Metroid Fusion Review- Tweaking The Metroid Formula
198This is a Metroid Fusion review - a divisive title in the Metroid series. What is the final verdict on Metroid Fusion? Watch on dear viewer!
Metroid Fusion has received praise for Sa-X and the challenging combat and bosses, but has been criticized for its more linear, mission-based approach that removes a lot of the metroidvania elements.
In this Metroid Fusion review, we'll review Metroid Fusion, where it works, or where it falls short.
*Note: Wasn't recording in my usual space, so audio quality is a bit iffy.*
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A few metroidvania games below:
• Metroid: Zero Mission Review | A Remake Done Right - https://youtu.be/BDwdMUgonpc
• Hollow Knight Review - The G.O.A.T Metroidvania? - https://youtu.be/9wsqSIizZq8
• Resident Evil 3: Nemesis (1999) Analysis - Ms. Valentine's Wild Ride - https://youtu.be/UDDWvIRXZ9o
• Let's Discuss The Issues With Quest Markers And Mini-Maps- https://youtu.be/L44ELiFbAIY
• Save Scumming - Stop Right There! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ncgJyzarTg
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ADDITIONAL GAMEPLAY FOOTAGE:
• Super Smash Bros Melee - Samus - Classic Mode (Very Hard) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAcNl9v_7oA
• PSX Longplay [383] Castlevania Symphony of the Night - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HnhPNS0rqM
• Metroid Prime (Trilogy) Playthrough Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlL0BDxqLsI
• Metroid Zero Mission - All Bosses (No Damage) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_jqvk2_V1E
• Resident Evil 3 - All Nemesis Encounters\Battles [4k] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBHjhB-kCow
• Devil May Cry 3 - Dante vs Vergil [Free Style mode / DMD] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhQo1PBRdKQ
Background Image of Sa-X: https://www.deviantart.com/phazeyart/art/The-SA-X-Metroid-Fusion-493642637
There has been much debate and analysis on Metroid Fusion in regards to its standing and changes to the series. So, where does Metroid Fusion stand in the series?
This Metroid Fusion review takes a look at the changes to the Metroid and metroidvania formula, from the suit redesign, to more streamlined exploration, where it works, and where it falls short.
Enjoy this Metroid Fusion analysis, retrospective, critique, and review!
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Prelude
03:26 - Intro
04:25 - Suit Redesign
06:00 - Landing On The Ship
09:50 - Exploration In Metroid Fusion
13:04 - Combat Difficulty
15:11 - SA-X
17:33 - Examining The Plot
20:41 - Conclusion
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