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Wikipedia lists Intelligent Systems as being a developer. Wikipedia is wrong about yet another fact. An N-Sider member E-mailed Intelligent Systems about making Zero Mission and its status as a remake or prequel. They replied: "Dear Metroid Fan, Thank you very much for contacting INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS. First of all, INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS did not develop Metroid Zero Mission. Secondly, It is own by the Nintendo, therefore we can not answer any question directly from fans like you.
Best way is to keep try contacting Nintendo of America for your answer.
Thank you WebMaster" Dai Grepher 15:57, 4 August 2005 (UTC)
"The original Metroid soundtrack was one of the first low-key game soundtracks aimed at building atmosphere without the intrusive loops of the likes of Super Mario Bros; the move to an orchestral and more continuous score is therefore an unexpected stylistic departure for the remake, and has not been universally accepted by fans."
I question the accuracy of this statement. What is meant by "the move to an orchestral and more continuous score"? Nearly every tune in the game is a recomposition of a song from either Metroid or Super Metroid. As far as I can remember, the only original music comes from three of the cutscenes: the opening "Emergency Order" music, the post-Mother Brain space battle, and the Chozo Suit room. -- Poiuyt Man talk 13:28, 12 August 2005 (UTC)
I get it. Its like instruments playing the classic Metroid songs. It isnt that hard to figure out. Imhungry
I removed the speculation regarding the zero suit being the canonical under-armor gear for two reasons.
There should be a picture of the Zero suit on this article. If I were looking for a picture on the Zero Suit, this is the first place I'd look. 12.215.110.44 03:40, 12 June 2007 (UTC)
Why are items listed in the boss section? I assume it's because you get these as a reward for clearing the bosses, but there's no explanation for this whatsoever. If you hadn't played the game, then you'd have no idea why they're listed. Also, some of them are just wrong; the Screw Attack, for example, can be obtained way before Ridley. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 212.242.249.136 ( talk • contribs) .
I'm going to scan my box of ZM, which should be higher quality. Just a heads up. ( Cipher Destiny 15:31, 3 September 2006 (UTC))
I think there should be a section of this article created to go into detail about the sequence breaks in zero mission: where they are, the incentive for doing them and any other details but not how to do them. Any opinions? Ovavasour 15:44, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
No. If it's information that's only useful to people who actually play the game, it does not belong on Wikipedia. 12.215.110.44 03:39, 12 June 2007 (UTC)
however we must assume this is a 'space year', as this date is in the past in the Gregorian calendar.
Wouldn't WP:NPOV prohibit this, as it is assuming the point of view of someone living after the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar? If, hypothetically, someone living in 1960 were to view this article, the statement would not hold true. I am removing it, if anyone wishes to discuss it you're free to, but in my opinion, any statement that depends on the point of view of the reader to be true does not belong here.
76.88.118.223 07:57, 24 August 2007 (UTC)
In the end of the General Mechanics section, it says that in Zero Mission this is the first time Samus is playable without her suit. This is incorrect to my knowledge. You can play as suitless-Samus in the original NES Metroid. She had no difference to suited-Samus except look and color scheme (and flowing hair). All items and effects (appeared) to be similar. I do not know if you took more or equal damage in this mode. It was a special cheat code that you found at the end of a particularly good completion of the game. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.37.252.33 ( talk) 00:12, 9 October 2007 (UTC)
Should someone mention Zero Mission, Since it uses a heavily modified Fusion engine, that the engine is also a heavily modified Wario Land 4 engine in the article? Chykka207 16:37, 31 October 2007 (UTC)
The ref is shown/used on the Fusion article. Check in engine next to "Heavily Modified WL4 Engine." But it is currently down.:( —Preceding unsigned comment added by Chykka207 ( talk • contribs) 00:47, 15 November 2007 (UTC)
I'm very disappointed with this section, and I think it should be eliminated. I could be more specific, but I'd first prefer to respond to defensive arguments made here on it's behalf. Please respond. Zixor ( talk) 04:03, 22 January 2008 (UTC)
Jerk!... —Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.48.208.212 ( talk) 04:33, 12 July 2009 (UTC)
How unique is a feature that is stated to belong to 4 games? Think this should be rewritten. Also (may be wrong as I haven't played Echoes in a while) I don't remember the ability to play a port of the NES game with Prime 2: Echoes. Does this feature exist? KMcD ( talk) 12:09, 21 August 2008 (UTC)
File:Zero mission suitless.jpg has been added to the article by an editor. We've already got File:Metroid and Metroid Zero Mission.png, which I think is pretty good, especially considering it compares the old and new versions. Also, it shows Mother Brain, one of the important characters of the game, along with Samus in an "action" shot of her shooting projectiles. The newer screenshot does indeed show visually something that is explained in fairly great detail in the prose, but I don't know if it's necessary to show how it looks like for a character to be crawling around. In addition, the edit summary points to Metroid Prime#Gameplay as an example, but for one thing, the article was promoted nearly a year ago, and for another, we have to look at this situation individually. Assuming we can only keep one fair use screenshot, what reason is there to keep the new one rather than the old one? Gary King ( talk) 20:41, 15 January 2009 (UTC)
The VG guidelines don't specify "only one fair use image" ("Screenshots of video games should be used to identify as many unique or notable elements as possible, and keeping the number of such shots to a minimum." - 2, no more - , "Screenshots are great for enhancing the comprehensiveness of articles, and all computer and video game articles should have at least a couple."). But OK, maybe I'll take a screencap when I play this game again to get a better image. (just a sidenote: what does time of promotion has to do with anything? of those 5 I just listed, 2=2006, 2, including MP=2007, and 1=2008) igordebraga ≠ 20:54, 15 January 2009 (UTC)
Hello everyone. An IP user recently changed all mention of "Mecha-Ridley" to "the Ridley Robot", claiming "Mecha-Ridley" is a fan-made name and "the Ridley Robot" is the official name. I've always assumed "Mecha-Ridley" is official, but does anyone have an official source that can settle this? - sesuPRIME talk • contribs 03:17, 14 April 2009 (UTC)
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Wikipedia lists Intelligent Systems as being a developer. Wikipedia is wrong about yet another fact. An N-Sider member E-mailed Intelligent Systems about making Zero Mission and its status as a remake or prequel. They replied: "Dear Metroid Fan, Thank you very much for contacting INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS. First of all, INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS did not develop Metroid Zero Mission. Secondly, It is own by the Nintendo, therefore we can not answer any question directly from fans like you.
Best way is to keep try contacting Nintendo of America for your answer.
Thank you WebMaster" Dai Grepher 15:57, 4 August 2005 (UTC)
"The original Metroid soundtrack was one of the first low-key game soundtracks aimed at building atmosphere without the intrusive loops of the likes of Super Mario Bros; the move to an orchestral and more continuous score is therefore an unexpected stylistic departure for the remake, and has not been universally accepted by fans."
I question the accuracy of this statement. What is meant by "the move to an orchestral and more continuous score"? Nearly every tune in the game is a recomposition of a song from either Metroid or Super Metroid. As far as I can remember, the only original music comes from three of the cutscenes: the opening "Emergency Order" music, the post-Mother Brain space battle, and the Chozo Suit room. -- Poiuyt Man talk 13:28, 12 August 2005 (UTC)
I get it. Its like instruments playing the classic Metroid songs. It isnt that hard to figure out. Imhungry
I removed the speculation regarding the zero suit being the canonical under-armor gear for two reasons.
There should be a picture of the Zero suit on this article. If I were looking for a picture on the Zero Suit, this is the first place I'd look. 12.215.110.44 03:40, 12 June 2007 (UTC)
Why are items listed in the boss section? I assume it's because you get these as a reward for clearing the bosses, but there's no explanation for this whatsoever. If you hadn't played the game, then you'd have no idea why they're listed. Also, some of them are just wrong; the Screw Attack, for example, can be obtained way before Ridley. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 212.242.249.136 ( talk • contribs) .
I'm going to scan my box of ZM, which should be higher quality. Just a heads up. ( Cipher Destiny 15:31, 3 September 2006 (UTC))
I think there should be a section of this article created to go into detail about the sequence breaks in zero mission: where they are, the incentive for doing them and any other details but not how to do them. Any opinions? Ovavasour 15:44, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
No. If it's information that's only useful to people who actually play the game, it does not belong on Wikipedia. 12.215.110.44 03:39, 12 June 2007 (UTC)
however we must assume this is a 'space year', as this date is in the past in the Gregorian calendar.
Wouldn't WP:NPOV prohibit this, as it is assuming the point of view of someone living after the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar? If, hypothetically, someone living in 1960 were to view this article, the statement would not hold true. I am removing it, if anyone wishes to discuss it you're free to, but in my opinion, any statement that depends on the point of view of the reader to be true does not belong here.
76.88.118.223 07:57, 24 August 2007 (UTC)
In the end of the General Mechanics section, it says that in Zero Mission this is the first time Samus is playable without her suit. This is incorrect to my knowledge. You can play as suitless-Samus in the original NES Metroid. She had no difference to suited-Samus except look and color scheme (and flowing hair). All items and effects (appeared) to be similar. I do not know if you took more or equal damage in this mode. It was a special cheat code that you found at the end of a particularly good completion of the game. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.37.252.33 ( talk) 00:12, 9 October 2007 (UTC)
Should someone mention Zero Mission, Since it uses a heavily modified Fusion engine, that the engine is also a heavily modified Wario Land 4 engine in the article? Chykka207 16:37, 31 October 2007 (UTC)
The ref is shown/used on the Fusion article. Check in engine next to "Heavily Modified WL4 Engine." But it is currently down.:( —Preceding unsigned comment added by Chykka207 ( talk • contribs) 00:47, 15 November 2007 (UTC)
I'm very disappointed with this section, and I think it should be eliminated. I could be more specific, but I'd first prefer to respond to defensive arguments made here on it's behalf. Please respond. Zixor ( talk) 04:03, 22 January 2008 (UTC)
Jerk!... —Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.48.208.212 ( talk) 04:33, 12 July 2009 (UTC)
How unique is a feature that is stated to belong to 4 games? Think this should be rewritten. Also (may be wrong as I haven't played Echoes in a while) I don't remember the ability to play a port of the NES game with Prime 2: Echoes. Does this feature exist? KMcD ( talk) 12:09, 21 August 2008 (UTC)
File:Zero mission suitless.jpg has been added to the article by an editor. We've already got File:Metroid and Metroid Zero Mission.png, which I think is pretty good, especially considering it compares the old and new versions. Also, it shows Mother Brain, one of the important characters of the game, along with Samus in an "action" shot of her shooting projectiles. The newer screenshot does indeed show visually something that is explained in fairly great detail in the prose, but I don't know if it's necessary to show how it looks like for a character to be crawling around. In addition, the edit summary points to Metroid Prime#Gameplay as an example, but for one thing, the article was promoted nearly a year ago, and for another, we have to look at this situation individually. Assuming we can only keep one fair use screenshot, what reason is there to keep the new one rather than the old one? Gary King ( talk) 20:41, 15 January 2009 (UTC)
The VG guidelines don't specify "only one fair use image" ("Screenshots of video games should be used to identify as many unique or notable elements as possible, and keeping the number of such shots to a minimum." - 2, no more - , "Screenshots are great for enhancing the comprehensiveness of articles, and all computer and video game articles should have at least a couple."). But OK, maybe I'll take a screencap when I play this game again to get a better image. (just a sidenote: what does time of promotion has to do with anything? of those 5 I just listed, 2=2006, 2, including MP=2007, and 1=2008) igordebraga ≠ 20:54, 15 January 2009 (UTC)
Hello everyone. An IP user recently changed all mention of "Mecha-Ridley" to "the Ridley Robot", claiming "Mecha-Ridley" is a fan-made name and "the Ridley Robot" is the official name. I've always assumed "Mecha-Ridley" is official, but does anyone have an official source that can settle this? - sesuPRIME talk • contribs 03:17, 14 April 2009 (UTC)
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