Metroid Prime - The Design Tells Its Dark Story

[@TW33NSW4GGaming]

Intro: 0:00 Genre: 1:48 Visuals: 5:57 Audio: 13:59 Mechanics: 21:00 Conclusion: 24:00 Metroid Prime 2: Echoes coming soon!

[@pretaxsimplicity4650]

but it never came

[@TW33NSW4GGaming]

@@pretaxsimplicity4650 it's still on its way 😉 Been working over time for a few weeks, but I should finish the Echoes playthrough on Friday, from then it's script and edits 😎

[@pretaxsimplicity4650]

@@TW33NSW4GGaming amazing! i felt bad as soon as i sent my comment assuming all metroid content was old, but i am glad that there is still people who recognize this game and play it. thank you so much

[@TW33NSW4GGaming]

@@pretaxsimplicity4650 zero offense and zero hard feelings whatsoever friend!! I wish I had more time to work on the series but it is on the way, i do promise that 🤓

[@Strakester]

I know a fun fact about Chozo Ruins. A dev from Retro Studios once did a presentation at a college that a friend of mine attended, where he explained that the map geometry for the Hive Totem room and the surrounding corridors was loaded incorrectly and was slanted at an angle entirely on accident. But once he entered that giant dark green chamber, the visual effect was so profound that he realized he had to leave it like that.

[@TW33NSW4GGaming]

That's AMAZING!! I always loved how that room is slanted, super interesting!! Thank you for sharing. I love hearing cool bts stories like that. I think the slant really helped cement the dream state while playing in the ruins as well as create that general sense of unease.

[@eliroyal8490]

Also another great vid dude 10/10

[@tgr3423]

Metroid Prime 1 and 2 are probably my favorite games of all time. I greatly enjoy the duality of these two games, particularly in terms of how their stories are contrasted. In Prime 1, Samus is too late to save the Chozo, only arriving to time to save the planet itself. In Prime 2, she arrives quite possibly hours before the final defeat of the Luminoth at the hands of the Ing. She's presented the opportunity to do on Aether what she could not on Tallon IV: save lives. It's a choice she doesn't hesitate to make and it's what solidifies her status as a hero.

[@TW33NSW4GGaming]

I really like that breakdown! I'm definitely going to quote you on that in the Echoes video if you're ok with that.

[@tgr3423]

@@TW33NSW4GGaming Certainly lmao

[@Arena1999]

This is something I often interpreted, myself. Samus wasn't even _born_ when Tallon IV got hit by the Leviathan meteor fifty years prior. When she became planet-side on Aether, the Luminoth were, quite literally, two rooms away from being extinct. I love how cautious she was around U-Mos during their first conversation, and having Samus make a back-handed wave while walking past the bowing Luminoth during the epilogue is such a character-defining moment for her.

[@tgr3423]

@@Arena1999 The casual ease in which she saves entire civilizations and waves it off like it's just another Tuesday is what defines her as a strong female badass. I wish Sakamoto realized that when writing Other M.

[@Insert_Bland_Name_Here]

Another interesting contrast between the first two Prime games is that, in Metroid Prime, Samus doesn't actually accomplish her objective, even after defeating Metroid Prime at the end of the game. She saves Tallon IV, sure, but she didn't wipe out the Space Pirates entirely and she didn't save the Chozo on Tallon IV. She only saved a planet so the indigenous lifeforms can at least survive. But in Echoes, Samus' mission is basically over within the first 30 minutes of the game. Once you reach the crashed Galactic Federation ship and find the entire crew dead, her mission is complete. She was tasked with finding out if the team sent to the planet is dead or alive, and within 30 minutes of starting the game, you know the answer to that. It's only because Dark Samus and the Ing stole some of her abilities, that Samus decides to stay on the planet longer, and then upon running into U-Mos, she decides to try and save the Luminoth species. She could have just turned around and left, accepting a couple of losses, but she *chose* to stay and *chose* to risk her own life for a species she didn't even know anything about.

[@RAIMANA.]

Absolutely superb, thoughtful, analytical content that makes me appreciate one of my favorite games more than I ever thought I could. I sincerely hope you continue this type of content at least for your self as passion projects to keep the quality high and also for others as your insights are a breath of fresh air. Love that you lean into your film skillset to place a unique perspective on games. Can’t wait to see your next projects!

[@brandonhenderson8951]

Nicely done! Can't wait for the next video, Prime 2 is my favorite of the trilogy.

[@TW33NSW4GGaming]

Just fired it up and going through it right now! Not missing a single scan. I'm just getting to Agon Wastes and am already reminded of how rich the story is and how many connections there are between the Chozo and Luminoths!

[@zacknicley8150]

That’s a really powerful thought, a good story deserves good media. Can you imagine the entertainment industry finding a great story and first thinking, “What media best suits this? Should we make a movie, a video game, a tv series, write a book, a comic book? What best tells the story?” Instead movie makers make movies and game designers make movie adaptations.

[@MorTphyr]

I will never get tired of seein the love people have for these series

[@TW33NSW4GGaming]

Me too!! It holds a very special place in my heart!

[@jedgrahek1426]

Really looking forward to your coverage of Prime 2. For me it's the best of the series, but is always overshadowed by discussion of the others, because they were more important 'big releases' and simply moved more units; more people played them, period.

[@Arena1999]

I still prefer the first Prime game above all the others, but Prime 2's overlooked release was mostly due to its timing. It was a bit less conventional, but I enjoyed the challenge it offered.

[@tollywallace8468]

What an incredibly underrated channel! Keep up the phenomenal videos, brother! Looking forward to more Metroid videos.

[@TW33NSW4GGaming]

Thank you so much! I really can't wait to get out the Echoes videos, I got to make some good progress this week!

[@elcato8126]

I remember there being 2 log entries in metroid prime 2. Before the leviathan seed hit aether. Agon wastes used to be a luscious and thriving area. And torvous bog hadn't been submerged in water. I'm doing a replay of metroid prime 2 to see those entries again.

[@TW33NSW4GGaming]

I'm so excited to be running it again and really paying attention to the logs. I have my notebook next to me while I'm rerunning it so I don't miss anything!

[@elcato8126]

@@TW33NSW4GGaming the metroid prime series has these gems built in its lore. It makes the world of the prime feel real. You could run through the entire game not knowing its lore, or you could find out secrets of the world itself. Its such an amazing experience.

[@TW33NSW4GGaming]

@@elcato8126 that's one of the things I love most about the layers in the game. There's plenty of hints to go deeper and there's plenty of depth to go, or you can just blast your way through 😎

[@Arena1999]

A video covering the history of the "Aether incident" delves into those two log entries. Not sure if you've already read them or not, or have stumbled upon the video, but here it is, just in case: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH6vc6Gjjr-HZ68

[@bobbyrowlett4518]

Epic video! So much nostalgia! Keep up the work. Your page will blow up!

[@av3nger3]

You really covered Metroid Prime's story and its aesthetics exceptionally well. I have always wanted to be interviewed to talk about my experiences playing games like Metroid Prime and Half-Life 2 when they were released. I remember just how impactful they were and still are. With so many people too young to have been able to play Metroid Prime at eight years old and Half-Life 2 at nine, it helps for people our age, who were present during these games' releases, to collectively tell people what it was truly like to trek through these immersive, seemingly boundless experiences. I do have somewhat of a reputation in the Half-Life community, so I am a relevant voice. I worked on Project Borealis, Opposing Force 2, Half-Life 2: Raising the Bar Redux, and Conscript. Let me know if you want to talk about Metroid Prime 2 and other older games. I also compose music and have access to the instruments Kenji Yamamoto used to compose the Metroid Prime ost. Here are some Metroid related tracks Listen to Matrix Meltdown WIP 5 by Trevor Baker on #SoundCloud soundcloud.com/trevor-baker-26/matrix-meltdown-wip-5?ref=clipboard&p=a&c=0 Listen to Rundas Theme Final WIP 3 by Trevor M. Baker on #SoundCloud soundcloud.com/user-678188131/rundas-theme-final-wip-3?ref=clipboard&p=a&c=1 Here is the Rundas track with vocals Listen to Rundas Theme Final WIP 5 by Trevor M. Baker on #SoundCloud soundcloud.com/user-678188131/rundas-theme-final-wip-5?ref=clipboard&p=a&c=1

[@TW33NSW4GGaming]

Dude that's so awesome! Those tracks definitely sound more than inspired. Hey I'd love to do a video talking about Metroid Prime, I'm definitely a conversationalist so doing some what of a video podcast or something of that sort would be a lot of fun, I'd love to get some other perspectives in as well.

[@av3nger3]

@@TW33NSW4GGaming Thanks! Yes I have definitely been interested in combining multiple perspectives to get an even more all-encompassing picture. Also, I have particular stories, both in-game and in real life, surrounding Metroid Prime 1 and 2. In regard to music, if you wanted an original track for a video I could certainly do that.

[@TW33NSW4GGaming]

@@av3nger3 that'd be amazing! Let's connect on Discord FE2BpHD

[@ThePC-eh2lt]

Excellent video! Metroid Prime is one of my favorites of all time and the trilogy as a whole tells a fantastic story. Looking forward to Prime 2’s review!!

[@davibrasil697]

Man you deserve so much! I love your job, can't wait for MP2 too:)

[@TW33NSW4GGaming]

Thank you so much! Me too, as soon as I get the time, I'll be working to get it out 👍

[@creativeapparatus1111]

Just played the remastered version, loved it! Want more Metroid but don’t know what to play

[@Sirax123]

Keep it up my guy!

[@MorTphyr]

Dude i know EVERY song in the soundtrack. My first game ever!

[@blackheartgaming6121]

I’m in love with this game it is an absolute masterpiece thank you for the kool videos

[@TW33NSW4GGaming]

Thank you so much!! It's something I wanted to do for a long time! A passion project if you will. I should be having some more time to spend in the coming months to finish Echoes Part 2, the script is half written

[@alicegille3496]

Very well made video, i enjoyed it a lot!

[@TW33NSW4GGaming]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

[@bruhhhhhh1]

Your videos RULE! I love in-depth analysis of video games, I frequently binge this type of video, and Metroid is a series that is extremely deserving of a further deep diving. I subscribed! Keep up the good work :D

[@TW33NSW4GGaming]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! Metroid certainly offers plenty of depth to analyze! I am well into the Stories Retold for Echoes, but I've been working over time for the past couple of months to I've had to pause work on it, I'll be back to work on it in April when I transition back to being full time with my videography business 😎

[@palmermoynihan2628]

Fantastic game and some fantastic videos about that game. This is great keep up the good work. When you were talking about the visuals I thought you would bring up how when there is a big flash or glare how you can see Samus eyes. That has always been one of my favorite subtitles of the game and I feel its really immerses you in her shoes. The hud and visor are also some of my favorite things about the game. It just puts you in her helmet. Ive always thought this game would be amazing in vr for that reason. Halo does a similar thing with being able to see Chief's helmet.

[@TW33NSW4GGaming]

You know what, I had that in my notes and completely forgot to mention that! I pulled the clip in Chozo ruins shooting the ground specifically for that and completely forgot to mention that in the VO 😬 I remember being shocked as a kid the first time I realized those were my eyes flaring back at me! Such a great detail. I'll be sure to mention it in future videos.

[@devilsmaycry9877]

Can’t wait for prime echoes retelling!

[@TW33NSW4GGaming]

Me too!! Finished the play through on Friday so now it's on to finishing the script then the edit 😎

[@devilsmaycry9877]

If that’s the case, it means the 3rd episode is in the middle to final stages of editing! Can’t wait!

[@TW33NSW4GGaming]

@@devilsmaycry9877 I'm hoping for a February release 🤫😎

[@novustalks7525]

Great video again. Also it's funny that you mentioned jedi fallen order taken inspiration from this game because the writer of that game is the writer for metroid prime 4

[@TW33NSW4GGaming]

No kidding!! Oh that gets me even more hyped!

[@novustalks7525]

@@TW33NSW4GGaming its pretty exciting

[@shifterlocker2361]

I’ll make sure this is shown.👌

[@darkblades1201]

We hear more than just "evacuate immediately" we also hear "Data Recieved"

[@TW33NSW4GGaming]

Good point! I should know better, that's my text tone on my cell phone 😂

[@darkblades1201]

@@TW33NSW4GGaming yo same here!

[@EduardoFlores-bt4fo]

Oh snap, I just watched the first part. I can't wait to see this one! :) I hope to see an analysis of Metroid Prime 2 too.

[@TW33NSW4GGaming]

I'm currently rerunning Echoes as I have free time, I'll definitely be putting out a two parter for it =D

[@animephase9165]

My favorite game EVER!!!! this and Metroid Prime 3! I LOVE METROID BROOOOOO

[@CassiusStelar]

Bruh what about 2? Or hunters?

[@FoxyPercival714]

Yeah, I am hearing how Wind Waker broke ground and I still remember when it released... People HATED Wind Waker. They wanted it gone and purged it from the timeline of games. Great vid all the same.

[@ztoogemcducc6360]

Hopefully Metroid Dread brings some more people to your channel and these videos these are great

[@jaredarmstrong5417]

I know I’m late but I would love to see you analyze Star fox adventures ! Loved that game as a kid!

[@TW33NSW4GGaming]

Hopefully I have a stretch of time where I could cover Star Fox Adventures, I absolutely intended to! with my current workload I don't find much time to dedicate to content creation so I am working when I can to finish the Metroid Prime videos I've committed to. If I do, I would love to do Star Fox Adventures as well as Star Wars Bounty Hunter!

[@Ale-vi6nq]

Awesome! Make MP2 echoes!!

[@TW33NSW4GGaming]

In the middle of moving into a new place and busy with work, as soon as I can I'll get Echoes done! I'm about 4 hours in getting footage.

[@CassiusStelar]

You do realize that the PAL version has opening narration, right?

[@ServusVelux]

Gotta say my favorite track is phendranas edge

[@TW33NSW4GGaming]

I love Phendrana's Edge! I remember the first time when I got there and realized the music had changed and was so excited. Then realized that Chozo and Tallon Overworld have additional music pieces after a certain point. Man I just love the production of this game.

[@Dash123456789Brawl]

Wow, that might be the first time I’ve heard somebody say they disliked the Magmoor Cavern theme! I usually see almost nothing but praise for it. As for myself…. I used to like it. I used to like it a lot, though it was never quite my favourite song in the game. But for whatever reason, it aged poorly for me. Objectively I would say I still like it, but I don’t really want to hear it outside the context of the game anymore; unlike the soothing sounds of Phendrana Drifts that I could still listen to for hours on end.

[@toavs3977]

WTF IS ARE THE VIEWS!!!

[@GoandLove]

Right?!? Currently less than 200 subs and 800 views 😱 This is going to explode with this kind of content quality

[@CassiusStelar]

Yes

[@BIGGIEMACK]

Agree. This channel is unstruck goldmine

[@GoandLove]

If the Luminoth is significant, just wait until you play Prime 3 😳 I’ll just say it is a VERY different kind of game

[@TommySidorski]

Using your thumb to fire? Nah man I just hold the controller with my left hand and spam A with my right pointer finger. The game is made for doing just that.

[@RizzyTizzyLando]

What’s your video compilation process like? Record the whole game and edit content later? Record in spots you know will be interesting? Dolphin emulator has a built in video capture feature and I’m curious on using it, but I have no video editing software. What’s a good program to get started with if you don’t mind me asking? Thanks for your passion project!

[@TW33NSW4GGaming]

I play and record the game with a document opened on another monitor where I take notes with timestamps on all the things I want to come back to and write the script on. Once I have the entire playthrough recorded, I come back and turn the notes into functioning script pieces and then finally come back over again to write the whole script out. It's a bit labor intensive which is why these videos takes so long but they are so much fun! I'm about 50% of the way done through the script and 90% of the way through the playthrough for Echoes right now 😊

[@Ohmman]

14:26 what the hell is that sound

[@RizzyTizzyLando]

52 minutes for me was just never enough haha

[@GldnClaw]

I enjoy long format analysis. I recommend "Morrowind : a quick retrospective" by PatricianTV

[@GoandLove]

Star Fox Adventures would be amazing!!!!!

[@garredox]

Where is the first video?

[@TW33NSW4GGaming]

Right here =) kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJzVZ2ykhc2fqZI

[@ivanl.1881]

Comment for the algorithm.

[@NitrosS]

how to get this talent? This game was created by geniuses

[@showmeyourmoves8551]

Its still amazes me how majority of retro studios are amateurs when making this game.

[@Hailstorm273]

Just so you know, the lore in the Wii version is different, and is the version that is considered canon. Something to keep in mind.

[@eliroyal8490]

First

[@ChocolateWithNutz43]

Love the videos my guy