Don’t panic. Valve has been working on a hybrid console for a while now, and it’s finally ready for prime time. It’s called the Steam Deck, and it’s a hybrid console that’s a combination of an Android tablet and a Steam-powered TV set. Valve says the Steam Deck is intended to be a living room gaming device, and its defining feature is a 4K HDR screen. Unfortunately, the device is not available to purchase just yet, but reviews of the console are already in.
On stage at the Game Developers Conference, Valve announced Steam Deck, a hybrid console that looks very similar to the Nintendo Switch in the design department but is much more powerful under the hood.
An interesting announcement has come in about one of the most anticipated games in the Nintendo Switch catalogue.
In the text we leave below, Nintendo offers footage from the game’s third review, covering the series’ history, arsenal, skills, and more. Remember, you’re the last person here.
Steam Deck, a hybrid console very similar to Nintendo Switch
Welcome to the Metroid Terror Report! In this series of articles, you’ll find the latest news about Metroid Dread on Nintendo Switch and the universe of the Metroid series, as well as first-hand information from the game’s development team.
The first Metroid game was released in Japan in 1986 for the Family Computer Disk System – 35 years ago! The game was then released in North America and Europe on the Nintendo Entertainment System. If you’re new to the series or haven’t experienced Samus’ adventures in a while, we recommend checking out the seven key moments that make the Metroid games so special.
Samus Aran
The protagonist of the series is an experienced bounty hunter who single-handedly fights and defeats numerous galactic threats. It is said that she is the mightiest warrior in the universe.
Although his fame is undeniable, few people know his true identity.
Transfer from the development team ~
Many people know Samus from Super Smash Bros. Also, the fighter Samus Zero, who also appears in Super Smash Bros, is the same Samus, but without her costume.
It seems that Samus’ costume in Metroid Dread has changed a lot from the previous parts. Indeed, the organic suit Samus wore in Metroid Fusion, which underwent a profound transformation after the X parasite’s attack and the introduction of Metroid’s DNA vaccine, has been gradually restored to its original, more mechanical appearance. .
Metroidvania
These mysterious floating life forms have the strange ability to attach themselves to other organisms and absorb their energy.
The Metroids were originally artificially created by the Chozo, a race of intelligent beings who wished to spread harmony in the universe. Their goal was to use them to destroy the dangerous X-parasites coming from the planet SR388.
Some have tried to use the Metroid as a weapon due to its ability to absorb energy, which has led to numerous conflicts around the species in the past.
The Galactic Federation has ordered Samus to go to the planet SR388 to destroy the Metroids. After successfully completing the task, she returned with Baby Metroid. The first person to see the baby was Samus, so she called her mother. Soon after, there was a skirmish with space pirates over a hatchling, and in the end, this chick bravely sacrificed herself to save Samus. The species was eventually completely eradicated during one of Samus’ next missions.
By the time of the events of Metroid Dread, the Metroids had already ceased to exist.
~ Transfer from the development team
If you’ve never played the series, you may not know that the jellyfish-like creature is the famous Metroid after which the game is named. Maybe some of you even thought that Metroid was the name of Samus ….. was.
The word Metroid means supreme warrior in the Chozo language.
Although the Metroids are already gone by the time of the events in Metroid Dread, it’s interesting to speculate on the role they might play in the story.
35 years of history
So far, the history of Metroid goes back 35 years. The series began with the original Metroid game in 1986 for Japan’s Family Computer Disk System. The game was also later released in North America and Europe on the Nintendo Entertainment System, in 1987 and 1988 respectively.
The original Metroid game introduced the storyline known as the Metroid 2D series, which tells the story of the strange relationship between Samus Aran and the Metroids. Other games continued this story, and Metroid Dread ended it.
Metroid (Japan: 1986 / Europe: 1988)
The first Metroid game focuses on the confrontation between Samus and the space pirates on the planet Zebes. An improved version was then released for the Game Boy Advance under the name Metroid: Mission Zero.
With the Nintendo Entertainment System application, Nintendo Switch Online*, you can enjoy the original NES delivery on Nintendo Switch.
Metroid II (1992)
The Galactic Federation sends Samus to the planet SR388 to destroy the dangerous Metroid. After completing the task, she returns with little Metroid, whom she loves very much. This part was then revised and added to Metroid: Samus Returns for the Nintendo 3DS systems.
Super Metroid (1994)
Space pirates return to steal the Metroid baby and use it for nefarious purposes. Samus travels to the planet Zebes to reclaim it and put an end to the space pirates once and for all.
You can enjoy Super Metroid on your Nintendo Switch with the Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online app*.
Metroid Fusion (2002)
Aboard the Biometrox Space Laboratories (BSL), Samus encounters the dreaded X, a parasite that can take possession of organic beings and copy their genetic information. A deadly, fully equipped replica of Samus, the SA-X, also prowls around the station.
~ Transfer from the development team
We developed Metroid: Zero Mission and Metroid: Samus Returns, which are remakes of the first two games in the series, but no completely new game has come out in 19 years. This means that half of the series’ 35-year history has been spent waiting for the sequel. Therefore, we have worked very hard and we hope you will all enjoy the game and the surprises that await you.
At the beginning of the game there is a summary of the story so far, so if you have never played the series you can jump right in.
Exploration
The Metroid games do not follow the classic pattern of linear level progression. These are action and exploration games in which you travel through a labyrinthine world, grabbing items and weapons along the way to access new areas, which means unlocking new locations and escape routes.
The look of the Metroid Dread map has changed from the previous games: Previously it consisted of simple cells, now it is more detailed and shows different types of terrain. Knowing how to read and navigate a map is very helpful.
~ Transfer from the development team
Since the essence of the Metroid series is exploration, it was clear from the beginning that we needed to focus on the map as the cornerstone of exploration. The new mini card is an improved version of the older, more traditional cards in terms of appearance and functionality. We are sure it will facilitate your exploration of the world.
You can also explore more freely in Metroid Dread than in other games, allowing you to map out different strategies and play them over and over again.
Arsenal and skills
Samus has a wide range of weapons in her arsenal. From her cannon, Samus can fire rays, a normal attack; missiles, which are more powerful but can only be carried by Samus in limited amounts; and bombs, which can destroy certain walls and obstacles.
In addition to weapons, Samus’ physical and special abilities improve as you discover more and unlock new abilities.
By gaining more skills, Samus can pass through doors that previously blocked her path, overcome obstacles and enter new areas during a mission.
~ Transfer from the development team
In fact, Samus’ equipment, such as her suit and gun, is technology from the Chozo civilization. When Samus was very young, she lost her parents in a tragic event, so she was raised by the Chozo on the planet Zebes.
At the time, he was implanted with Chozo DNA, which allows him to adapt to a hostile environment.
On the planet ZDR, where Metroid Dread is set, you’ll discover some details that shed light on the Chozo civilization and could be important to the game’s story.
Parasites X
These parasites are one of the deadliest life forms in the universe. They can feed on organic organisms, both living and dead, and use their genetic information to fully replicate them.
The meteoroids were created by the Chozo to destroy X. Samus turned them into stardust, along with SR388, the home planet of the formidable threat.
~ Transfer from the development team
The story of this game begins with a mysterious transmission suggesting that a certain parasite X is still alive. Samus was attacked by these parasites and initially exterminated the species in Metroid Fusion.
