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New Metroid II fan remake trailer gives me the fish sweats photo

My God this game is looking incredible.

After more than a year in production (and after a fair share of Destructoid posts about it), the fan remake of underrated Game Boy game Metroid II: Return of Samus is nearing completion. Now, before you go clicking the jump and checking out the recently released third trailer for the game, I have to issue a warning: If you are a retro Metroid fan (and especially if you love Metroid II and Super Metroid), this trailer may give you a stroke.

I don’t even know where to start. Shall we talk about the gorgeous, SNES-era graphics? The stunning animation? The music? Hopefully the left side of your face doesn’t go numb after viewing. If you can still type, sound off in the comments with your thoughts. Could this be one of the most beautiful Metroid games ever? I say most definitely yes! Let’s just hope Nintendo and its highly paid lawyers don’t freak out too much.

And, for the record, “getting the fish sweats” is a very good thing. Just ask all the Destructoid editors after our ridiculous (and delicious!) sushi binge right before E3.

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Tronjoy's Avatar
Tronjoy at 06/16/2009 15:06
Oh my Jesus, is there a projected release date for this thing?
JerinsFury's Avatar
JerinsFury at 06/16/2009 15:09
Holy crap. That looks freaking amazing :O
brainderailment's Avatar
brainderailment at 06/16/2009 15:09
Fish Sweats = icky
Mighty Pinto's Avatar
Mighty Pinto at 06/16/2009 15:10
Wasn't there another remake/game being made called Metroid:SR388? I wonder what happened to that one...Still, the game does look pretty good, but for some reason the Metroids don't look nearly as intimidating as their old Gameboy Counterparts. Meh, I'll guess I'll just have to see the finished product, I suppose.
Kasreyn's Avatar
Kasreyn at 06/16/2009 15:12
Nice colors that brings it to life. I want to play this now!
Kraid's Avatar
Kraid at 06/16/2009 15:14
squee!! DO WANT
wolflive's Avatar
wolflive at 06/16/2009 15:14
Please Nintendo, don't pull a SqureEnix and ban this game from seeing the light of day.
Chad Concelmo's Avatar
Chad Concelmo at 06/16/2009 15:15
@Mighty Pinto,
Yeah, the SR388 remake looked amazing as well. It seems that one may have fizzled out, though (or Nintendo got a hold of it); I haven't heard much about it as of late. :)
Anski's Avatar
Anski at 06/16/2009 15:17
I've been following this one for a long time and every time they release a new video I have to change my pants.
Kamanashi's Avatar
Kamanashi at 06/16/2009 15:19
Now that will be an awesome game. Even tough it's not official, it looks amazin. This guy has some serious talent.
Technophile's Avatar
Technophile at 06/16/2009 15:21
good lord. I..I can't feel the left side of my face...oh my god...


oh. nope. Just having a stroke.
funran's Avatar
funran at 06/16/2009 15:23
Wow so awesome, its really great that there are people out there who are so talented! Chad i didnt have a stroke, but there are feces everywhere in my office, its really gross.
CWal37's Avatar
CWal37 at 06/16/2009 15:25
This still makes me so happy.
gatorsax2010's Avatar
gatorsax2010 at 06/16/2009 15:27
Fr only having one real song to speak of, Metroid II has a great one. This looks so awesome!
GoldenGamerXero's Avatar
GoldenGamerXero at 06/16/2009 15:28
Now I have the urge to finally finish corruption. 16 Bit is all it took.
Swizzler121's Avatar
Swizzler121 at 06/16/2009 15:29
I just worry the Nintendo legal team is positioning to act on this one, I downloaded the first release (like 6 months old) just in case.
gamadaya's Avatar
gamadaya at 06/16/2009 15:29
This is perfect timing. Maybe I'll be able to play it when I finish Fusion.
Drack48's Avatar
Drack48 at 06/16/2009 15:29
Nintendo needs to buy this and put it on Wii Ware
Magnalon's Avatar
Magnalon at 06/16/2009 15:31
This and the new 2.5D Mega Man project are putting the originals to shame.
killias2's Avatar
killias2 at 06/16/2009 15:34
"This and the new 2.5D Mega Man project are putting the originals to shame."

This.

Also

"Nintendo needs to buy this and put it on Wii Ware"

This. Why don't companies do stuff like that? They could probably buy the whole project for 100,000, then sell it worldwide via digital distribution. Only 10,000 $10 purchases needed to break even, you help one of your biggest fans, and you gain a lot of hardcore cred.
Zero Atma's Avatar
Zero Atma at 06/16/2009 15:35
great, I'm at work and I now need a change of pants ;-)
L0cky's Avatar
L0cky at 06/16/2009 15:36
i actualy played metroid 2 when it was released on gameboy.
I rememberd taht i liked it but the last boss from what i remember was near impossible.
aaronf's Avatar
aaronf at 06/16/2009 15:37
Nintendo will squash this real quick.
Wan Sum Dung's Avatar
Wan Sum Dung at 06/16/2009 15:38
Awesome sauce.
PappaDukes's Avatar
PappaDukes at 06/16/2009 15:46
@Anski - i hear ya. That's why I've invested in disposable drawers:

LsTr Of SmG's Avatar
LsTr Of SmG at 06/16/2009 15:46
How the hell did I miss this Metroid II is my favourite Metroid game EVER.
Zero_armada's Avatar
Zero_armada at 06/16/2009 15:51
*drools*
Holyetheline's Avatar
Holyetheline at 06/16/2009 15:54
o m g

When is this coming out?! The anticipation is immense on all levels!
manasteel88's Avatar
manasteel88 at 06/16/2009 15:55
I demand a way to play this on my wii!
psycho terror2's Avatar
psycho terror2 at 06/16/2009 16:05
"Yeah, the SR388 remake looked amazing as well. It seems that one may have fizzled out"

i'm excited for this project, however SR388 was looking a lot better IMO. i pray it's still alive.
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Necros at 06/16/2009 16:06
Looks like they fixed the biggest problem with Metroid II: the fact that it was too "zoomed in" in order to make the sprites look nice. It's sexy now!
playahatea45's Avatar
playahatea45 at 06/16/2009 16:07
So awesome!
Demtor's Avatar
Demtor at 06/16/2009 16:07
Thats funny, I was just wondering to myself how far this had come along since I last heard about it. The news about 'Metroid M' or whatever the fuck it is, just made me want more 2D Metroid. Glad to see this is still very much alive.
eggz's Avatar
eggz at 06/16/2009 16:24
holy fuckin shit.
megaStryke's Avatar
megaStryke at 06/16/2009 17:11
When has Nintendo ever squashed a fan project like this? Other that the re-texturing of Brawl characters (which really doesn't compare to this case), Nintendo plays nice with the fans. It let Mother 3 get that translation. Starmen.net is still around, right? Exactly.
Magnalon's Avatar
Magnalon at 06/16/2009 17:27
To be coupled with Mega's statement:
It's a widely known fact Nintendo NEVER squashes fan projects. While they'll openly squash Bob's game (lawl), fan made projects are never a problem for them.
20 Sided Death's Avatar
20 Sided Death at 06/16/2009 17:31
want
Poopface Morty's Avatar
Poopface Morty at 06/16/2009 17:52
Although I'm still excited, unfortunately this wasn't the SR388 remake that was mentioned earlier. This game seems to have the gameplay of the GBA Metroids, which while I did enjoy them, I thought the control was way too finicky and "jumpy" compared to the more controlled Super Metroid.

Still, this looks sweet. Hopefully the creepy ambience is still maintained when you're outside those temple areas...this game nailed creepy ambience pretty damn well for a Gameboy title from way back when.
Dexter345's Avatar
Dexter345 at 06/16/2009 17:57
That looks fantastic, but the more press this gets, the more likely Bintendo is to shut it down.
Chad Concelmo's Avatar
Chad Concelmo at 06/16/2009 18:13
@Dexter345,
That's why I typed it really quietly. Shhhhh ... :)
MrSlippery's Avatar
MrSlippery at 06/16/2009 18:26
I love the new metroid looks. I can't wait to see the queen.
lovemana23's Avatar
lovemana23 at 06/16/2009 18:54
Wow! Thats very, very impressive, props to the creators. They must be proud of what theyve done, what an achievement. Hopefully Nintendo won`t throw a spanner in the works.
Artemus's Avatar
Artemus at 06/16/2009 18:55
Metroid II.
Amazing.
Fish sweats.
Gross.
peachboy's Avatar
peachboy at 06/16/2009 19:00
fumbs up
Doomsday Forte's Avatar
Doomsday Forte at 06/16/2009 21:05
I only beat M2 once. And just over ten hours at that. Damn map spoiled me in Super Metroid...

So this is to M2 as Zero Mission was to the first Metroid, right? Looking good.
NihonTiger90's Avatar
NihonTiger90 at 06/16/2009 21:32
It's going to be great. Until Nintendo writes a nice cease and desist letter.
Drach's Avatar
Drach at 06/16/2009 22:03
many bathroom trips taken with the original. Now if we could get it to run on a handheld......
Kamanashi's Avatar
Kamanashi at 06/16/2009 22:06
@Drach: If he releases the source, we may very well see that happen.
Gyrael's Avatar
Gyrael at 06/16/2009 23:09
OH MY HOLY JESUS FUCK GOD
Coldbrand's Avatar
Coldbrand at 06/16/2009 23:17
Somewhere out there some cunt of a lawyer is typing up the C&D.
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