Welcome back to the show! Get ready for a fun thought experiment this week: what if Metroid Dread had released on the DS as planned back in the late 2000's? What kind of sacrifices would have had to have been made? Would EMMI's still be as intense? Would their routes have to be scripted? Could all the items and abilities have worked? What would the second screen have been? Would there have been touch controls? Would the game have sold well? Would we still have gotten Other M? So many questions a...
Jan 11, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 96
It's another year for the podcast! We're getting 2022 kicked off with some positive vibes talking about our favorite memories from Metroid Dread! We talk about THAT suit reveal, the fights against Raven Beak, Kraid' big return, the rebirth of the Speed Booster, the inclusion of the Flash Shift, Elun's big secret, seeing the Chozo, and of course, Samus promising to "end the fight once and for all"! All this, PLUS a little Breath of the Wild 2 talk, Star Wars prequels, Avril Lavigne and old CD's w...
Jan 04, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 95
In our final episode of the year, the Omega gang get together and look back at the year that was, and look forward to our biggest hopes for Metroid in the new year. We chat about when we might see Metroid Prime 4, what that game might be called, if it will include multiplayer, if Metroid Dread could receive any updates or content, the possibility of GBA games coming to NSO, when and if a Metroid Prime remaster could happen, and more! All this, PLUS we talk our favorite snack foods and talk about...
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 94
This week, Dak and Doom cover Metroid Dreads big night at The Game Awards! Despite not winning overall Game of the Year, Metroid didn't walk away empty handed, unlike Nintendo fans, who were left with not a single announcement to get excited about. We go over everything shown and give our thoughts! All this, PLUS some Halo Infinite talk, the Great Metroid Dread giveaway, and more! Visit OmegaMetroid.com! Subscribe! Support us on Patreon! Omega Metroid Patreon Buy Omega Metroid Merch! Check out o...
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 93
Prepare to step inside the Breach as Inspired By Metroid returns to analyze the highly anticipated sequel to one of the greatest Metroidvania's of all time: Axiom Verge 2. Does this game live up to the lofty expectations set by its predecessor? How did we take to the gameplay changing so radically from the first game to the second? Were we able to make sense of the story? And ultimately, is this a game Metroid fans should go out of their way to play? All this, PLUS some Game Awards talk, Activis...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 92
If you believe all of the rumors, Metroid Prime is getting the HD Remaster treatment and will be unveiled for the Nintendo Switch sometime in the next year, so this week, we spend some time talking about the things we want want to see in a hypothetical remaster. Dual analog and HD graphics obviously, but we dig a bit deeper and talk about the achievement system returning, a sound test mode or downloadable OST, co-op play, voice acted Chozo Lore, a 3D version of the Scan Pulse, a sneak peak trail...
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 91
Now that Dread has finally had time to settle, we're looking towards the future! This week, we're discussing our plot ideas for Metroid 6! Will the *Watermelon* Suit make a comeback, and if so, how will it function? Is it too late to pick up the Galactic Federation sub-plot? Are we interested in learning more about who made the EMMIs? And could Metroid take inspiration from Metal Gear Solid 2 in its next entry? All this, PLUS, we spend a bunch of time discussing Metroid Dread's GOTY nomination a...
Nov 24, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 90
Strap in, because the absolute, definitive review of Metroid Dread is here! With more than a month to sit on the game and collect their though, Andy, Dak, and Doom get together for one of our longest shows ever. We talk story, we talk music, we talk expansions and so much more! You won't want to miss the latest entry in our Definitive Ranking series! Just as a refresher, the categories we're ranking each game in are: - World / Atmosphere (the vibe, the setting, the mood) - Art Style (design of S...
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 89
We're putting you in the drivers seat for this weeks show, as we're tackling a whole bunch of fan submitted questions about Dread and Metroid in general! How might the melee counters work in a Metroid Prime game? What was our favorite and least favorite new ability in Dread? Could Raven Beak have been working with Mother Brain at any point? What changes should a Super Metroid remake have? What other studio should get a crack at 2D Metroid? Does Dread have a chance at winning Game of the Year at ...
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 88
I think we could all agree that boss fights are one of the strongest aspects of Metroid Dread, so this week, the fellas challenge themselves by trying to come up with a ranking of the best to worst boss encounters in the game. From Chozo Warriors to Corpious, Kraid to Raven Beak, we go over every fight in detail and end up with a definitive list of the best boss fights in the game! Next week, we're giving you the keys to the show! Ask us a Metroid question and get a Metroid answer! Ask us either...
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 87
The Metroid Dread hits just keep coming as this week, the podcast staple Mapping Metroid returns to analyze the starting area of the Planet ZDR: Artaria. We go in-depth, offering insight and analysis into the terrain and layout of Artaria; the boss fights and EMMI zones; the music and its effectiveness; certain sequences and particular rooms that stood out; the items and expansions, some of those crazy Shinespark puzzles, and so much more! Come learn about Artaria with us and find out why it's m...
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 86
As the title implies, BIG SPOILER WARNING HERE! Still with us? Good! Buckle in, because we are going long discussing everything we saw in Metroid Dread. Were we disappointed the Galactic Federation was left out of the story completely? Was this a sequel to Fusion, or was it really a sequel to Samus Returns? What did we think of finally meeting the Chozo and learning about their different tribes? How did we find Raven Beak as a villain? What was up with Adam? Was Samus not emotive enough? Did we ...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 85
Metroid Dread is finally here and we spent all weekend with it! Having played an extensive bit of the game, the guys offer up their initial impressions of Dread: how do the controls feel and is the game as fast as we thought it would be? How do some of the new power-ups play and feel? What's our impressions of the areas and do they have enough distinction between them? Thoughts on the difficulty, particularly as it pertains to enemies and bosses? How do we find navigating the in-game map? How aw...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 84
We are THREE DAYS AWAY from Metroid Dread. Wow. It feels unbelievable, but it's true. We've seen a lot in the build up to Dread, but here, the boys are talking about their final hopes for any features that we haven't seen yet: the return of old bosses, details on the Galactic Federation, an amazing score with original tunes, new and creative monsters, post game support, and so much more! PLUS, the guys are joined this week by Tune in with Chewie, the artist behind the recently released Samus &am...
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 83
The big news this week in the world of video games was the Nintendo Direct that aired last Thursday, so this week, Andy and Doom are breaking down everything announced and talking about what they liked or didn't like! Come hear our thoughts on Splatoon 3, Nintendo 64 games coming to NSO, Andy ranting and raving about Kirby, Bayonetta 3, and that fever dream Mario movie casting. All this, PLUS, this week, a Nintendo insider with a good track record of predicting games hinted that a full remake of...
Sep 27, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 82
The whole gang is here as Andy, Dak, and Doom get together to look back, as well as look forward, on multiplayer in the Metroid series. What were some of the things we loved? What was responsible for some multiplayer experiences not being as good as they could have been? What kind of multiplayer games and campaigns would we like to see in the future? Could Metroid Dread have multiplayer added to it? All this, and so much more including a a debate on the Nintendo DS, Mario Pictocross, and Nintend...
Sep 21, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 81
This week, we're discussing a bunch of talking points that former lead designer of Retro Studios Mike Wikan shared with Kiwi Talkz. We can't recommend listening to the full interview enough ( check it out here! ), but we're here to give our thoughts on a couple topics they discussed, including the secret language of the Luminoth, the difficulty of the Boost Ball Guardian, the engine used to power Metroid Prime, the development and addition of multiplayer in Echoes, the inspiration behind the Rid...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 80
After a 6 week hiatus, Andy and Dak are finally back together again and bringing the heat as they break down frame by frame the latest Metroid Dread trailer! We give our thoughts and theories over everything show, and break down what we consider spoilers and what we don't. Though we both agree that there isn't much in the way of story spoilers, be warned: THIS EPISODE HAS FULL SPOILERS FOR EVERYTHING SHOWN IN THE TRAILER. All this, plus we take a quick wrestling detour to talk about AEW's All Ou...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 79
Our awesome listeners sent us some Metroid questions, so the least we could do is supply them with Metroid answers! That's right, it's time for another Q&A episode. We jump into all sorts of topics: should Metroid Dread have come out on the DS? Have the Chozo lost some of their mystique? And what does a Metroid taste like?! Tune in to hear our answers to these questions and more. And don't forget, next week we'll be covering the latest, spoiler-heavy Metroid Dread trailer! Visit OmegaMetroid...
Aug 30, 2021•58 min•Ep. 78
This week on the show, Dak and Doominal return to talk Metroid music! We discuss the soundtrack of every Metroid game released so far, and at the end of the episode, we rank them all. Tune in to hear our thoughts and how our rankings stack up against one another. We have some takes that might be too hot to handle, and we debate what we think are the best OSTs of them all! Visit OmegaMetroid.com! Subscribe! Support us on Patreon! Omega Metroid Patreon Buy Omega Metroid Merch! Check out our Etsy m...
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 77
Dak is back, while Andy is off getting hitched (congratulations Andy and Sam!), as the show must go on. Doominal returns to join Dak for an in-depth reflection of the "Golden Age" of Metroid. We look back and reminisce on arguably the best time to be a Metroid fan. With so many great Metroid games released in such a short period of time, it's hard not to have fond feelings of that era. Join us as we remember some of our favorite moments from the Golden Age of Metroid, and what defines that era t...
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 76
After a long hiatus, Inspired By Metroid returns, and in a somewhat serendipitous turn of events, we examine a game modeled after the great 3D Metroids that' from the series that helped inspire Metroid! That's right, its finally time to talk Alien! Andy is joined by Zelda Dungeon and Boss Rush Network's David Lasby - himself a lifelong Alien fan - to talk about the terrifying atmosphere of Isolation, the incredible AI powering the Xenomorph, the fearsome Worker Joe's, the amazing aesthetic, the ...
Aug 10, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 75
We've brought over a fan favorite game from the Zelda podcast and sister show, The Champions' Cast, to play this week, but of course, with a Metroid twist! Introducing Guess That Metroid Character in 16 Questions, the game where you get 16 yes or no questions in an effort to nail down which character (NPC's, bosses, and anyone with a name was eligible) your opponent has picked! Andy and Doom go head to head, trying to stump one another with their picks. Can you guess that Metroid character befor...
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 74
The boys are back with the latest entry in the Definitive Ranking series, going all the way back to 1991 to talk about Metroid II: Return of Samus? How does the original Game Boy classic hold up? Should Metroid fans bother with this title or just head straight to the remakes? And might this be the best example of a game making chicken salad out of chicken you-know-what? Come find out with us! Just as a refresher, the categories we're ranking each game in are: - World / Atmosphere (the vibe, the ...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 73
Welcome back to another great week of Metroid bliss! This episode is split in two parts - the first half, we theorize what kind of role - if any - Metroids and the "Dark" and "Light" Chozo will play, if we could see an E.M.M.I. fashioned after Ridley, and what role, leadership, and allegiances the Space Pirates might have. In the second half, we weight in on some comments series producer Yoshio Sakamoto made to Famitsu ( as translated by Nintendo Everything) about topics such as Samus, speedrunn...
Jul 22, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 72
Welcome to our last breakdown of the gameplay footage of Metroid Dread. This week, we take a listen to series producer Yoshio Sakamoto give an excellent Developmental History of Metroid Dread , offering context and info about the series to new players and old. We look over some new footage in the developer diary featuring Chozo Lore, the Morph Ball in action, and a new ability for Samus, the Spider Magnet. We then talk about the impact that both Metroid Dread and Metroid Prime 4 will have on Met...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 71
We asked you to give us your best Metroid Dread questions, and boy did you deliver. This week, Andy and Doom cover a wide array of topics including: do we think it's possible Dread has DLC? Should the Ice Beam return as a tacked weapon or its own beam again? Any chance there's unlockable Metroid games included? What do we think the E.M.M.I.'s real objectives are? What are we most worried about Dread doing? And what does the future of the Metroid series look like after Dread? All this and so much...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 70
We're still picking up our jaws off the floor after watching Part 1 of the Nintendo Treehouse, so we're ready to do it all over again for Part 2 of the Treehouse presentation ! A big focus on this half is the focus on Samus's boss fight against Corpious, the Phantom Cloak and its uses in navigating the Planet ZDR, and the introduction of a new industrial area, Cataris. Come listen as the fellas give commentary and thoughts on the new gameplay, and see what you can learn with us! Visit OmegaMetro...
Jun 26, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 69
Happy days, Metroid fans! We're still riding high on the announcement of Metroid Dread, so today we take to the Nintendo Treehouse Gameplay footage to break down and analyze as much of Samus's adventure of planet ZDR as we can. We talk all the new enemies, the Save Station, Adam and his role in the game, 360 aiming, melee counters, how E.M.M.I. room seem to function, the Dread Suit, and so much more! Come hang with us and see what you can pick up! Don't forget, this is only the first half, so tu...
Jun 19, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 68
HYYYYYPE!!! We finally got Metroid 5, and it's the game everyone has been hoping it would be for years: Metroid Dread! Come join us, as well a special guests Doominal Crossing and Rod Lloyd, to discuss our reactions to Metroid Dread, the lack of Metroid Prime 4, our thoughts on Zelda, and reactions to the rest of the show. Congratulations Metroid fans, a day we thought might never come is here! Visit OmegaMetroid.com! Subscribe! Support us on Patreon! Omega Metroid Patreon Buy Omega Metroid Merc...
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 67
