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The best weekly podcast dedicated to all things Metroid! Join hosts Andy, Dak, and Doom as they talk Samus, Space Pirates, Nintendo, and everything in between!
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Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
The most controversial Metroid game of all time returns to ignite debate and discussion, as this week, Andy and Dak are Definitively Ranking Metroid: Other M! We weigh in on the story, the gameplay, the music, and more to see where Other M went wrong, and more importantly, what areas the game excels at! Come play along, and as always, here’s the criteria for the Definitive Rankings:
- World / Atmosphere (the vibe, the setting, the mood)
- Art Style (design of Samus, the enemies, the graphics in general)
- Story (what works, what doesn’t)
- Pacing / Progression (are there any parts that really bog the player down, or is it still fun getting lost?)
- Gameplay / “Gimmick” (what new or different gameplay aspects we like)
- Items / Abilities (how are the powerups and are they cool and practical)
- Areas (how does each individual area look, feel, play, etc.)
- Enemies / Bosses (are they fun, creative, etc.)
- Expansions / Powerups (are the expansions hidden throughout the world fun, creative, and enjoyable to collect?)
- Music (are we humming along?)
Of course, all of these are subjective, and we’re putting our critics hats on, but we want to hear what you have to say on Twitter!
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Tuesday May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Our recording schedules didn’t quite line up this week, so instead of a new episode of the podcast, we’re releasing a old episode that will be new to almost everyone! We’ve unlocked the previously Patreon exclusive series ROM Hack Reviews to go over the NEStroid hack Metroid: Rogue Dawn! Created by Grimlock, Optomon, and snarfblam, Rogue Dawn tells the story of Dawn Aran and her quest to capture the alien Metroids to use as a weapon for the Space Pirates! Serving as a prequel to the original NEStroid, Rogue Dawn is a Metroid 1 hack that features original music, new abilities, a beautifully original world, tough bosses, and some crazy hidden Easter eggs! There’s a lot to love about this ROM Hack, so come and listen to Andy’s review and consider checking the game out for yourself!
To gain access to more bonus shows like The Great Metroid Area Ranking, Metroid ROM Hack Reviews, the Spiteri Show and special Discord roles, sign up for the Omega Tier on Omega Metroid’s Patreon page!
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Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Mapping Metroid returns to the B.S.L. Station to once again detail one of Metroid Fusion's ominous sectors - Sector 4 (AQA)! We're going in depth talking about the right-to-left layout and how unique it is; how some of the enemies like Evir and the Aqua Pirates remind us of Super Metroid; the dichotomy between the steely upper surface and the bright, colorful submerged parts; the Serris boss fight and how fun it is; if this Sector has the most underrated track in Metroid; our favorite expansions; and, of course, THAT hidden Easter Egg scene!
All this, PLUS some Stanley Cup playoffs talk and a plug for Dak appearing on the newest episode of The Zelda Cast! Come listen along and learn more about Sector 4 than you ever thought possible!
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Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
With the Super Mario Bros. Movie finally in theatres, we thought it would be a great time to revisit the idea of a Metroid movie! Rather than throw out specific ideas or casting choices (we did that already!), we talk a little more broadly, debating the advantages of live action versus animation and vice versa, what the right tone to strike for a Metroid movie would be, who are some directors that could really take it to the next level, if the story should be an adaptation of a single game or an amalgamation of games, what we would title the movie, and how John Wick might be the key to making a great Metroid movie!
All this, PLUS tons of different movie talk! If you want to hear the gangs thoughts on the new Mario movie, check out our Patreon page for that plus more bonus shows!
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Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
As another week flies by, the gang get together this week to discuss a whole slew of Metroid Musing questions from OmegaMetroid.com! On the docket: which game will have a bigger impact on the series going forward, Metroid Dread or Prime Remastered? What sales figures for Remastered would be considered a disappointment, average, or a smashing success? Should Samus start Metroid 6 at full power and keep her abilities? Would a third pursuer type enemy be one too many? Should Samus ever have a companion on her journeys? Does Metroid Fusion being on NSO lessen the chances of it getting remade?
All this, PLUS we share some very brief thoughts on the Super Mario Bros. Movie and where we see the future of Nintendo's movies going! Don't miss out!
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Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
The Force is strong with this episode as worlds collide as Doominal Crossing hosts an episode with The Zelda Cast's Alasyn Eletha to talk all things Jedi: Fallen Order! The gang talk how they got into Star Wars, their thoughts on the gameplay, how Cal Kestis ranks among Star Wars heroes, their thoughts on 3D Metroidvania's, lightsaber combat, and why this game might be worth a go for Metroid fans even if you're not all that into Star Wars!
With Jedi Survivor releasing in just a few weeks, this seemed like the perfect time to pay homage to one of the great Star Wars games of all time! Play this game, you must - there is no try!
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Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
It's a new era of the podcast! We're proud to announce our new theme song, which you can download for free here, is available everywhere! The track, which was written by Doominal and arranged by our friend Synamax, with some shredding guitar solo's by Lacey Johnson, sounds like something right out of Metroid Prime 4, so we had Max and Lacey join us to talk about the origins of the track, what tweaks and techniques they used to take it to the next level, and Doom's inspiration for what he wanted the track to sound like! We also ask them what they thought of the Metroid Dread OST, what Metroid song needs to come back, and what their hopes are for Metroid Prime 4!
All this, PLUS an announcement - we'll be LIVE STREAMING (most) of our episodes on our YouTube channel going forward, so make sure you're subbed to see the episodes as they happen!
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Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
We're kicking it old school this week, as we're diving into one of the most important and underrated games in the series - Metroid II! We're once again joined by Staff Writer Daniel Hoctor to go over our first memories of playing it, how its limitations might or might not dissuade newer players, the importance of the games story and gameplay on the rest of the series, why none of the music has come back, our thoughts on the evolution of the Metroids, what this original version offers that neither Samus Returns or AM2R does, and so much more! If you haven't played Metroid II in a long time, or maybe ever, you owe it to yourself to fire it up on NSO and give it a whirl!
PLUS - we have a MASSIVE show planned for next week that we will be live streaming on our YouTube channel! Don't miss out!
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Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
It's a new week, Metroid fans, and this episode we're comparing and contrasting the "Golden Age" of Metroid from 2002-2007 to the current era we're in now, starting in 2021 with Metroid Dread. Andy is joined by Staff Writer Daniel Hoctor to talk about when the tide started to swing back up for the series, how Metroid Prime 4 plays into this era, what other games could be on the horizon, when the first "Golden Age" officially ended, and more!
PLUS, we spend some talking Ridley! More specifically, we analyze two articles on improving the Meta Ridley fight and why the Proteus Ridley fight fits thematically in Metroid II! Come enjoy a light and breezy episode with us!
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Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Mapping Metroid returns, and since we're still riding the wave of Metroid Prime Remastered, we thought it was a perfect time to look at the beautiful, brooding mysterious enigma known as the Chozo Ruins! We go in depth talking about the various bosses and how they differ from each other, our favorite expansions to collect, how incredible the Chozo Lore was in terms of shaping the story and your purpose, the enemies that define the area, which musical tracks we like the most, and what our favorite rooms in the Ruins are!
No one has ever went as in depth as we go, so come and enjoy the ride as we map the iconic Chozo Ruins!
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