Retro Studios Working on Fusion Between Star Fox & Metroid- Updated False
Update: Although the idea is rather interesting, The Paul Gale Network has now determined that a Starfox/Metroid game is in fact not being developed. I enjoyed the thought of this possibility, but alas, it is not to come true.
Original Artcile: A new rumour brought forth by The Paul Gale Network indicates that Retro Studios, who many believe might be working on a Star Fox game, is actually working on a fusion of two sci fi Nintendo franchises.
Those two franchises are most notably Star Fox & Metroid Prime. The list below indicates some of the clues that are pointing towards this rumour:
- Some folk at Retro Studios wanted to develop a new ip that involved 3rd person sci-fi action with intense aerial combat.
- Others apparently were leaning towards taking the Star Fox helm.
- Nintendo sees Retro Studios as a very competent developer and worked with them in creating the hybrid title of Star Fox – Metroid: Fusion Saga.
- The title has multiple gameplay mechanics and needed a wide staff of talent to incorporate the many ideas.
- The story begins as you control Fox McCloud and the Star Fox team on deep space mission in your Arwing, flying through a Meteos-like stage. As you enter a light speed warp, there’s a collision with an orange ship (Samus’) and the game continues with you now plummeting to a planet as Samus in her craft. You’re in mild control of her ship, using the Wii U controller to look around and touch screen press the lit up buttons to prepare for impact (while the TV stays locked on what you see out of the cockpit). You’re now on land, as a “yet again” stripped down Samus Aran with the most basic of weapon abilities, in first person perspective, traversing through this unknown planet.
- The game switches off between intense Arwing space and planetary battles as Fox makes his way to the planet that Samus crashed on and a Metroid Prime-like experience of gameplay as Samus on this planet, gradually uncovering its mysteries, leveling up, etc.
- The Star Fox stages represent what the series is best known for, including the chatter and coming to the aid of the rest of your team, all range mode battles, and on rails stages.
- The Metroid part of the game puts you alone, void of human or any talking character contact, and like the Prime series, sees you gaining upgrades, battling bosses, and in this case, repairing your ship.
- The game is said to be epic in size, scope, ambition.
- The pacing has been perfected to not interrupt what the feeling is behind either franchise, since Star Fox is more often known for being acceptable to have short sessions with and Metroid rather the opposite. You can opt to continue playing either just Samus’ part or Fox’s part without crossing over for much of the main game (or play it as it’s scripted back and forth), but will eventually have to complete both, as the characters will ultimately meet up.
- There will be later parts in the game where you do get to control Samus’ ship and fly it Star Fox style.
- Likewise, Fox McCloud will be controllable by foot (both the above and this bullet point represent a period in the game after the two sides meet up) and be played via 3rd person perspective. Think of Jet Force Gemini with Fox’s known agility as he’s portrayed to having in the Smash Bros. series. (Fox will move more like Ryu Hayabusa from Ninja Gaiden and less like he did in Star Fox Adventures).
- Though a tentative title, the idea behind the story of “Fusion Saga” is both a play on the fact that the two series are fusing together into one game and of course, a storyline behind Andross using Metroids to enhance himself, his army, etc.
- Star Fox – Metroid: Fusion Saga is wholly a satisfying adventure game as Samus, an equally electrifying aerial combat game as Fox, and something that delivers an exciting, special change that fans will love.
- In consideration was the Star Fox portion having 4 player co-op online, but instead the game will have leaderboards for time and percent complete for all parts of the game and multiplayer will be simply versus mode based.
I feel like this could be a regenerating force for both franchises, which have dwindled in popularity. Both of their last outings: Other M and Assault, failed to impress the mass audience and critics alike. They even displeased many long time fans of the series. A mash-up of these two different play styles can also push long time fans of Star Fox to give Metroid games a try, and vice versa. Another aspect that the rumours indicated is a leaderboard function, as well as a multiplayer part. If the versus multiplayer is also available online, this could be a big shift for Nintendo titles as a whole to integrate some sort of online multiplayer. If any two franchises are to fuse, these ones would make a lot of sense, the afformentioned story line is also plausible. Being given the opportunity to not only kick metroid butt, but also Andross butt is absolutely fantastic.
If this proves to be true, the video game world will be treated to some fast paced shooting and an epic adventure. The shear size and scope of this game could bring players back for more and more. This editor is excited! E3 can’t come any quicker.
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Michael Petco+ The essentials about me: I am 21 years old, I have completed one year of of my Game Development program at Algonquin College, I absolutely love Nintendo, I enjoy such authors as Michael Crighton, Michio Kaku, H.G Wells, and many more. I spend most of my time being a server at an old folks home, I play lots of video games, and I spend a lot of time at the gym.
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Hi there and thank you for sharing your interest in Retro Studios’ rumored Wii U title in development, Star Fox – Metroid: Fusion Saga. When I shared this information on Paul Gale Network, I was sure to call it a RUMOR and just that for now.
Without having concrete evidence as to whether this game is real and currently in development or was simply pitched around to various people at Retro Studios and Nintendo to be eventually dropped, it’s safest to just remain cautious.
I would recommend people to remain optimistic in the company’s ability to deliver on such a game if it’s indeed real, as Retro Studios has proven in the past to be a very competent company. But I’d also suggest everyone to not necessarily take this as 100% truth.
With exclusive reveals that I’ve shared in the past (with the most recent being PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale), when I knew it to be legitimate, I guaranteed its authenticity, 100%. In this case, please know that it’s still an unconfirmed rumor.
If I learn anything new prior to E3, I will be sure to share it…permitted I can. Thank you again for your feedback.
- Paul Gale