No doubt many of you who own a Nintendo 3DS are desperately looking forward to the upcoming Metroid: Samus Returns which launches on the platform in September. Game Reactor managed to catch up with Enric Alvarez, the head of MercurySteam, who have been charged with developing the game. Alvarez says it has been both an amazing experience and an incredible honour with work alongside the Kyoto-based company.
“It has been an amazing experience and an incredible honor. We learned a lot from the best, Nintendo. These days, we often pinch ourselves just in case we are in a dream.”
“We have been working with the best. I think this explains pretty much everything about how things went during the development. We were very impressed about the devotion, the care and the quality Nintendo treats the product, and we learned a lot from that.”
“Long time fans are going to be extremely pleased. The game is the result of both, on one hand is a Nintendo game, a Metroid game, and on the other hand, I think people will see the MercurySteam influence.”
Hopefully we get a new 2D Metroid on the Switch soon enough.
Really?
We just got a Metroid PRIME 4 teaser and you’re already asking for a 2D Metroid.
You are not pleased with anything…
I mean, the whole point of having Metroid back is to get even more Metroid games. Plus some people prefer the 2D formula over the 3D/Prime one. I’m excited for both of these Metroid games, but me wishing that there will be more after them doesn’t mean I’m displeased with what we’re getting. It just means that I’m hopeful for even more from a series that I love.
I can’t hope for a new game on Switch that’s not a remake even though I’ll still get Samus Returns? Bitch please.
Maybe, but soon.
If this weapon is a success, which it by all evedence availiable seems to be, I hope that this studio will be assigned to more Metroid games.
Potentially a brand new title…
||I will make it successful…||
And you will have my persistent support on the front lines Commander.
||Good, you are hereby promoted to Enforcer…||
I accept this title with great honor Commander!
Cool
It’s a day-1 buy for me, Commander. Same with Prime 4. Metroid must return to its former glory, and supporting these is the way to get it there.
I have my special order copy preordered!
I know they are proud of the 3D effects, I can’t wait to experience this game!
I got the special edition preordered on GameStop. I can’t wait to take the songs from the CD, put the files onto the computer, then move the files to my n3DS.
I shall be doing the same thing! I’ll put them on my N3DS and my phone!
I’ve been impressed by my early looks at this weapon. I have high hopes.
I don’t want to see MercurySteam’s influence. *Remember Lord of Shadows 2 and Mirror of Fate* *shudders in fear*
I just hope sakamoto doesn’t ruin it
I don’t think I or other metroid fans could be more devastated if this game ends up selling horribly. Please people, BUY THIS GAME!!!
I see the MercurySteam influence. When I first saw gameplay for Samus Returns I immediately saw the resemblance to Castlevania Lords of Shadow Mirror of Fate. When I found out that MercurySteam was developing it, everything made sense. Mirror of Fate is an Excellent 2.5D Metroidvania game, I’m sure Samus Returns will be too.
Is September here yet!? D:
Soon, my friend… soon.
Metroid’s resurrection is nigh, and you, me, and the other regulars must do our part to make it happen.
Ikr. I just want to play this game right now! Waiting for a game like this is always hard ;_;
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