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| − | The game's plot is largely unchanged from ''Metroid II''. It now features a ''Super Metroid''-style introduction narrated by [[Samus Aran]], about the nature of her mission on [[SR388]]. Over the course of the game, Samus can uncover optional areas that include the crash sites of the ''G.F.S. Thoth'' and an Anhur-class patrol ship carrying the two ill-fated [[Galactic Federation]] teams sent to eradicate the [[Metroid (Species)|Metroids]] before her. She even encounters some of the [[Federation Marine]]s still alive, battling an [[Omega Metroid]], before it kills them. |
+ | The game's plot is largely unchanged from ''Metroid II''. It now features a ''Super Metroid''-style introduction narrated by [[Samus Aran]], about the nature of her mission on [[SR388]]. Over the course of the game, Samus can uncover optional areas that include the crash sites of the ''G.F.S. Thoth'' and an Anhur-class patrol ship carrying the two ill-fated [[Galactic Federation]] teams sent to eradicate the [[Metroid (Species)|Metroids]] before her. She even encounters some of the [[Federation Marine]]s still alive, battling an [[Omega Metroid]], before it kills them. The later portion of the game ends with Samus killing off the remaining larval Metroids, the [[Queen Metroid]] , and discovering the [[Baby|baby Metroid.]] |
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Another Metroid 2 Remake (often shortened to AM2R) is a fan-produced remake of Metroid II: Return of Samus, developed by Argentinian independent programmer Milton "DoctorM64" Guasti. The game updates the 1991 version with color, a visual style similar to Super Metroid and gameplay similar to Metroid: Zero Mission. After years of development, the game was released for free to Windows-based computers on August 6, 2016, coinciding with the Metroid series thirtieth anniversary. However, shortly afterward, Nintendo sent DMCA notices to websites hosting the game, including the official blog and the Metroid Database, forcing their removal. The game is still available through torrents.
Plot
The game's plot is largely unchanged from Metroid II. It now features a Super Metroid-style introduction narrated by Samus Aran, about the nature of her mission on SR388. Over the course of the game, Samus can uncover optional areas that include the crash sites of the G.F.S. Thoth and an Anhur-class patrol ship carrying the two ill-fated Galactic Federation teams sent to eradicate the Metroids before her. She even encounters some of the Federation Marines still alive, battling an Omega Metroid, before it kills them. The later portion of the game ends with Samus killing off the remaining larval Metroids, the Queen Metroid , and discovering the baby Metroid.
Gameplay
As stated, the gameplay has been updated in the style of Super Metroid and Zero Mission, and now allows for Sequence Breaking. A Map system, stacking of beams, the Power Grip and a Logbook have been added. Unlike in the Metroid Prime series, Logbook scans are obtained automatically upon entering new areas and encountering mini-bosses. Items that were not present in Metroid II but have later become series staples appear in AM2R, such as the Gravity Suit, Charge Beam, Super Missiles and Power Bombs. The game also features two new areas and several new non-Metroid bosses, including Serris and Genesis, creatures that were present on the Biologic Space Laboratories research station near SR388 in Metroid Fusion. Curiously, Blob Throwers are completely absent from AM2R. The number of Metroids has been slightly increased.
Development
Development of the game began in 2008. The game was created using Game Maker 7 at one point, before being moved to Game Maker: Studio Master Collection. It was developed almost entirely by Milton Guasti.
One of the criticisms of the original Metroid II was that some of the areas had little to no music, or that it was not riveting. AM2R corrects this by using remixes of tracks from official Metroid games. For example, the Hydro Station's theme is a remix of Brinstar Overgrown With Vegetation Area, the Industrial Complex's theme is a remix of the Luminoth theme in Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, and The Tower's theme is a remix of the Lower Norfair/Magmoor Caverns theme in Super Metroid and Metroid Prime. Some of the tracks from the original Metroid II are retained and remixed, such as the SR388 tunnels theme, which now has two versions that change halfway through the game, similar to the Tallon Overworld theme in Metroid Prime. Of note is that the Queen Metroid's theme now includes sound bytes present in many tracks throughout the Prime series.
Reception
Another Metroid 2 Remake received largely positive reviews from many gaming websites. In 2008, when the game was still under development, Arstechnica called it "one to watch out for".[1] After its release, Destructoid referred to it as a "labor of love" and praised its "punchy" gameplay.[2]
Response from Nintendo
Nintendo had seemingly ignored the game's existence until after its release, when it approached the official blog, and other sites that hosted download links, including the Metroid Database, with DMCA requests forcing them to remove the links. It did not issue a cease and desist letter, which would have forced the game's removal from the internet altogether. While the game is still available through torrents, Nintendo's action against it has angered many Metroid fans, whose satisfaction with Nintendo's treatment of the Metroid franchise has deteriorated following the controversial releases of Metroid: Other M and Metroid Prime: Federation Force. In a statement released after the takedown, Guasti harbored no ill will towards Nintendo and encouraged fans not to criticize them as it was within their legal rights to protect their intellectual property. He did state that he plans to continue improving on the game privately. He encouraged fans to buy the original Metroid II on the eShop.
Ben Sprout, an environment artist who worked on Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, praised AM2R in a blog post before its release and promised to try it out.[1]
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