Omega Metroid Podcast

Buckle in, because we've got a doozy today. We go back and create a timeline of the most mysterious game in the Metroid universe: Metroid Dread, the game that never was. We go over every interview, every mention, all the rumors, all the whispers over the years to bring you the most comprehensive timeline of the rumored Metroid Fusion sequel. We also throw in our own theories as to what we think re...

Although you wouldn't know it from listening to Nintendo, two big franchises are celebrating their 35th anniversary this year: Metroid and The Legend of Zelda! In honor of this anniversary, we pitch our ideal crossovers! As many of you know, Andy works for Zelda Dungeon, so this week with Dak out, we have Zelda Dungeon Managing Editor Rod Lloyd step in to talk "what if's". Two guys that love Zelda...

The fellas are joined by longtime listener Doominal Crossing to talk Metroid Prime Trilogy and how it would look on the Switch. We talk about the best button mapping options, extra content ideas, what the multiplayer would look like, how amiibo might function, what quality-of-life improvements could be made and so much more!  Give it a listen, take a look at the button mapping mockup here , and ch...

Our Other M journey comes to an end (at least for now) as we deliver another action packed episode critiquing, complementing, and considering what could have been in the video game that was Metroid Other M. Hear our thoughts on the sideways Wiimote control schemes, the FPS aspects, how auto aiming and dodging make the game a breeze, what power ups worked incredibly well, our two cents on the music...

It's finally here. After a year of build up, we are finally dissecting the story of the most controversial Metroid game ever made: Metroid Other M. Come hear our thoughts, our critiques, our suggestions and tweaks, what we thought of the characters, and how some key decisions lead to it all going wrong. This is by far our longest episode, but it'll fly by as the fellas have a thoughtful, entertain...

Our first Nintendo Direct in more than 500 days came and went, and although it was expected, there was no Metroid news. Despite that, there was a lot to break down, from games we saw and were excited about, to how Skyward Sword HD being a thing gives us hope for dual analog in Metroid Prime Trilogy, to some updates in Blasphemous. We were divided on where we stood as to the quality of the Direct,...

WOWWWW! Leave it to Nintendo to announce a Nintendo Direct the day after we record this weeks episode! Here's hoping for some Metroid news! In the meantime, we got a nice lil Q&A episode! What new enemies do we want to see? What's our least favorite thing about our favorite Metroid? Is Samus misrepresented in Smash? Would we want to see a Metal Gear Solid-esq Metroid game? All this and so much...

We had so much fun covering the last Metroid theory about Etecoon's and Dachora's that we decided to do it all over again with FIVE of our favorite Metroid theories! Mother Brain working for the cause of good, SR388 as a living planet, the TRUE origins of Metroids and more! We poke holes, see where the theories have some weight, and have fun going over them! All this, PLUS E3 talk, how Ridley is k...

Welcome to the first episode of a brand new subseries called Definitive Ranking! In this series (inspired by the Zelda Dungeon series of the same name) we aim to rank each Metroid game in 10 key categories as they relate to other Metroid games, and see how each game stacks up at the end! The categories we're ranking each game are: - World / Atmosphere (the vibe, the setting, the mood) - Art Style...

On the two year anniversary of Metroid Prime 4's development being restarted, the boys look to a really cool project giving Metroid fans some much needed optimism: a Lego set based on Samus and the Metroid universe ! We examine the set and give our takes on our most wanted pieces of Metroid merchandise, and our favorite piece of existing Metroid merch! PLUS we take a couple fan questions to end th...

Buckle in for one of our longest episodes yet as Mapping Metroid returns to analyze one of the most visually stunning area's in the Metroid series: the Luminoth stronghold of Sanctuary Fortress! Hear our thoughts on the synthetic structures and how it feels so alive, how the music augments the atmosphere, which boss battle is the best in the area, which expansions were the most fun to get, examine...

Welcome to a (late) episode of Omega Metroid, where today we try our hand at explaining the many techniques and tricks used by speedrunners to beat Super Metroid in absolutely disgusting times. We break down all the different techniques - the Mockball, Gravity Jump, Blue Suit, Short Charge Shinespark, and more - used by the pros and if we've ever been able to pull any of these moves off ourselves...

In the first episode of 2021, the gang take a trip back to the hallowed halls of NeoGaf to examine all the cut content from Prime 3! Here we are, examining some cool images of dragon Ridley, peg-leg Admiral Dane, mega buff Omega Pirates, and Hulk Buster Samus suit's. Come take a trip down memory lane thanks to Mama Robotnik. Make sure you're following along with us! Thank you for supporting the po...

Put on your lucha masks and get ready to go to Suplex City as the fellas end 2020 covering one of the most charming Metroidvania's around: Guacamelee! Come listen to our thoughts on the game, learn how basically every powerup is a direct rip from Metroid, hear our thoughts on combat vs exploration, and listen as we gush about Guacamelee's heart and charm! Everyone have a safe and fun New Years, an...

Scrolling through YouTube the other day, I stumbled across a video from the guys at Game Theory suggesting that there might be more Samus' animal friends than meets the eyes. Kill or save the animals? You might think differently after we give our two cents on MatPat's theory!  Plus, Game Award reactions and thoughts, Indie Direct reactions, Silksong and Axiom Verge talk, and our two cents on the C...

We got a whole host of topics to bang out this week, so come and sit back as we take you through all the news and rumors in the world of Metroid! Brie Larson at the Game Awards, our thoughts on Nintendo and their C&D policies, Samus possibly appearing in Fortnite, a real life Galactic Federation, our ideal Metroid crossovers, and more! Come take in a breezy trip and let's all hope that we get...

Join us for a fun debate this week as Andy presents the case as to why Samus Returns should have been released on the Switch instead of the 3DS! Would it have become the best selling Metroid game yet if it had? Were the graphics good enough for the Switch? Would people have really bought it for full retail? And what does The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening have to do with all this? Come hear the...

We asked you guys to play "ask a Metroid question, get a Metroid answer" with us and you delivered in spades! Come listen to us rapid fire some answers to your questions! What do we hope amiibo does in Prime 4? Who's our favorite hunter? Metroid 5 or a Fusion remake? Whats our favorite powerup we're hoping to see return? What would we change about Other M's story? What was the moments that we real...

Get ready to crank the volume this week because you are in for an audible treat! The fellas get together and debate what exactly is the most iconic / recognizable theme in the Metroid series! We have a lot of questions we want you guys to weight in on, so make sure you're tweeting at us and letting us know! Sit back, relax, and enjoy some great Metroid tunes and great Metroid debate this week!    ...

Finally, the long wait for a Mapping Metroid is over! We're headed over to the so-good-we-made-it-an-official-Metroid-game AM2R this week and take a look at the aquatic Hydro Station! What are our favorite Metroid battles? Any expansions stick out? How about that Arachnus fight? And of course, the absolutely killer music! Come reminisce with us as we pay homage to the Hydro Station, plus hear some...

Hello Metroid fans! We're diving back into the MPFF pool to answer a seemingly impossible question: how does one make a cool Federation Force game? Well, it turns out that the answers are quite easy! Come listen as we spend an hour talking about Nintendo could revisit this concept and make it a success! Plus, some Retro Studio hires and a new studio! Come listen and tell us what you would have don...

Gear up for Halloween with our ranking of the greatest final boss fights in the Metroid series! From Mother Brain in NEStroid all the way down to Proteus Ridley in Samus Returns, the guys put their heads together and sort every boss, discussing which ones were awesome and which ones left us a bit... wanting. Plus, the surprise of the century - we like Other M's entry on this list!? Come hang out,...

We are the night. We are vengence. We are playing Batman: Arkham Asylum for the first time in a really long time to bring you another great Inspired By Metroid entry! How the heck is Batman anything like Metroid?! Listen and find out why the tone, the map, the collectables, and the bosses make Arkham Asylum one of the best 3D Metroidvania titles ever created!     Visit OmegaMetroid.com!   Subscrib...

Welcome to another week of cut content analysis! This week we're looking at two games that never were: Metroid Prime 1.5 and a Retro Studios remake of Metroid II! What exactly was 1.5? Why did it never get made? What concepts went on to live in other Metroid games? And was there ever any serious consideration to Retro remaking Return of Samus? All this, PLUS we touch on Axiom Verge 2's delay, the...

Boy oh boy do we have a good show for you! Using this article as a guide (put together by Mama Robotnik and sourced from several former Retro Studios employees and even Nintendo themselves), the fellas go through all the content that didn't make it into the final game for whatever reason. Lava Thardus, Chozo Ridley, Insect Arm Canons, and of course, Meta Kraid are just SOME of the topics we discus...