. This game never gets old. Also its Samus not Shamus! Haha! Got Em!!

Monkey · 06-07-2010, 10:09 PM

One of my all time favorite games. I really need to learn up to figure out how to play it on my iMac as I don't have an SNES anymore.

I absolutel love the music, atmosphere, gameplay, everything about it!

Solidus911A · 06-07-2010, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

Biggest shock of my childhood, Shamus doesn't have a wang.

+1

Rob71 · 06-07-2010, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

Biggest shock of my childhood, Shamus doesn't have a wang.

He doesn't?!?

No wonder he's always pissed off.

sheamus.jpg

Solidus911A · 06-07-2010, 10:14 PM

My wife has a Wii and for 1000 wii points or 800 can't remember how much it was but I downloaded it onto the wii it's amazing how much fun this game still is considering the dated graphics.

Batman1980 · 06-07-2010, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob71

He doesn't?!?

No wonder he's always pissed off.

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Moviefan2k4 · 06-07-2010, 11:21 PM

Yep, and if you beat the game in less than 3 "gameplay hours", Samus' full armor disappears, showing her in a black leotard. She then jumps straight up, comes down in armored mode, and fires at the screen.

Musashi · 06-08-2010, 01:19 AM

There's a couple hacks of this game. I've been curious to play some of the more creative ones, but the only one that even works for me so far is nothing but a giant pit. Even wall hopping my way up didn't get me out.

Moviefan2k4 · 06-14-2010, 08:42 PM

Well, I just completed my third run-through of this game since purchase, and my new time record is 1:59.

serpheus · 06-14-2010, 08:50 PM

Bought it last year for my snes but got stuck a good bit into it. I will take it on again soon though as its an awesome game.

Moviefan2k4 · 06-15-2010, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by serpheus

Bought it last year for my snes but got stuck a good bit into it. I will take it on again soon though as its an awesome game.

What point are you stuck at? Maybe I can help lead you out of it.

Zen_Amako · 06-22-2010, 08:54 PM

I loved this game. I still remember a somewhat tricky part where you had to go straight up a wall by repeatedly jumping from side to side. I wouldn't mind playing this again.

Gaius Marius · 06-22-2010, 10:13 PM

Excellent game

Easily one of the best games of the SNES, and the best of the Metroid series. Love the gameplay, the music, the graphics. I remember my brother getting it for his birthday, which is 5 days before Christmas. We beat it before Christmas, and were amazed by it. Never have done a 'speed run' before as I have always like to take my time and explore. I think I had a log where I had all of the power ups at one point.

I need to download this for the Wii now

DesertFenix · 06-23-2010, 02:14 AM

I have been a fan of the entire metroid series since the beginning. I loved this one, still my favorite our of all of them. However, I still need to purchase the PRIME 3 pack for the Wii and play those (I've only played one of them so far). I've downloaded Metroid and Super Metroid on my Wii.

If you get the original, after you have beaten it the 3rd time you play as Samus without the suit (coined Zero Suit Samus in Super Smash Brothers). The original is a little tougher unless you look online for the maps, because there is no map to look at or inventory menu.

Anyways...looking forward to more Metroid Titles in the future.

Batman1980 · 06-23-2010, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DesertFenix

I have been a fan of the entire metroid series since the beginning. I loved this one, still my favorite our of all of them. However, I still need to purchase the PRIME 3 pack for the Wii and play those (I've only played one of them so far). I've downloaded Metroid and Super Metroid on my Wii.

If you get the original, after you have beaten it the 3rd time you play as Samus without the suit (coined Zero Suit Samus in Super Smash Brothers). The original is a little tougher unless you look online for the maps, because there is no map to look at or inventory menu.

Anyways...looking forward to more Metroid Titles in the future.

That's moderately disturbing...

Moviefan2k4 · 06-27-2010, 05:13 PM

Just hit a new personal time record for finishing the game - 1:18. I don't think I've ever hit the 100% mark on items, though.

Batman1980 · 06-27-2010, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moviefan2k4

Just hit a new personal time record for finishing the game - 1:18. I don't think I've ever hit the 100% mark on items, though.

I didn't know you could beat it in an hour, will have to see how long it takes me to do it whenever I get around to getting a Wii.

Moviefan2k4 · 06-27-2010, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

I didn't know you could beat it in an hour, will have to see how long it takes me to do it whenever I get around to getting a Wii.

There's a route through Norfair that allows you to get the Speed Booster, Wave Beam, Power Bombs, Grappling Hook, and Ice Beam - in that order. When done right, it cuts about 30 minutes off that section of the game. The biggest challenge is you have to be good at Wall Jumping to pull a few of the shortcuts off.

Also, you can save more time by using the Speed Booster to collect the Missile upgrade near the Wrecked Ship area, instead of waiting for those pesky green hover platforms. Additionally, you can get to Miridia from the Wrecked Ship, and collect the Plasma Beam in short time, which saves some backtracking there as well.

06-07-2010, 09:36 PM	#1
Moviefan2k4 Banned Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Montgomery, TX 4K collection:44 Blu-ray collection:317 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	SUPER METROID Discussion Thread... OK, you guys; I know this game's 16 years old, but I still love it to this day. I actually bought the cartridge of it a few days ago, for $20 at a retro-themed game store. It took a lot of cleaning (both inside and out), but now I think it looks pretty good... I did a complete run-through shortly after I got it, and was amazed how much I'd remembered about it. It took about 4 hours, all told, to beat all the bosses and face Mother Brain. I didn't get all the power-ups, but all the major ones wound up in my arsenal. I also took a few shortcuts through areas like Brinstar, to shave some time off my final in-game completion (which now sits at 2:47). So, I guess this is the place to share your thoughts, memories, and current opinions about this game. Let's hear it!

06-07-2010, 09:38 PM	#2
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	Biggest shock of my childhood, Shamus doesn't have a wang.

06-07-2010, 10:01 PM	#3
CZAR Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Camp Crystal lake 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:312 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:75	Nice thread! This is in my top 10 video games of all time. This game never gets old. Also its Samus not Shamus! Haha! Got Em!!

06-07-2010, 10:09 PM	#4
Monkey Blu-ray Knight Member since:Sep 2006 Trading Score:31	One of my all time favorite games. I really need to learn up to figure out how to play it on my iMac as I don't have an SNES anymore. I absolutel love the music, atmosphere, gameplay, everything about it!

06-07-2010, 10:14 PM	#7
Solidus911A Senior Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Salt Lake City 4K collection:32 Blu-ray collection:102 Digital collection:855 iTunes collection:791 Trading Score:48	My wife has a Wii and for 1000 wii points or 800 can't remember how much it was but I downloaded it onto the wii it's amazing how much fun this game still is considering the dated graphics.

06-07-2010, 11:21 PM	#9
Moviefan2k4 Banned Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Montgomery, TX 4K collection:44 Blu-ray collection:317 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	Yep, and if you beat the game in less than 3 "gameplay hours", Samus' full armor disappears, showing her in a black leotard. She then jumps straight up, comes down in armored mode, and fires at the screen.

06-08-2010, 01:19 AM	#10
Musashi Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Manchester, CT Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:25 Blu-ray collection:337 Blu-ray reviews: 1	There's a couple hacks of this game. I've been curious to play some of the more creative ones, but the only one that even works for me so far is nothing but a giant pit. Even wall hopping my way up didn't get me out.

06-14-2010, 08:42 PM	#11
Moviefan2k4 Banned Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Montgomery, TX 4K collection:44 Blu-ray collection:317 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	Well, I just completed my third run-through of this game since purchase, and my new time record is 1:59.

06-14-2010, 08:50 PM	#12
serpheus Senior Member Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Rep of Ireland Blu-ray collection:88	Bought it last year for my snes but got stuck a good bit into it. I will take it on again soon though as its an awesome game.

06-22-2010, 08:54 PM	#14
Zen_Amako Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Northern VA, USA 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:659 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:13	I loved this game. I still remember a somewhat tricky part where you had to go straight up a wall by repeatedly jumping from side to side. I wouldn't mind playing this again.

06-22-2010, 10:13 PM	#15
Gaius Marius Power Member Member since:Apr 2009 4K collection:36 Blu-ray collection:594	Excellent game Easily one of the best games of the SNES, and the best of the Metroid series. Love the gameplay, the music, the graphics. I remember my brother getting it for his birthday, which is 5 days before Christmas. We beat it before Christmas, and were amazed by it. Never have done a 'speed run' before as I have always like to take my time and explore. I think I had a log where I had all of the power ups at one point. I need to download this for the Wii now

06-23-2010, 02:14 AM	#16
DesertFenix Active Member Member since:Mar 2010 Blu-ray collection:109 Trading Score:1	I have been a fan of the entire metroid series since the beginning. I loved this one, still my favorite our of all of them. However, I still need to purchase the PRIME 3 pack for the Wii and play those (I've only played one of them so far). I've downloaded Metroid and Super Metroid on my Wii. If you get the original, after you have beaten it the 3rd time you play as Samus without the suit (coined Zero Suit Samus in Super Smash Brothers). The original is a little tougher unless you look online for the maps, because there is no map to look at or inventory menu. Anyways...looking forward to more Metroid Titles in the future.

06-27-2010, 05:13 PM	#18
Moviefan2k4 Banned Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Montgomery, TX 4K collection:44 Blu-ray collection:317 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	Just hit a new personal time record for finishing the game - 1:18. I don't think I've ever hit the 100% mark on items, though.

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