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Between Metroid or Donkey Kong, what do you think Retro would work on for Switch?
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Linkstrikesback
Member
Get the am2r person a team and let them have at it. Not that that would ever happen. (And I seem to think they said they didn't want to, though I might be misremembering).
Earthpainting
Member
Tropical Freeze is my favourite DK game, and I'm sure they'd do a decent job if they were to give it another stab, but I can't help but be disappointed if that were the case. I dislike the Kongs as characters, and would prefer they pursued any other franchise. Would probably take a port of Federation Force over more DK.
I am going to first say that I don't agree with your assessment. Like others have posited the conclusion you are drawing isn't exactly that clear or concise.
They can be working on anything.
Honestly I don't want either game. There. I said it. We don't need another Metroid. Really we don't. Please tell me what new space is being explored in that genre or what hasn't been mined to death? Do you just want a more refined Prime experience? Or a 2d Metroid game? Either way, Tabata, I think I have that name right, explicitly stated that there wasn't another Metroid in development. Obviously he could be lying.
Then let's look at DKC, same question, what more can be done beyond what was in DKCR and TF? Like I feel that Retro has done all they need to do with these games.
So what does that leave? Well there are possibilities of new IP, which it is entirely possible that Nintendo gives them some berth there. Also possible they have made something in another existing IP. A lot of Retro left to form Armature, so I am not entirely sure what kind of game I'd like to see.
However I wouldn't be against an action adventure title or a 3rd person action game ala Bayonetta. Really I am trying to think what kinds of gaps exist in Nintendo's line up and I think they need something akin to Uncharted or sports/racing.
So I guess my answer is that I'd like to see some thing that expands Nintendo's library offering in to an area that hasn't been explored in a while or has never been done by them. I mean why aren't we asking for a Retro developed follow up to Eternal Darkness or something similar?
They can be working on anything.
Honestly I don't want either game. There. I said it. We don't need another Metroid. Really we don't. Please tell me what new space is being explored in that genre or what hasn't been mined to death? Do you just want a more refined Prime experience? Or a 2d Metroid game? Either way, Tabata, I think I have that name right, explicitly stated that there wasn't another Metroid in development. Obviously he could be lying.
Then let's look at DKC, same question, what more can be done beyond what was in DKCR and TF? Like I feel that Retro has done all they need to do with these games.
So what does that leave? Well there are possibilities of new IP, which it is entirely possible that Nintendo gives them some berth there. Also possible they have made something in another existing IP. A lot of Retro left to form Armature, so I am not entirely sure what kind of game I'd like to see.
However I wouldn't be against an action adventure title or a 3rd person action game ala Bayonetta. Really I am trying to think what kinds of gaps exist in Nintendo's line up and I think they need something akin to Uncharted or sports/racing.
So I guess my answer is that I'd like to see some thing that expands Nintendo's library offering in to an area that hasn't been explored in a while or has never been done by them. I mean why aren't we asking for a Retro developed follow up to Eternal Darkness or something similar?
IceDoesntHelp
Banned
I'd hope for Metroid, but I'll take anything Retro.
ProtomanNeo
Member
I've long maintained its Prime. Without it there is a glaring hole in Nintendo's library, namely an FPS. In theory if Metroid Prime 4 is released and a robust deathmatch / on -line component is involved it could be a killer app for Nintendo.
So you want a not metroid game. Alrighty.
I would like to see a sidescrolling metroid again.
Living the Dream
Member
Speaking of Metroid, did we ever find out that Federation Forces sold here in the States?
Wowfunhappy
Member
I think if I had to choose, I'd prefer they work on Metroid. Although I'd lament the lack of Donkey Kong.
I don't really care too much either way. Everything Retro touches seems to turn to gold.
I don't really care too much either way. Everything Retro touches seems to turn to gold.
Justin Bailey
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I just need Metroid Prime 4 with a huge, interesting map to traverse, and graphical upgrades that the Switch can handle. That's all. It's not rocket surgery.
I Wanna Be The Guy
U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A!
I'd be happy with either one. But Metroid would make the bigger splash and I really want the Switch to be super successful so I'll go with Metroid.
What do people want? Metroid.
What is safe? Dankey Kang
What will Nintendo do? Make the most disappointing choice.. possibly one you didn;t even know was an option. so-
A Retro studios social knitting simulator. You knit items at home (download the Yoshi patterns!) and bring your switch into the wild to trade, gift and show off your knitted goods. Other switch users can kit out their Miis( if those are still a thing) with your hats and gloves or simply just take your knitted mario pattern blanket home and bury their digital face in it while they cry themselves to sleep wishing Nintendo was great again.
What is safe? Dankey Kang
What will Nintendo do? Make the most disappointing choice.. possibly one you didn;t even know was an option. so-
A Retro studios social knitting simulator. You knit items at home (download the Yoshi patterns!) and bring your switch into the wild to trade, gift and show off your knitted goods. Other switch users can kit out their Miis( if those are still a thing) with your hats and gloves or simply just take your knitted mario pattern blanket home and bury their digital face in it while they cry themselves to sleep wishing Nintendo was great again.
Octavianus
Banned
I'd take either... but I do really want a follow up to Returns and Tropical Freeze. Both are some of my favourite games of all time.
You monster.
You monster.
I'd prefer a new Metroid Prime above anything else, but I'd be almost just as happy with a 3rd DKC game, or a 3D DK game if they wanted to change it up. Tropical Freeze is my favorite Wii U game by far, but Prime 1 (and the Trilogy overall) is my favorite game of all time...so I win either way really.
Honestly, whatever Retro puts out, I'm there Day 1. They're the best of the best at what they do.
Honestly, whatever Retro puts out, I'm there Day 1. They're the best of the best at what they do.
Skittzo0413
Member
Metroid. The answer is always Metroid. It's like Betteridge's Law, but for NeoGAF threads. "What should Retro do--" Metroid.
"What would you like to see--" Metroid!
"Latest trailer for Avenge--" METROID.
(That said, it's probably not going to happen, but I just can't seem to process my grief and move on the way I did with Half-Life 3)
"What would you like to see--" Metroid!
"Latest trailer for Avenge--" METROID.
(That said, it's probably not going to happen, but I just can't seem to process my grief and move on the way I did with Half-Life 3)
In order of excitement:
1) 3D Donkey Kong
2) 3D Metroid
3) 2D Metroid
4) 2D Donkey Kong
I think after Tropical Freeze they can move on from that formula, the game was almost perfect. I would love to see them make the jump to 3D, but that's assuming someone else would work on Metroid. Because I want a new Metroid game either way.
1) 3D Donkey Kong
2) 3D Metroid
3) 2D Metroid
4) 2D Donkey Kong
I think after Tropical Freeze they can move on from that formula, the game was almost perfect. I would love to see them make the jump to 3D, but that's assuming someone else would work on Metroid. Because I want a new Metroid game either way.
The Real Abed
Perma-Junior
Donkey Kong just to make it a trilogy.
I'd also buy a rerelease of the trilogy if it came out. Fortunately DKCR was never too locked to the gimmick controls and everything could be remapped if it needs to.
I'd also buy a rerelease of the trilogy if it came out. Fortunately DKCR was never too locked to the gimmick controls and everything could be remapped if it needs to.
Metroid. Every year that passes post-Other M the franchise crawls closer to death, we need a new Prime so we can lay the ghost of that game to rest and move on. If it means waiting a few years for a new IP from Retro, then so be it. Metroid needs to be rescued.
goldenpp72
Member
Metroid between the two, just to get the big graphical showcase out. I personally hope they do not return to the first person style if they do this though, there must be a better way to tackle a big Metroid title.
I'd be content with a third DK title in the 2d line or a 3d one too though, or a new ip, whatever really.
I'd be content with a third DK title in the 2d line or a 3d one too though, or a new ip, whatever really.
BassForever
Member
Retro made 3 Metroid games in a row then 2 DKC games and people say "mur too many DKC games make Metroid again" ????
I'd rather a new ip be it original or a take on another Nintendo series.
I'd rather a new ip be it original or a take on another Nintendo series.
sixteen-bit
Member
I really miss Metroid.
Let TF get the inevitable Switch port and go.
Let TF get the inevitable Switch port and go.
User123456
Member
If people want Donkey Kong, they can get a Tropical Freeze port.
It's time for Metroid. 2D or 3D, I don't care as long as it follows the basics of Metroid and focuses on Samus.
It's time for Metroid. 2D or 3D, I don't care as long as it follows the basics of Metroid and focuses on Samus.
Fucking shit, then. Still that sounds like there is a Metroid in the works but its simply not developed by Retro.
Dark Cloud
Member
bennywhatever
Member
I want a Donkey Kong '94 type game that utilizes the tablet-style touch screen.
I also want a new Metroid Prime Hunters.
I'm torn.
I also want a new Metroid Prime Hunters.
I'm torn.
Diddy Kong
Banned
I recall "DK Vine" claiming that David Wise told them he was working on a secret Nintendo project. If this is actually true, another Donkey Kong game would make sense. 3D Mario + a DKC later in the year to kick in the platforming goodness. Give NSMB a rest.
