Metroid Prime

[Glass Joe]

Originally posted by burgundy
FPS jumping has been ass because FPS developers have been ass in implementing it. I've had very few problems jumping in Prime - no more than I would have had in a 2D or third-person game. Jumping is a bigger part of Prime than in typical FPSs because - suprise! - Prime isn't a typical FPS.

You can't instantly turn around in real life, either. If the slight lag is throwing you off that much, you need to use other options to compensate or give up. Prime wasn't meant to be a walk in the park.

Like I said, it is handled as well as it could be in Prime but don't even try and tell me that you could jump up hundreds of feet(in game feet) of caverns on blocks no bigger then your feet in Prime like you could in every other Metroid. It's just not going to happen. I don't know about you but I can turn around instantly in real life. It isn't throwing me off, it just sucks. I've played further and enjoyed what I played. I will continue playing. I'm still disappointed that I have to have Metroid in 3D like this. I would much rather it have gameplay like Tomb Raider or Soul Reaver, just with the Metroid magic. AT least then I can actually see being able to use the screw attack.

Originally posted by MechDeus
Lock-on moves faster then Samus did in every way in SM. Besides, Samus was almost never attacked from both directions at once in SM, so what does that have to do with anything?

Question: Did you have the same complaint about ZOoT?Just wait. It'll become a god-send in a few hours.

I don't think the lock on is as well used in MP as Zelda. I had no problems at all with Zelda. I don't have any with Prime either, I just think it sucks that she turns like a fucking tank. There is no way to compare the control you have of a character in 3rd person as opposed to 1st person. In 3rd person you can see everything and in 1st person you have tunnel vision. There is no comparison.

[MechDeus]

I would much rather it have gameplay like Tomb Raider or Soul Reaver, just with the Metroid magic.

But neither of those have characters that turn any faster or have jumping any more precise then Prime. Do you just want the pulled-back camera?

There is no way to compare the control you have of a character in 3rd person as opposed to 1st person. In 3rd person you can see everything and in 1st person you have tunnel vision. There is no comparison.

Sure there is. Aside from them sharing the exact same control and turning speed, you have a map telling you where enemies are, moreso then a pulled-back camera would. Besides, seeing as how 80% of the game is in tunnels and small rooms, how would not having tunnel vision help? Cramped places make for bad cameras 99% of the time...

[Will]

Like I said, it is handled as well as it could be in Prime but don't even try and tell me that you could jump up hundreds of feet(in game feet) of caverns on blocks no bigger then your feet in Prime like you could in every other Metroid. It's just not going to happen. I don't know about you but I can turn around instantly in real life. It isn't throwing me off, it just sucks. I've played further and enjoyed what I played. I will continue playing. I'm still disappointed that I have to have Metroid in 3D like this. I would much rather it have gameplay like Tomb Raider or Soul Reaver, just with the Metroid magic. AT least then I can actually see being able to use the screw attack.

Like Tomb Raider? *Hurl* If you mean 3rd person ok, but I feel it's MUCH more immersive in 1st person. The atmosphere just feels bigger and more alive. The screw attack is cool and all but it isn't a HUGE thing, it does fine without it.

I don't think the lock on is as well used in MP as Zelda. I had no problems at all with Zelda. I don't have any with Prime either, I just think it sucks that she turns like a fucking tank. There is no way to compare the control you have of a character in 3rd person as opposed to 1st person. In 3rd person you can see everything and in 1st person you have tunnel vision. There is no comparison.

It's used VERY well if not just as good as Zelda TOOT. There are alot of enemies at once sometimes so it's crucial. All you have to do is release and lock on again, it's not THAT hard. And she IS a walking tank she has tons of crap on her so it's not going to be light as a feather or anything although she is highly mobile.

[MechDeus]

Like I said, it is handled as well as it could be in Prime but don't even try and tell me that you could jump up hundreds of feet(in game feet) of caverns on blocks no bigger then your feet in Prime like you could in every other Metroid.

Actually, this was the thing I hated most about the previous Metroids, and why I consider SotN a better game then SM; because it doesn't have those insanely annoying tiny landing jumps filling entire areas. More props to Prime from me for that.

[Hero]

This game owns me

How much, you ask?

I sat down yesterday to play at 6:00. I glance up at the clock and say 'hey, it's 10:00. Imagine that.' THAT is what I like about Metroid - the ability to lose all track of time while having a good time doing it. Prime has delivered the same thing for me.

[Will]

So you played 4 hours total? HOLY SHIT!

[youandwhosearmy]

Hahahahaha.


Four whole hours hero, how are we ever gonna get you out of the house again!!!?

[Will]

[farfus!!!]

Originally posted by Despair
Just too many games coming out. I dont think I will be getting Prime this week, since Rygar, NightFire and Splinter Cell, will drain my wallet pretty badly, but next week I will either buy it, or rent it for sure.

Plus I still need to finish up RE0.

Yay, cant wait for Rygar tomorrow!! I got a Cube and Metroid Prime and am enjoying it a great deal... I do believe the Cube is really ramping up on the quality all of a sudden!!

[Will]

Rygar's out tomorrow?! It's fucking mine bitches!