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Metroid dread It is a reality and fans of the franchise are very excited about Samus Aran’s new adventure. In case you didn’t know, Nintendo worked on this project a few years ago, during the Nintendo DS era.
For various reasons, the project did not bear fruit in the hands of Yoshio Sakamoto, so it was kept in the freezer for many years. Thankfully, it has been reactivated and now its launch on the Nintendo Switch is around the corner.
The creator talked about the project through its planning and explained why it took so long to materialize. He also revealed why he thinks the series is still very popular despite the fact that it hasn’t had any releases in recent years.
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Why Metroid dread It took many years to arrive?
For many years there has been talk of planning Metroid dread And its possible launch, but Nintendo saved the project for good reason. Sakamoto explained that the title concept has been around for 15 years; However, the technology used more than a decade ago was not ideal to make the project a reality.
Creativity revealed that Metroid dread I started developing it, but it was canceled in the middle. Later, it was recreated again to give it another approach that did not satisfy everyone, so it was scrapped again.
Everything changed with Metroid: The Return of Samos, a game from MercurySteam, the team that convinced Sakamoto with their work to make reality a reality Metroid dread And make it the next 2D batch in the series.
“By working with them on this project, we recognized the immense talent of this team and believed that if we went back to working together in the Metroid dread, we can strive to fulfill the original vision of the game. In the end, it took 15 years for the right development conditions to emerge.”
metroid It’s still popular for this reason, according to Sakamoto
On the other hand, Sakamoto believes that Samus is the main reason behind the continued popularity of the franchise despite the passing of the years. From her point of view, players communicate with the heroine during her dangerous adventures.
“I think you have the experience of playing as a great warrior Samos. Players absorb his ideas, get to know his nature, and as a result, end up supporting Samos.”
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Metroid dread It will arrive on October 8th exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. You can learn more about the address on this page.
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