WayForward Would Like to Make a Metroid Game

by **Remnants** » 11.16.12 9:08pm

Nintendo Life article wrote:WayForward, the developer behind games such as A Boy and his Blob, Mighty Switch Force: Hyper Drive Edition, and the upcoming 3DS title Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd You Steal Our Garbage?! has expressed its desire to make a Metroid game.

Being I know pretty much nothing about WayForward, making a real comment isn't something I can really do right now. Let me just say that Forward is the Way Metroid should be going.

Your thoughts?

by **Emperor Ing** » 11.16.12 9:16pm

They'd make a passable Metroid game, but nothing in their entire catalogue is really "wow", you know? Maybe the first Shantae was, but that was a long time ago. A couple of good games, but no great ones. I'd say the last thing we need is a 'good' Metroid game.

They'd probably fuck up the atmosphere hardcore though. Double Dragon Neon is proof enough of that.

by **Infinity's End** » 11.17.12 1:41am

IMO, I think other than Retro, WayForward and Hal are the only 2 studios that are capable of making an official 2D Metroid game worthy of the name. Maybe IntSys, but it's hard to say. Of course it'd have to be 2.5D... ah let's keep dreamin'! :awesome:

by **okey** » 11.17.12 11:50am

I think Wayforward could make a solid game if they had a decent budget and weren't rushed all to hell.

But they've said that if they could work on anything it would be a Lupin the 3rd game, and I'd much rather see that.

by **Apothem** » 11.17.12 11:59am

They made Shantae and Aliens: Infestation. That's good enough for me. I'd trust'em with Metroid any day.

by **Emperor Ing** » 11.17.12 12:45pm

okey wrote:But they've said that if they could work on anything it would be a Lupin the 3rd game, and I'd much rather see that.

I'd soooo rather see a Lupin III game as opposed to Adventure Time. -_-;

by **CapCom** » 11.17.12 10:05pm

Aliens: Infestation was rushed. The first 20 minutes were awesome, but then you realize that there's a bunch of airshaft mazes that have no purpose and you don't get more than four marines on your team at any one time. The aliens don't get harder (aside from bosses and the monkeys), so the ship itself remains pretty docile by the end. It also felt like it was missing another planetary mission. Basically, the game shows promise but moreover shows signs of being rushed. You can blame that on Sega.

by **HYRUL3** » 11.17.12 11:26pm

I haven't played any of the games they've made, but looking at all the crappy movie games on the list, it would be a little concerning. Seems like they haven't had the opportunity to not be rushed, and I'm not sure Metroid is the series to experiment on.

Though I did want to try Aliens: Infestation. It's in my GameFly Q, it just hasn't gotten to the top of the list yet.

I don't know. Not my first choice of developers. Not by a long shot.

by **Infinity's End** » 11.28.12 12:19pm

Sup Holmes interviews a director from WayForward, Sean Velasco, director of Double Dragon Neon and A Boy and His Blob.
They start talking about Super Metroid and the series around 11:35, and continue discussing it for a good while!

http://youtu.be/jELh0oV9K1M

by **Dryn** » 12.01.12 4:35pm

Infinity's End wrote:Sup Holmes interviews a director from WayForward, Sean Velasco, director of Double Dragon Neon and A Boy and His Blob.
They start talking about Super Metroid and the series around 11:35, and continue discussing it for a good while!

http://youtu.be/jELh0oV9K1M

Happy birthday!

Remnants Posts: 532 Joined: 05.01.11 9:08pm	WayForward Would Like to Make a Metroid Game by Remnants » 11.16.12 9:08pm Source Nintendo Life article Nintendo Life article wrote:WayForward, the developer behind games such as A Boy and his Blob, Mighty Switch Force: Hyper Drive Edition, and the upcoming 3DS title Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd You Steal Our Garbage?! has expressed its desire to make a Metroid game. Being I know pretty much nothing about WayForward, making a real comment isn't something I can really do right now. Let me just say that Forward is the Way Metroid should be going. Your thoughts? In times of crisis, weakness cannot survive. But be very careful how you define strength. "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Security is a superstition. It does not exist in nature" - Hellen Keller
Emperor Ing Posts: 4950 Joined: 12.27.07 1:22pm Location: ENGAGING RIDLEY MOTHER FUCKER	Re: WayForward Would Like to Make a Metroid Game by Emperor Ing » 11.16.12 9:16pm They'd make a passable Metroid game, but nothing in their entire catalogue is really "wow", you know? Maybe the first Shantae was, but that was a long time ago. A couple of good games, but no great ones. I'd say the last thing we need is a 'good' Metroid game. They'd probably fuck up the atmosphere hardcore though. Double Dragon Neon is proof enough of that. Hiroshi Mishima wrote:must be some sorta side effect of the hatchling or maybe she should stop going down on Miyamoto.
Infinity's End Posts: 4519 Joined: 05.05.07 11:04am Location: Austin, TX http://steamcommunity.com/id/infinitysend/ Website https://twitter.com/infinitys_end	Re: WayForward Would Like to Make a Metroid Game by Infinity's End » 11.17.12 1:41am IMO, I think other than Retro, WayForward and Hal are the only 2 studios that are capable of making an official 2D Metroid game worthy of the name. Maybe IntSys, but it's hard to say. Of course it'd have to be 2.5D... ah let's keep dreamin'! Visit our DA Gallery! Over 2,000 unique artworks and growing!
okey Posts: 794 Joined: 06.29.11 1:37pm Location: Philadelphia, PA	Re: WayForward Would Like to Make a Metroid Game by okey » 11.17.12 11:50am I think Wayforward could make a solid game if they had a decent budget and weren't rushed all to hell. But they've said that if they could work on anything it would be a Lupin the 3rd game, and I'd much rather see that.
Apothem Posts: 1004 Joined: 06.17.08 10:08pm Location: The House of Next Tuesday	Re: WayForward Would Like to Make a Metroid Game by Apothem » 11.17.12 11:59am They made Shantae and Aliens: Infestation. That's good enough for me. I'd trust'em with Metroid any day. The last metroid is in captivity. All's well in the galaxy.
Emperor Ing Posts: 4950 Joined: 12.27.07 1:22pm Location: ENGAGING RIDLEY MOTHER FUCKER	Re: WayForward Would Like to Make a Metroid Game by Emperor Ing » 11.17.12 12:45pm okey wrote:But they've said that if they could work on anything it would be a Lupin the 3rd game, and I'd much rather see that. I'd soooo rather see a Lupin III game as opposed to Adventure Time. Hiroshi Mishima wrote:must be some sorta side effect of the hatchling or maybe she should stop going down on Miyamoto.
CapCom Posts: 2424 Joined: 05.04.07 12:08pm Location: Section-Z Website	Re: WayForward Would Like to Make a Metroid Game by CapCom » 11.17.12 10:05pm Aliens: Infestation was rushed. The first 20 minutes were awesome, but then you realize that there's a bunch of airshaft mazes that have no purpose and you don't get more than four marines on your team at any one time. The aliens don't get harder (aside from bosses and the monkeys), so the ship itself remains pretty docile by the end. It also felt like it was missing another planetary mission. Basically, the game shows promise but moreover shows signs of being rushed. You can blame that on Sega. The sleep of Reason produces monsters. "Until next time..." Captain Commando
HYRUL3 Posts: 4536 Joined: 10.24.10 11:39pm Location: New England	Re: WayForward Would Like to Make a Metroid Game by HYRUL3 » 11.17.12 11:26pm I haven't played any of the games they've made, but looking at all the crappy movie games on the list, it would be a little concerning. Seems like they haven't had the opportunity to not be rushed, and I'm not sure Metroid is the series to experiment on. Though I did want to try Aliens: Infestation. It's in my GameFly Q, it just hasn't gotten to the top of the list yet. I don't know. Not my first choice of developers. Not by a long shot. "I am tired of being under the weight of greedy men who don't believe in anything."
Infinity's End Posts: 4519 Joined: 05.05.07 11:04am Location: Austin, TX http://steamcommunity.com/id/infinitysend/ Website https://twitter.com/infinitys_end	Re: WayForward Would Like to Make a Metroid Game by Infinity's End » 11.28.12 12:19pm Sup Holmes interviews a director from WayForward, Sean Velasco, director of Double Dragon Neon and A Boy and His Blob. They start talking about Super Metroid and the series around 11:35, and continue discussing it for a good while! http://youtu.be/jELh0oV9K1M Visit our DA Gallery! Over 2,000 unique artworks and growing!
Dryn Posts: 548 Joined: 05.03.09 1:48am	Re: WayForward Would Like to Make a Metroid Game by Dryn » 12.01.12 4:35pm Infinity's End wrote:Sup Holmes interviews a director from WayForward, Sean Velasco, director of Double Dragon Neon and A Boy and His Blob. They start talking about Super Metroid and the series around 11:35, and continue discussing it for a good while! http://youtu.be/jELh0oV9K1M Happy birthday!

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