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This is retro, but how is Metroid Prime for Gamecube

newbielives
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I just went on a Gamecube binge buying up a gamecube on ebay with Resident Evil 1,Zero,2,3 and Star Wars Rogue Squadron II, III

Now I'm looking at Metroid Prime but something about it turns me off from what I've seen on youtube and read in game forums.

I'm a big fan of BioShock, Oblivion, The Witcher, STALKER and was wondering if Metroid Prime is along those same lines. Are there NPC's to talked to, or get clues from? Side quest? Interesting characters to encounter?

There seems to be a mix of opinions in the forums on whether the story is any good in MP but if someone can confirm it is atleast on the level of Doom3 storywise, then I'm fine.

Nintendo fan boys please do not respond :P Okay JK, but atleast point out you are a biased mofo before stating that I should buy the game or my dog will die in 7 days.
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  • 25/07/2008 à 00:46:27
LEBATO - IS WRONG
LEBATO
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Metroid Prime is boredom to the max.
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Mods, stop changing my SIG! I'm going to end up banning you!

  • 25/07/2008 à 01:22:57
newbielives
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Posté par LEBATO
Metroid Prime is boredom to the max.
Lol that's what I was thinking, but then every review out there says otherwise
Care to expand ?
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  • 25/07/2008 à 01:27:29
Hoser
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I watched my buddy play that game for a while... seemed like most of it was backtracking.
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  • 25/07/2008 à 02:46:23
newbielives
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Posté par Hoser
I watched my buddy play that game for a while... seemed like most of it was backtracking.
That does sounds like a downer,

Wow I'm really suprised no one is defending this game, to think the lowest score on meta critic was a 8/10 0_0?
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  • 25/07/2008 à 08:51:36
Isomac
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I think it's a fun game. Yes it has backtracking. Map is really good in the game so it's really easy to get in area where you want to go. Map system can take some time to learn but it's great. You get new equipments and skills which you use to get secret areas and new story areas. If you got stuck the map shows hints after some time to where you should be. I haven't played the second game so no idea how good it's. No NPC that I would remember, just exploring and stuff. Great musics and graphics are nice in some areas too.
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War, war never changes...
Demigod

  • 25/07/2008 à 14:05:32
Acert93 - Mr. Bad Cop
Acert93
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Posté par LEBATO
Metroid Prime is boredom to the max.
I was so bored to tears I never finished it and gave it away.
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I am watching YOU.

  • 25/07/2008 à 14:40:23
Jin187
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loved it, especially the music
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Love, Bungie.

  • 25/07/2008 à 14:42:07
GriftGFX - He can also<br>ban your ass!
GriftGFX
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I heard it was the best game ever.
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  • 25/07/2008 à 15:56:34
newbielives
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Posté par Acert93
I was so bored to tears I never finished it and gave it away.
Posté par Jin187
loved it, especially the music
Talk about a mix of opinions
Posté par GriftGFX
I heard it was the best game ever.
This is why it's so confusing lol
Posté par Isomac
You get new equipments and skills which you use to get secret areas and new story areas.
I like the sounds of that, so is the story more compelling than Doom3?
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  • 25/07/2008 à 17:26:59
ACEfromRussia
ACEfromRussia
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Metroid Prime 1 - best First person game ever!
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  • 25/07/2008 à 18:04:00
alimokrane
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Posté par ACEfromRussia
Metroid Prime 1 - best First person game ever!
Errr NO! :p seriously though it's not the best ever.
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  • 25/07/2008 à 18:19:19
ACEfromRussia
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Posté par alimokrane
Errr NO! :p seriously though it's not the best ever.
It is
http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/447244.asp
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  • 25/07/2008 à 20:10:40
GriftGFX - He can also<br>ban your ass!
GriftGFX
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OMG that so proves it! <insert obscenely cute emote>

(too bad the orange box is rated higher)
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  • 25/07/2008 à 20:13:59
Jin187
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Posté par ACEfromRussia
Metroid Prime 1 - best First person game ever!
I wouldnt go that far but it is a seriously good game, highly recommended!
Posté par GriftGFX
(too bad the orange box is rated higher)
The Orange box is not a game
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Love, Bungie.

  • 25/07/2008 à 20:24:43
Acert93 - Mr. Bad Cop
Acert93
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Posté par Jin187
The Orange box is not a game
Correct, it is the epiphany that gaming aims for.

btw newbielives, think of MP1 as an adventure game and not an FPS. It is sci-fi, kind of sterile, and has the Doom 3 feel of "read a lot of logs/scans" and whatnot. It junks the proven FPS controls for a low skill lock-on system. And it has no MP whatsoever. If you like mysteries, exploration, and more approachable games it may be your thing. If you dig chick heros you may love it. Nastolgia factor is also big in the game and it is probably the 2nd best FPS on the Cube (after the TS series).

I found it boring, disliked the hand holding as well as the limitations--they could have at least offered a classic FPS alternate mode. I think the darth of competition, rebirth of the franchise in a non-sucky title ripe with nastolgia and it is the "main stream" mechanics as well as short on shooter orientation and "epic" story made it feel fresh to a lot of press and ol' NES fans alike. That said, read some MP3 reviews and you will see/hear a lot of gripes which point out what is wrong with MP1.

Not a bad game, but it definately requires an aquired taste (which the sales support). If you like the story/theme it should be GREAT. If you find it boring, stale, and sterile ... the gameplay itself won't carry it far compared to most competant modern shooters, although as an adventure/exploration game it all falls back into, "Do I like this story/universe?"
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  • 25/07/2008 à 21:07:45
SimonM7 - The other mod's bitch
SimonM7
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There's probably no "old" game I could offer a more accurate testimony about than Metroid Prime, having finished it proper as little as a year ago.

I wrote this piece to illustrate my feelings about it.
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  • 25/07/2008 à 21:13:51
ACEfromRussia
ACEfromRussia
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Yep
this is first person adventure, but it has most terrific boss fights ever. so it is first person adventure and firs person shooter
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  • 25/07/2008 à 21:26:39
newbielives
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Thanks for the insight Acert93, I'm going to read some Corruption reviews as you suggested, but I think I have made my decision, after reading the review by SimonM7, I will buy the game for cheap on Ebay since it seems like a missed opportunity if I turn out to enjoy it. A game that literally was a tear jerker for SimonM7 mahaahahhahahhaa, sorry ..just playing;)
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  • 26/07/2008 à 07:12:35
GriftGFX - He can also<br>ban your ass!
GriftGFX
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You've got to love old games, and how (generally) cheap they are. Not too long ago, I scored a free N64 and 26 games. That's basically a collection right there. I haven't hooked it up yet, but one of these nights it's going to find itself attached to my old SDTV. There's basically no good reason not to play it if you're interested.. since chances are you can find it pretty damn cheap.
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  • 26/07/2008 à 08:48:26
ACEfromRussia
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http://www.gametrailers.com/player/23387.html
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  • 26/07/2008 à 09:44:31
Mikeey_kakashi
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I enjoyed it. It had a bloody great atmosphere to it.
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  • 26/07/2008 à 13:02:11
newbielives
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Totally agree GriftGFX, I'm almost starting to get addicted to buying these old games, and it's always amazing to see how well they have held up in terms of gameplay.
Posté par ACEfromRussia
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/23387.html
Great Link, thanks
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  • 27/07/2008 à 14:44:10
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