Samus is always primed for action
Developer interview teases possible DS outing for Samus
We may still be recovering from the majesty of Metroid Prime Trilogy, but a recent interview with the UK's Official Nintendo Magazine has unearthed an even more exciting titbit: there may be more Metroid Prime games on the way.
Speaking to the magazine, Kensuke Tanabe of Nintendo said:
We are always planning to make new games in the Metroid Prime series. Depending on the timing and the situation, we cannot deny the possibility of realising it on DS or DSi.
Of course, even if such a handheld adventure for Samus doesn't come to fruition we still have Metroid: Other M to look forward to next year, so fans of the bounty hunter won't be out of her shiny metal arms for too long.
User Comments
1. strenny
18 Nov 2009, 09:28 GMT
Good!
2. Rensch
18 Nov 2009, 09:31 GMT
I want a new side-scrolling Metroid for DS. Fusion and Zero Mission on the GBA were amazing.
3. strenny
18 Nov 2009, 09:37 GMT
Prime = 3D, that's how i always understood the series.
4. V8 Ninja
18 Nov 2009, 09:45 GMT
Hopefully this comes true because I'm close to finishing MP2 and I've already played MP & MP: Hunters. I don't want the series to end just when I'm getting to the good stuff!
5. LEGEND MARIOID
18 Nov 2009, 09:49 GMT
I think I need to sit down.
Metroid Prime on the DS? I need to take a cold shower.
6. Clint Eastwood
18 Nov 2009, 10:59 GMT
Meh, I'm with Rensch. Gimme a new sidescrolling Metroid. Didn't like Metroid Prime: Hunters at all on the DS.
7. Ninten
18 Nov 2009, 11:39 GMT
Metroid Prime: Hunters was only good because of the multiplayer, which was ruined by cheaters..
8. Machu
18 Nov 2009, 12:13 GMT
I loved Metroid Hunters, but got tired of breaking my own hands whilst playing. Give us a full on Hunters for the Wii. Pure Deathmatch with dozens of arena's, characters and weapons. It could totally pwn. Please Retro, do it! It would be huuuuge!!!
9. chadthegamer
18 Nov 2009, 12:59 GMT
I actually liked Metroid Prime: Hunters. This may be a sequel to Hunters or it could be the rumored DS side-scroller Metroid Dread
10. ioioi210
18 Nov 2009, 13:07 GMT
Wouldn't mind either of them....
Wouldn't mind a sequel to prime hunters more though... cough cough
11. MasterGraveheart
18 Nov 2009, 13:47 GMT
Yes, this is good news. I'm still holding out hope for a new console 2D game on WiiWare or something, but I'm just glad Samus is getting this much love.
12. BellGoRiiing
18 Nov 2009, 14:09 GMT
...Metroid Dread? I hope so...
13. Xkhaoz
18 Nov 2009, 14:32 GMT
I've played Hunters, and I want to get it. But I like me some Metroid Prime, even though I don't own a single game, and the only Metroid game is the origional on my GBA and the demo of Super Metroid on SSBB.
14. bro2dragons
18 Nov 2009, 14:39 GMT
still think he misspoke... but what do i know?
15. Objection_Blaster
18 Nov 2009, 15:03 GMT
Metroid Hunters was alright and more of that would be decent, but I'd be very happy to see Metroid Dread or the like instead.
16. Raylax
18 Nov 2009, 15:37 GMT
Hey, I called this first. I demand credit. sulks in corner
Nah, just kidding. I'd definitely love to see a new Metroid by Retro, Prime or otherwise. They truly mastered the series and really made it their own. I love the sinister and occasionally tongue-in-cheek politics of the Space Pirates.
17. Betagam7
18 Nov 2009, 16:25 GMT
I predict Metroid Prime Pinball 2!... Oh right Nintendo screwed us by removing the GBA cartridge slot so no more rumble pak
18. SeniorDingDong
18 Nov 2009, 17:13 GMT
I realy liked Metroid Prime : Hunters. Spend the time mostly with all kinds of bot matches.
19. Nintendo-Naut
18 Nov 2009, 17:43 GMT
Sweet! Maybe they can add some cheat-proof multiplayer.
20. Crazytimmy2
18 Nov 2009, 18:25 GMT
Im a huge fan of metroid, i hope they make a metroid on the Ds with a sort of feel of metroid prime 1 rhat would be awsome. i think sticking to one world has been the best!
21. Koto
18 Nov 2009, 20:37 GMT
Metroid Prime Hunters 2? It must be that game. I mean, Theres the 100% ending to MP3 that has some people wondering, so we need to see what will happen next
22. postmanX3
18 Nov 2009, 20:59 GMT
SIDE SCROLLING METORID
PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
My god, it's been forever since we got one of those!
23. LEGEND MARIOID
18 Nov 2009, 21:42 GMT
Actually Hunters WAS a Metroid Prime series game wasn't it! It was very good, but I wouldn't say mind blowing. It was hardcore though eh.
24. BlackFira
18 Nov 2009, 22:42 GMT
shall i say ds to wii port like that final fantasy game anyone?
25. lockd
18 Nov 2009, 23:31 GMT
faints
26. MrPanic
19 Nov 2009, 00:02 GMT
For all we know, it might be just another pinball game. Nonetheless, I'm excited for any Metroid game.
27. primeris
19 Nov 2009, 00:02 GMT
Prime is good, but I'm tired of the FPS. Gimme a side scrolling prequel with Samus jumping around in broken armor showing some skin!
28. Swerd_Murd
19 Nov 2009, 00:43 GMT
Prime pinball was fun. Glad they've used the Rumble pack functionalty in so many games since........... /crickets
29. Rhansley64
19 Nov 2009, 02:24 GMT
a Metroid Side scroller/ platformer for me at least is a better offer then a First Person Adventure game.
30. JimLad
19 Nov 2009, 10:40 GMT
Sounds like he's just covering his bases, not so much hinting at what's in store.
Also it comes from ONM which have been known to blow things up and mis-translate.
31. LightSamus
19 Nov 2009, 23:05 GMT
I want more then just the basic metroids again. A beautiful remake of Metroid II would be excellent. Zero Mission was amazing, so why not?
32. Kid_A
20 Nov 2009, 02:04 GMT
You guys realize you wrote "*tit*bit", right?
33. Balaclavab
20 Nov 2009, 19:18 GMT
I would like it to be a side-scrolling one. They seem to last longer than 3D, and its time for some innovation for them. An online versus mode in the 2D would be brilliant. But yeah, i can't wait fo 'Other M'
34. Qwikman
20 Nov 2009, 22:43 GMT
I would really like to see another Metroid Prime game on the DS. Especially if it follows the formula MP1 set. MPH was good, but didn't exactly feel like a Metroid game.
35. Zenman
21 Nov 2009, 02:43 GMT
as a metroid fanBOY (not just a fan) i say we need a new side-scrolling one, if not for the fact it would work perfectly for the wii!
36. BlueFlameBat
25 Nov 2009, 20:46 GMT
I wouldn't mind a side-scroller for the DS provided I get the controls I want (B for jump, Y for attack, etc) at least through controller options. I'm still curious about Dread too.