Johnny vs. AM2R: Return of Samus

In tonight's episode, the long awaited fan recreation of Metroid 2 has...finally gotten a DMCA Takedown, but when has that ever stopped anyone from finding it? Does this game earn a gold star in the Metroid universe? Let's find out!
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[@RuffyYoshi]

Okay, time for bed-- *Johnny just uploaded a new review* ...fuck.

[@enchiladasaredelicious1795]

Lolololollolollolololoolo lo llolololololololloolololololololololololololoolololloolo

[@BizerkPixel]

man i got so much homework to do, and i got a test tomo---- OH SHIT JOHNNY VIDEO (literal reaction)

[@thewanderer2113]

Your pic goes perfect with what you just said lol

[@supersonicsaga]

+BizerkPixel Glad I don't have to go to school anymore.

[@thewanderer2113]

+supersonicsaga nice

[@yaatiusyeeticus1371]

Now this guy is helping to develop Ori 2. So much for Nintendo wanting to snuff this out.

[@Myuutsuu85]

What, really? Now that is certanly a step upwards.

[@olegmend]

Yup, he wrote it on his blog for am2r

[@mdstevens0612]

And he deserves it. That kind of talent, dedication and hard work deserves recognition.

[@ShibuNub3305]

No doubt he helped make Ori2 the magnum opus it is.

[@mehlessmidori602]

What's Ori 2?

[@northwindkey]

I know the real reason Nintendo shut it down: Adam didn't authorize it.

[@TheScribe1.0]

darkstar100x it’s a little funny.

[@kuroboio450]

And so they did lmao..

[@imthesourceofallyourproble6537]

darkstar100x master of puppets

[@ShibuNub3305]

WE DO NOT MENTION THE CURSED GAME

[@jordandillow2110]

What

[@shardofkingdoms9816]

“No immediate plans with the franchise.” Oh how times have changed :)

[@KingKlonoa]

I thought the Torizo statue was one of the best fights in the game. I was totally taken aback when it sprouted wings and it was a unique way to utilize the space jump.

[@Melkac]

Yeah, I'm surprised Johnny didn't like it...

[@BaconMinion]

It was my favorite boss in the game. The moment it started to fly, I had a big ol' goofy grin on my face.

[@battlinjoe2592]

I’m still surprised with the fact that Johnny disliked it. I don’t fully get why…

[@risingrevolt]

@@Melkac it's probably the Metroid fan in him not being use to that level of difficulty when it comes to bosses

[@Melkac]

@@risingrevolt Damn he'll hate Dread from what I've been hearing.

[@AlphaOmegaSin]

It makes me happy that he kept with the development to create a gem like this. Well worth the wait

[@RaikenXion]

The guy who did AM2R should have been hired by Nintendo.

[@amaelofthejawas]

He got hired by the team that made Ori and the Blind Forest today! Hes gonna be ok :)

[@l.clevelandmajor9931]

I could not wait to grab it as soon as I learned about it. I was not disappointed in AM2R at all. It happens to be the best remake of the original Metroid 2, IMO. Speaking of the difficulty levels, the easy level is still a bit harder than even the normal level on official Metroid games, the normal level even harder, while the hard level is really hard! Totally Awesome! There are still a couple of items I am unable to get, due to the way you get them, but I am constantly practicing to try and get them. I think that too is awesome, because it keeps me coming back to play it over again, and because of it I often discover new ways to do certain things in the game. That to me is a sign of a well designed game! From what I have seen of SR, the game more or less guides the player too much during game play, taking the exploration factor down to almost nonexistence. It is the exploration, and not knowing what's next that makes this franchise what it is supposed to be. It is what attracted me to the first Metroid game, and all the good ones that came after it. Don't tell me where to go, is my motto. I want to discover it on my own.

[@The_Thulhu]

Is it bad that AM2R was my first Metroid title?

[@l.clevelandmajor9931]

ThatOneGuy 226 why should it be? If anything, I think if you like it as much as I do, you'll want to try tbe official titles in the franchise. Nintendo might not agree, vut that means more sales for them. That's why their treatment of tbis situation is bad for their reputation.

[@diatrigger6636]

This is so weird to watch after Samus's Return was revealed.

[@cj01son54]

Trigspro789 That's the reason I'm watching this again.

[@KayFiOS]

So, Johnny... Ready to review Metroid 2 a third time?

[@TimeLordNivek]

allav866 apparently he was.

[@Sonic2978]

Make that 4 now

[@victikirby15]

Nintendo realized that someone was releasing a Metroid fan game around the same time they were releasing Federation Force and were like "fuck someone made an actual Metroid game"

[@pizzasoda6674]

This was in development for 10 years.

[@ScapeVEVO]

Daaaaaaaaaaamn

[@benlink202forever]

+Kevin The Skeleton that's a fuckton of effort for remaking a game.

[@bandicootsauce4569]

No, they were more like: "HOLY SHIT! Some obscure third party is releasing a Nintendo game THAT'S ACTUALLY GOOD without our permission! We have to shut it down for the sake of our sorry excuse of a reputation!"

[@pizzasoda6674]

Ben Link I meant that Nintendo didn't shut it down sooner.

[@audieorlandolilybassoff4069]

12:13 What is that amazing spritework?! I can't believe that's part of the actual gameplay!

[@lixbox69]

if only he knew

[@geoj]

Lix BOx Lixbox knew what

[@jamiebarnes6666]

Hes talking about Samus Returns, as it is a remake of Metroid 2, which Johnny did not know about at the time.

[@sterlingmuse5808]

...was it really that hard to figure out what they were saying XD I'm just so happy that both AM2R and Samus Returns are such high quality; I don't even think I could pick between them.

[@NovuscourvousTornflesh]

samus returns was garbage . no effort was put into it

[@sterlingmuse5808]

Novuscourvous Bullshit. Plenty of effort was put into it. You want to see a Metroid game with little effort put it, you go play Metroid Prime Hunters.

[@SorenDaein]

What most don't understand is that making video games happens to be a form of art. You can't rush art. AM2R may be a fan made remake of Metroid 2 Return of Samus, but it's a remake done right. Plus it was given something that was absent from the original: An escape sequence after causing a particular event to happen. Escape sequences are kind of a staple in the Metroid series.

[@derrickdaniels3955]

Yes

[@sirpiguithy7341]

It's welcoming to see somebody review this game with a level head. Not saying Nintendo doesn't deserve the criticism, they're clearly behind from a business standpoint. But after reading a few reviews where they say Nintendo is clearly out of their minds, spelling doom and gloom for the series, it feels refreshing seeing someone like Johnny take a level headed approach to the review. Focus on the game and what it has to offer. I wish the Metroid series and all of its fans, happy 30th Anniversary! Here's to more adventures in the galaxy and beyond!

[@aaronman4772]

The thing is, they're not really that behind on a business standpoint. Just think about what that'd say to pretty much every hackjob "dev" on the internet if a high profile fan game that pretty much uses complete IP from them is allowed to stay open. It'd be a legal nightmare for Nintendo, to try and tell what fan games are allowed to stay up and which they want to take down, not to mention the battles from those they chose to take down saying "But X was allowed to stay up, so why not mine?" It's sad to have something with such love and care put into it be put down in regards to ease of finding it, but if they didn't tell the person to take it down? That's just opening Pandora's Box for people using their IPs to try and make a quick attention/buck.

[@sirpiguithy7341]

+aaronman4772 Oh I wouldn't dispute that at all. They have every right to protect their IP's. It's the little bit in me that wishes Nintendo take what Sega is doing with Mania, and allow up and coming developers tinker with some of their IP's with care and supervision.

[@magicmush1998]

People will just to anything to shit on Nintendo these days. While many had a good reason to be pissed, I've seen some people started spreading links of the game around and spreading the word, and they didn't even like Metroid of Nintendo in general, they just wanted to be dicks.

[@lugbzurg8987]

It's not a legal nightmare at all. You're thinking of Trademark, not Copyright. Leaving fangames alone doesn't legally-harm intellectual properties whatsoever. If it did, then Sega wouldn't own Sonic the Hedgehog anymore, and there are entire CONVENTIONS dedicated to making Sonic fangames. Nintendo doesn't take down fangames because they have to. They take down fangames because they WANT to.

[@jonasking9587]

...and Nintendo take down fan conventions.

[@minionman123]

With the knowledge of *THE FUTURE* looking back at how ambitious this was makes you appreciate it even more. It is going to be so much fun to compare AM2R with Metroid: Samus Returns to see different metalities and takes on the same game. Im probably gonna marathon all 3 versions in the hype of Metroid: Samus Returns for the 3DS and i cannot wait!

[@snodude6466]

smashbrosproductions Honestly, Samus returns is far better than am2r. I'm not saying am2r is bad (it's actually really good), but Samus returns adds more the series and it's more fleshed out.

[@sterlingmuse5808]

Hayden Snow Productions I disagree. They have different styles, sure, but because they aren't just carbon copies of one another, I honestly feel like they are both equally amazing games. While Samus Returns clearly has higher production values, I could still go back and play either of these right now, and know for certain that I'm going to have a fun time. I might even rank both over Fusion, although if I did they would still be within inches of each other. It would be easier to rate my top 5 Metroid games by difficulty than by which is better, but both Metroid 2 remakes would certainly be on that list.

[@jacobmonks3722]

@@sterlingmuse5808 For me it's like this: 1. Metroid Prime (my first Metroid) 2. Super Metroid 3. Metroid Zero Mission 4. Metroid Prime 2 Echoes 5. AM2R 6. Metroid Fusion 7. Metroid Samus Returns 8. Metroid Prime 3 Corruption 9. Metroid I haven't played the Prime spinoffs, the original Metroid II, or Other M. I hope to fix all of that in due time.

[@sterlingmuse5808]

@@jacobmonks3722 Ngl, I still haven't played a 3D Metroid game if you don't count Samus Returns. My list would only include Super, Zero Mission, Fusion, AM2R, and Samus Returns. And quite frankly, all I know for sure is that Super is my least favorite of these (more because I like the controls the least than anything else.) I have no doubt that I'll enjoy the Prime games when I finally get to them. But I haven't had a good opportunity yet. And I have no idea how they'd affect my list either. I'm bad at picking favorites

[@pichuflash2769]

I've never played a Metroid game before, this was my first one. I downloaded it like 4 days ago, and it kicked my ass when i first started playing. However, I adapted to the difficulty and actually beat it, and I'm using a keyboard, so that just made it even harder. The game is an absolute blast, I'll be sure to play other games in the series because of it.

[@astriverofstrengthandknowledge]

Pichu Flash you should try out Fusion.

[@unclestone8406]

Pichu Flash You're making an old gamer proud, kid. The Metroid games are some of the best, and AM2R is a work of love. Metroid Metal has existed because of these games for around a decade, now, and if you liked AM2R, I highly recommend checking out that music. You will not be disappointed. Welcome home.

[@pichuflash2769]

I checked out Metroid Metal, it is really good music, and improves upon some of the original tracks. I also just beat Metroid Prime today, I'll probably play Fusion or Zero Mission next.

[@pichuflash2769]

Btw, this community is filled with some really nice people, I do feel at home. :D

[@AniGaAG]

I hope you *_DO_* realize that 100 %-ing the game once unlocks a fuckton of stuff, and you can _combine_ all of it. Fusion Mode: THINGS JUST GOT HARD. New Game+: Now those lava pools are gone. Have fun going _ANYWHERE_ you want. : P Random Game+: Three different randomizers for things like item locations, upgrade locations, the works. -> *_This game turns into an unrivaled BEAST of a Metroid game after the first 100 % playthrough._*

[@sirkurahale7307]

As part of an enormous modding community myself, it's heartbreaking to see this kinda thing. Chances are Nintendo DID know about this and simply let it grow for a while. Nintendo of Japan actually encourages fan content like this. to a certain degree anyway. its why they leave most projects alone. however, when a project like this gets big enough to compete, they issue a DMCA. That's what happened to our previous mod "Project M" They really didn't care about PM until it started popping up publicly at tournaments. Final release hit 3.6, I believe it was a DMCA take down that hit the official release (i wasn't part of that team at that time) although they won't talk about it. Now an even larger mod has been released in its wake. Eventually with the hype, this one too will get a DMCA no doubt, but i'm sure nintendo already knows about it. I personally loved this game. it saddens me i can't seem to beat it due to a bug i encountered that crashes the game instantly when i get knocked down by the first bipedal metroid. I might do a lets play of it, if i can find a way to fix it. its clearly not affecting everyone.

[@lastgreatgaminglump]

rewatching this in honor of nnintendo making ANOTHER another metroid 2 remake

[@Vargas3499]

I found out about the development of this game in early 2008, playing the “Metroid Confrontation” tech demo many, many times over. The way I was reminded of it was when the news of it being DMCA’d by nintendo had come out.

[@MagicMaster667]

*> Metroid: Zero Mission* *> Metroid Prime Trilogy* *-Hunters-*-, -*-Pinball-*-, -*-Federation Force-*-, etc...- *> AM2R: Return of Samus* *> Super Metroid* *> Metroid Fusion* *> **_Perfection_*

[@MagicMaster667]

(I don't hate Hunters, Pinball or Federation force at all, FYI.)

[@MetalSmasherGaming]

I never played Metroid Prime Pinball or Federation Force. I've heard people say FF actually wasn't as bad as the E3 2015 trailer would have you believe.

[@idiothead5511]

Hoew dar U mi fav r merteroid 7 misile yore opnieen Isrong

[@northwindkey]

I thought Hunters was alright, except for the controls. Also I love how Prime Pinball got an honorable mention and Other M wasn't even mentioned. Absolutely Brilliant.

[@hibubgames7667]

Silly magicmaster, the Prime trilogy isn't cannon in favour of other M being cannon. Why would anyone think that was a good idea?

[@caseyp3879]

Am2r needs to be Metroid Cannon imo. The passion he had while making it is unparalleled.

[@lilsoonerfaninmo]

Be a bit redundant, with or without Samus Returns

[@TheDrewCruzCC]

I thought it said Jonny vs ASMR 2 wouldn't that have made for a video

[@runman624]

XD nice

[@CloudManZ]

I thought you were talking about a game, so I googled it.. what in the actual fuck?

[@cam3127]

It's just a video of him pressing buttons on a controller.

[@TheDrewCruzCC]

+runman ;)

[@TheDrewCruzCC]

+CloudManZ I mean I don't judge but yeah it's a bit out there

[@austinhoward9052]

So even a Metroid aficionado had trouble with this game? Phew, I thought for a minute there that I just sucked.

[@Ray_2112]

Tbh I was surprised he said so much about the difficulty...I got into the series just a few years ago and really had a lot to learn since the beginning. I would still not call myself a pro in Metroid games (Johnny is for sure better), but I had not really a problem with the "normal" difficulty of the game. The boss in the tower and the Omega Metroids were tough, but that's about it imo. oO

[@Finalblue1234]

I started with Prime years ago and fell in love with each prime game after that. Tried my hand at the 2D series through Super recently but I had a tough time. Went to fusion and found it alot more managable. Maybe I could try this on easy firstand then go from there.

[@jamesquinonez3914]

I also had a hard time with it but only for the bosses, mainly the Chozo wall boss, that Spinny EyeBall boss and the Gamma, Omega metroid and the Queen Metroid. I actually managed to beat some of them by finding corners and places where they can't quite get you for a bit and shoot as many missiles and super missiles as I can.

[@benlink202forever]

Best icon for this comment.

[@Ray_2112]

Finalblue1234 Zero Mission is the next game for you. ;) It's very similar to Fusion and imo the best start in the 2D series. I had my problems with Super Metroid too at first - as Johnny said, Super is more for the rather experienced Metroid fan. Zero Mission and Fusion are the best ones to start. After that you shouldn't have big problems with Super or AM2R.

[@emiliogarcialeon8249]

I played AM2R a couple of months ago and it was AWESOME, it's a shame that Nintendo rejected this work... with all the Sonic Mania story I think Sega did what Nintendon't once more...

[@AniGaAG]

I hope you *_DO_* realize that 100 %-ing the game once unlocks a fuckton of stuff, and you can _combine_ all of it. Fusion Mode: THINGS JUST GOT HARD. New Game+: Now those lava pools are gone. Have fun going _ANYWHERE_ you want. : P Random Game+: Three different randomizers for things like item locations, upgrade locations, the works. -> *_This game turns into an unrivaled BEAST of a Metroid game after the first 100 % playthrough._*

[@jacobmonks3722]

@@AniGaAG Many of those additions were actually made by other people unrelated to Dr. M64. They banded together to keep updating the game. The original creator stopped at version 1.1 due to Nintendo issuing a C&D.

[@danyalfairoz8780]

Random AM2R Fan: Nintendo took it down?! I'd like to see them remake Metroid 2! Nintendo: Hold my beer.

[@shinysamurott613]

DANDALØREAN Yup pretty much

[@maverickdarkrath4780]

Fan: I'd like to see a good remake. Nintendo: ...hey am2r can I copy your homework? Am2r: don't make it obvious Samus returns

[@michaelbowman6684]

Also Nintendo: Let's not announce our Remake so that everyone thinks we are giant assholes that have no plans for the future of this franchise! I'm still going to buy the official remake when I get the chance, but damn it if Nintendo has no idea how to handle their public image when it comes to how they treat their fans.

[@travistotle]

If by "hold my beer," you mean, "watch as I outsource our series to a mediocre third party developer mostly known for slowly letting the Castlevania series fade into obsolescence, so we can give you a dull, repetitive Metroid game that will go down as the worst 2D Metroid game since the ORIGINAL Metroid 2," then awwwwwww shiiiit yeboi Nintendo you sure showed us how you do!! ..........Samus Returns fucking sucks

[@darksaiyan9103]

@@michaelbowman6684 that's why I first I didn't want to get the official Metroid 2 remake. Because they pulled that crap but I did anyway and I'm liking it so far

[@atamisirli3620]

Ever think of Devil May Cry marathon? Its a short one.could be fun.

[@HubPie3]

Kirby first.

[@jokaerojim1666]

But Kirby is reallyyyyy boring

[@atamisirli3620]

+Hub Pie strawpoll?

[@Nojical]

Yeah, YEAH, *YEEEAAAAAAA*

[@blehblah3022]

That would be awesome. I hope he sees this.

[@gigaganon]

hope this video won't be taken down by nintendo...

[@ahmadalhashmi8940]

Nintendo has no legal right to take down the video, plus mat pat from game theory made a pokemon uranium gameplay video and it's still up there so, I think Johnny's video will be here to stay.

[@domdon950]

Nah then lots of Johns reviews would get taken down...

[@ahmadalhashmi8940]

who was that directed to?

[@biggerboss5775]

chill mate

[@amirfroggie8370]

+BlueMaster420 YOUR PROFILE PICTURE IS PERFECT WITH THOSE WORDS......sorry for screaming =(

[@TBrizzle01]

I can't contain my love for this game. Absolutely amazing. This might be my most memorable game of 2016, no joke.

[@sterlingmuse5808]

I mean, if Doom 2016 didn't come out in 2016 I would agree with you, but... That game is too damn good to ignore.

[@DaneWorms]

Who is watching this after E3 2017?

[@benjaminrearden5724]

Blue Shell Me.

[@r.w.9631]

I'm not in first place. get him he's in first place.

[@dieobe480]

Mea

[@TheGoldenBolt]

I forgot how amazing Johnny's reviews of Metroid really were, and didn't realize just how much I'd missed the extra depth that these reviews always bring. Not knocking your other reviews of course, but there's something special that happens when a reviewer tackles the series he loves most.

[@BanjoKazooietheNintendofan]

His favorite franchise is Sonic the hedgehog...

[@sammyyo461]

+I, the Nintendo fan My top 5 franchises are: "Super Mario", "Crash Bandicoot", Phantasy Star", "Seiken Densetsu", and "Street Fighter!" With "Castlevania" and "Yggdra Union" as runner ups!! What's yours??

[@TheGoldenBolt]

I don't think it matters really, since I was using the plural form of series. Johnny's Sonic and Metroid reviews are both the ones that made me a fan of his when I found them, and they're generally the ones that have inspired me the most. I'd have said the same thing had he reviewed Sonic Mania today - it's been a long while since we've had a game from either series that he reviewed highly.

[@jamesquinonez3914]

I love rewatching his Metroid reviews and I was excited to see what he had to say about what I think is an awesome addition to the series!

[@TheGoldenBolt]

I'm the same way, for some reason Metroid is one of his review series that I always come back to. There are a few others but there's nothing like hearing him just gush.

[@NCozy]

You should review Sonic Unleashed again.

[@ThatCubeGamer]

I'm sure he will redo Unleashed like he did with the other Sonic games.

[@Tide2703]

I would love that

[@wiiknight678]

one of the livestream he did he said he wanted to redo it

[@Mehtaru]

Yes, he should.

[@D0U8LE_H]

YES!! A half hour review would be nice.

[@CyclonSilver]

Thanks for giving me the very slight motivation push I needed to check out this one, Johnny. Just completed it, and I can see it as something I'll replay for years to come just like Super, Fusion, Zero Mission and Prime. So good.

[@GaeaRage0798]

Whenever a fan game comes out NINTENDO: *"DAMN BRAT!!! I'LL SUE!!!"* SEGA: "Would you like to be hired?"

[@The_Muznick]

the developer for this game got hired by Moon studios to work on the Ori sequel.

[@ShockWithoutFear]

@@The_Muznick that's fantastic! I never knew that, such a cool fact

[@ryanamberger]

I've been saying since it got released and shut down. With AM2R, it was in development for so long and there was a demo available for some time. Nintendo could have easily shut it down the minute development started. But they didn't. They allowed it to release for a little bit and allow it to spread onto the web. We all know including Nintendo, once it hits the net it's out there for good. They allowed the game and Pokemon uranium to be finished and released for people to enjoy, and protect their IP at the same time. After this whole thing, Nintendo has my respect for sure.

[@Melkac]

Pokemon Uranium looked like a terrible fan game from day one, that's why it didn't get any attention from anyone until it was released. Nibtendo didn't even contact the creator, he simply got scared once AM2R got a DMCA.

[@TyranusRex721]

I kind of agree with you. Nintendo could have shut it down at any time, but waited after it was released to do so. Now it is out there forever. Still, I think it would be smart for Nintendo to hire the creator. He is clearly talented AND passionate about making games and Nintendo could use that talent.

[@pizzasoda6674]

I have to agree. While it's dumb that this happened, it's nice to know that the game was still able to be finished and released

[@magicmush1998]

It is weird how games like that Mario 64 HD Remake and others were taken down before they were finished

[@benlink202forever]

I don't really think Nintendo would really know if people are working on a game that has their IP in it. But when the game gets popular and news spreads, Nintendo knows.

[@darkvenom46]

that Title screen Music is Dope as Fuk

[@jamesquinonez3914]

The soundtrack imo is a worthy to be among the ranks of the other Metroid games as well as the game itself. I also consider this game canon, I don't give a f*** what Nintendo says.

[@zyad48]

hell yeah!

[@videogameprof]

well it doesnt really change anything so ...

[@nathaneskin3572]

Personally I kind of preferred the bleak tone of the original title music in Metroid 2.

[@samy29987]

Amen to everything you said James!

[@Alianger]

Props for covering this sort of thing, Johnny

[@TylerRuins]

This really serves to remind me that I need to play more Metroid games.

[@aurafox1]

How would you give these people a cease and desist and NOT a job?

[@Melkac]

How could they think FF was a good idea? Or Pikmin for 3DS? Or AC Amiibo Festival? Or Triforce Heroes? Or Mario Tennis Ultra Smash? The answer: Modern Nintendo is EA tier.

[@pizzasoda6674]

1. Learn the difference between cease and desist and DMCA notice. 2. Don't even compare Nintendo to EA. At least Nintendo doesn't offer insulting DLC.

[@aurafox1]

Unshaved Malevolence Triforce Heroes and Federation Force are actually really fun games, and we don't know enough about Pikmin 3DS to really judge it on. Mario Tennis and Amiibo Festival are pretty bad but next to amazing games like Smash Bros. and Star Fox Zero, they don't really matter overall.

[@Melkac]

+Kevin the Skeleton ...You mean amiibos? +Aura Fox Sure, if you play with friends. Doesn't really change how badly made they are.

[@aurafox1]

Unshaved Malevolence You mean a game designed for multiplayer isn't fun to play alone?

[@zyad48]

"I swear the chozo go through planets like the Federation goes through shit-headed ideas" LOL, BURN

[@opydoesstory6532]

I've been recording over 600 voice lines for a GPS service, and this is the first thing I see when I reopen my browser after four hours of non-stop work. Thank you Johnny, this is just what I needed.

[@Beam3178]

Heard about this game from your channel, and all I can say is THANK YOU! I just finished playing AM2R in about 9 and a half hours, and I absolutely loved every moment of it. I played it on normal difficulty, and I will say that while it is hard in many places, a little determination will get you through it. Personally I haven't played a Metroid game in a few years, and I was pleased with how this game helped me learn the controls on my own in the beginning. I highly recommend playing this game!

[@cam3127]

You know what would be nice? A Bomberman marathon. It doesn't have to be all the games, just the ones with a single player mode like the original, 64, Hero, and Generation (just for examples).

[@jamesquinonez3914]

It would be interesting, but at the same time, I don't think a lot of people would be happy with him doing that when they want him to do a different series, especially since Johnny can take 2-6 months on just one marathon.

[@michaelrhett4958]

How about a Kirby marathon

[@ItsRetroPlanet]

I would LOVE that.

[@benlink202forever]

Is Generation good by any chance? I never got to play that one.

[@isaacplayer4268]

Bomberman: Act Zero is the tits.

[@theluigifan1]

Ninty better not take this down.

[@randomnpc445]

I don't think they can, can they? It's a review, and it falls under fair use as far as I know. I don't know if the rules are different when the content in question is copyrighted content that was already infringing illegally though.

[@bartymatrix7]

Fak u nin10doe.

[@theluigifan1]

RandomNPC True.

[@spasticpaintbrush]

+theluigifan1 I don't think they can take it down, but they'll probably content ID the hell out of it

[@ClockworkBard]

Whether they can get it taken down longterm or not, there are no consequences in place if they decided to try. KZbin takedown policy is basically that creators are guilty until proven innocent and will take it down without question. Who is "right" doesn't even enter into it until the creator fights the claim.

[@w.s.harvey9274]

I'm so glad that you talked about the soundtrack. The Metroid series has always had a stellar OST.

[@bruhmoment532]

johnny you inspire me so much! i remember the old days of sonic 1 2 and 3 you got me intp games i never thought id play thank you johnny

[@browserjunior4707]

You know, Nintendo could've endorsed it instead of using a Cease and Desist letter. It would've boosted their feedback and could've brought some of the people who hated Federation Force. Shame that they didn't.

[@N313GrayFox]

But it's a bit of a double edged sword. If they endorse this guy it would then give a strong incentive for people to make more fan games in the hopes that Nintendo will endorse them too.

[@Meteorlink]

you say that like it's a bad thing

[@DanielPage]

Why would they endorse direct competition? They still sell Metroid II, you know? I mean, would you think I'd help you if you came into my apartment and just started helping yourself to my fridge?

[@Melkac]

+Fernando Oh no, MORE fantastic fan games? THE HORROR!!!

[@TyranusRex721]

It actually could be a bad thing Meteorlink. Copyright laws and trademark laws are very strict and have some very harsh penalties. Endorsing some fan games but taking down others could get Nintendo into a lot of trouble.

[@NanaKyoto]

I can see the potential in fan games I really do, it gives the creators a potential career as a game designer and forge a path to success, but it breaks my heart seeing these fan projects where the developers poured their heart and soul into it get taken down by copyright...

[@Melkac]

Mkes me wonder why we're fans in the first place, if this is how our beloved companies treats us :/

[@famoussession7426]

They are a company. Not your friend. Simple as that. (No I'm not defending Nintendo in this case. I'm not even referring to just them)

[@Melkac]

+The President I know that...now at least. Being able to bitch at them with plenty of justification feels good, too bad both Sony and Mucrosoft are jyst as bad for different reasons.

[@ValorDucky]

Ok, so let these creators actually make something original instead of riding the coattails of a beloved IP. I don't understand how a team can put so much effort into a fan game instead of flexing their creative muscle and create something new. They can say it's inspired by a Nintendo game....but don't make a fricken Nintendo game.

[@TheKpa11]

Well back then the technology was young, and the Internet and KZbin were nonexistent and most were kids so you could only take it as it came (Stop giggling)

[@sylverlyghtning8735]

This was actually my first Metroid game, and it was a blast to play!

[@LilDrawingboi]

Every time I see the thumbnail , i keep thinking it says asmr.

[@CanterlotCrusader]

It looks really fluid, which I love for my retro looking games. Still have not played a Metroid game, even with all the years I've been a fan of yours.

[@Melkac]

GBA games can be emulated quite easily, so download VBA and a Zero Mission rom ASAP, man. Don't worry, no one is making money off tge GBA anymore...for the last 10 years or so.

[@Melkac]

+Electrix Y...Yeah, man, there's a rom for everything. FYI you can connect your pro controller to play on PC, look it up ;)

[@thekenyonsquad5672]

I don't see why you can't do both. buy zero mission on the virtual console to support it, then download a ROM to play it using the keyboard.

[@Kuma5655]

+Electrix 272 Isn't it on Wii U though? If it is and you can spare the money, I recommend getting it there. Otherwise, get that rom and enjoy.

[@ScapeVEVO]

Play Zero Mission

[@Lilflellaal]

And here comes prime 4 on switch

[@joshuagayden2292]

This was the first game i've played in the metroid series and I loved it! Favorite fan made game and it inspires me as I also want to make games in my future!

[@ryuail]

Johnny, the design on your shirt in this video is spectacular.

[@Skalopulton301]

John I remember your review of the original Metroid II: Return of Samus. That’s how I got into your videos. Well actually I got into your videos with Metroid Prime but I decided to check out your other Metroid videos and they were so damn funny and good.

[@ZeoLightning]

johnny, i really dont wanna sound like im complaining, especially since you mentioned the difficulty settings in the video, but you went on a rant about how accessible the game is, when you can lower the difficulty and make it more accessible. to me when a game offers an easy mode, thats the game saying here's a version everyone can play and beat at any skill level. and when it offers a hard mode, i think ok, you wanted a better challenge, play me again with this on. you effectively negate your entire argument about accessibility when you factor in these settings. and you come off as contradictory. if casuals are having a hard time on normal they should lower the difficulty and improve they're skill to play harder difficulties. not numb the difficulty down a smidge for people who want a moderate challenge without having to play through the harder difficulties. i hope you understand what i mean im not trying to shit on you or your opinion but i just had to voice myself. fantastic review =)

[@NotTerravin]

The biggest problem about what you said is that in AM2R you can't change difficulty after you've started the file, meaning if the player hits a roadblock in challenge and wants to turn it down a notch, they have to start all over.

[@ZeoLightning]

you see though this is not a problem with the game, but with the player, if you've played up to a point that you havent gotten experienced enough to pass it, (becuase the difficulty of the game is a very steady pace upwards) then you either should improve, Explore (look up E tanks and armor upgrads) or you have to swallow that pill. there is a certain amount of hand holding we should do for a player, no other metroid titles have a difficulty setting you can pick. if you get road blocked in those games its even worse. and when i first played metroid fusion (my first metroid game) i was stuck on nightmare for a week. but i had no choice but to play. here there IS the option of playing on a lower difficulty.

[@jamesquinonez3914]

Zero Mission, Fusion and all 3 Prime games have difficulty options though.

[@ZeoLightning]

fusion doesnt have a dificulty setting unless you beat it i think Zero mission has one though which is good, makes it the perfect first game to play in the franchise

[@jamesquinonez3914]

***** nvm, you're right about Fusion not having a difficulty option. My bad.

[@ConfusedandFrustated]

Happy 30th Metroid, and thank you John for reviewing this. It was a reminder to me, having forgotten about this entirely, and itched a scratch that had gone ignored for too long. An outstanding game and highly recommend it as well. If you're having trouble finding it: ooklay on edditray

[@TheJuNkBaron]

@6:15, that second "damn" was significant. Did that myself while playing this game the first time. I was grinning like I was a little kid again the whole way through.

[@carlbloke8797]

JunkBoxExtra can you play it on iOS?

[@TheFawfulfan]

Zeta Metroids are very annoying and hit hard, but I found that Omega Metroids are pretty easy to exploit. Just wait in the designated hidey-hole, and you're automatically safe from all attacks, including his jump that causes earthquakes.

[@ILikeWafflz]

I did the same thing you said about the omega with the zetas. After getting juggled a couple of times, I found hiding spots and just did it the tedious way.

[@jamesquinonez3914]

That's what I did too!

[@TheFawfulfan]

Zeta Metroids are pretty annoying, especially in the Hard difficulty. Those things will block any Super Missile you fire at it (not that you'll have that many in Hard Mode to begin with).

[@pmaguire13]

The only issue I have with the safe hidey holes is that its possible to accidently leave the room which resets their health.

[@TheFawfulfan]

pmag the only thing I can say is use the spiderball so you don't accidentally go too fast.

[@haydencox7703]

Love your videos John! In other news who hates this new garbage KZbin mobile layout?!

[@jamesquinonez3914]

Me, I also keep trying to like this specific video and on chrome it keeps showing that I didn't like the video when I actually did, it bugs me.

[@Frodudus]

...There's a new layout?

[@munsi0121]

Is this just an Android thing?... Edit: I see it now ugh.. it sucks

[@fissilewhistle]

When has mobile KZbin ever not been trash?

[@haydencox7703]

You make a great point, but if it was trash before its absolute shit now lol

[@GassyHippo]

Great video, I plan on doing a video on this one after I finish my other game play throughs.

[@2583060]

damn John is making really good videos really quickly! He is going super speed, compared to how slow he normally uploads.

[@geeboysgamesandmore49]

Oh the irony.

[@risingrevolt]

yep the Irony

[@crazyfire9470]

What irony?

[@obsidianblack7249]

I still wonder why zero mission isn't available on the eshop.

[@Xenobladeplayer60]

It is.

[@FEZ_gg]

It's on the Wii U eShop, but I'd guess it's not on 3DS.

[@ProfessM]

Cause on the classic 3DS GBA games run a bit odd so they only threw Zero Mission on the Wii U eshop.

[@obsidianblack7249]

I only have a 3ds so i only know whats available via it, but why is it only available on the wii-u?

[@ProfessM]

From what I understand 3DS has trouble emulating a GBA player not sure if the New 3DS has the same problem. I got those free GBA games for the 3DS for being an early buyer and those are the only GBA games on the 3DS to my knowledge..

[@cryotheotter4411]

And just over a year after this video, an OFFICIAL Metroid 2 remake was made.

[@GameBOY5235]

I didn't know what a metroid too was before this video. Thanks Johnny, now I'm gonna go tell all my friends about a metroid too.

[@spadezap9728]

11:25 no, they did not hire him, but they did do a remake for the 3DS.......

[@mc_sonic2479]

Hell yeah a new video.

[@HunterIsRad]

Thank you Jonny for suggesting this game and Metroid Zero Mission and Fusion. I am most likely getting both Zero Mission and Fusion on my Birthday, and my only Metroid experience is the Virtual Console Metroid for the 3DS, and Metroid Prime hunters. This series is always awesome, so I hope to be able to download and play this game. Maybe after Federation Force, if I get it.

[@kdkseven]

I think it says a lot that Nintendo waited until AM2R was finished before taking legal action. Of course they had to protect their IP, but they did let this project become a thing that exists for those of us willing to put the effort into finding it, so good on them.

[@Ashley-Slashley]

Dude, If someone did this for Super....it’d be ASMR

[@Agostoic]

Subtle for sure hah

[@MegamanNG]

Nintendo may have taken down this game but it's going to be spread everywhere. Nintendo screwed up and screwed up they did. At least with SEGA, they embrace fan projects like Sonic hacks and guess where that will lead... too bad Nintendo can't seem to embrace that.

[@Thehihshow]

Sega shut downs outright remakes of their games....

[@benjaminm.860]

They shut down the Streets of Rage Remake. They weren't always happy with fan projects.

[@starman2517]

Dude sega shut down a streets of rage remake and a golden axe remake.

[@SerenGetter]

Dude, most companies kill projects like these the moment they are even announced. Go look up the numerous MGS, Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy fan projects that were taken down immediately. This one was openly in development for 8 years and released still released everywhere, before takedown.

[@benjaminm.860]

+Chief the gamer. GimR was the one that killed Project M (due to the pressure from Nintendo and Samurai). Unless you're talking about development, in which case, yeah, pretty much.

[@RondoOfBloodX]

I love the little zoom in on the GF when Johnny said evil assholes. Nice subtlty there.

[@FATMANDD1]

Thanks for making this I am still looking to download it cuz I need to play this but I love this review it was killer

[@mrbanks456]

If you flip the M and the 2 around it almost looks like ASMR

[@Fredderick715]

JoJo Banks ASMR A nother S uper M etroid R emake Idk what got into me

[@mintyblur]

Johnny didn't notice the Chykka reference in the Torizo boss :(

[@jadonking5404]

I thought it was a reference to STORM EAGLE!

[@mintyblur]

The music is a remix of the Chykka theme. And the fact that he flies in phase 2 is also a callback to the fight.

[@kung-fu-kevin]

Man i love your channel you made great reviews I'm a fan

[@That_Retro_Artist]

I was actually new to the franchise and this was considered to be my very first Metroid game, and I have to say as difficult as it was I got better and soon it became one of my favorites. Makes me want to play the others to see how they're like.

[@restlessfrager]

You think that normal was hard? On Hard difficulty, I had to sequence break past the torizo to get an extra E tank and a few more missiles to fight him, spent 2 hours trying to fight him legit.

[@kirberburgy2073]

You can Morph Ball under the Torizo statue.

[@AstralPhnx]

Heaven forbid I'm about to fight him on hard now lmfao

[@restlessfrager]

@@kirberburgy2073 You can't morph ball under the torizo in the air phase where the ground is spikes.

[@kirberburgy2073]

@@restlessfrager You know, by this time, I don't think a statue is a statue when it's flying.

[@restlessfrager]

@@kirberburgy2073 Ok? but I'm talking about the torizo boss? Are you being dense on purpose?

[@FYCY]

I love how the new 3ds game is a Metroid 2 Remake no wonder the went after them

[@acceptnosubstitutions4353]

That baby Metroid at the end is adorable.

[@AtaTheKin]

Hi im from Argentina same as the programmer of this game, i actually speak with him once, its great that you are reviewing this.

[@NolanAlighieri]

Companies must actively protect their trademarks lest they risk forfeiting them.

[@Knuxfan24]

Except DMCAs are for Copyright. Not Trademarks. Just another sign as to how messy the whole IP Ownership side of the legal system is.

[@personguy6517]

*slams head on wall* copyright and trademark are not the same thing

[@coltonowens2742]

Metroid does not fall under trademark law moron...

[@DarkLink1996.]

Then what's the TM Nintendo always puts after the word "Metroid" or the name "Samus" mean?

[@yoshifan2334]

+DarkLink1996 the series name metroid, and the character name samus are trademarkable and trademarked, but the mechanics and whatnot within the game is copyrighted

[@Jesse12489]

Metroid 2 Remake confirm by Nintendo that's why they closed down the project.

[@krisvaras7801]

It all makes sense now

[@Jesse12489]

Krolle Varas Yeah.they were making a remake and told them to stop because they are already doing it. So by law they were actually stealing. But they didn't know. But they couldn't say they were because it's a secret.

[@krisvaras7801]

It's cool that Nintendo finally does something to Metroid 2, but at the same time i feel a bit sorry for the fanproject, 10 years of development down the sink. Thats crazy, but its still available for everybody to pick up and play.

[@Jesse12489]

Krolle Varas Yeah I have it on my computer but I haven't really played it The controls for the keys don't feel right. I am a huge die hard metroid fan and I am more into in then Most that I can go into the lore.

[@jgstrider]

Hey Johnny not sure if you will see this, but thank you for taking the time to review AM2R. Its so polished it definitely deserves to have the word spread. There haven't been many (if any at all) big name channels stepping up to review this. There are obvious reasons why this is but I'm glad you made the exception.

[@SkyOfCrimsom]

Metroid 2 was my first Metroid game so it's cool to see this worked out so well :3

[@TheSuperuser49]

After all these years, it's finally revealed that Metroid 2 had a "remaining Metroids in current area"....If it was in the manual then damn my non-manual-reading child self

[@ILikeWafflz]

I noticed the number change in the pause menu very early in my time of playing the game (it might have been the first game boy game I ever played), but it was many years before I came to realize it represented what it did.

[@Garbagehead5]

It's depressingly ironic that AM2R is the fan-game and Federation Force is the official Nintendo produced Metroid game. AM2R is honestly better than anything Nintendo has done with the franchise in the last decade.

[@Jordan-hs5kf]

If I could only play one video game franchise for the rest of my life, it'd be Metroid. I've put so many hours into the series, and have so many warm, fuzzy memories. They never get old to me. I still feel the rush of excitement and elation of a great game many years later. It also singlehandedly birthed my obsession with sci-fi and ambient music, so there's that too.

[@vulpes6144]

John, you can also set a beacon in your map. It's a great feature: It doesn't make it linear necessarily and it orientates you well enough how to get in a area of your choice. A Friendly heads-up before you find out years from now. ;)

[@tjbattle7920]

you know what I appreciate? that you didn't turn this into a complain fest, a shit on lottery about nintendo and there handling of metroid. all the other places made me want to not play the game. This review or handling of the subject matter makes me want to give it a shot right now. Thanks some call me johnny.

[@Melkac]

High five bro!! Can't have anyone criticize daddy nintendo! ;)

[@kylecampbell565]

yeah honestly I'd say Johnny is the best critic on the Internet

[@personguy6517]

+Unshaved Malevolence yeah, Nintendo is perfect and can never do anything wrong

[@chubomikz7104]

+Unshaved Malevolence nobody said that, ass. He appreciated that this was a review about AM2R, not a complaint video that everyone else is doing.

[@JohnSmith-co1zv]

Capcom fucks up--- Gets shit Konami fucks up--- Gets shit Nintendo fucks up "Muh Nintendo can't get criticism"

[@GameAlicornLuna]

Nintendo should really just pick up the game, hire the creator and distribute it... It's a crime to let a game like this be called a criminal.

[@tristeneast5190]

I bow to thee my princess of the night

[@HitsujiMamoru]

That's why they should have stopped the project earlier. Now that it is on the Internet, only the hardcore fans would buy a legitimized copy of the game. All the others would just roam the Internet until they get their free copy (even if the legit version ended up more polished, with more contents etc.) That's a shame, true. Now let's hope Nintendo will pick this game as a proof of success and actually do a new 2D Metroid game (but not a remake of 2, they'd probably get shit and criticism if they do)

[@GoldStorm07]

+Xander Martin Hey, more good Metroid games can only be a good thing.

[@fernandobanda5734]

No, they shouldn't. It's an enormous hassle to take something someone else made it and just distribute it for all sorts of reasons, much less hire them. And while I think it's only in the gray area of "crimes", it should be recognized as such. This is an amazing game, the effort is admirable, and I'm glad it's easily found even if the official links were taken down. But it would be horrible to set the precedent that anyone can tamper with someone else's IP without permission and expect to be officially acnowledged or celebrated, or even worse get paid or get a job.

[@wschippr1]

+Fernando Banda Well, Nintendo could have bought it before it was released. For example Ittle dew and freedom planet started of as Zelda and sonic games respectively, hell ittle dew was even pitched to Nintendo as a Zelda game (they obviously said no). Usually though it's the developer who approached the IP holder and if they say no they either release it for free or they change out skins and make it a unique game.

[@sabre230]

This was a very good watch, thank you so much for doing this video! I think you're absolutely right, the game is definitely not kind to newcomers. That being said, easy mode helps with that, but playing a previous Metroid game in order to get acquainted with how the game functions at it's basic core helps a lot. Glad you had such a positive experience, I look forward to seeing your other videos!

[@sorual4604]

i think the analogy you used in the zero mission review fits here. stale bread to chocolate chip cookie.

[@Nitro_0999]

actually this was my first metroid game and I only died once!!

[@Nitro_0999]

also played on normal

[@pmaguire13]

just curious, where did you die? Was it on an omega metroid? There were only 3 things that killed me (not counting when the game made me have 5 health) It was the armadillo boss, the first time I fought a Zeta metroid, and once or twice with the omega metroids.

[@Nitro_0999]

don't exactly remember though it propably was around a metroid of some kind.

[@TheTimon64]

considering this guy took around 10yrs to make this, damn straight imma make this my first true go at a metroid game, plus looks too good not to try right now im sure easy mode will be a good enough for a newb like me. good stuff

[@robertparker6280]

So happy a developer picked him up. Now making the second game in the Ori franchise. Now I gotta play it. But from what I have seen, it has some of his charm in it.

[@nanya524]

A little surprised you didn't mention the new areas.

[@georgecampbell3687]

Now it just saddens me how this game came out at the wrong time. Got right in the way of Nintendo's anniversary plan. Shame.

[@l.clevelandmajor9931]

Really? Nintendo did not have an anniversary plan where Metroid was concerned! Are you really serious, or are you being sarcastic? If you are being sarcastic, I get it!

[@tobicapriroy0176]

Just going to put this out here, but Nintendo has every right to take down this fan game. It took their IP and even the actual game then rereleased it without Nintendo's consent. The developer had it coming and knew what was going to happen. Anyhow Nintendo was in the right of shutting this down.

[@CapnShades]

But I think Johnny was right... maybe they DID know. Maybe they DID wait a few days before taking it down.

[@loyalcav1575]

With SFXMM They did not have permission and Capcom was like "you want us to back it" and they did plus with Sega with Christian Whitehead. Granted it is their right and choice, but I just want Nintendo to at least be more in touch with their fanbases. Im not saying that they dont care or anything, but I wish Nintendo could use fans to help with making a product maybe like the smash ballot back then I want more of that in my honest opinion. Although if they really wanted AM2R to be taken out they should have done it before it got released.

[@FazzSatoshi]

I agree that Ninty has every right to take it down, but just because you have the right to do something doesn't mean you _should_ do it.

[@SiphonRayzar]

Or, you know, Nintendo could actually release a proper metroid game, like a 3D remake of Metroid 2, in the style of Metroid Prime? Or, you know, release a game that nobody wanted. Like Federation Farce. Or Force. I think Farce suits it better.

[@jamesquinonez3914]

They also could have hired the guy and maybe even release it on the 3ds shop like how Johnny said.

[@ZdsZodyrus]

As soon as I played this game, my metroid muscle memory kicked in. While it isn't exactly beginner friendly, anyone whos played Super Metroid, or Zero Mission can jump into this game whole heartedly without a second thought. Its without a doubt one of the best Metroid games I've ever played. Right up there for me with Super and the Prime Trilogy.

[@Angsc09]

And then, the Toreador theme starting to play in October signifying that Johnny going to review the newly FNAF: Sister Location.