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9 years ago
For anyone who does not know me well the fact that I am a massive Metroid fan would probably go unnoticed. Honestly, the topic probably comes up far too often in conversation. But, here we are; on the precipice of the 30th anniversary of the release of Metroid, and the future appears... Bleak.
For years, fans have endured few and far between releases. And as the years have worn on, Metroid has been the lesser to more popular Nintendo titles. You fans know who you are. Mario, Zelda. Nintendo has been so focused on releasing new iterations and rehashes of these games, that Metroid is left with rereleases of old titles, and new titles so far between each other that fans have had time to earn their medical degrees before playing a new Metroid game.
I wont pretend I was there for the beginning. I first heard of Metroid as a child, seeing a commercial on TV for 2004's Zero Mission. The first Metroid game I played was Metroid Fusion, and from there I was not only hooked; I was a die hard fan. I was absolutely ravenous for more Metroid, and the more I could find the more I wanted. Luckily, there was much available. But once I had played and replayed all that was out, all that was left was to geek out over news stories of upcoming Metroid games.
But now, with the 30th anniversary of Metroid upcoming, and the only game on the horizon being Metroid Prime: Federation Force, I feel lost.
I love the Metroid series, I feel a sense of reverance to it's innovations, and yet...
I feel that perhaps, the Nintendo series Metroid is no longer in the proper hands.
Is it wrong to feel that the company that conceived, carried, and birthed the series of Metroid to not be a capable parent? That Nintendo no longer knows what is right for the Metroid series? Or do I not have enough faith for the company that brought me so mich joy for so many years?
I do not know yet.
Only time will tell.
For years, fans have endured few and far between releases. And as the years have worn on, Metroid has been the lesser to more popular Nintendo titles. You fans know who you are. Mario, Zelda. Nintendo has been so focused on releasing new iterations and rehashes of these games, that Metroid is left with rereleases of old titles, and new titles so far between each other that fans have had time to earn their medical degrees before playing a new Metroid game.
I wont pretend I was there for the beginning. I first heard of Metroid as a child, seeing a commercial on TV for 2004's Zero Mission. The first Metroid game I played was Metroid Fusion, and from there I was not only hooked; I was a die hard fan. I was absolutely ravenous for more Metroid, and the more I could find the more I wanted. Luckily, there was much available. But once I had played and replayed all that was out, all that was left was to geek out over news stories of upcoming Metroid games.
But now, with the 30th anniversary of Metroid upcoming, and the only game on the horizon being Metroid Prime: Federation Force, I feel lost.
I love the Metroid series, I feel a sense of reverance to it's innovations, and yet...
I feel that perhaps, the Nintendo series Metroid is no longer in the proper hands.
Is it wrong to feel that the company that conceived, carried, and birthed the series of Metroid to not be a capable parent? That Nintendo no longer knows what is right for the Metroid series? Or do I not have enough faith for the company that brought me so mich joy for so many years?
I do not know yet.
Only time will tell.
