Start with Zero Mission, the re-imagining of the original NES game released for GBA.
The general reccomend order is Zero Mission ==> Prime ==> Prime 2 ==> Prime 3 ==> One of the Metroid 2 remakes ==> Super Metroid ==> Metroid Fusion ==> Metroid Dread.
There's 2 Remakes of Metroid 2. The fan-made AM2R and the official "Samus Returns" for the 3ds. I'd personally recommend AM2R for a newcomer, as Samus Returns meddles with the story in a way that makes it not line up with Super.
FaQ:
Q: What do I need to know going into Zero Mission?
A: The game can enjoyed without much context. I'd reccomend the manual as it has both a bit of lore as well as the controls and general tips. If you'd like to know a bit more story going in you can read the prequel manga.
Q: Are the Metroid games difficult?
A: The difficulty can depend on the game. Zero Mission's rather easy on easy and normal difficulty, but hard mode cranks the difficulty to the max. Prime 1 & 2 are fairly challenging, while Prime 3 is a cakewalk. 2 and Super have nice difficulty curves, and Fusion & Dread are challenging
Q: How should I play the Prime trilogy?
A: That's a good question. The Prime remaster is fantastic, but there's currently no remaster for Prime 2 or 3. If you play the Prime remaster and move onto a vanilla version of 2 it might be kind of jarring.
If you absolutley can't wait for a remaster of 2 and 3, there's a mod for the dolphin emulator called "Primehack" that enables mouse and keyboard controls for the trilogy and high res texutres. Else, you could pick up Prime Trilogy for the Wii.
More questions to come.
The general reccomend order is Zero Mission ==> Prime ==> Prime 2 ==> Prime 3 ==> One of the Metroid 2 remakes ==> Super Metroid ==> Metroid Fusion ==> Metroid Dread.
There's 2 Remakes of Metroid 2. The fan-made AM2R and the official "Samus Returns" for the 3ds. I'd personally recommend AM2R for a newcomer, as Samus Returns meddles with the story in a way that makes it not line up with Super.
FaQ:
Q: What do I need to know going into Zero Mission?
A: The game can enjoyed without much context. I'd reccomend the manual as it has both a bit of lore as well as the controls and general tips. If you'd like to know a bit more story going in you can read the prequel manga.
Q: Are the Metroid games difficult?
A: The difficulty can depend on the game. Zero Mission's rather easy on easy and normal difficulty, but hard mode cranks the difficulty to the max. Prime 1 & 2 are fairly challenging, while Prime 3 is a cakewalk. 2 and Super have nice difficulty curves, and Fusion & Dread are challenging
Q: How should I play the Prime trilogy?
A: That's a good question. The Prime remaster is fantastic, but there's currently no remaster for Prime 2 or 3. If you play the Prime remaster and move onto a vanilla version of 2 it might be kind of jarring.
If you absolutley can't wait for a remaster of 2 and 3, there's a mod for the dolphin emulator called "Primehack" that enables mouse and keyboard controls for the trilogy and high res texutres. Else, you could pick up Prime Trilogy for the Wii.
More questions to come.
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