The Best Control Setup in Metroid Prime Remastered (and All the Others)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ก.พ. 2023
- Metroid Prime Remastered is an excellent example of having lots of control schemes, twin-stick, gyro aiming, motion pointer controls, frankly there's so much granularity that it's a bit overwhelming. Thankfully there's one that better than all the others 😎
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I'm waiting for physical release. I'm so hyped. I've never played a prime game before
You are in for a mesmerizing experience.
I bought it digital cause I couldn't wait, buying again physical as a collection.
Their an absolute joy!
@@The_Ostrich #TeamDoubleDip
I have played them and I’m also waiting for Physical. Hope you enjoy ^^
Turned on Gyro while using Dual Sticks. Splatoon's control scheme is perfect for FPSs.
Splatoon's scheme truly is the best scheme for shooters. I'm not even kidding when I say that other shooters just feel inferior to Splatoon, both in design and controls.
@@VagrantValmar Splatoon is the best in a lot of ways
@@VagrantValmarYou must not play a lot of shooters then.
@@Miadaskate funny, but I do and have played shooters since wolfenstein, mate. Bad takes on splatoon are almost always based on prejudice than actual experience
I actually cranked the stick y-sensitivity way down on this controller scheme specifically to make it as close to Splatoon as possible. It is, for me, the definitive setup.
I dearly love gyro aiming, but I'm still mourning the death of its overwhelmingly superior cousin, infrared pointer aiming.
I still have a wii u... and that is the reason why Ilconsider buying the trilogy on the wii u eshop instead the remake. ..
Ah and the price 😅
But also the graphics😅
@@denycast It will look amazing if you play it in a CRT. The only thing that makes it look bad is the resolution upscale.
I wish IR aiming was easier to set up in a cramped space
@robotrain1607: I feel that pointer aiming in that game is very close to what it was on the Wii. You may have to reinitialize cursor position more often, but since a pair of joycons have much more buttons than a Wiimote+Nunchuk combo, it's not a problem having a dedicated button for it.
Yeah wish u could atleast buy a sensor bar for switch
The control option alone shows retro studios knows what they are doing and that prime 4 will be an absolute banger
Why does everyone shit on the original controls? It's how the original game was designed, and it was praised for it's controls back in 2001, and keep in mind Halo came out at the same time. It's really bizarre revisionism, the game still plays fine.
The game is designed for the player to slingshot themselves through the environments via the lock on. Pretty fun in my books.
Hybrid is the control scheme from Federation Force
I think they swapped X and Y on classic controls because super missiles would have been very awkward to use. Holding A and then pressing Y doesn’t work as well as on a Switch controller as it did on the GameCube.
My question is, when we get fusion on GBA online, can we get the 3D Fusion Suit?
Dual stick? Excellent. Gyro? Genius. But as an OG GameCube player, nothing and I mean Nothing matches the feeling of flicking the C-Stick for Beam switching.
I'm coming in with an open mind, especially for dual sticks which I can easily envision being so natural at this point it takes over my preferences, but I've always thought that the original control scheme for Metroid Prime doesn't get enough credit for how relatively intuitive it is, especially to people who are getting used to simultaneously controlling character movement and the camera. You're able to turn without taking your hand off the jump button, both visors and beams are easily and intuitively switchable, rooting yourself in place to aim is mapped to the same side as Samus' arm cannon. It feels a little clunky and weighty, but I kind of enjoy that in a way too -- Samus isn't invisible in the interaction, it feels like you're controlling someone whose body works differently than your own.
All that said, the true masterstroke here is that all these control options exist. One of my core wishes ever since the announcement of MP4 is that they wouldn't completely abandon the old control scheme as though it were a mistake. It remains to be seen of course, but I feel hopeful now they might include it for weirdos who liked it like I do.
You're not a weirdo because you know how to actually play the game. Metroid Prime was not created dual stick setup in mind. The entire game is designed around the original controls. Dual stick movement was only implemented to this remastered version because most people seem to think the game is a fps. It's not. The genre is a fpa for first person adventure. Even back when the original game was released, there were many dual stick movement- fps games. Metroid Prime's original control scheme is intentional and perfect for the gameplay.
@@zemocon2868 it feels horrible to play this way, whenever I need to turn around I could easily fall off. I can't move the camera while I jump, and the bomb jumping without spring ball makes the game so much harder and frustrating to play. I would have probably returned the original if I bought it back in the day.
They did this because people do not EVER want to go back to such an archaic control set up.
Split-hand Joy-Con pointer is by far the best
Thank you
I'm not too far into the game, glad to see you can ADD gyro to the twin sticks, didn't know that was a option. Splatoon style let's go!
For me, the pointer controls are perfect! And imo it's more realistic to move the arm separately to the head. It looks like a little bit of a cramp to see the head / visor moving in sync with the canon
Shame it's terrible compared to a wiimote
Gonna try this control scheme. I was just using the regular dual stick, and it's great, but this seems worth trying. thanks Alex.
I just the bought the game today. The prologue would have taken me 15 minutes in the original Gamecube version, but it ending up taking me an hour here, since I spent so much time experimenting with the control options. Right now, I seem to have settled on twin-stick with gyro on. I'm finding that I lean towards the right stick for horizontal camera movements and the gyro for vertical movements. Even more than the HD polish, I think the level of control customization is what makes this version of the game stand out.
I'm a sucker for the Wii style pointer controls, although the Metroid Prime series would be an excellant excuse for a sensor bar addon + controls for the Switch, the gyro based pointer controls are difficult to get the hang of compared with the Wiimote
Fun fact, the symbols for the beams correspond with Samus's hand in the cannon you can see this using her xray visor.
her*
His 💀
Metroid is such a cool guy. I love when he used his laser gun to beat up Ripley’s Believe it or Not
@@Mancan76 that was a really stupid mistake for me to make after being a metroid fan for as long as I have lmao.
Oh my lord I have made a grave typo
Classic is the way to go for me, Since I played it, It would not be the same for me if I played the Remastered
11:55 was not expecting that 🤣🤣
You also should swap missile and beam. So you press R+dpad instead of X+dpad
Wait, what!? Would that work? I would love that,but why would switching those mean you wouldn't have to hit X?
@@BrianHazardVideos huh?
Yep, this also lets you super missile without having to throw up a gang sign to do it
My one hangup with the default is that swapping visors and beams are both on the D-pad. I wish the game allowed me to use the face buttons to swap beams. The only button that's needed on the face buttons is morph ball, and that could be remapped to the Left Stick button IMO.
I had similar thoughts, but my solution was to have a rotating swap button, which could be the L button since you don't need two jump buttons.
The best solution to me would be this: pressing in the right stick turns its next input into a beam switch. After switching beams, it reverts to controlling the camera
Watching any prime video I can while I wait to pick up a physical copy. It's taking forever.
I'm tempted to use the gyro + twin stick controls purely because as much as I like the twin stick layout, its a bit of a pain to have to crab hand it for the super missiles, but knowing I can switch that out is also insanely helpful :D
I was trying to enable gyro aiming but must have missed the setting, and I thought it just wasn't an option, so this is just what I needed.
I was just debating with my brother last night on what the best control scheme was for this game.
We never tried hybrid, so we’ll give it a go. Perfect timing! Thanks!
I wish they added buttons to cycle beams and visors, would have solved the main issues with the OG scheme not having dual stick control and would also free up a button in the new dual stick config
Awesome!! Thank you for this! I was looking and wishing for the dual stick + gyro, but didn't look enough.
I'm towards the end of my first playthrough, and I've been playing with the classic control setup so far.
I'm going to force myself to use dual analog in my next playthrough, but a few things annoy me about it.
Trying to hit R for rockets while holding ZR to charge is a real pain. Yeah I could still use A to charge when I want to use super missiles, but then I have to take my thumb off the stick I'm now using to aim, and having 2 buttons for the same thing like this just makes it really obvious it wasn't designed to be played this way.
Having to take your thumbs off BOTH of the sticks to switch beams is also not great.
That being said, Retro did an amazing job here, and really went above and beyond to make what might be the best remaster ever released.
Original controls were best. The updated controls break the game's difficulty. It was designed to play like first person Zelda with lasers.
100. 💯 facts. 📠
Also swap R and X, so missiles shoot with X instead of R, which makes it easier to hold ZR and hit X for super Missile attacks.
Thank you so much. Switch the beam and visor AND free gyro + lock-on is a superb choice. Love the funny sound effects too!
i'm a prime newb and spent way too long searching for the spring ball wondering why i wouldn't get it before the omega pirate and it wasn't until this video that i realized you can just do it... i've been bomb jumping through like 90% of this game 🤦♂
What… I didn’t know you could do that either💀
So you basically went the GameCube route by complete accident. Lol. I was the same way, until I took a look at the controller layouts
I think the Scan Visor was moved in dual stick mode so it would be on the same direction as Wave Beam. That way, you'd press Right for both the second visor and the second beam. It wouldn't matter with classic controls because the D-Pad would only switch visors and not beams, or vice-versa.
“Nintendo decided not to use [twin sticks] for some reason”
This was exhaustively discussed and well understood in 2002. Dual stick controls were the universal standard for FPS games at the time (because Halo) but Retro was desperate for Metroid Prime to NOT be a first person shooter. Genres were a lot more rigid back then and FPS had a lot of baggage and reputation for being ultra violent, fast paced, and twitch-reaction skill heavy. Retro intentionally limited the controls so that players *had* to use the lock-on system to fight enemies, which allowed them to focus on combat mechanics that focused on weak points and strategy instead of having the fastest thumbs.
What has changed in the years since then is that Halo-style dual stick controls have become the universal standard for virtually ALL games, not just twitchy FPS action affairs, so they no longer carry that association or stigma for mindless action. Also as a result of that proliferation the average player’s tolerance for alternative controls has significantly diminished.
spot on
Coming from only having experienced the GC controls, Gyro aim makes this feel nothing like it did before. I thoroughly have been enjoying being able to reliably free aim for a lot of situations. I cannot go back, its just too fun.
The original GC controls are amazing for new gamers ! I think a lot of us forgot how hard and weird it was at first to move the character with one hand and the camera with the other. (Go back to the review of the first fps console game who tried that, and see how they liked it at the time)
No they are absolutely not amazing for new gamers. They will make them want to turn off the game, I just played with those controls and I didn't last an hour
@@marcoscabezolajr.8408 you are a new video game player or a new Metroid player ?
I experimented with the various control options but ultimately returned to the classic GameCube style controls. I would have stuck with the Wii-like Pointer controls but I got too annoyed with how easily the aiming would drift and how often I needed to press ZR to recentre it (this would be the best option if it didn't drift so easily). So I just put classic controls back on, those were perfect and didn't need changing. Even though I have GC controllers though I didn't use them and stuck to a Pro controller because for some reason they mapped the map to the start button instead of the Z button, with Z just functioning as another R trigger, so there's actually no way to open the options screen on a GC controller (and there's no way to fix this). So classic controls with a Pro controller worked for me.
The control scheme that works best for me is dual stick with gyro aiming on the camera. I keep my weapons on the d-pad, and my visors on the X button plus d-pad. 10 times more comfortable than the GameCube control scheme, and I don't think I'll ever be using pointer controls, because I don't care for playing with separate joy-Cons.
I truly believe that the original control scheme is the best. The motion controls of Prime Trilogy made the game too easy, and these new controls make it too easy as well. The original controls feel the most "metroid-esque". The stiff aiming is a core part of the difficulty of Metroid games. "Making a shot" is part of the gameplay loop. Becoming fluid with the lock on, strafe and side step dodges, only adds to the metroid formula of "improving your movement options". This new control scheme disincentivizes experimentation by giving the player an aiming tool that empowers the player in almost every situation. The game was designed around the original control scheme and the new one gives new players the Coward's Control Scheme. The cowardice, in my opinion, is not trusting players to adjust and learn from the control scheme. If a player cannot learn to play a game, then they are an adult who does not want to learn. Children are open to learning. Children learn to play a game, if they are interested in it. Think about how many games with obtuse control schemes you probably learned as a kid. The original control scheme is not difficult. You mostly lock on to targets and use the sidestep on the B button to avoid damage while you navigate an area. Do you remember playing Super Metroid and having to navigate pits of acid or lave while jumping around to shoot enemies? The new control scheme incentivizes standing relatively still and picking off any thing that enters your field of view from a safe distance. Sure this could be utilized by speed runners and hardcore players to make some really awesome stuff. My issue is that I don't believe this should be the primary control scheme for new players. This should not be the default control scheme for the game. I am very disappointed that this will be the new standard for the game. Changing the controls of any other game would a big deal, but here it seems like everyone is happy with the control change. Did nobody appreciate the original control scheme? I love Nintendo Life and I'm not mad at anybody, I just hoped that somebody would share my feelings. I love you guys and you make great stuff. Sorry for the rant haha
You are me! Because what you wrote are my exact thoughts. I hate the fact they make the game work in the conditions of other games (fps) which are not even in the same genre! When I get the game I'll be switching to classic mode immediately and never look back. Metroid Prime was not designed for dual stick setup and even less for crappy motion controls.
@@zemocon2868 One thing I'm glad about is that more people seem to be enjoying the game than ever, so I guess I can't complain too much. I can see how players who were raised with modern fps controls would dislike the original scheme, but if it means more people get to see what Tallon IV has to offer, then that has to be a good thing. There is so much great stuff in Metroid Prime outside of the core controls, that it will hopefully give us a whole new generation of Metroid fans
I don't ever play first person shooters, but this actually looks like it might be kind of fun.
Best game I’ve ever played OnG.
I used pointer with switch button mapping to make trigger the a button and the bumper for missiles
That’s awesome. I first noticed the stick/gyro combo in breath of the wild using the slate viewer and thought it would be interesting in a fps. Effin, lo and behold! Can’t wait to try prime!
Pointer controls indeed work best with split joy cons.
It’s weird that if you change the controls and then die you reload with whatever options you had prior to saving. I’m really appreciate all the options though. There are multiple ways to play that are all great.
I also recommend the PowerA GameCube controller if you want to try the classic controls without the hassle of adapters and wires. The build quality isn’t as nice, but the wireless version isn’t too expensive and you can use it on any Switch game
I love the power a gamecube controller but with duel stick controls
Yea don't use pointer controls with the pro controller. Playing this with the joycons recreates the feeling almost perfectly and you can change ZR to B in the switch menu and it is almost the same as the Prime Trilogy controls.
Finished my first play through yesterday.
I mostly used the dual stick controls with gyro when locked on (it’s also similar to Federation Force when using a new 3DS/circle pad pro)
But I gave the Wii controls a try for a while and it worked pretty well. Had to re-center it from time to time, but it felt pretty close to Wii controls and I liked it pretty well. (Separate joy-cons highly recommended over joy-con grip, or pro controller)
As someone who has never played a Metroid game until Prime Remastered, the Pointer Control Scheme on Joycons has easily become my favorite way of controlling any first person shooter ever. Maybe it's because of my experience with Light Gun games in Arcades, but having Samus' Arm Canon aim separately from the camera itself feels so incredibly smooth, I'm able to play the game at a faster pace than I ever have before. Being able to swap targets quickly without constantly changing the angle of my view keeps me from getting disorientated, which tends to happen when I'm playing a fast paced shooter on mouse and keyboard. It's certainly not the most accurate thanks to Gyro needing to be resynced, but for a casual shooter experience - especially one with a lock on button, it is the most immersive I've ever felt.
I love splatoon gyro controlls but without Y to reset the sensor it is a different story😅
And thank you for no spoilers, almost
I like the classic tank controls but that's just me, easier to swap beams & rapid fire power beam/missiles are just easier with the face buttons imo & jumping is comfier too
Moving and looking and jumping in other control schemes was my biggest concern. Thankfully, they let you jump with the L button, so you can easily jump and look around without taking your thumb off the right analog. And when you lock on, jump is still mapped to B, so you can use both interchangeably depending on what mode you’re in. I find gyro just too unnecessary in a game like this. Splatoon makes sense because of how much fine tuning you’re doing, but here it feels like an extra thing I don’t feel like throwing in the mix.
It's not just you. The classic controls should be the default option.
To be honest, Dual Sticks felt bizarre to me at first, having played MP on the GameCube back in the days. I've played most of MP:R with Pointer controls (because I wanted to experience the Wii version that I couldn't never get my hands on), but it made my hands tire quite fast (getting old tends to do that..). I've tried all the other control schemes (even the GC one) before reverting to the Dual Sticks + Gyro aiming and I'm now on my way to the endgame nearing 100% completion.
I love Stick + Gyro and played the entire game with it. Really helps with aim correction
I've preordered the physical version, I'm SO HYPED for this game, I'm almost purchasing the digital version too 😂
The GameCube control scheme enables Samus to have more First Person action look animations while platforming, just like in the original game.
could you explain what you mean by first person action look animations please?
I love how at like 1 minute in Alex goes full on let's player mode, headphones and all.
Alex, can you recommend the best control scheme for waffling? I haven't been able to get far enough before diving into anything.
All gyro for everything, including button prompts.
-A
Usually, the first thing I do when turning on a game is check the options to see what I can tweak. With this game, I was so enraptured by how it looked that I played all the way through the intro sequence without even thinking about it. Glad I saw this, I was hoping gyro aiming could be enabled for twin stick, but I might have forgotten to check for the whole game.
I almost didn't find the option! It was tucked away under camera, and somebody had to tell me about it on Twitter after I complained that it was missing
That intro makes me smile every time. Don't change.
I play with the Dual-Stick control scheme, usually with split Joy-Con with gyro on and free aim with gyro and stick enabled while locked on, with gyro on the default setting (which is pretty low), and Right Stick sensitivity turned all the way to 100. I find this way better because I can turn faster and I can fine-tune my aim without overcorrecting with gyro pretty low. I've also learned to turn the gyro low in Splatoon as a result and have been doing really well, since I only need the Right Stick for actually turning, and now, my shots are registering more. I barely even touch the Right Stick while locked on but will occasionally to better adjust my hand position, which is really easy to do by pressing Right Stick in while locked on. I don't think they mention this in anywhere official. Like Alex says, gyro while locked on is a bit worse, but once you get used to it, you can balance your aim and hit the basic shots as well as other enemies that may have jumped out closet to you since you started locking onto another.
The Dual-Stick control scheme might be great if you remove the Lock-on in Echoes or if they bring back Hunters to the Switch.
I tried hybrid, which is fine, but making the Left Stick sensitivity high for turning is too much, because you're turning a little even when you're just moving forward. I do like hybrid, though, and it reminds me of Federation Force's default control scheme.
Gyro isn’t for me but I’m glad the option is there. Dual stick aiming with the sensitivity up some works perfect for me .
Same here. I’ll never complain about them putting in more options though. I hope they continue to support various different styles.
I'm glad they included the classic controls. I've had a hard time getting use to the new controls. I prefer the quick gun switch with the other joy stick and I didn't like the ZR + R buttons for the super missile. I really hope they remaster Metriod Prime 2 & 3 this is a very impressive remaster! Kind of bugs me they haven't made a Zelda Wind Waker version for the Switch yet. That would also be a slam dunk for Nintendo.
Playing with the lock on on free allows to shoot around corners with charged wave beam. Lock on enemy, hide behind corner while lock on, shoot to the right or left, charge beam hits
I have a Power A wireless Gamecube controller that I use for Smash and I have to admit, it is very accurate to the original controllers. The advantage, it added a select/minus button to the middle and an additional Z bumper on the left side to bring it more in line with modern controllers. I haven't used it with the Prime Remaster yet but I'd highly recommend it if you're looking for a Gamecube style controller on the Switch
Pointer controls with system level button remapping is the best!
It is a bit awkward that way to shoot missiles with R, but I think it works out fine, I just slide my finger up to the R button while holding a charge for super missiles and it works, also the Remaster still has Rapid Fire Missiles and I can use my index and middle fingers for R and ZR to do it making quick successions.
Its great that they gave us this many control options, but would be super nice if the game allowed us to change individual buttons within MP Remastered, I use dual stick and one thing that bothered me was L for jump and ZL for lock on, it felt weird that I had to use that for jump when my right index finger is on shoot all the time.
Luckily you can change the buttons on the Nintendo Switch settings and I changed L and ZL and it felt much better that with dual stick my 2 index fingers would rest on the 2 most used buttons.
Also in the MP Remastered settings I had it set where I would use just the D-pad to change the beams and holding X and using the D-Pad to change Visors, seeing though as I would change the beams more that the visors just made more sense to me.
I think in the MP Wii ports there was an option to change the A and B buttons for jump and shoot but dumb there isn't an option like that in the Remaster, when I play the game again soon using the joycons with pointer controls, I'll change the button layout so its more like the dual stick so that shoot is ZR instead of calibration reset.
Thanks for drawing attention to the twin stick + gyro aim! I felt like there was something missing and that was absolutely it! Splatoon controls ftw...I can't play shooters on gamepad any other way.
As a side note, I had similar disappointment with the gamecube controls. Its beyond frustrating popping into morph ball or thermal visor at the wrong time. No idea why they changed it...the remaster devs had to have known their players would have 20 years of muscle memory to unlearn.
Thank you for letting me know that the sync button also works as a power button! That is so useful. Wonder if PS5 or Xbox have that feature?p
For old guys like me (35) i had to pause the video and comment the classic controls is probably what im so excited for! i ordered a switch gamecube controller for this exact exp!
I’ve been trying this game for the first time. My experience from playing a ton of other FPS games such as the Crysis trilogy, Borderlands, Doom 2016, wolfenstein, even SW Republic Commando, and a lot more, I find it really comfortable to just use a dual stick controller with at least two macro buttons on the back to map whatever two buttons for easy access. It’s been my go to way to play basically any game on my switch and PC, not just FPS games.
Edit: it’s too bad that, unlike most fps games on the switch, the bioshock games don’t have gyro/motion controls to speak of.
The best control scheme for _Metroid Prime_ is the one introduced in _Metroid Prime 3: Corruption_ and expanded to the previous games in the _Metroid Prime Trilogy_ for Wii. You can move, jump, aim, and fire all at the same time due to the Wii’s brilliant IR motion controls, and this is simply not possible with any other control scheme. The smooth yet responsive movement of the Wii Remote, especially on the highest sensitivity setting, eliminates the dizzy, frenetic jiggling characteristic of twin-stick shooters on display in this video, and allows the player to enjoy the exploration-driven world of Metroid Prime as it was originally intended.
Pointer controls for me👍
Dual sticks with gyro is my way to go. Didn't know I could do that until I already finished the first boss and tried changing things in the options. Glad every option is here
Such an awesome surprised that Nintendo and Retro Studios did, I LOVED this game so much on the GameCube. Waiting for the physical version to be released.
My copy should be arriving next week sometime..? Can't wait to try out these control schemes. Never ever played a Prime game and really I'm looking forward to it. 1st timer here!
Me too. I play it in the bathroom. 🛀
The antics!!! Oh the video antics!!! I could not stop laughing! 🤣
With the PowerA Gamecube style controller, you get the best experience with twin sticks, motion controls & the Gamecube controller design! Glad I have 4 of them.
Need to get it running with a DDR mat.
THIS is how one does a Remaster. Not like the dumpster fire Namco pooped out with Tales of Sym-phony-a on Switch.
I’ve been playing with your twin stick/ gyro setup - but using the Nyxi Wizard and it’s absolutely stellar. Highly recommend!!
I believe honestly THE best control scheme settings combination to use with a Pro Controller is this:
*Control Scheme:* Dual Stick
*Camera:* Gyro+Stick
This is about as close to making it feel like you're playing Metroid Prime with a proper *"Mouse+Keyboard"* control scheme as you can get, cause you can still use the Right-Stick to control your general camera movement and the direction you're facing, but with the Gyro enabled, you're able to make fine-tuned reactionary adjustments to your aim on the fly in combat without always feeling like you NEED to lock-on every time in order to hit your targets which feels REALLY good when in combat or for just looking around at your surroundings for secrets.
If you own a Pro Controller I HIGHLY recommend giving these control settings a try, it feels REALLY good playing the game this way.
13:30 this whole video was so well edited 🤣
I highly suggest swapping x and y within the Switch settings so it makes it easier to reach the button that enables you to swap the beams while having to hold the button down.
I rented this back in the day and coming from PC I couldn't get used to it. It's wildly different and better with dual sticks.
🎶Let’s get physical! 🎶
Can’t wait for it to release in the UK! 💀
I've been using a Bluetooth adapter so I can use my elete controller with the scuff paddles and programmable button layouts. I only have to take my thumbs off the joysticks to use the dpad for swapping visors or beams.
If you set it up right the movement is fairly close to how doom 2016 / eternal controls movement, just without glory kills. Everything becomes fast, fluid, and immersive
@@Thudd224 I would like to know what, in detail, that involves. (I haven't had a chance to play DOOM Eternal yet, ordered the physical version)
@Dan Sutherland you'll want to get a switch Bluetooth adapter and a controller with scuff paddles. I recommend an elite series. Cause they're built well, and have programmable button layouts. I've got my jump / dash on my lower right paddle. Morph ball is on left bumper. Dead swap is my lower left paddle. I have a button layout specifically for prime with those buttons set that way so I can swap over to that mode once I'm loaded in and not have as much struggle with the menus.
Oh and the reason she this movement feels like doom is because team retro , the ones that made the prine games, ate the same studio that makes doom. So to be more accurate, doom plays like metroid prime with a good controller.
You wanna get your mind blown? Metroid Prime uses pretty much the exact same controls as the old Resident Evil games (for moving, aiming and shooting, the only things these games have in common), especially the GameCube RE games:
A - fire
Z - map
R - aim
L - change locked-on target (like the GCN ports of RE2 and RE3 as well as the REmake)
Left Stick - walk forward and backward, turn left and right in place (a.k.a. tank controls), aim when holding R (exactly like RE4)
The only other change I wish was in the game was use X for morphball and Y for choosing beam but let you choose it with the left stick like Doom and not with the Dpad.
“That’s gonna be a no from me dawg” 😂😂😂
Gyro gives me motion sickness because the viewpoint never fucking stops moving, while twin stick is perfect for me. If you also have an issue with motion sickness but want to play this game, experiment by all means but give twin stick a shot, it locks where Samus is looking and gives you full control as to when the viewpoint needs to move when you're not locked onto an enemy.
I do wish the arm cannon moved around a bit when gyro + stick movement. But otherwise it’s wonderful!
I love this whole video
I appreciate having multiple control setups to choose from. And giving us traditional, dare I say modern lol, dual stick controls was definitely a must. But for myself, I prefer the classic controls. To me it’s what makes Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime. When I first played it on GC 20 years ago I loved how unique the controls felt. It just felt different in a good way. I wasn’t playing an FPS but rather a Metroid game that was specifically designed for the first person perspective. The fact you had to stop and stay in place to move the arm cannon up and down made sense to me. Ultimately, it’s a very subjective discussion about the controls, so play with whatever setup feels best :) What a masterpiece this game truly is!!! So happy Nintendo finally gave us this magnificent remaster.
The reason the GameCube Prime games didn't include twin stick aiming is because the first game started development the same year the control scheme was introduced (Alien Resurrection for PS1,) and it took a while before players and reviewers warmed up to it. (Go look up old reviews of that game, the controls were actually lambasted at the time.) Evidently, Retro decided on their single-stick lock on solution early in development, and were too busy making the game to go play other console shooters and notice that a new standard had been established.
Your guess is as good as mine for why it wasn't an option in Prime 2 though.
The best control scheme is pointer. But obviously, you have to use it with joycons
I have almost exact control setup, only I don't have gyro when normal aiming because I shake a little bit too much so I'm more of the kind of guy that uses the stick and then when you go to zoom or look down the sights that's when the gyro enables.
So I'm getting that GameCube looking controller in a few weeks, would replicating the original controls be the best idea?
The worst
Pro controller using dual sticks is easiest way to play.
Well, if you like samus feeling like controlling a heavy tank.. then yes. And the game itself also becomes harder by using these controls.. so i would definetly advise using the dual stick / wii controls if its your first time playing it
Only if you're used to it, but even then, try one of the other control schemes. I find them better, especially the Dual-Stick control scheme with gyro
Thanks everyone for your input!
Love that they kept the pointer aiming even if the lack of infrared means it isn’t as good. I’d imagine it doesn’t feel good with the pro controller though.
Oh my goodness, I feel so stupid. I didn't realize you could activate gyro for twin stick aiming. I've been using pointer controls the whole time just so I could have done semblance of gyro controls. 🤦
I have actually been running with Hybrid.
I mean, they're good and they work just fine but you just don't get the full free camera and since I've been spending just as much time looking at all the new graphics as actually playing I have been mourning not having BotW/Splatoon cobtrols this whole time! It's also been kind of hard for some fights too. Lol.
I cannot believe that honestly saw twin stick and thought that was that-- no gyro option in there! 🤣
I am changing those settings like right the hech now!!!
Wish I was hyped . Already finished this game several times on the GC.
I actually still use classic controls! I know it's not optimal, but it's what I've been using for 20 years replaying one of my all-time favorite games throughout the years. The game is easy enough for me even on hard mode that I don't need a more accurate control scheme.
I know there's a setting in Classic to move the Map from + to R or ZR; I wonder if you did that before activating the GameCube controller, whether it would remember that map used to be up on Z rather than block you from the Logbook/Options/etc.
I thought there was an "original map button" setting for the classic scheme that would make playing with a gamecube controller work perfectly as an emulation of the original control experience.