Difference between revisions of "Another Metroid 2 Remake: Return of Samus"
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{{ii}} ''Another Metroid 2 Remake: Return of Samus'' is a free fan-made remake of ''Metroid II: Return of Samus'' for the Game Boy. | {{ii}} ''Another Metroid 2 Remake: Return of Samus'' is a free fan-made remake of ''Metroid II: Return of Samus'' for the Game Boy. | ||
{{++}} Features various control style options based on ''Metroid II: Return of Samus'', ''Super Metroid'', and ''Metroid: Zero Mission''. | {{++}} Features various control style options based on ''Metroid II: Return of Samus'', ''Super Metroid'', and ''Metroid: Zero Mission''. | ||
− | {{--}} No longer available for download due to Nintendo's DMCA takedown, preventing any future updates, bugfixes, and other platform releases.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://metroid2remake.blogspot.com/2016/09/no-future-for-am2r.html|title=Project AM2R - Another Metroid 2 Remake: No Future for AM2R|date=September 2, 2016}}</ref> | + | {{--}} No longer available for download due to Nintendo's DMCA takedown, preventing any future updates, bugfixes, and other platform releases.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://metroid2remake.blogspot.com/2016/09/no-future-for-am2r.html|title=Project AM2R - Another Metroid 2 Remake: No Future for AM2R|date=September 2, 2016}}</ref> An [[#Unofficial AM2R Patch|unofficial patch]], however, is available. |
{{ii}} Both Mac OS X and Linux versions are unofficially released. | {{ii}} Both Mac OS X and Linux versions are unofficially released. | ||
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* New game modes and unlockables. | * New game modes and unlockables. | ||
* Implements remastered soundtrack originally planned for a v1.2 update prior to Nintendo’s DMCA takedown. | * Implements remastered soundtrack originally planned for a v1.2 update prior to Nintendo’s DMCA takedown. | ||
− | * PlayStation and Nintendo Switch/SNES controller prompts | + | * PlayStation and Nintendo Switch/SNES controller prompts; requires XInput. |
* Various bugfixes and tweaks. | * Various bugfixes and tweaks. | ||
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|dualshock 4 notes = Use [[Controller:DualShock_4#DS4Windows|DS4Windows]].<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=June 23, 2018|comment=}}</ref> | |dualshock 4 notes = Use [[Controller:DualShock_4#DS4Windows|DS4Windows]].<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=June 23, 2018|comment=}}</ref> | ||
|dualshock prompts = hackable | |dualshock prompts = hackable | ||
− | |dualshock prompts notes = Install [[#Unofficial AM2R Patch|Unofficial AM2R Patch]], then go to Options → Display, then under Notifications set '''Controller Tips''' to {{code|PlayStation}} | + | |dualshock prompts notes = Install [[#Unofficial AM2R Patch|Unofficial AM2R Patch]], then go to Options → Display, then under Notifications set '''Controller Tips''' to {{code|PlayStation}}. |
|light bar support = unknown | |light bar support = unknown | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
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|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
|other button prompts = Xbox, DualShock, Nintendo, Generic | |other button prompts = Xbox, DualShock, Nintendo, Generic | ||
− | |other button prompts notes= Numbered button prompts when using a DirectInput controller. For Nintendo button prompts, install [[#Unofficial AM2R Patch|Unofficial AM2R Patch]], then go to Options → Display, then under Notifications set '''Controller Tips''' to {{code|Nintendo Pro}} or {{code|SNES Colored}} | + | |other button prompts notes= Numbered button prompts when using a DirectInput controller. For Nintendo button prompts, install [[#Unofficial AM2R Patch|Unofficial AM2R Patch]], then go to Options → Display, then under Notifications set '''Controller Tips''' to {{code|Nintendo Pro}} or {{code|SNES Colored}}. |
|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = |
Revision as of 04:30, 23 June 2018
Developers | |
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Milton "DoctorM64" Guasti | |
Engines | |
GameMaker | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 6, 2016 |
Metroid | |
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Metroid: Confrontation | 2012 |
Another Metroid 2 Remake: Return of Samus | 2016 |
Super Metroid (unofficial port) | TBA |
Metroid Prime (unofficial port) | TBA |
Key points
- Another Metroid 2 Remake: Return of Samus is a free fan-made remake of Metroid II: Return of Samus for the Game Boy.
- Features various control style options based on Metroid II: Return of Samus, Super Metroid, and Metroid: Zero Mission.
- No longer available for download due to Nintendo's DMCA takedown, preventing any future updates, bugfixes, and other platform releases.[1] An unofficial patch, however, is available.
- Both Mac OS X and Linux versions are unofficially released.
General information
- Official website
- Official forums
- Wikitroid - A Wikia for the Metroid franchise.
Availability
- This game is no longer available.
- The soundtrack is available for free at higher quality than in-game here.
Essential improvements
Unofficial AM2R Patch
- Requires a zipped archive of the official v1.1 of the game (
AM2R_11.zip
) originally distributed by DoctorM64 prior to the DMCA takedown. - Adds the following improvements and features:
- New game modes and unlockables.
- Implements remastered soundtrack originally planned for a v1.2 update prior to Nintendo’s DMCA takedown.
- PlayStation and Nintendo Switch/SNES controller prompts; requires XInput.
- Various bugfixes and tweaks.
How to install Unofficial AM2R Patch[2] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\AM2R\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\AM2R\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux |
- Save files from previous versions may not be compatible with the latest updates from Unofficial AM2R Patch.
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | ||
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 90 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 9.0c compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | ||
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 90 MB |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | ||
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 90 MB | |
Other | Following dependencies are required for Ubuntu/Debian distributions: libgcc1:i386 libgl1-mesa-glx:i386 libglu1-mesa:i386 libopenal1:i386 libssl1.0.0:i386
libstdc++6:i386 libx11-6:i386 libxext6:i386 libxrandr2:i386 libxxf86vm1:i386 zlib1g:i386 |
References
- ↑ Project AM2R - Another Metroid 2 Remake: No Future for AM2R - last accessed on September 2, 2016
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on June 22, 2018