Metroid: Samus Returns is going to be compatible with four amiibo. People can use the two Super Smash Bros Samus figures, as well as the two specifically made for Metroid: Samus Returns. Now, thanks to Nintendos Japanese website, we know what each figure will do when scanned into the game. Each of the amiibos will unlock one immediate bonus in Metroid: Samus Return, as well as one reward you can access after beating the game once.
The standard Samus amiibo, from the Super Smash Bros. line, will give a Missile Reserve Tank that will automatically refill your missiles once when it runs out as you are playing. After you beat the game, it adds concept art to the Gallery.
The Zero Suit Samus Super Smash Bros. amiibo will grant an Energy Reserve Tank that will restore your health once automatically if it hits zero while playing. It also adds a sound test to the Gallery after you beat the game.
The Metroid: Samus Returns Samus amiibo gives players a Aeon Reserve Tank that will restore Aeon once if it runs out while you are playing. Once you beat the game, Metroid II art appears in the Gallery thanks to this figure.
Finally, the Metroid amiibo unlocks a Metroid Marker that shows you the next one closest to Samus in-game. Once you beat the game, it unlocks a Fusion difficulty level that starts Samus off in the Fusion suit and is supposedly more challenging.
Metroid: Samus Returns will come to the Nintendo 3DS on September 15, 2017.
Those who pre-order the 3DS-exclusive Metroid: Samus Returns at GameStop will be able to get a special goodie in the form of a free Samus keychain. Additionally, the offer applies to both the standard version and Legacy Edition of the game.
To pre-order a copy of Samus Returns, you can visit GameStops online store here.
Metroid: Samus Returns will release for the Nintendo 3DS on September 15th, 2017.
Due out alongside Metroid: Samus Returns.
Nintendo has announced a Samus Edition New 3DS XL. It will launch alongside Metroid: Samus Returns at select retailers on September 15 for $199 in North America, Europe, and Japan. It will not include a copy of the game.
Metroid: Samus Returns, which was announced at E3 2017, is a reimagining of Metroid II: Return of Samus featuring 3D graphics, new moves and abilities, and more.
Thanks, IGN.
Metroid II reimagining due out on September 15.
Nintendo has released a four-minute overview trailer for Metroid: Samus Returns.
The trailer introduces Samus Aran and her abilities, as well as the games Amiibo functionality.
The MercurySteam-developed game is a reimagining of Metroid II: Return of Samusfeaturing a wealth of new content, including a set of new abilities, a powerful melee counterattack, and a 360-degree Free Aim Mode.
Metroid: Samus Returns will launch for 3DS on September 15.
Watch the trailer below.
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Metroid: Samus Returns is due out for the 3DS in less than two weeks, and Game Informer recently sat down with producer Yoshio Sakamoto to discuss his work with the franchise since the beginning. Originally, Sakamoto wasnt even a part of the first Metroids team, but got assigned the project after they encountered some problems.
Sakamoto reflected on his experience with the original Metroid, saying the following:
My boss told me that the Metroid team was having a very hard time, and as someone who had experience on building video game projects could I go and somehow help this game progress to release? In short, I was forcefully asked to participate. By his tone, I really smelled danger. And as I joined the project and looked around, I realized that the release date was right around the corner but the project had nothing there. Even with our limited resources and time, I figured out how we could leverage the existing components of the game to create variation and an exciting experience.
Metroid was one of my first experiences on a pretty big video game project, but I wasnt sure if players would enjoy the game. I thought that it was a special game, and even then, I believed that it could be a special franchise, something that I would like to continue. Through the development of Metroid 1, I really grasped the possibilities and potential of a video game.
In regards to Samus Returns, Sakamoto has been wanting to work on a 2D Metroid for a while, as he went on to explain.
I have been wanting to make a 2D Metroid game for four or five years. Compared to the rest of the Metroid franchise, Metroid II has a unique game design and its characteristics really stand out. I didnt make the original, but I have huge respect for the original game. It tells the story of an important event in the Metroid series, which is Samus meeting the big Metroid, so I wanted players to have the opportunity to experience this very important event in the franchise.
You can read the rest of the interview with Sakamoto here.
Metroid: Samus Returns will release for the Nintendo 3DS on September 15th, 2017.
Next week marks the release of Metroid: Samus Returns, Nintendo and MercurySteams remake of the original GameBoy title Metroid II: Return of Samus. However, Metroid II initially wasnt the Metroid game that MercurySteam approached Nintendo with to remake.
Game Informer found out that MercurySteam originally wanted to remake Metroid: Fusion. Metroid producer Yoshio Sakamoto was impressed with the idea pitch, however, he ultimately decided on remaking Metroid II, noting that he wished more people had played the original on GameBoy given that it introduced many of the series popular features such as the Spider Ball, Space Jump, and Plasma Beam.
To read more, you can go here.
Metroid: Samus Returns will release for the Nintendo 3DS on September 15th, 2017.
No. Metroid has never been a twitch based game, so the circle pad feels fine.
If you're a huge Metorid fan, sure. But if you're not that into it, than I don't know what to tell you? I still think the 3DS is my favorite Nintendo system ever made(the Switch could easily take its place in a year). It has a huge library of amazing games, it's pretty cheap, and is highly portable. There's plenty of great games to play besides Metroid, but again, if you're a fan of 2D Metroid, I would say it's worth it.
The Nintendo World Championships 2017 are next Saturday. With the event being so close, Nintendo is revealing details about who we can expect to see there and which games are going to be played. To start, Metroid: Samus Returns is going to leave its mark on this years tournament. It is one of the games the 16 qualifiers and 8 invited players will play during the event.
In addition, the names of the Nintendo World Championships 2017 participants have been revealed. Andrea Rene and Jordan Kent will be acting as announcers.
Here is the list of invited attendees, which includes professional gamers, an actor, and a WWE Superstar:
- 360Chrism
- Asa Butterfield (Hugo, Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children, Enders Game)
- Bayley (WWE Superstar)
- PasteCat
- tubooron
- WhySoSara
- Yellowkillerbee
- Zerk
The 12 and younger qualifiers include:
- Abe E. from Chicago
- Bowser16 from New York
- Gooperman from Seattle
- Kid Ocelot from Minneapolis
- Marco R. from the Bay Area
- Pico from Dallas
- Sunny K. from Los Angeles
- Wyatt A. from Seattle
The 13 and older qualifiers include:
- John Numbers (Nintendo World Championships 2015 champion)
- Cole G. from the Bay Area
- Jeff B. from Chicago
- Kyle H. from Seattle
- Ito from Los Angeles
- Myth from Seattle
- Staggah from Minneapolis
- SuperFX from Dallas
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Metroid: Samus Returns is available for the Nintendo 3DS. The Nintendo World Championships 2017 will be streamed at 2pm PT/4pm CT/5pm ET on October 7, 2017 via the official website.
