The History of Metroid in 2D - Metroid Dread Primer - Nintendo Switch

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  • Walk a mile in Samus Aran’s legendary boots to prepare yourself for the climactic confrontation that awaits in Metroid Dread.
    Metroid Dread is available now, only on Nintendo Switch: www.nintendo.com/games/detail...
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  • @Gehab
    @Gehab 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2470

    Whoever cut this together deserves a massive raise. This was so well paced and put together!! So happy my favorite franchise is getting the love it deserves from Nintendo right now!!

    • @camohere
      @camohere 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Yeah Metroid doesn’t get the recognition it deserves nowadays

    • @zemocon2868
      @zemocon2868 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@camohere What do you mean? Dread and the 2d series has been hyped to death lately. The correct statement would be that Metroid didn't used to get the recognition. It certainly does now and it's gonna go even farther when Metroid Prime 4 is announced.

    • @andymcclurg9916
      @andymcclurg9916 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I would love it if you resumed making videos ♥️

    • @Ustaleone
      @Ustaleone 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@zemocon2868 I agree. The term Metroidvania didn't exist for nothing all these years. But it is also true that the mainline games only had a core audience and didn't really have mass public awareness. I hope this will change if/when the Metroid Prime Trilogy gets released for the Nintendo Switch in anticipation for Metroid Prime 4.

    • @theakiwar9118
      @theakiwar9118 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@zemocon2868 Just look at the entire series sales numbers and you will understand

  • @slickperspective2745
    @slickperspective2745 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1655

    "Metroid" franchise is an utmost masterpiece imo. It has thrills, horrors and above all, mysteries. I can't imagine, what Metroid Prime 4 has in stores for us next.

    • @user-qq3ec1ve5q
      @user-qq3ec1ve5q 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      A better IP than Mario IMO

    • @fatshoelace
      @fatshoelace 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@user-qq3ec1ve5q better in what sense? Mario is a worldwide name. much less people know of Metroid

    • @admiralAlfonso9001
      @admiralAlfonso9001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Metroid Dread looks really good so Metroid Prime 4 will probably be great

    • @admiralAlfonso9001
      @admiralAlfonso9001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      @@user-qq3ec1ve5q why are you even comparing them they are different types of games they shouldn’t be compared

    • @travissmith9894
      @travissmith9894 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I hate that people keep pretending metroid is a part of the horror Genre. There is nothing remotely terrifying or horrifying about the metroid franchise. I think people just say that because its loosely based off of Alien. Sure some of the boss designs are unsettling but they arent scary.
      It's a sci-fi action adventure game. I'd say Castlevania falls more in line with Horror but even that is a pretty big stretch in most cases.
      I'm just so tired of the whole 'metroid is so scary' narrative. Maybe if you're 5 it's scary, but putting it in the horror genre is a disservice.

  • @boxpin8967
    @boxpin8967 2 ปีที่แล้ว +493

    I like that for the fusion part they started using a lot of text, just like how Fusion was the first main line Metroid game to mainly tell it’s story through text boxes.

    • @hiiambarney4489
      @hiiambarney4489 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      I would make an argument that, if you'd cut the text boxes, Fusion has just as much environmental story telling as super. The difference the story of Super is told in the booklet.

    • @hiiambarney4489
      @hiiambarney4489 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      But I totally get what you mean. Its a cool nod!

    • @boxpin8967
      @boxpin8967 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@hiiambarney4489 yeah it still has great environmental story telling, but idk if they could’ve conveyed the Adam AI stuff and that sort of thing.

    • @Liliphant_
      @Liliphant_ ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@hiiambarney4489 I learned recently that a lot of old games actually expected you to read the booklet/manual, even to the point of it being necessary for some games, they never expected we would be running them digitally on emulators in the future

    • @carystenbertoliniguerra5965
      @carystenbertoliniguerra5965 ปีที่แล้ว

      O q foi bem ruim

  • @BlueJayYT
    @BlueJayYT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +729

    The funny thing was I recently got into a GameBoy Advance phase and finished Metroid Fusion for the first time ever like a literal week before this game was announced. Looks like waiting nearly 2 decades to play a game can sometimes pay off!

    • @driolda8034
      @driolda8034 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      i also finished fusion some time ago, it's my first metroid game.

    • @chocov1233
      @chocov1233 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Would be nice to play the game and Metroid 2 on the original GB without emulation. I haven't been able to find a single Gameboy, Gameboy Color, or Gameboy Advance in my entire state, but from what my first playthrough had showed me 2 years ago, Metroid Fusion is spectacular and I'd gladly pay like $10 to own the game on my Switch. Man I miss the Virtual Console.

    • @driolda8034
      @driolda8034 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@chocov1233 you know there's samus returns and AM2R right ? I
      unless if you want to collect it then that's really cool, but if you want to play it with the original game, then the best of luck for you.

    • @Lush_Produce
      @Lush_Produce 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Played super and gba games of metriod for the first time on wii u and dread is announced a month later

    • @Mtz2604
      @Mtz2604 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I played fusion like 2 times in a row with a GBA emulator. Still have it for Zero Mission. I have Prime Hunters in my DSi XL, then the good oldies with my Switch with the membership. I JUST NEED a remastered version of the Metroid Prime trilogy in the Switch and Metroid Other M.
      What's your favorite Nintendo character?
      Everyone: Mario, Luigi, Wario, Bowser, Link, Bayonetta, Kid Icarus, Kirby....
      Me: Samus (eyes wiiiide open)
      Ps: my hubby bought me the game as a gift! Why Valentine's day when you can express your love with games (and Steam sales). 💕

  • @Jax_Two
    @Jax_Two 2 ปีที่แล้ว +545

    That transition from Metroid II into Super was incredible.
    Edit: Just watched it again and somehow this is making me nostalgic for a game that's hardly a month old.

    • @Nyxael5845
      @Nyxael5845 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I got mad goosebumps hearing that transition.

    • @razorshark6790
      @razorshark6790 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Nyxael5845 ok?

    • @Fatelipe
      @Fatelipe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      1:23 Yes 👌🏻

    • @Mister_Soyuz_on_YT
      @Mister_Soyuz_on_YT 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yet that is perplexing to me how did Samus lost all her weapon upgrades "skills" at the time Ridley stole the baby metroid if that scene clearly show her using her Super Missile. Metroid Dread obvious how Samus got her powers taken away.
      I just don't buy that part of the video.

    • @razorshark6790
      @razorshark6790 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Mister_Soyuz_on_YT it's Items and well it's hard to say but for fusion it makes sense because she just got a new suit and her old one became the Sa-x that has all of her weapons

  • @buddyb8284
    @buddyb8284 2 ปีที่แล้ว +740

    The latest 2d metroid has been released. The galaxy is at peace.

    • @flewis02
      @flewis02 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      The fanbase is at peace, until a new video surfaces showing actual gameplay of Metroid Prime 4....

    • @welbers99
      @welbers99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Genius😂

    • @Las_cacas
      @Las_cacas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Low frantic bass line enters the room.....

    • @ViewbobTrue
      @ViewbobTrue 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      In the year 2021 of the history of the cosmos!

    • @MrMan76
      @MrMan76 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It never will, don’t ever say that it’s in peace

  • @WAEVOICE
    @WAEVOICE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +700

    Thinking about the fans that didn't live long enough to witness this whole arc unfold.
    We made it, you guys.

    • @Vmurph
      @Vmurph 2 ปีที่แล้ว +167

      I was almost one of them. I’m 62 now, so if it took much longer, I might’ve been among the fans that didn’t live long enough to witness the completion of the 2D Metroid series. 😔 But luckily I’m still fit and quick enough to have completed this masterpiece, shinespark puzzles and all… 100% item completion.
      I’m still working on Raven Beak, though, but that’s only because I injured my thumb and wrist (an RSI), and the pain makes it hard to get to the third phase. But it’s ok, I’m gonna kick his azz, just like I did Ridley’s before him, lol. 💪🏻 Heheh. 😎

    • @wantsome-zs5sq
      @wantsome-zs5sq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      I'm 45 and been there since the beginning.

    • @MatthiasW97
      @MatthiasW97 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      @@Vmurph really cool to hear :) keep playing!

    • @shawnregina9110
      @shawnregina9110 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @@Vmurph awesome. Here’s to hoping you get to see the next arc to completion. You might be 90 but it’s all good brother!

    • @Vmurph
      @Vmurph 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Thanks @@shawnregina9110and @Mattche 😊 I hope so, Shawn! I’ll play Metroid from the grave if I have to, lol 😂

  • @247MrNiceguy
    @247MrNiceguy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1992

    This was a really cool and well put together video

    • @monkeyheist
      @monkeyheist 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Yeah, I just wish they would let us play the originals.

    • @Danderfull
      @Danderfull 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@monkeyheist be patient my friend

    • @JungleOfMeat
      @JungleOfMeat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@Danderfull patient? You do realise the switch is over 4 years old?

    • @monkeyheist
      @monkeyheist 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JungleOfMeat Nice pfp lol

    • @user-qq3ec1ve5q
      @user-qq3ec1ve5q 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@monkeyheist you can play the originals through emulation or having a modded 3ds for gba games

  • @DropkickNation
    @DropkickNation 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1581

    The series once again gets the love it deserves.

    • @Nomad_786
      @Nomad_786 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Dread sold like crap though, which is disappointed because Dread is legitimately one of the best games I've ever played.

    • @trentgaming25
      @trentgaming25 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      @@Nomad_786 i was under the impression they haven’t released sales data for the game yet. their most recent data only covers games released before september 30th this year. but either way, dread has been topping charts since it was announced so i think you might be wrong on that assumption

    • @AlexRN
      @AlexRN 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Lets just hope it also gets the sales it deserves.

    • @AlexRN
      @AlexRN 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      @@Nomad_786 Post your sources or shut up. Sales data at this point has been very quiet. All we know is it broke series records in the UK and Japan in their first week. We won't know US sales until later this month.

    • @Thirteen13551355
      @Thirteen13551355 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Last time I checked I couldn't pick up half of these games.

  • @shawnregina9110
    @shawnregina9110 2 ปีที่แล้ว +814

    Dread is one of the best games I’ve played in a while. Please give us more 2D Metroid! And let Mercury Steam give it to us!

    • @adam145
      @adam145 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      It's the only game I replayed three times since Resident Evil 4. I just can't wait for another one.

    • @FCBTrooper
      @FCBTrooper 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      I want a Fusion remake, that game was epic but not a economic succes, deserve more

    • @jpfr012
      @jpfr012 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Hopefully, we get another 2d main story game in less than 19 years.

    • @ciphermkiii
      @ciphermkiii 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@FCBTrooper Remaking that game would make it seem less refined and detailed because of the absolutely magnificent pixel art and animation. Maybe it’s my nostalgia speaking and I hope I’m wrong. I also keep wondering what Metroid Dread would have looked like if it had the same amout of detail as ”Horizon” for PS4/PS5. I hope Nintendo gets to that point before all life is consumed.

    • @adam145
      @adam145 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@FCBTrooper
      Honestly I feel like Super could benefit the most from a remake. More refined boss encounters, levels that don't have obscure secrets, puzzles that don't require trial and error approach and finally great looking graphics. It could easily expand the world and even add some extra areas or even gameplay segments.

  • @4Wilko
    @4Wilko 2 ปีที่แล้ว +249

    I'm curious who was tasked with putting this together. Looked like a fun project animating with four games.

    • @rinor3303
      @rinor3303 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      four?

    • @4Wilko
      @4Wilko 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@rinor3303
      Metroid, Return of Samus, Super Metroid, and Fusion sprites and assets.

    • @rinor3303
      @rinor3303 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@4Wilko dread??

    • @rinor3303
      @rinor3303 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@4Wilko i guess they didnt make new animations there tho

    • @driolda8034
      @driolda8034 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@rinor3303 what they mean is that they took the assets of metroid 1, 2, super and fusion. and then animate them....

  • @JkMaNz
    @JkMaNz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +255

    Watching this is just like watching the best franchise grow

  • @teero121
    @teero121 2 ปีที่แล้ว +410

    metroid FINALLY getting the love and attention it deserves

    • @theminiyosshi2901
      @theminiyosshi2901 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I feel like it is getting the love an attention that it’s getting from the devs, only it’s not seen by us the people because they are giving said love and attention during the development because they want to make their creation better and making sure that it’s done right. Like this video

    • @MoyanoJerald
      @MoyanoJerald 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      After nearly 2 decades, it was worth being born in 2002... I WAS BORN IN THE YEAR OF METROID FUSION!!! (December 2002)

    • @DarkMage.
      @DarkMage. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MoyanoJerald I was also born in 2002, in may. It's also the year of Metroid Prime!

    • @MoyanoJerald
      @MoyanoJerald 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DarkMage. But i was born 1 month after release [TrollFace]

    • @just_some_greek_dude
      @just_some_greek_dude ปีที่แล้ว

      Now it's time to give the same attention to some other dead series(starfox,f-zero,chiby-robo and especially kid Icarus)

  • @fernando98322
    @fernando98322 2 ปีที่แล้ว +392

    I was hoping NoA would show this video on their channels sooner or later, my biggest props to the team that made this beautiful recreation of the history of a fantastic franchise like Metroid.

    • @novustalks7525
      @novustalks7525 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is the third time they've uploaded it

    • @Hawlo
      @Hawlo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@novustalks7525 NoA? I saw NoE share it before the game came out, then NoJ and only now NoA.

    • @novustalks7525
      @novustalks7525 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Hawlo ah

    • @kirin1230
      @kirin1230 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @skitzocalypso _ I was wondering why I was seeing this video again

    • @LoomDoom
      @LoomDoom 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed. It was really neat that they did this!

  • @tronmerncutsman
    @tronmerncutsman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Man, I remember Nintendo doing stuff like this back when Other M was coming out. Looks like they've finally regained enough confidence in this franchise to bring up its history again.
    Helps that the game they're marketing for is actually good too

    • @theakiwar9118
      @theakiwar9118 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I remember it too. It was their “Metroid and Me” video

  • @pedroangelsaezhernandez5347
    @pedroangelsaezhernandez5347 2 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    0:09 They actually recreated Samus' gunship from Zero Mission in 8 bit! Nice 👍

    • @samcandles
      @samcandles 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No

    • @seant1326
      @seant1326 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@samcandles What do you mean?

    • @richyroa
      @richyroa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@seant1326 it's just a palette swap of the gba's zero mission sprites.

    • @bramred3543
      @bramred3543 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      1:42 Yes, but the green doors needs a super missile to open

    • @richyroa
      @richyroa 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bramred3543 It IS a super missile, though.

  • @ImJustAPersonBro
    @ImJustAPersonBro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    The transitions to the different 2D games were incredible!

  • @stevengonz
    @stevengonz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +287

    Thank you Nintendo.
    WE LOVE METROID!!!!!

    • @admiralAlfonso9001
      @admiralAlfonso9001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I love Metroid but Metroid does not love me

  • @danpmss
    @danpmss 2 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    Dread is basically sold out for weeks on end in the Italian Gamestops, I bet all this advertising is doing the game wonders in terms of sales.
    Happy to see this much love for such an amazing game and series.

    • @sirmrman1
      @sirmrman1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Most likely, we are getting more Metroid than just Prime 4

    • @Mister_Soyuz_on_YT
      @Mister_Soyuz_on_YT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@sirmrman1 makes me wonder the truth why metroid Prime 4 keeps getting delayed. The Devs know what they're doing.

    • @sirmrman1
      @sirmrman1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Mister_Soyuz_on_YT Well they're probably polishing the game out to be as good as possible. Or perhaps they've also had to work on Dread for a while as well

    • @AlexSander-jr9et
      @AlexSander-jr9et 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Mister_Soyuz_on_YT I mean, Prime got scrapped in 2019, so I'm expecting a release in 2023 if they follow a 4 year development cycle

    • @duckway4733
      @duckway4733 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AlexSander-jr9et I think you might be right, and like Dread, I think it'll be a november/october release, since that's usually when Metroid games are released. I'd say we can expect a trailer for it as early as February next year.

  • @rb1313_
    @rb1313_ ปีที่แล้ว +8

    One year after, all these games will be playable on the Switch!

  • @kirby9759
    @kirby9759 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    1:24
    this has NO right to be that smooth of a transition

  • @Manuelx98.
    @Manuelx98. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    1:17 Man it would be so cool to be able to play all these in widescreen like that. A "Legacy Collection" with all the old 2D Metroids in widescreen 60fps. A man can dream.

    • @AziDoesQuestionableThings
      @AziDoesQuestionableThings 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      NINTENDO SWITCH ONLINE METROID EXPANSION
      $119.99

    • @Manuelx98.
      @Manuelx98. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@AziDoesQuestionableThings "Bruh it's just 10$ a month, literally 3 Monster/month for all these masterpieces, worth"

    • @cinderbones
      @cinderbones 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There's probably some way to do that in emulators

    • @AziDoesQuestionableThings
      @AziDoesQuestionableThings 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Manuelx98. relative to the price of other gaming subscriptions right now, it's not good value at all for just 4 retro games, even if i am getting super and fusion. Xbox game pass (hundreds of games freely accesible) and PS Plus both (12 games a month, for perspective) cost the same or less respectively than this hypothetical price, as well as offering console-specific perks

    • @ryan20028
      @ryan20028 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Most of them are already 60fps

  • @OnTheRide1
    @OnTheRide1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Not gonna lie, I teared up big time. I wish my favorite series of all time would get more love from their creators.

  • @cammm063
    @cammm063 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Low key one of the coolest trailers for a game ever made. The way it shows all the pixel art from the older games, and then hard transitions to the gorgeous 3D graphics, showing that we’re not in Kansas anymore. This is Metroid fulfilled.

  • @unison_moody
    @unison_moody 2 ปีที่แล้ว +327

    Metroid Dread "Primer". I see what you did there.

    • @pyrusmew5
      @pyrusmew5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I feel a possible Metroid Prime 4 teaser happening in the near future

    • @carlosandrereis5801
      @carlosandrereis5801 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Came in to comment exactly that. You beat me to it.

    • @lucas_187
      @lucas_187 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Drakevid first in spanish is “primero” not “primer”

    • @AlanTGP1
      @AlanTGP1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      ​@@Drakevid Doesn't make sense why would they randomly type it in spanish

    • @tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32
      @tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Sounds like prime 4 is going to continue after dread. I mean I'm all for it

  • @jrvbamafan1
    @jrvbamafan1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Dread is easily the most fun I've had playing a Metroid game since Super metroid. They really did a good job with it. I enjoyed finishing a story I started with the original at 8 years old

  • @RupeeClock
    @RupeeClock 2 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    How cute, you made an NES version of the gunship featured in Zero Mission!
    I think Samus' gunship was first shown in Metroid II.
    Samus opens a green door with a power beam shot instead of a super missile in your Super Metroid intro though, whoops.

    • @josephhawkins7974
      @josephhawkins7974 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      There are several transitions that are just wrong, but also totally awesome, so I honestly don't care.

    • @sincersan
      @sincersan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      bruh what she actually does shoot a super missile tho at 1:41

    • @RupeeClock
      @RupeeClock 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@sincersan Oh you're right, my bad I really mistook that for a power beam shot.

    • @DeltathRiylaan
      @DeltathRiylaan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bruh
      Bruh
      Come on bruh
      You know that's a power missile bruh

  • @NeoGeo822
    @NeoGeo822 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Most of my childhood summed up in 5 min thanks Nintendo 😎

  • @omargomez6325
    @omargomez6325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    Dread is amazing I haven’t played a Metroid game before Dread, can’t wait to play the previous games.
    A remastered pack would be cool

    • @AlanNess
      @AlanNess 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I played Super Metroid right after Dread the game still holds up pretty well, now playing Zero Mission

    • @joeydigrado382
      @joeydigrado382 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Fusion was my favorite growing up. I love handhelds so I recommend Metroid II Gameboy as well. I didn't play the first one and super Metroid one till later on but Super Metroid is a great game. Samus aran was the best character in the original super smash, imo. So fun.

    • @Roboat06
      @Roboat06 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Emulate them

    • @florsch6781
      @florsch6781 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The first Metroid I played was Return of Samus on Gameboy. After that I saw Super Metroid and was blown away. For many years I was not able to get my hands on a copy until the Super Nintendos lifecycle was almost at an end. When I finally saw it in a store, it had a golden seal "Nintendo classics" on it. (Still have the original cartridge and own it digitally on Wii-U)
      Super Metroid became one of my favourite video games ever. Played through it at least 2 dozen times and just finished it again a few days ago. Love it!
      Dread is also amazing. Just unlocked the entire gallery. And now I REALLY want Prime 4 :D

    • @Thirteen13551355
      @Thirteen13551355 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Roboat06 Until they're finally out on Switch (aka never), that's a great idea!

  • @SazZe.X
    @SazZe.X 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    How about releasing a collection of all these titles Nintendo?
    But with Zero Mission too. Also a port of Samus Return would be greatly appreciated.

  • @AbbreviatedReviews
    @AbbreviatedReviews 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    "Here are a bunch of games in a direct lineage we could easily make available on your Switch to go along with Metroid Dread but we decided not to."
    "But here's a video so you can pretend they're easily available..."

    • @VideoGameAnimationStudy
      @VideoGameAnimationStudy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Maybe they're laying the groundwork 👀

    • @AbbreviatedReviews
      @AbbreviatedReviews 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      ​@@VideoGameAnimationStudy This is the same Nintendo that didn't release Mario Galaxy 2 with Super Mario All-Stars - then stopped selling it.
      The same one that released Star Fox 2 only on a console that many people never had a chance to pick up.
      The same one that got shut down Mario 35 for seemingly no reason.
      So, while that would be a nice outcome, they kind of have a recent track record of doing pointless things that in no way benefit their fanbase.

    • @novustalks7525
      @novustalks7525 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AbbreviatedReviews it's not that hard to get a snes mini

    • @AbbreviatedReviews
      @AbbreviatedReviews 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@novustalks7525 Everything is accessible if you have the money.

    • @greythomas5113
      @greythomas5113 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      If thay put mg2 in then half the package would be Mario galaxy

  • @mattanimations6997
    @mattanimations6997 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Now on the Nintendo switch we have Metroid(NES), Metroid 2(GB), super Metroid(SNES), Metroid fusion(GBA), Metroid dread and Metroid prime remastered! Damn, the switch really became the best system for metroid fans

  • @thehuman2cs715
    @thehuman2cs715 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This is the most Nintendo has acknowledged Metroid in years

  • @Hakai_ryu
    @Hakai_ryu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    Got scared/excited there when I saw "Metroid" and "Primer" in the same sentence

    • @lapis591
      @lapis591 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, it's primer as in 'primm-er,' not like paint primer.

    • @webbrowser6454
      @webbrowser6454 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Hakairyu Primer is also the name of a complex time travel based indie flick. Good watch, or two, or three.... lol

  • @TBevill1231
    @TBevill1231 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That Metroid 2 to Super Metroid transition was great!

  • @VoluXian
    @VoluXian 2 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    Huh, remakes not included. It would have been cool to at least see the latter half of Zero Mission get some spotlight. But this is a nice simple rundown of all the original 2D titles.

    • @Donlad222
      @Donlad222 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Technically, Zero Mission was included at the start since the original Metroid never had a ship spirte for Samus.

    • @Chickenhunter9
      @Chickenhunter9 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Donlad222 that wasn’t the zero mission ship

    • @Donlad222
      @Donlad222 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@Chickenhunter9 That is literally the Zero Mission Ship demade in an 8-bit style. Metroid on NES did not have an 8-bit sprite or render of the ship she used to get to Zebes and prior to Zero Mission's existence, the general consensus was that her ship in Metroid 2(which is the same ship she uses in Super Metroid and the beginning of Metroid Fusion, while Metroid Prime 2 and Other M uses the same design rendered in 3D) was the design of the ship she used in Metroid 1 before Zero Mission retconned it so that it gets destroyed and she gets a new ship after her escape from Zebes.

  • @NeverSaySandwich1
    @NeverSaySandwich1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Imagine if this was how they revealed Metroid Dread at E3

    • @DeltathRiylaan
      @DeltathRiylaan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      It wouldn't have had the crazy hype and surprise reveal. It would have been obvious a new 2D Metroid was coming 5 minutes before the announcement.

    • @mbrillon765
      @mbrillon765 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@DeltathRiylaan People could've thought it was going to be a collection of all the games

    • @DeltathRiylaan
      @DeltathRiylaan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mbrillon765 If anything, that's more reason it's a bad idea. Either it spoils Dread or it gets people hyped for something that isn't coming and then they nerd rage online about it.

    • @6scar911
      @6scar911 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is the 35th anniversary of the franchise, so this would just be seen as a celebration of it. It would have totally surprised people at the end there with the reveal of the new one.

    • @DeltathRiylaan
      @DeltathRiylaan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@6scar911 At E3? No. 95% of people would immediately think "NEW METROID".

  • @Septicor
    @Septicor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    The first Metroid game came out on my 7th birthday. This franchise has more than a special place in my heart.

    • @exactspace
      @exactspace 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Came out exactly on my 3rd birthday!

    • @MoyanoJerald
      @MoyanoJerald 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And Metroid Fusion came out... JUST ONE MONTH BEFORE I WAS BORN!!!!!

  • @kruegerpoolthe13th
    @kruegerpoolthe13th 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I like how in many ways Fusion is the Majora’s Mask of 2D Metroid
    Instead of trying to outdo its legendary predecessor it instead takes a more straight approach in its design with a darker tone aiming to enhance the core gameplay and tell a more in depth story

  • @flarecthefox6403
    @flarecthefox6403 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I just literally cried, how amazing was this adventure with Metroid Dread and all the good stuff that Nintendo did for it, our favorite franchise got the love that deserved

  • @kip258
    @kip258 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    2:56 - Someone forgot to animate the floor button and background.

  • @ViewbobTrue
    @ViewbobTrue 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Just sayin' a 2D Metroid widescreen collection would be godly. Something like the Retro Engine ports of sonic 1 and 2!

    • @lapis591
      @lapis591 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      This from the company that couldn't even bother to do a widescreen remaster of Super Mario 64 for the big anniversary, so they just left it in fullscreen.

    • @shinobitreecko8442
      @shinobitreecko8442 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      YES. With Metroid, Metroid Zero Mission, Metroid II: The Return of Samus, Metroid: Samus Returns, Super Metroid, and Metroid Fusion.

    • @MoyanoJerald
      @MoyanoJerald 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Christian Whitehead? Sorry, he is now at Evening Star

  • @mrgrumpy888
    @mrgrumpy888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Seeing Metroid getting all this love from Nintendo makes me happy. Metroid Dread was a masterpiece. Now bring on Metroid Prime 4. I'm sure that Retro Studios will deliver once again!

  • @HDGamerofficial
    @HDGamerofficial 2 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    And we thought the insane levels of promotion for this game was over. THANK YOU NINTENDO FOR PUSHING THIS GAME SO MUCH!!! I HOPE IT BECOMES THE BEST SELLING METROID GAME BECAUSE ITS ON OF THE BEST GAMES IVE EVER PLAYED ❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👌👌👌

  • @zakuguriin4521
    @zakuguriin4521 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I seriously cannot wait for Metroid 6 whenever we finally get that game. I will patiently wait and keep replaying Dread and the other games. You guys seriously knocked this game out of the park. I havent replayed a game this many times in a row in years. That's how you know it's GOTY qaulity.

    • @duckway4733
      @duckway4733 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SAME. I've already played this game 3 times, and I STILL want to play it more. What a masterpiece of a game this is.

    • @zakuguriin4521
      @zakuguriin4521 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@duckway4733 Yeah this is hands down my favorite Metroid game next to Zero Mission. Sooooo goooood!!!!

  • @origrammar
    @origrammar ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Just finished Super Metroid yesterday, and I gotta say: that game deserves all the praise it gets.

  • @miggle
    @miggle ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is such a sick promo. I still can't believe this game is actually real.

  • @SoulsOfWisdom
    @SoulsOfWisdom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    This makes me wanna play a widescreen Metroid 2 port. We've had a remake and a fan remake, and I wouldn't mind to try the original, but that screen size I just can't handle.

    • @t-real7088
      @t-real7088 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Use a Super Gameboy, emulation or something of the like.

    • @purplealmond999
      @purplealmond999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@t-real7088 Emulation doesn't work that way.

    • @KelseyHigham
      @KelseyHigham 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It’s not widescreen, but the EJRTQ colorization romhack makes it way better to play

    • @purplealmond999
      @purplealmond999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@nickname2239 Emulation doesn't work that way.
      "As awesome as this sounds, there are caveats when adding this type of unintended functionality to a retro game. Since widescreen was never intended, the emulator basically learns as you play, saves areas already visited, uses heuristics, and stitches everything together to create a fake widescreen image. (Great simplified explanation) It also attempts to apply translucency to the HUD."

    • @cato3277
      @cato3277 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@purplealmond999 that deafeatist attitude just discourages the insane developments in emulation we've seen recently.

  • @Omoi1993
    @Omoi1993 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Nintendo out there like.... Nah we can't go fu*%ing around with the Timeline like Zelda lol.

  • @mikethecurious2489
    @mikethecurious2489 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Ah yes, local woman in bird technology wipes out floating blobs that eats mimicking gummies in space.

  • @rGGdom
    @rGGdom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Got goosebumps just watching it. Is like my childhood, adolescence, youth and adultness coming together.
    Always loved Metroid, so glad is back!

  • @probablyafemboy4668
    @probablyafemboy4668 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love how Metroid went from fighting the Metroids to technically being the last Metroid.

  • @SupaGema
    @SupaGema 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    2:34 “The Metroids are now extinct”
    3:25 🤔

  • @thrillhouse_vanhouten
    @thrillhouse_vanhouten 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I really liked the way you guys animated the transitions between games! This video looks like it would have been a fun project to work on.

  • @whiteemerald_6802
    @whiteemerald_6802 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really good and informative video. I needed to see this. Ty.

  • @LiamACiDLord
    @LiamACiDLord 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Maaaaaan this was so well done! My son who isn't typically interested in metroidvanias looooooooove Metroid Dread and I had him play through the original on NES and Super Metroid on SNES and he appreciated knowing some of the history of the franchise. I cant wait to show him this video!! I hope we will get some form of remastered Metroid Prime trilogy on the Switch as I would love to play through those with him (I have surprisingly never played through them)

    • @Mtz2604
      @Mtz2604 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good parenting right here!!
      I hope the same! The games for Wii and GameCube needs to come... In the meantime, I'll play what I have in my GBA emulator and DSi XL

  • @4-kathryn
    @4-kathryn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Been a Metroid fan after Metroid Zero Mission was released; brilliant video

  • @bloopa64
    @bloopa64 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This is really well done. Makes me want a Metroid collection on Switch

    • @AsherTheAngel
      @AsherTheAngel 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      With HD remakes of Fusion and Zero Mission

  • @FeralInferno
    @FeralInferno 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is the best video Nintendo has put out on TH-cam. Very well done.

  • @elemental2503
    @elemental2503 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The Metroid is one of games with a straight timeline, just a story with small sub stories that just follow one line

  • @wilfred5179
    @wilfred5179 2 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    They should’ve covered the remakes too. But its ok, super happy to see Nintendo finally giving Metroid recognition

    • @MrCheeze
      @MrCheeze 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      As games, they're good. But as a way to recap the story of Metroid 1-4 and showcase the technical progression of the series, the way they did it was right IMO.

    • @lapis591
      @lapis591 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      They should give it proper recognition by re-releasing the legacy titles that are hard to come by, like Fusion and Zero Mission.

  • @kouuraki494
    @kouuraki494 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    whoever made this is amazing, so glad the series is getting some love

    • @ryangorewich7001
      @ryangorewich7001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The love is deserved! We need the remakes and new Metroid games!

  • @brichan1851
    @brichan1851 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    An excellent re-cap. Love this series. Thank you.

  • @MattAce70
    @MattAce70 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A legendary saga has awakened from a long slumber.
    And what an awakening it was! METROID IS BACK! SAMUS HAS RISEN!

  • @zathothegrizzxx9747
    @zathothegrizzxx9747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Samus is the OG female badass. I just can’t get enough of every time she does something cool.

    • @duckway4733
      @duckway4733 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fr just be like spamming the replay button on that stuff lmao

  • @LoxeAeon
    @LoxeAeon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This was freaking awesome! Metroid Dread is absolutely amazing here's to hopefully getting Prime 4 news soon

  • @MrEvol94
    @MrEvol94 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love how much you market dread and metroid! keep at it, this series is one of the greatest

  • @MalcolmRandall
    @MalcolmRandall 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Metroid, the "Alien" of gaming.

  • @DirtCat
    @DirtCat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for creating this game series over the years, Nintendo! It's a shame that there's not enough games of this brought out over the years but when one lands out to the public it's well worth playing!

  • @GalaxiaSword
    @GalaxiaSword 2 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    The Metroid series is a series I can always come back with something to look forward to. With most of the games having a level of quality built around them and how different it feels from other Nintendo IPs. Nintendo has always had a friendly friendly image so it is refreshing to see something a bit more mature.
    With Mario games being too generic for my tastes, Zelda games being hit and miss and Pokémon missing that nail of quality. Metroid is the series I can always think about and smile with each time I play the games.
    With Zero Mission being my favorite game in the franchise.
    I’m glad Metroid is finally in the spotlight again.

    • @me_when8845
      @me_when8845 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Explain how Zelda games are a hit and a miss

    • @patricklewis9787
      @patricklewis9787 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@me_when8845 skyward sword is kinda meh gameplay wise especially in the later parts, and don’t forget that links awakening game 😹

    • @me_when8845
      @me_when8845 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@patricklewis9787 and u don't think Metroid other m is a miss??😂

    • @patricklewis9787
      @patricklewis9787 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@me_when8845 1 miss compared to like 8 other great titles ye

    • @N30lmfao
      @N30lmfao 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Can't we just agree all these games are great overall

  • @GameplayandTalk
    @GameplayandTalk ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice trip down memory lane. Loved the editing here. I have yet to play Metroid Dread, but this kind of makes me want to.

  • @TheBionicle9000
    @TheBionicle9000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is AMAZING! Metroid always was one of my favorite 1st party Nintendo game series! I especially am happy to see Kraid in some of the trailers for this, he always was one of my favorite characters!

  • @madscientist257
    @madscientist257 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The fact that this video is called "Metroid History in 2D" means that Nintendo will definitely release one with "3D" in the title. Metroid Prime Trilogy Switch confirmed?

  • @johnlai4129
    @johnlai4129 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Tried the demo for Metroid Dread and man it was fantastic can’t wait to play the full game!

  • @Poker2735
    @Poker2735 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a great video for such a great series. Love that it’s been getting more love recently.

  • @clairearan505
    @clairearan505 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is really good stuff, keep it coming! More adventures of Samus please!

  • @absentcorner5715
    @absentcorner5715 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Nintendo, when are we gonna get Metroid II, Fusion, Zero Mission and Samus Returns on Switch? Y'all would make so much money off of a Metroid legacy collection...
    Metroid was the series that encapsulated my teenage years, and it's still my favorite Nintendo franchise. I'm glad to see Nintendo finally acknowledging its legendary legacy.

    • @Roboat06
      @Roboat06 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      We're not. Emulate them

    • @giovannieich7487
      @giovannieich7487 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No; Nintendo would most likely rather sell a remake of each of them individually for 60€ across 3 consoles.

    • @salsathemonkey22
      @salsathemonkey22 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Emulate

    • @AngelofD000M
      @AngelofD000M 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@giovannieich7487 that doesn't make sense. They sold the best 3d mario games for $60 on 1 platform.

    • @absentcorner5715
      @absentcorner5715 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I mean, I own all of them either on 3ds or Wii U already, and I do emulate the GBA games, but whatever

  • @flyingplantwhale545
    @flyingplantwhale545 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Metroid Dread is one of the finest games I’ve played in years and the sequel to one of my favourite games ever.
    Thank you so much Nintendo.

  • @byakuyaedy
    @byakuyaedy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was so incredible it made me cry, so many memories and the nostalgia thank you. I love the Metroid Series.

  • @africasamerica8698
    @africasamerica8698 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a smooth video while showing of the Metroid series I love it!

  • @OddDrummerGaming
    @OddDrummerGaming ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This video gave me chills. I love 2D Metroid so much.

  • @theminiyosshi2901
    @theminiyosshi2901 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    0:10 I like how they don’t actually have an official NES styled gunship, so they made one that definitely exceeds the limitations of the NES for this video alone

    • @negroider
      @negroider 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It looks pretty bad. Horribly clashes with the NES pixel art.

  • @awesomejob4209
    @awesomejob4209 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I used to love playing this game, every metroid is a great game to play.

  • @maynor22ss
    @maynor22ss 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Metroid compilation. Excellent video to work as a prelude to Dread. Just finished it and wanted to revival the old memories of these excelent games.

  • @legionbeast
    @legionbeast 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That transition to Dread is just terrifying and I love every moment of it.

  • @rexthesheep
    @rexthesheep 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Love this. Love it. Genuinely! But you gotta make more of these games accessible to Switch owners if you don't want unofficial means to be people's only convenient option though. Not a lot of people have a Wii U, less have the original cartridges or the means to play them, and there's no point taking down ROM distribution services if you're not offering the same thing yourself. Nobody benefits from that.
    Best time to put Fusion on Switch would have been to shadow drop it the _day_ you announced Dread. Second best time is now. I'm smart, hire me.

    • @JackOfen
      @JackOfen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well, you are wrong about the romsites thing. If a company just allows people to freely distribute their IP then they could lose their copyright. After all, you need to defend your copyright in order to keep it.

    • @caswellweird
      @caswellweird 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@JackOfen you cant lose copyright because some shmuck put GBA games on the phone. A copyright is a legal document. You just renew the paperwork every __ years.

    • @itsmestan
      @itsmestan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@JackOfen nintendo isn't offering official versions on modern platforms. It's not as if they're losing any money from people pirating Metroid. That's money they're actively preventing themselves from making by not rereleasing it, most pirates will not pirate a game if a better legal option is available.

    • @sptflcrw8583
      @sptflcrw8583 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JackOfen not true lol

    • @JackOfen
      @JackOfen 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sptflcrw8583 It is true lol
      That's why Disney will kill every Mickey Mouse lookalike immediatly.

  • @Final_Flash1
    @Final_Flash1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Gotta love the evolution of these 5 amazing games. And I STILL can’t get over how good the cutscenes from Dread look!

  • @shinoshokinkasegi4577
    @shinoshokinkasegi4577 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is favorite franchise of Nintendo, so im very happy because of Metroid Dread, the X is back, and that will revive old memories of us fighting for surviving.
    This will be awesome.
    Long life to Metroid!

  • @evanmcandrew9166
    @evanmcandrew9166 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Those of you who are still waiting on this game, get it. There is so much more than they have shown in the trailers… it’s truly fun

  • @sheepishlordkos
    @sheepishlordkos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Dread is my game of the year. Amazing game 🎮 👏

  • @357A
    @357A 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love all the synth music descriptions in the captions.

  • @danieladams8847
    @danieladams8847 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Here to support this franchise and show some love. I'm catching up on the series (it'll be my first time ever playing through the games) before playing Dread! I know what it's like to be a fan of a series that has such long hibernations. Shoutout to the Metroid fans. Y'all deserve this!

  • @redbelmont9974
    @redbelmont9974 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My dad and me love this series so much!

  • @ragingsavage9059
    @ragingsavage9059 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love all the Metroids but you can definitely tell how Super Metroid was the game changer with updated gameplay and graphics. And the music on it was top notch. You truly felt isolated in a planet with evil aliens. Now with Metroid dread I’m getting that same game changing feeling. I hope this time Metroid is here to stay.

  • @asrielxsamus
    @asrielxsamus 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this was super cool, great editing

  • @jeffreyfavaloro1882
    @jeffreyfavaloro1882 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was so well made! Great intro into a great new game!

  • @ComradeSeanski
    @ComradeSeanski 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    dread turned me into a Metroid fan and I'm now chomping at the bit for prime 4

    • @Aego384
      @Aego384 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ONE OF US!
      ONE OF US!

  • @LuizFelipeSantarem
    @LuizFelipeSantarem 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love metroid, and this video is awesome!

  • @matthewrawlings1284
    @matthewrawlings1284 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done! As someone who has played every game save prime pinball and federation force, this is just about a perfect summary of metroid's 1-4. I appreciate the love metroid is getting on it's 35th year! anniversary

  • @14bqdonk
    @14bqdonk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This feels so neat and well made Metroid history video!