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Sony MSAC-PC3 Memory stick PC card adaptor
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Samus Ultimate Adventure = The Ultimate Metroid Game  |
When I finally heard that Samus would finally be returning after a long absence, I was desperate to play it. When I finally had the chance, I must say I was entirely satisfied. Top notch graphics, stunning gameplay, a sense of mystery and some of the best game bosses I have ever seen.After reading many of the reviews here and on other websites, it seems that what has formed is a one-on-one battle between this game and XBOXs HALO. Now I have never played single-player HALO, but from what Ive read, heard from mates, and during my multiplayer time on it, the game is more like an action first-person shooter, with a strategy twist. Metroid Prime on the other hand is a first-person Adventure game, with exploration and puzzle solving just as important as battling enemies. So in conclusion Id like the say that both a 5-star games, yet they are: ENTIRELY DIFFERENT GAMES, SO STOP COMPARING ONE WITH THE OTHER!!!
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First off, this is not a competitor for the likes of Timesplitters 2, or any other first person shooter. Nor can you just quickly dip into it, as save points are sparse and not always obvious. It stands more or less alone as a deeply atmospheric game of exploration and puzzle solving, with a liberal helping of baddie-blasting.The graphics are gorgeous and put Mario Sunshine to shame, the sound excellent and creepy where it needs to be. SNES Metroid fans will be pleased to see creatures and themes gloriously redone in 3D. The controls are tricky to get to grips with particularly if youve played too many other games and want to strafe all the time. The game provides limited tips, just enough to keep you going, and it can often feel like you should be able to do something (like dodge) but dont know how. Take it from me that it is well worth persevering with. This game rewards careful thought, and liberal use of the scanning feature, as the world is jam-packed with secrets and little snippets of information that tell you the story as you go.
Achieving a 100% completion will take an age but definitely justify the effort. Although it might be challenging and a little frustrating at times, I unreservedly recommend this masterpiece for many evenings of intrigue and discovery.
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AMAZING! Well recommended. |
I loved Super Metroid on the old SNES. I love the Metroid Fusion on the GBA. But this one ...I bought an American Gamecube specially so I can play the imported version of this game. Was it worth it? A most definate yes! At first I was worried about the transition from 2D platform to First Person. But my fears were soon washes away. If you ever played the old games "Another World", or "Flashback" you know how real the world feels. This is the same feeling I have when I play Metroid Prime. On entering some levels I just stand there (if Im not been attacked) and look at the visuals. The combat system is something else. In someways it is a little like the Zelda N64 games where you lock on to an enemy and attack it until either it runs away, or is destroyed. The difference is that as you progress through the game you get more Combat Scan systems, which include heat vision. Some of the environmental effects are so suttle, like spots of water on your visor, that you dont realise them at first because they are so natural. The sound track is both gripping and none intrusive. The sound effects are spot on to the actions performed. The game map is something else. This is by far the best mapping system I have ever seen. You can zoom in, zoom out, rotate, and can step through other sections of the mapped area. You can see very clearly where you are and which way you are facing. Great, and very handy when playing. If you buy only one game for the Gamecube, then Id buy this one! Have fun!
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