It's finally here! Our giant E3 predictions episode and we are not holding back! We're hopeful that this could be one of the biggest days in Metroid series history, and we've got the predictions to back that up! Will we see Metroid 5? What about a peak at Metroid Prime 4? Or even Prime Trilogy on the Switch? Will Nintendo even acknowledge Metroid's 35th? Come listen to find out! Plus, what else does Nintendo have in store? Who's the next Smash fighter? Will we see a new Kirby game? What about St...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 66
We're a little bit late this week, but we're making it up to y'all by having the most in depth conversation about Super Metroid's Wrecked Ship that may have ever been had! We explore the lore behind the ship and how it got to Zebes, talk about the different atmospheres of the dead and activated ship, discuss Phantoon as a boss fight and as a character, that tricky Reserve Tank expansion, those pesky Worker Robots, our thoughts on and music, and more! All this, plus we FINALLY know what Nintendo'...
Jun 03, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 65
As we all know, Metroid celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, a landmark not many other franchises can claim to have hit. Over the years, there have some been some incredible high spots for the series: Super Metroid popularizing speed running, Ridley main eventing E3, the double release of Metroid Prime and Fusion, just to name a few. Of course, there have also been some bumps in the road - Other M missing the mark, Metroid skipping the N64, AM2R getting a C&D, etc. - along the way a we...
May 25, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 64
Get ready to brawl! This week, Andy and Dak talking Metrod and Smash, as they pitch movesets and Final Smashes for characters like Dark Samus, Kraid, and Sylux, talk about which special moves should be changed in Ridley, examine the more technical side of Ridley's moveset, pitch their dream Metroid stages and what they may look like, and relive the big announcement of Ridley finally getting into Smash! All this, PLUS we predict who the last two entrants in Fighter Pack Vol. 2 will be! Come hang ...
May 18, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 63
Get ready for something a little different this week. The boys are joined by friend Doominal Crossing to discuss the latest news and issues that have been going around the last week, with everything leading back to the Metroid community and its response. We take a look at Fortnite, MP Trilogy, and the harassment backlash and ask some though questions. Has this community forgotten how to hope? Are fans justifiably worried about Metroid's image? And are we as a fanbase afraid that Metroid might ac...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 62
It's PART 2 of our Discord AMA, and once again, you guys delivered some super interesting questions for the fellas to mull over. Does Sylux have enough credibility to take on Samus in Prime 4? What are our favorite Metroid songs in the series? What are our favorite Metroid ROM hacks? Why are people so obsessed with the story of Metroid 5? And could Sylux... be Samus's... brother?! All this, and so much more! Thank you to everyone who asked us a question, and make sure you're a member of our Disc...
May 04, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 61
We asked you guys to join our Discord and feed us Metroid questions and, boy, did you guys rise to the challenge - so much so that this is only part of our Discord AMA! Listen to our rapid fire answers to such great questions as: What if Metroid Prime 4 fails? If Other M was non-canon, how would we tell Adam's backstory? Would Super Metroid look better in Zero Mission's art style? How did Dak and Andy meet? And maybe most importantly, would we consider Donkey Kong 64 a Metroidvania game? All thi...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 60
Welcome to the second installment of Definitive Ranking, the series where we take ten categories that really make a Metroid game and rank them 1-5. Up this time? Metroid Fusion! While the first time round with Prime 2: Echoes , the guys had pretty similar perspectives, they couldn't be more opposite in Fusion! Come listen and see where you fall, and get ready for next week as we're hosting our first ever Omega Metroid Discord AMA! Just as a refresher, the categories we're ranking each game in ar...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 59
It's time for another installment of Inspired By Metroid! This time stepping up to the plate: 2009's Shadow Complex from Epic Games. Is this a Metroidvania worth playing? Weeell... at the very least, we have some great discussion about what we liked and (really) didn't like. But that's not all! There's tons of other talk on this episode, from discussion on our first in depth look at Axiom Verge 2 to our thoughts on the latest batch of supposed Metroid leak rumors. ... AND DID WE MENTION WE START...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 58
We've got a super special episode for you today as we sit down and chat with two members - Troid92 and Metroid Zapper - of the developmental team behind the absolutely awesome Prime 2D, a 2D fan game demo of (you guessed it) [REDACTED] Prime which recently just released a demo. The demo absolutely rocks, and we got to chat about the journey of the project, all the original work and sprites created, how one of the best boss battles in ANY 2D game came together, and so much more! You won't wanna m...
Apr 07, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 57
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 really happened over the years. You won't wanna miss this one, and while you're here, check out this a...
Mar 30, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 56
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 and Metroid, what could be better? Come hang with us, and be sure to check in next week when we cov...
Mar 24, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 55
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 check out Doominal over on Twitter and YouTube ! Visit OmegaMetroid.com! Subscribe! Support us on Patre...
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 54
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, what boss battles rocked, and so much more! Come listen to us put a bow on Other M, and let us kno...
Mar 11, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 53
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, entertaining, and engrossing chat about all things Other M. Don't forget to tune in next week too, as we're b...
Mar 03, 2021•2 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 52
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, so come weigh in with your thoughts! Visit OmegaMetroid.com! Subscribe! Support us on Patreon! Omega...
Feb 24, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 51
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 more! Visit OmegaMetroid.com! Subscribe! Support us on Patreon! Omega Metroid Patreon Buy Omega Met...
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 50
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 kinda like The Joker, and... Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace talk?! You betcha! Come hangout! ...
Feb 10, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 49
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 (design of Samus, the enemies, the graphics in general) - Story (what works, what doesn't) - Pacing ...
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 48
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 the show on! How would we introduce Ridley as a playable character, what a Samus-less mainline Metroid...
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 47
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 the lore behind the fortress, and so much more! Sanctuary Fortress is a favorite among Metroid fans...
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 46
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 (spoiler: the answer is mostly no). Come hang with us and get your speed on! Make sure you're coming...
Jan 13, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 45
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 podcast throughout 2020! Can't wait to make 2021 even better. Visit OmegaMetroid.com! Subscribe! Suppo...
Jan 06, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 44
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, and THANK YOU for all the support in 2020! We can't wait to share more with you in 2021! Visit OmegaMe...
Dec 30, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 43
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 Cyberpunk 2077 catastrophe. Come check it out! Visit OmegaMetroid.com! Subscribe! Support us on Patreo...
Dec 16, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 42
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 some Metroid news at TGA! Visit OmegaMetroid.com! Subscribe! Support us on Patreon! Omega Metroid Pa...
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 41
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 evidence for and against and tell us what you think after the show! Visit OmegaMetroid.com! Subscri...
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 40
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 realized that we loved Metroid? All this and so much more! Come hang out with us! Visit OmegaMetroid.com...
Nov 25, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 39
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! Visit OmegaMetroid.com! Subscribe! Support us on Patreon! Omega Metroid Patreon Buy Omega Metroid Merch...
Nov 17, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 38
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 followup from our Federation Force episode last week and a sneak hint at the next Inspired By Metro...
Nov 11, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 37
