The Golden Age of Metroid - The 2000s Era

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  • @Ruleof2Review
    @Ruleof2Review  3 місяці тому +16

    The wonderful world of Metroid. What a time it was. Were you there for it??

    • @Level_Eleven
      @Level_Eleven 3 місяці тому +1

      At the time, the only two I actually owned or really liked were Metroid Prime 3 and especially Metroid Prime Hunters. I’ve since beaten many games in the series, and Other M is the only one I haven’t played at all yet. I’ll get there eventually, the only one I might pass up is Pinball 😂

    • @Ruleof2Review
      @Ruleof2Review  3 місяці тому +2

      @@Level_Elevendefinitely give Other M a shot. You never know how it’ll land for you in the present day. And Pinball is good! But not easy to access if you don’t still own a DS.

    • @-ak-634
      @-ak-634 3 місяці тому

      Definitely. After entering the series in 1999 with Super Metroid (one of best games of all time!) I was there for all three Prime games and sold them all to get that beautiful steelbook Prime Trilogy. I was also there for Fusion and Zero Mission, which are fantastic addition to 2D series. I skipped on Pinball because... Meh, not exactly my kind of thing. Also skipped out on Hunters since it mostly a great multiplayer game with okay single player campaign. I did spend on and played Other M and I do agree that it's a great action title, however it's not a great Metroid game yet mostly a good one that's buried under several bad gaming and narrative design decisions. I still have a copy since it's sort of important canonical event in the series (one that Metroid Dread confirmed in bonus gallery) and that I still played occasionally when I go through the whole series again (like I did in lead up to Dread).
      So yeah, it felt refreshing to be in midst of Second Golden Age of Metroid starting in 2017 with Metroid: Samus Returns, peaked early with Metroid Dread, and hopefully continuing that streak with Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on next gen console. I'm looking forward to many more games for Samus' next missions.

    • @VariaSweetGuardian
      @VariaSweetGuardian 3 місяці тому

      There for it? I grew up in it!

    • @majorblazer8808
      @majorblazer8808 3 місяці тому

      I was not!

  • @VoidedMirror
    @VoidedMirror 3 місяці тому +22

    Your love of Metroid is unparalleled

  • @jarde1989
    @jarde1989 3 місяці тому +7

    In 2004 I picked up fusion and zero mission used to GameStop for $20
    Didn’t even realize I was playing Metroid at its peak lol

  • @VerbeekTruther
    @VerbeekTruther 3 місяці тому +8

    I can’t believe it’s been almost 3 years since Metroid dread dropped, feels like almost yesterday

    • @2DCheese
      @2DCheese 2 місяці тому

      it's been 3 years and I haven't even played it yet. AAAAAAAAAAA-

  • @EmperorDarthOP
    @EmperorDarthOP 3 місяці тому +7

    I freaking bet everyone that if the 2000s was The Golden Age of Metroid. Then i feel it in my bones that the 2020s will be The Renaissance Age of Metroid.

  • @gligarguy4010
    @gligarguy4010 3 місяці тому +6

    Feels like it's been so many years since he's made a Metroid video...
    Always glad to see some Other M love btw. Really want a remaster of it.

    • @kyurei4478
      @kyurei4478 3 місяці тому +1

      Yeah. Seems pretty unlikely to get a remaster of it sadly but I'd like to get a new game in a similar style for example. Although you never know as they referrenced some Sonic 06 elements in the upcoming Sonic X Shadow Generation remaster after all so it shows that referencing controversial games is still a possibility.

    • @gligarguy4010
      @gligarguy4010 3 місяці тому +1

      @@kyurei4478 Is it bad that I think Sonic '06 should also get a remaster? lol (or at least a modern port, it's the only 360 Sonic game not playable on XSX!)
      I don't think controversial entries in franchises deserve to be forgotten.

    • @kyurei4478
      @kyurei4478 3 місяці тому +1

      @@gligarguy4010 No, definitely not. I even think it deserves it more than Other M for being a missed opportunity. But I'm glad fans recently gave it the redemption it deserves with their own version of the game. And contrary to Nintendo Sega is very welcoming with fan projects so who knows?
      I don't think so either, I agree. They also deserve a second chance but it usually has more to do with sales potential and if enough fans will be ready to give it a try.

  • @askmeabouta2dp
    @askmeabouta2dp 2 місяці тому +1

    I am pretty sure the sentiment shifted in recent years regarding prime 2. I frequently see people praising it for the difficulty and bosses, perhaps an effect of the popularity of souls games. Definitely my personal favorite.

  • @generalcjg
    @generalcjg 3 місяці тому +1

    Back in the 2000s it really felt like I was the only person in my city that really loved Metroid, because almost everyone I knew did not play or knew much about Metroid, while I myself got into Metroid at the age of 7 in 2004.
    My dad randomly decided to buy Pikmin, Evolution Worlds, and Metroid Prime 1 for our newly bought GameCube.
    We first tested the GameCube with Pikmin 1 and he got so addicted to it that it got to the point that he only played that game and I couldn't play it while he had the controller, till one day I told him it was about time to try another game, he accepted, and we played Metroid Prime 1. He was unable to get into the game or how to properly play the game, where as I did learn to play it, and the more times I played it, the more I adored the game and eventually became my second favorite game of all time.
    Never did I imagine that dad randomly buying Metroid Prime 1 for our GameCube would start my path into becoming a hardcore Metroid fan.

  • @The_circular_square
    @The_circular_square 3 місяці тому +3

    I miss the days man. I hope we are headed into even better Metroid times. I have sooo much nostalgia surrounding Metroid prime and Metroid prime 2. And for that matter Metroid fusion and zero mission as well, just great memories in my younger life

  • @theterribleclaw4285
    @theterribleclaw4285 3 місяці тому +3

    I saw an hour long video about the Tragedy of Samus Aran it goes into full depth on things I didn't even know and when you fully understand it you realize how sad and depressing of a life Samus has. I highly recommend that video to you if you haven't seen it already.

  • @calculateddeclination5534
    @calculateddeclination5534 3 місяці тому +2

    Prime 1 was the sole reason I made the switch to gamecube and I was not disappointed. I loved the games on it even though it was considered a failure and when I found out about prime 2 I was on cloud 9. Now I have a modded wii with the prime trilogy and a bunch of other wii and gamecube games to enjoy for a very long time.

  • @SpencerDrummer
    @SpencerDrummer 3 місяці тому +4

    Dudeeee that shirt is so sick! 🤘🏼

    • @Ruleof2Review
      @Ruleof2Review  3 місяці тому

      Thanks! Possibly my favorite Metroid shirt I own. 😉🤘

  • @Matt-vx1mz
    @Matt-vx1mz 3 місяці тому +1

    Hey Rob, even I love Other M and I subscribed to your channel as soon as I was told that you also like it. I can tell that you're definitely not a conformist. You really LOVE this franchise and really open about what it could explore and not obsessive in only one particular approach: that's the definition of a real fan in my book!

    • @Ruleof2Review
      @Ruleof2Review  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much for the kind words. It means a lot! I really love and care about the franchise, so I appreciate it and I’m glad I can help keep you entertained through it.

  • @tolkki32
    @tolkki32 2 місяці тому +1

    I would assume we hear more about Metroid Prime 4 soon. Still waiting for Prime 2 and 3 remasters or HD updates.

  • @michaelvangelista335
    @michaelvangelista335 3 місяці тому +6

    I think The Other M is good. It does have its flaws but it’s still a good game. Honestly, I think the next Metroid game (Metroid 6) should go back to these ideas and do it better. I do not think that Metroid should stay 2D for the mainline series.

    • @Matt-vx1mz
      @Matt-vx1mz 3 місяці тому +1

      I strongly agree. Just take courage and do it, Nintendo!

  • @AlexSimpson-h3j
    @AlexSimpson-h3j 2 місяці тому +1

    potential Renaissance era of Metroid, and I'm super excited for it!

  • @JLam_990
    @JLam_990 3 місяці тому +3

    I’m hopeful we are in the middle of another Metroid Golden age!

  • @theterribleclaw4285
    @theterribleclaw4285 3 місяці тому +6

    I like Other M too.

  • @mattfry6716
    @mattfry6716 3 місяці тому +6

    I remember Metroid Prime 1 gave me my first jump scare

    • @calvinbrinenestoris2357
      @calvinbrinenestoris2357 2 місяці тому

      Was it anything real, or did you just get freaked out by Samus' reflection?

    • @mattfry6716
      @mattfry6716 2 місяці тому

      @@calvinbrinenestoris2357 it was when the shadow trooper jumped down from the ceiling

    • @calvinbrinenestoris2357
      @calvinbrinenestoris2357 2 місяці тому

      @@mattfry6716 That'll do it.

  • @_ch1pset
    @_ch1pset 2 місяці тому

    I missed out on Prime 3 and Other M because I didn't have a Wii until 2022. I also missed out on Prime Hunters and Pinball because I didn't have a DS (until I got a 3ds in 2017 for Samus Returns). I still haven't played Other M yet, but I was able to get a factory sealed copy 11 years later for not too much. I have nearly all the games except Trilogy, Pinball and the physical copies of M1 thru Super, but I do have the VC versions on 3ds. I also lost my copy of Fusion, along with my GBA (technically it was stolen, but that's neither here nor there). I was in the 3rd grade when Prime and Fusion came out, I still remember when I got them. I revisit them every year, at least once. So excited for Prime 4.

  • @Whytho-dude
    @Whytho-dude 2 місяці тому

    man ive been waiting for Prime 4 since watching Sylux's ship fly off after Samus in 2007. ive spent the majority of my life waiting for this game. I cannot explain how excited I am for this title to release!

  • @ChaoticHoly
    @ChaoticHoly 3 місяці тому

    I loved Metroid on the NES and Super Metroid (it took me awhile to track down Return of Samus). When Metroid Prime came out I was uncertain about it, so I held off. And since I didn't own a GBA, I obviously didn't get Fusion, either. Eventually I got a Game Boy micro (best handheld ever fight me), Fusion, and Prime for my birthday. The first time I played Fusion I loved it...but I still held off playing Prime until the following year.
    I wish I could go back to play Prime for the first time again...

  • @Andy-gf5kc
    @Andy-gf5kc 3 місяці тому +2

    Rob is the best Nintendo youtuber ever

    • @Ruleof2Review
      @Ruleof2Review  3 місяці тому

      Well I don’t know about that. But I sure appreciate the kind words!

    • @kyurei4478
      @kyurei4478 3 місяці тому +1

      At least I can say he's one of the best Metroidtuber ever. Who else could succeed to make so much content during 7 years on a long awaited game with no info? It's truly an acomplishment on its own.

    • @Andy-gf5kc
      @Andy-gf5kc 3 місяці тому +2

      @@kyurei4478 Teah you can tell Rob has nothing but genuine passion and love for the franchise

    • @kyurei4478
      @kyurei4478 3 місяці тому

      @@Andy-gf5kc True. And I like the very passionate people who aren't hotheads and who can stay measured at te same time. It's more rare to find nowadays.

  • @kyurei4478
    @kyurei4478 3 місяці тому +1

    The 2000s really were a very special time for the Metroid franchise. Completely different from the 2010s. The revival of Metroid is real and we're soon going to finally get the game that started everything, Metroid Prime 4. I also never understood the people who hate Other M so much for seemingly no good reason. Whether you like it or not, it was a very ambitious game that tried new things for the franchise. I watched a video from the ThrillingDuck's channel recently that completely reflects my opinion on this game and shows most of the critics are dishonest. I'm glad someone finally dared to say it out loud.

  • @elapindral8191
    @elapindral8191 Місяць тому

    Metroid dread was the first Metroid game I played. Since I’ve been working through the others. Fusion and Prime are my favorites but I love them all.

  • @SweaterSwagg
    @SweaterSwagg 2 місяці тому

    Sonic was definitely more prolific during the 2000s, other than that and Mario you might be right. Great vid Rob 👌

  • @PolaroidMemory
    @PolaroidMemory 3 місяці тому

    Prime 2(trilogy version) is my favourite of the entire series I would die a Happy death if they gave it the Metroid Remaster treatment. The Trilogy's controls are the best IMO, so slick and natural feeling! Honestly the best Motion control scheme in any game...ever.
    Also... other M... while I didn't really get on with the story, the game itself.. plays beautifully!

  • @derekosgood3230
    @derekosgood3230 3 місяці тому +5

    Metroid has been my favorite franchise since the beginning. Started with Metroid 2 and Super Metroid and on from there. I just finished Metroid Other M again recently. Love that one as well.

  • @MetroidGX
    @MetroidGX 3 місяці тому +3

    I believe the biggest filter that separates diehard, dedicated metroid fans from normies that got in thru smash bros or online discussion/fanart is the metroid drought of the 2010s

    • @VariaSweetGuardian
      @VariaSweetGuardian 3 місяці тому

      Bonus points if you grew up through it and were a fan the years prior

  • @kipters
    @kipters 2 місяці тому

    There’s two more! The “new play controls” release of Prime 1 and 2 for Wii, with motion controls esclusive for Japan

  • @exactly1176
    @exactly1176 3 місяці тому +3

    We still don't have metroid prime 2 remastered .... 😮‍💨😮‍💨
    Edit : fantastic video by the way ! 👏

    • @theterribleclaw4285
      @theterribleclaw4285 3 місяці тому +2

      Everyone keeps talking about Prime 2 but what about Prime 3 that's my favorite of the Trilogy. Do other people not like Prime 3?

    • @wrosebrock
      @wrosebrock 3 місяці тому +1

      ​@@theterribleclaw4285 I've seen lots of comments saying it's either first or second place for them

  • @calvinbrinenestoris2357
    @calvinbrinenestoris2357 2 місяці тому +1

    7:44 I mean... NEStroid says otherwise.

    • @Ruleof2Review
      @Ruleof2Review  2 місяці тому +1

      The original Metroid’s difficulty is based more on the mystery and lack of map/navigation that wasn’t common at the time. Whereas Echoes is a more measurable challenge based on gameplay and the challenge of the light and dark worlds.

    • @calvinbrinenestoris2357
      @calvinbrinenestoris2357 2 місяці тому +2

      @@Ruleof2Review I mean the map was definitely a part of it. But even when you know where you're going the enemies hit hard, you don't have much health, and the controls/physics make fighting quite difficult.
      If you played the game during it's original run though, I can understand why all that stuff might feel a bit easier. But believe me, on my end of things, I'll take Echoes over NEStroid any day when I'm looking for an easier experience.

  • @metaridleyxc.939
    @metaridleyxc.939 2 місяці тому +1

    I think Metroid other m is underrated.

  • @r008in
    @r008in 2 місяці тому

    It's a shame Nintendo doesn't sponsor videos. This would've been. A great Segway into talking about all the metroid games on the Nintendo switch Online membership plans

  • @barelyhere7200
    @barelyhere7200 2 місяці тому

    Federation force is an underrated gem and I will die on that hill

    • @Ruleof2Review
      @Ruleof2Review  2 місяці тому

      I’m a fan of FF. It’s a good game for what it tried to do. However it released in the 2010s and also represented a 6 year gap from the prior Metroid game. So it doesn’t apply to this discussion.

  • @rhatala27
    @rhatala27 2 місяці тому +1

    Do you think we're every going to get full remasters of Prime 2&3?

    • @Ruleof2Review
      @Ruleof2Review  2 місяці тому +1

      Not sure about “full” remasters. But HD ports in some way are coming soon. 😉

    • @rhatala27
      @rhatala27 2 місяці тому

      @@Ruleof2Review
      That's a bit disappointing tbh

  • @daveyfgn
    @daveyfgn 3 місяці тому +2

    I low key want to play other M

    • @Ruleof2Review
      @Ruleof2Review  3 місяці тому +2

      You high key should play it.

    • @kyurei4478
      @kyurei4478 3 місяці тому

      The best advice I could give you is just try it for yourself to judge and don't listen to what people say. I did for many years and was so mad to realize when I finally decided to play it that I really like this game and the unique things it brings to the Metroid franchise. It really got an exaggerated bad reputation over the years.

  • @spartanq7781
    @spartanq7781 3 місяці тому

    Generally speaking 98-11 was the peak era of gaming. Metroid was a large component of said peak era. I miss that era where ganes were much more consistently great. No half assed broken launches,overcharged dlc that should have been there from the start. Ah those days are solely missed.

  • @erm2762
    @erm2762 3 місяці тому +1

    Metroid renaissance soon?

  • @jaretco6423
    @jaretco6423 3 місяці тому

    1994-2000's was an golden era for Metroid. So many great games and not an single one were terrible. But than we have Other M and while I don't think it's as bad as many people claim it to be, the game did leave alot of bad sour taste in my mouth and it is the lowest Metroid has gotten. It doesn't feel like Metroid to me. It feels like something you see in Dead or Alive games, which is appropriate considering the development of Other M is the same one that made Dead & Alive. Having to wait 6 or 7 years after Other M was not easy. But luckily we had Samus Returns that was pretty good and was an step in the right direction and even though it is an fan made game, AM2R was an brilliant Metroid 2 Remake as well. And than we got Dread, which turn things in an complete 180. Metroid was back and it's looken better than ever. I hope Prime 4 will deliver another greatness to the Metroid franchise.

  • @samuelsingh7289
    @samuelsingh7289 3 місяці тому +1

    First!!! Also keep up the awesome vids

  • @therealjaystone2344
    @therealjaystone2344 3 місяці тому +2

    Metriod have a great start in the 2000s but fell off when everybody paid attention to Halo and Call of Duty and Killzone. Now, where are the franchise's identities at right now?

    • @Ruleof2Review
      @Ruleof2Review  3 місяці тому +2

      I agree with your statements about Metroid! But to be fair I was a big fan of Halo and CoD around the end of the decade as well. To me it was all good. Metroid was just the best.

  • @johnsmith-yl3em
    @johnsmith-yl3em 3 місяці тому

    What about the rerelease of the original Metroid for gba?

    • @Ruleof2Review
      @Ruleof2Review  3 місяці тому

      That’s Metroid Zero Mission, 2004.

    • @johnsmith-yl3em
      @johnsmith-yl3em 2 місяці тому

      @@Ruleof2Review The orginial Metroid was released on gba October 26, 2004 as a part of the Classic NES series. I use to own it. It’s on eBay for about $20. So that’s 10 releases in the 2000s.

    • @Ruleof2Review
      @Ruleof2Review  2 місяці тому

      Oh yes I see what you mean. Yes I remember the Classic series. I was working at GameStop for all of those. It was a fun series! Since that’s nothing more than a straight port of an existing game it doesn’t belong on this list, whereas Zero Mission was a remake that included new content, gameplay, and graphics. So it qualifies for this list.

    • @johnsmith-yl3em
      @johnsmith-yl3em 2 місяці тому

      @@Ruleof2Review You do get some advancements tho: The original Metroid is portable now, it saves your password so you don’t have to write it down and it runs better. That’s just as much as Sony does with its Last of Us ports!😁

  • @RectalBisque
    @RectalBisque 2 місяці тому

    Moar metroid Moar metroid Moar metroid Moar metroid Moar metroid Moar metroid Moar metroid Moar metroid Moar metroid

  • @wide-a-wake
    @wide-a-wake 2 місяці тому

    Yeah i played every main metriod game ever made. Except prime 4, 👀 look for the 1st hard copy

  • @michaellane5381
    @michaellane5381 2 місяці тому

    I only hate Other M for the "I-Spy" sections, bad translantions, and forced perspective stuff killing the decade's vibes, otherwise i honestly love that game, and would 10/10 want every game in that split 2.5D style EVERY GAME....(with most abilities back)
    Realistically though i prefer they go back to what dread did, but give us old-school transitional hallways to "feel 3D", rather than "be 3D" in a compromise for 2D titles(which i personally prefer, though no hate for the 3D titles i just feel oddly... Floaty in 3D FPS Metroid and it throws me off while platforming, which in other FPS i rarely notice but in Metroid often is the main reason i take damage).

  • @GeorgeZimmermen
    @GeorgeZimmermen 3 місяці тому

    I see you commenting on those lost in Vegas Metallica reaction videos. We all know that’s you been slacking. Don’t lie now

    • @Ruleof2Review
      @Ruleof2Review  3 місяці тому

      Oh snap, haha. Ya caught me! 😂
      Big fan of those guys. I watch all their metal reactions.

  • @lorddrifter7296
    @lorddrifter7296 2 місяці тому

    People shit on other m but i liked it.

  • @weezymo4456
    @weezymo4456 3 місяці тому

    Pretty sure the golden age of Metroid was 1994

  • @williamrice71
    @williamrice71 2 місяці тому

    The golden age of Metroid was Super Metroid....nothing has or ever will surpass it 💪

  • @homebrewGT2
    @homebrewGT2 3 місяці тому +1

    16:02 This amazing decade of Metroid ended.. . BECAUSE of Other M. That's the real issue here.
    Sorry Rob. I played the game 2 times and the two times I thought It was terrible.

  • @MasterStacona
    @MasterStacona 3 місяці тому

    Metroid Prime 2 is the best Metroid game, Prime 3 sucks.

  • @Orbaxun.Grolvo.3rd.company
    @Orbaxun.Grolvo.3rd.company 3 місяці тому +1

    Great video! i like to put the Metroid series into three eras
    The classic era: Metroid to Super Metroid
    The golden era: Metroid prime/Metroid fusion to Metroid other m
    The modern era: Federation force to Metroid prime 4
    Also! which hunter (aside from Sylux) from prime hunters would you want to see return in Metroid prime 4s story? 🦧

    • @kyurei4478
      @kyurei4478 3 місяці тому +1

      I mostly agree but I would make the modern era start from Dread.

    • @Orbaxun.Grolvo.3rd.company
      @Orbaxun.Grolvo.3rd.company 3 місяці тому

      @@kyurei4478 hmm whys that?, so would you put federation force and samus returns with the golden era?

    • @kyurei4478
      @kyurei4478 3 місяці тому +1

      @@Orbaxun.Grolvo.3rd.company Because Federation Force and Samus Returns really came out in what I would call the Dark Age of the Metroid franchise, a.k.a the 2010s. So no, I would separate these two games from the Golden era and the Modern era. Also these two games came out on 3DS before the Switch came out after and the next games starting from Dread came out or will come out in a new decade.

    • @Orbaxun.Grolvo.3rd.company
      @Orbaxun.Grolvo.3rd.company 3 місяці тому +1

      @@kyurei4478 Good point!

  • @DropkickNation
    @DropkickNation 2 місяці тому

    The 2000s were the best time, period.
    Not just for Metroid, but in general.
    Wish those times back.

    • @Ruleof2Review
      @Ruleof2Review  2 місяці тому +1

      1,000% agree with you across the board.