I wish we could get a thing going where we all boot up some Metroid

>>381538613

Super Metroid is good, but for some reason I can't force myself to get through it again, after playing so many other games it feels slow and clunky, and no, I won't spend time learning advanced techniques.

Free bump, don't tell the mods.

>>381538613
Sounds fun, maybe we could set up a time.
Bump.

>>381539141
I feel the opposite. It's smooth and fast. I really think the movement is underappreciated, especially by people who are used to the GBA games. Just the way running works and affects jumping height is a huge game changer. Couple that with the fact that there's inertia to your momentum and you get a really interesting and fairly detailed movement system.
Not counting the speed booster, the GBA games really only have two states of movement. You're either standing still, or running at max speed and you can turn around on a pixel without losing any speed.
It's an old game and it has some flaws, but I think most people who complain about the movement and controls just haven't invested enough time into it to truly appreciate how good it can be.

I also think it could be fun to create a points system too. You take a picture of your save file and inventory system.
For example, getting the Varia Suit nets you 5 points, whereas a missile tank is worth 1. Killing a major boss is worth 15 points, and a mini-boss 10. Just some ideas.

>>381539431

Not Samus but the game itself, I might give it a chance some time later but my backlog just keeps growing.

I'd be down to to compare progress on Super. start at a set time, compare after like however much time.

>>381539196
>>381539924
When do you guys wanna go and for how long? An hour? 30 minutes?

>>381540546
An hour sounds good.

>>381540684
Should we keep things simple and just base points on item % at a 1:1 ratio?
Also, what do we do about saves? You'll need to get to a save point or you're current % won't show on the file select screen. Should we just roll with it and say any collected items are discarded if you can't find a save station in time?

Doesn't seem to be too much interest. I'll try to pitch the idea again in a while. But, if you're up for it, stick around.