Metroid Prime

[BioMechanic]

You guys are fanatics. I'm creeping my way along - 7 hours in I'm 26% done - and enjoying every second. Every time I get an upgrade I go through practically the entire map, screwing around. Heh - my first time through may take forty hours. But I couldn't care less...I'm taking it slow the first time through, drinking in all the detail - I already know I'll be playing it again (many times). I'll go for 100% later.

[Yoshi]

I think it's time for me to finish my first run-through this weekend, although finishing and reviewing Shinobi may get in the way...

[Shinobi128]

Question, how "worth it" is finishing the game with 100%. I'm considering moving on to the next game in my pile of shame and play Prime again at a later time.

Also, considering I'm right at the end of the game, it's possible to go back and find the secrets without having the start the game over right? I made sure to scan every enemy and boss before I began fighting.

[Rumpy]

Originally posted by BioMechanic
You guys are fanatics. I'm creeping my way along - 7 hours in I'm 26% done - and enjoying every second. Every time I get an upgrade I go through practically the entire map, screwing around. Heh - my first time through may take forty hours. But I couldn't care less...I'm taking it slow the first time through, drinking in all the detail - I already know I'll be playing it again (many times). I'll go for 100% later.

Guess what? You're having fun playing the game. Good to hear.

[Melf]

Man, I suck.

**SPOILERS**



I still can't beat Prime, even with 14 tanks and 190 missiles. I get to her final form with about 2 tanks left and she kicks my ass!
Does anyone have any suggestions as how to get to her final form with some decent energy? Damn spider-thingie!

[Damian79]

I have a dilemma, I am just so sick of FPS games. DOes this game make you "feel" like you are playing an FPS or somehing different?

[MechDeus]

Melf, as soon as you begin, check the destructable containers along the edge of the field. There's about two-three tank refills right there. And once you get used to fighting her you'll only take a couple hits anyway, she can be beaten with only a tank left if you're good. Probably can do better than that, but I haven't.

[Green]

Question, how "worth it" is finishing the game with 100%.

You'll get to see something really cool, something that could effect any future Metroid games. I've allready read what it is, and even though I love the game I don't feel its worth having to scan everything to see it (scanning was the most boring part of the game, I don't want to do it all over again). If you want to know what is shown go look at a faq or the Metroid story thread where I post what it is in the third page.

[burgundy]

Originally posted by Shinobi128
Question, how "worth it" is finishing the game with 100%. I'm considering moving on to the next game in my pile of shame and play Prime again at a later time.

Also, considering I'm right at the end of the game, it's possible to go back and find the secrets without having the start the game over right? I made sure to scan every enemy and boss before I began fighting.

100% of pick-ups will get you the best ending, plus it will unlock Gallery 4. 100% of scans will unlock Gallery 2. Scans (or bosses, or map coverage) do not affect the pick-up percentage - only pick-ups count.

I would beat the game now, then go for 100% on your next run through hard mode.

You won't get locked into a "point of no return" like Super Metroid, and you can always go back and retrieve pick-ups. Some scans, however, can't be obtained by the end of the game - bosses, a few regular enemies, the Data on the Frigate and a few research entries.

Originally posted by Melf
Man, I suck.

**SPOILERS**



I still can't beat Prime, even with 14 tanks and 190 missiles. I get to her final form with about 2 tanks left and she kicks my ass!
Does anyone have any suggestions as how to get to her final form with some decent energy? Damn spider-thingie!

Unload missile combos like no tomorrow into the first form - you won't need them later. Don't take hits early on, and just concentrate on learning the patterns. It's a real bitch of a fight, but fortunately the second form is a lot easier. Make sure you pick up all the energy released after the second form's opening attack.

I'm about to tackle Prime - in Hard Mode. I'm not looking forward to this.

Originally posted by Damian79
I have a dilemma, I am just so sick of FPS games. DOes this game make you "feel" like you are playing an FPS or somehing different?

It feels a lot more like Zelda with a gun and a first-person perspective.

Originally posted by Green
Question, how "worth it" is finishing the game with 100%.

You'll get to see something really cool, something that could effect any future Metroid games. I've allready read what it is, and even though I love the game I don't feel its worth having to scan everything to see it (scanning was the most boring part of the game, I don't want to do it all over again). If you want to know what is shown go look at a faq or the Metroid story thread where I post what it is in the third page.

Ironically enough - I've seen the sketches for this in Gallery 4, and I have yet to see the 100% ending. To my surprise, I got 100% of pickups right after Omega Pirate

[Damian79]

Thanks.