Samus returns is a remake of the game boy classic metroid ii. Samus returns special edition contains a soundselection cd with 25 different tracks across the metroid franchise. Theres still no map for the games giant world, which isnt necessarily a problem due to the games linearity, although it can be an issue if you put it down for a while and dont remember where you got to. The return of samus, and play it like you never did before. Track 12 reprised from metroid prime original composer unknowntracks 1, 6, 21, 22 metroid. The details of my love for metroid 2 are as much to do with the.
Return of samus for the pc finally became available for download to everyone today metroid 2. It remains true to the core of the classic original, but with additional. Return of samus is an actionadventure video game, the second game in the metroid series, and the only one developed for the nintendo game boy. Samus returns is a remake of metroid ii on the original game boy, and its the first traditional 2d metroid release in over a decade. Am2r another metroid 2 remake is an actionadventure game developed by argentinian programmer milton guasti also known as doctorm64 and released in august 2016 for windows. Nintendo shuts down metroid 2 fan remake game rant. Software tools were distributed, deadlines were set, and the team collaborated more often using discord or skype. The return of samus, which came out for the game boy in 1991. Samus returns is based on the gameboy classic metroid ii. Jun 14, 2017 samus returns is a remake of metroid ii on the original game boy, and its the first traditional 2d metroid release in over a decade.
But anyone who has played through that 90s handheld gem is. But anyone who has played through that 90s handheld gem is still in store for plenty of surprises with the. The release of another metroid 2 remake is dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the metroid series, the first of which was released in japan on the famicom disk system on august 6, 1986. Return of samus was originally a game boy game so you can see how far this remake is taking things. Am2r stands for another metroid 2 remake which is the true nature of this project.
Nintendo reimagines the game boy classic metroid 2. Samus returns is a reimagining of 1991s clunkily named metroid ii. An unofficial fangame remake of metroid ii, am2r, short for another. Its exploration is broken up by 39 boss fights plus some extras. It is an unofficial remake of the 1991 game boy game metroid ii. Project am2r aims to recreate metroid 2 with updated graphics and gameplay. Return of samus for a new generation of handhelds, maintaining the series challenge while giving it some much.
A special edition was also released which includes a copy of the game, a cd of 25 select music tracks from across the series. Return of samus is also the only 2d game that was not developed by metroid director yoshio sakamoto. Download am2r another metroid 2 remake for windows 10,7. Calling on samus aran once again, the federation promised a welldeserved payment for her troubles. Correctly insert the metroid il the return of samus game pak into your game boy compact video game system and turn the power switch to the on position. This detector can also show other information about metroids, boyr is turned off. This is metroid territory however, so her job wont be easy. Samus returns is a sciencefiction actionadventure game announced during the treehouse broadcast on june, 2017. The game was announced at the e3 2017 expo during the. Samus returns tracks 8, 9 super metroid track 10 metroid fusion tracks 11, metroid prime tracks 12, 14, 16, 17 metroid. The first metroid game for a handheld game console, it was released in north america in november 1991 and in japan and europe in 1992. The genderflip was a gag of sorts that relied on the casual sexism of the era, but a closer look at the metroid serieswhich recently released metroid. One mans decadelong quest to remake metroid ii vice. How am2r and samus returns remade metroid 2 game makers toolkit duration.
Nintendo files a dmca takedown notice against the metroid ii. After stopping the threat on the planet zebes, samus aran is asked to eliminate the entire remaining metroid population of the planet sr388. Rather that just creating a straight port of the title, nintendo has pulled out all. Samus returns for nintendo 3ds nintendo game details. That pesky, surviving metroid multiplied rapidly until planet sr388 was once again swarming with metroids and other creepy crawlies bent on sucking up the. In addition to metroid prime 4 on switch, nintendo announced today a sidescrolling game for 3ds called metroid. Gearing up and heading to sr388 alone, samus mission tasks her with hunting and eliminating the metroid threat once and for all. Samus returns latest trailer showcases new abilities samus can slow down time, scan for invisible passages, and more in the upcoming 3ds remake of metroid ii.
Zero mission, the atmosphere and solitude of super metroid, and adding new game. Return of samus download free the release of another metroid 2 remake is dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the metroid series, the first of which was released in japan on the famicom disk system. Dmca notices to websites hosting am2r, and download links were removed. Am2r free download full pc game latest version torrent. The return of samus is one of the most iconic games in the series, due to the ideas and storyline that stemmed from it, it wasnt as warmly received as it could have been from critics. Return of samus reimagining explains why nintendo shut down a recent, beloved fan project to update the game called another metroid 2 remake or am2r. Skype download winrar download netflix for android download. Samus returns is a metroid game released for the nintendo 3ds on september 15, 2017. Return of samus expands on the original title nicely. Return of samus, released for game boy in 1991, and whose main appeal was its radical graphics that were at the time ahead of their days and preceded super metroid on super nintendo and metroid. Am2r another metroid 2 remake is an actionadventure game developed by argentinian programmer milton guasti and released in august 2016 for windows. Battle through a sprawling underworld, seeking out every last metroid, and build up your arsenal by discovering mysterious artefacts. Return of samus is a free fanmade remake of metroid ii. Metroid prime 4 was announced by nintendo during their nintendo.
Return of samus fan remake, am2r, which was released to coincide with the franchises 30th. Samus returns latest trailer showcases new abilities samus can slow down time, scan for invisible passages, and more in the upcoming 3ds remake of. The game updates the 1991 version with color, a visual style similar to super metroid and gameplay similar to metroid. Return of samus, developed by argentinian independent programmer milton doctorm64 guasti. If the name sounds vaguely familiar, that is because this game is technically a remake of the 1991 gameboy sequel metroid ii. Return of samus digital download from the nintendo official uk store. Sep 15, 2017 it makes sense that samus returns big twist would be to deepen the combat, since metroid ii is such a combatheavy metroid. Return of samus for a new generation of handhelds, maintaining the series challenge while giving it. Am2r also known as another metroid 2 remake or am2r. Sep 15, 2017 directed by takehiko hosokawa, jose luis marquez.
After years of development, the game was released for free. Deleting a saved game to begin a new game after you have already saved data to. Mercurysteam is making the remake of metoid ii metroid. Samuss scanners automatically download logbook entries similar to the metroid. The controls are great and it really is the truest and purest representation of metroid ii. After years of development, the game was released for.
Metroid ii will leave you in the dark and cold when it needs to. Return of samus, and we are very confident that this collaboration with mercury steam is the reason we have been able to successfully pull together various features like actions never seen before in the metroid series, a stunning recreation of the planet sr388 and classical. The game boys exclusive chapter in the metroid series sees samus aran on a mission to rid planet sr388 of the metroid menace. The return of samus is probably the most immersive. Likewise, samus returns gives a similar treatment to metroid ii. Considered the black sheep of the metroid series, the original game boy release aged poorly due to the technological limitations of the handheld. Features various control style options based on metroid ii. It was released in 1992 exclusively for the game boy. This is part 1 as we go and explore the surface of planet sr388 to search out any alpha metroids we can find. The announcement may have come as a surprise to many, but it. Samus returns will be coming to 3ds2ds this september and is. As there have been other color hacks for this game. Return of samus, and the first traditional, sidescrolling metroid game since metroid.
Samus returns is a great way for 3ds owners to experience an important part of the franchise. Made by some b rate studio in spain on a machine that is being put out to pasture. Return of samus gameplay is joined by a wealth of new content, including a set of brand new abilities that utilizes a mysterious energy resource called aeion, a powerful. Return of samus, which was released for the game boy in 1991. Samus returns may not be an entirely new adventure as it is a remake of the 1991 game that released on game boy, but being as though metroid ii. He downloaded multimedia fusion, a suite of creativity tools that let. Metroid 2 is a personal favourite of mine, and this remake does it justice and some.
Return of samus is an actionadventure game developed and published by nintendo for the game boy. Before claiming victory against the space pirates on zebes, samus confronted several metroids in battle, revealing the incredible danger they posed. The game follows bounty hunter samus aran on her mission to exterminate the metroids from their home planet before the space pirates can obtain them. Samus returns does a fantastic job of bringing 2d metroid to the modern gaming industry. Shortly after the games release, the download links on am2rs. Am2r had the best controls for me, sr took a long while to get used to. In a new post on nintendos japanese website, the full lineup of music is revealed. In this 3ds update, the game has been given new visuals, mechanics, and difficulty levels. Chronologically, its events follow those of the metroid prime. It follows samus arans mission to exterminate all metroids on the planet sr388. Return of samus, is coming to the 3ds this september.
Thats pretty much all it gives you when you start a new game. Regarded by many as one of the best action games on the game boy, it was a solid follow up to the original. Extract the contents of this zip file to its own folder somewhere it can be easily accessed on your computer. Return of samus is the second game of the metroid franchise, and is the original sequel to the 1986 nes title metroid. There are a few minor glitches which are documented at the metroid evolution site. Metroid ii notoriously does not have a map, and with the gameboys limitations the individual rooms, corridors, and shafts within each individual region can look very, very. But i discovered that samus returns, which comes out. The seventh installment in the overall series story the later metroid prime trilogy games serving as interquels between metroid 1 and this game, the game was developed and published by nintendo in north america in november 1991, in japan. It makes sense that samus returns big twist would be to deepen the combat, since metroid ii is such a combatheavy metroid. Return of samus was stated to be in development by the german magazine, club nintendo, in a similar vein to the legend of zelda. Return of samus for the pc finally became available for download to everyone today. Return of samus on gameboy, it does feature various elements that were not found in the original.
Metroid ii has the best atmosphere and vibe, which is sort of sad but also impressive considering the hardware limitations. Return of samus is the portable sequel to the nintendo entertainment system classic, metroid. Samus returns is a confident throwback to metroids roots. They weigh in on what stands out from each version and how bad leo is at metroid ii on game boy.
Developed over years a fanmade remake of metroid ii. Return of samus is the sequel to metroid for the nes and the second game in the metroid series. Zero mission also remade for game boy advance from the first original. Return of samus, released for game boy in 1991, and whose main appeal was its radical graphics that were at the time. Return of samus is an unofficial fan remake of metroid ii. Links awakening dx, but was dropped for unknown reasons. With a new remake on the way, fans are excited to explore the world of sr388 once again.