The Metroid Story | Chapter 4: The Ultimate Power | The Destroyer From Another Galaxy

[@GamerThumbTV]

Did you learn anything about the Hunters storyline you didn't know before? And if you played it before, what are your thoughts on the game? Stay tuned for Part 5: Shadows of Aether. Great ways to support the channel: Become a channel member: kzbin.infojoin Patreon: patreon.com/GamerThumbTV Consider using my Amazon Affiliate link to make your next purchase: GamerThumbTV Merch Store: gamerthumbtv-gear.creator-spring.com/

[@Jacen436987]

i forgot hunters was actually canon, haha.

[@livingcorpse5664]

"They were a peaceful race but they invested research in their military for self-defense." How military should be, how I wish it was in real life.

[@livingcorpse5664]

Probably one of the creepiest things about being an explorer in the Metroid verse, encountering lost cities built by a highly advance race and wondering what happened to them, what could have caused an entire race to disappear. When its stuff like Phazon and the big bad of this game, its probably pure cosmic horror for normal civilians to learn some beings in the galaxy are powerful enough to destroy an entire civilization single handedly. That some thing can just come from the unknown reaches and be unstoppable. If Metroid were any other series and Samus was not involved, it be a series of Lovecraft stories set in space.

[@undeadprinceofchaos3731]

I honestly agree. It’s amazingly horrific how a single creature or substance can result in the absolute death and destruction of an entire species and their culture, leaving only ruins and bones behind. And the Alimbics along with the Chozo of Tallon IV are just two of several other advance races in Metroid that suffer a catastrophic event that completely “or nearly” destroyed their world and wiped out their people. But the thing that makes this even more terrifying…is the unintended realism of this concept. Space is unfathomably massive and we have no idea what’s out there. So there really might be entities capable of wiping out worlds!

[@GamerThumbTV]

To add on, the Alimbics never even figured out where Gorea came from or what it was. It just...appeared. So who knows if there's more like it out there.

[@camero144]

If anything it makes Samus a Superman type of hero funnily enough

[@RagnokOffical]

You are doing Buddha’s work. These long detailed videos help me in my long drives. I wish more people went into this much detail instead of trying to crunch it under three minutes

[@GamerThumbTV]

There's no way to properly cover these stories in such a short time lol. Don't worry, these videos will be as long as they need to be.

[@cootloot5675]

You can’t cover Metroid lore in a matter of minutes, this series requires months/years of your time for a single game, it’s a commitment 😹😫❤️🌈🎊

[@killianpowers4006]

Found your channel a few months ago and binged all the castlevania, mortal Kombat, and resident evil vids in a couple weeks, loving this series too! Especially as someone who has to drive a lot they're great for listening to on those long rides.

[@AxioProductions]

Same here

[@GamerThumbTV]

Glad you enjoy, and I have lots of new series brewing this year!

[@ebesonen]

I personally love listening to your Metroid timeline, the way you talk about Samus Aran's many adventures and trials she faces, is like hearing a real good story being read to the Metroid fans, you do a really good job Fabian and I do appreciate it, thank you for making the Metroid timeline a great story to listen to Fabian ✊

[@Juantífico]

It's so curious to see that when Samus gets out of the ship, she moves downwards instead of upwards! You can't unsee it! 😜

[@darthjaxrevan]

Wait wait wait, so you’re telling me that when I was playing hunters I could’ve been playing against Bin Laden?

[@GamerThumbTV]

Technically no since he seems to have been emulating lol

[@Dra2206]

What a interesting story without involving any Metroids at all. All I can say is that Old Bird hit the jackpot thanks to your Part 1's timeline events.

[@dexketristo2349]

Yet another excellent synopsis of a metroid game (or any game in general at this point) as you have consistently proven more than qualified at. Thank you for making these. It's a real pleasure watching them, and as a fan of the games you show off, it's a wonderful treat getting to pick up on information I never previous acquired about games I already played. xD

[@GamerThumbTV]

Thank you for watching and for the compliment. Much more coming!

[@littlebadassgaming]

@@GamerThumbTV i know i might be late writing this. But you should give your shot at explaining the MGS series.. Or something more complicated..?

[@GamerThumbTV]

@@littlebadassgaming that is actually all planned out for the future

[@littlebadassgaming]

@@GamerThumbTV wooooah nice!!

[@UnsentBigby]

Picked up on your channel a month or so ago to randomly binge RE lore and have enjoyed many others now. I listen at work so the long videos are a blessing. Keep up the work!

[@GamerThumbTV]

Glad you enjoy, I have many many more long videos coming

[@JuanWonOne]

Honestly had no idea this game existed. As a metroid fan I'm surprised at this lol. Thanks for exposing me to this game, and it's really cool story.

[@GamerThumbTV]

Usually the handheld Metroids flew under the radar, but it's a worthy entry.

[@The412Lol]

Can't wait for the next one..but I will. This video was really cool. It was a pretty good game and very informative.

[@dudeduderson8046]

I was in the top 100 of the ranked multiplayer for Hunters. Good times.

[@meta9492]

Really well done on this, hunters is the one game I see most of the lore misinterpreted on in this franchise and you nailed it! Though I don’t remember when you stated that the chozo explored the possibility of other dimensions (unless you mean prime 1 ntsc’s plot)

[@GamerThumbTV]

The Chozo exploring other dimensions is from Prime 1, and it's how we got Chozo Spirits basically. The Alimbics also knew about other dimensions, so that's how they knew how to seal away Gorea.

[@meta9492]

@@GamerThumbTV Ok, thank you. Looking forward to the next video!

[@JoakimOtamaa]

This game gives me the same vibes as Federation Force, especially SomeCallMeJohnny's review where he makes a commercial skit for a toy line. I can imagine it "Metroid Prime Hunters are on the loose and bounty hunter Samus Aran must stop them! Metroid Prime: Hunters from Hasbro. Each sold separately!" I've tried to emulate this game with no luck, it's so awkward to use a mouse as the touch screen so I finally see what's this game is all about, thank you! This and FF are the only ones I haven't seen a playthrough or a speed run.

[@GamerThumbTV]

Desmume emulator, you still use the mouse for the touch screen, but use the face button control screen in game, and a USB Xbox controller. Works just like any proper console shooter and it's great.

[@Jesus-hu4lq]

Thank you for doing this not many people explain the story even if it hardly had one prime hunters was a fun game was frustrating but still fun with friends

[@GamerThumbTV]

Most of the in game lore is found within the datashades you find and it explains everything piece by piece. If you don't collect all those you'll have no idea what's going on.

[@mrwwwebs]

I can't stop binging your videos! Great work, can't get enough!

[@GamerThumbTV]

Thank you for watching. More coming!

[@androsthewarriorhighalpha]

Looks like I got my work cutout for me.. It now all makes sense towards Metroid Prime Hunters which I find it very challenging and awesome.. So now the next one is Metroid Prime 2 Echoes.. Can't wait to hear about Dark Samus..

[@bloosh7425]

Honestly, you are a great content creator.

[@jalenikezeue4114]

😍 Yes finally I have been waiting for What happens next

[@EvenstarTV]

Another great video, just wish more people would watch your videos like the resident evil series, the amount of details and time you're putting into these are so underrated.

[@GamerThumbTV]

Thank you for that, glad you enjoyed it.

[@SierraGustafson]

This is so AWESOME! I can't wait for the next one! Any ideas on making a timeline based on the monster of a franchise that's Fire Emblem, with the upcoming release of Three Hopes after the Metroid timeline is finally completed?

[@GamerThumbTV]

I'll never say never but honestly I know barely anything about Fire Emblem. Never got into the gameplay but I do enjoy the Fire Emblem Warriors game.

[@gamesystemaddict3949]

Oh man. The music in this games is sooo nostalgic. I played the shit out of this game. I was online constantly and beat it too many times to count. I was a hardcore metroid fan back then and adored having a prime game on the go. It has its flaws but I think it's totally underrated.

[@thedoomslayer7795]

Hey GamerThumb the slayer here just to let you know i love all of your video all of the research you did and all specially the resident evil one is my favorite keep the good work brother 🤘 P.S did you know there a DLC coming to RE8?

[@GamerThumbTV]

Yes, they actually announced the DLC during E3 last year but there's been no information at all since then.

[@younghacker09]

dude your channel rocks seriously great work!

[@GamerThumbTV]

Hey thank you for that. Glad you enjoy.

[@ItsHonestlyAsh]

Yes! The great scroller has returned!

[@DaddyLipinski]

I’ve been waiting since the release on the 3rd episode and I am very satisfied cannot wait for part 5

[@GamerThumbTV]

Thank you for watching. You guys keep viewing, and I'll keep making.

[@TheAnimelover24]

Yes!!!!! I love your uploads

[@daw945]

Just made my night!

[@ryanlane680]

Love it dude

[@nicholoswilde4252]

can't wait for prime 3

[@Rman94]

I wouldn't say the other Hunters left the Alimbic Cluster/Tetra Galaxy empty handed, the worlds and tech the Alimbics left behind are pretty much up for grabs, and since it's outside of Galactic Federation controlled Space the Hunters belonging to the other factions/groups would likely report their findings upon their return and Forces like the Space Pirates, Kriken Empire, maybe even the Vhozon could send agents/squads to collect and study what was left to claim after the events of the game. Sure Samus would report her findings to the Galactic Federation as well but again outside of their jurisdiction. Plenty of potential for another game set there though.

[@jerrytrout8343]

I just took it that the kricken claimed all of it since all that technology and planets. Trace was gonna be a hero of his people even without the "ultimate power"

[@gabrielt.harris8885]

I like that there is a behind the scenes section.

[@GamerThumbTV]

Sometimes the behind the scenes info is just as interesting as the game itself.

[@chrisrenfroe4393]

Loved the video

[@datdamnkez]

So good

[@lewisfriar4191]

Love your Resident evil video but on my tv on part to the city of the dead it keeps jumping auto on the characters voices

[@NotAnotherGameCollector]

This game looks awesome I'm definitely gonna have to get it for my DS

[@GamerThumbTV]

Well worth it. The control scheme takes a bit to get used to but it's a solid entry in the Metroid series.

[@alucardrazvan]

Ders a tmnt colection trailer well u do a video on it ?

[@thefusionbros7010]

Could you do an untold legend on the house of the dead series

[@GamerThumbTV]

That'd be a fun one to work on some time.

[@JabamiLain]

It's a shame the other hunters didn't receive any screentime and had their own stories developed in the game.

[@undeadprinceofchaos3731]

True, it would’ve neat to learn more about these hunters and see them in future games. Luckily however Sylux has been making small reoccurring appearances in other prime games, and is no doubt returning in the upcoming Prime 4 as a main antagonist

[@GamerThumbTV]

Yea, he appeared in the Metroid Prime 3 100% ending so I suspect he'll be a plot element of Prime 4.

[@maxentirunos]

Games like metroid prime hunters just make me speechless at the capabilities of the DS. Frankly, a portable console at the same level than the PS1 just ten years after it, when the other consoles at the time were just one level above in power (ps2/xbox/gamecube generation).

[@GamerThumbTV]

When its power was actually taken advantage of, the DS was a very cool little handheld..

[@MikeOShay]

helllll yeah

[@lewisfriar4191]

Gamer thumb on my tv your resident evil video audio and the video it keep jump a head but for some reason it works on the phone

[@AICW]

Only issue is I don't see any confirmation for Weavel being sent on behalf of the Space Pirates as a whole. He might be acting on his own during the story.

[@GamerThumbTV]

The game keeps it vague but it's easy to assume based on previous Space Pirate lore. Space Pirates had a very hive mind mentality, usually following whoever was leader. They've never really been shown to behave independently.

[@AICW]

@@GamerThumbTV I actually question that "hive mind" issue. That was brought up in the manga and Other M and I don't buy either of them. The manga itself shows Pirates aren't a hive mind since there are individuals capable of free thought. There are plenty of scans in the Prime games where Pirates are very critical of their leadership (hence the famous "Science Team has vapor for brains" meme) and have to be disciplined with cuts to their pay and rations. That should not be possible in a hive mind. In Prime 3, when the majority of the Pirates are entranced in Dark Samus's Phazon cult (so they basically are in a hive mind thanks to Phazon brainwashing), they still have to execute troops who are disloyal or insubordinate. Prime 3 scan data also shows Pirate society has classes, slavery, and criminal activity within it. This is no Zerg Horde we're talking about here. The Other M issue was explained out of universe by a trophy in Super Smash Bros 4 (the Wii U version) where the Zebesian trophy said the cyborg Pirates in Other M were artificial clones specifically bioengineered to be emotionless and unintelligent. There is more than enough evidence to show the Pirates aren't a hive mind. If anything, all the talk about Pirates needing a "strong leader" is probably more in the sense how the Mongols needed Genghis Khan to lead them: they need someone who can unify them and make them a serious threat to outsiders, instead of being a chaotic flock of nomads who can't pose a real threat due to disorganization.

[@numbug1234]

@@AICW iirc the official lore is that the space pirates are a collection of species, and the hive mind thing is specifically the Zebesians (the main ones in the 2d games and the manga, which iirc they were named that *because* they conquered Zebes, and if iidrc then I will be the first to say it's stupid). Given that we can't *see* any organic parts of Weavel, and that his legs can function as a stationary turret, it's completely ambiguous which specific species he is,and by extention if this hive mind even applies or not.

[@AICW]

@@numbug1234 The Space Pirate captain who gets very mouthy and has an attitude with Samus and her squad in the manga is a Zebesian. Furthest thing from a hive mind you could get. Manga can't even keep itself straight.

[@Fuzunga]

Why didn't Samus just destroy the crystals? It would have been literally impossible to ever open the portal again and wouldn't have put anybody at risk. Even if the signal could still be broadcast forever, it would just turn out to be a dead end for anyone trying to follow it.

[@GamerThumbTV]

Because gameplay lol

[@Mr.Foxhat]

Someone would just piece together eventually that the Octoliths were missing. They would attempt to recreate them. Killing Gorea solves the problem permanently.

[@nazishhussain2712]

Could you do Sonya blade and tanya

[@joshbunton6424]

Everytime they are asked for they get pushed back further and further

[@dlausactor6373]

11:23 *AMOGUS*

[@nazishhussain2712]

Im a new comer to metroid

[@GamerThumbTV]

Great series and I highly recommend you play the games!

[@Mr.Foxhat]

I know this a very unpopular take, but I actually like Prime Hunters *more* than Prime 2.

[@gregdeandrea1450]

Wait a minute... Omega cannon? Like in Dread?

[@GamerThumbTV]

Unrelated weapon but yes, they happened to use the same exact name.

[@gregdeandrea1450]

@@GamerThumbTV Huh. I was thinking that the GF decided to try to recreate it after looking over Samus's suit, or maybe the Chozo did something similar. I wouldn't put it past them, they're just dumb enough to try it. Anyway man, great video! Hunters always seemed like a great story attatched to a less than stellar control scheme. Maybe I should try playing it again. See if I jive with it more this time.

[@GamerThumbTV]

@@gregdeandrea1450 It would make sense. The games themselves just have 0 lore when it comes to that weapon. More likely Mercury Steam didn't even realize NST already used that name for Hunters. And I agree about the controls. I emulated it with an Xbox controller so it was much more playable.

[@meta9492]

@@gregdeandrea1450 you could always change the touch screen controls to button aiming, which sounds painful but its actually really tolerable. Most people think touch is the only option

[@Jacen436987]

where are the olympics being held this year? oh in another galaxy.

[@GamerThumbTV]

Technically Alimbics....but it does sound like Olympics lol.

[@guadalupehuffman6791]

Absolutely the top video of today! Do what the pros do - P-R-O-M-O-S-M !!!