From Alchemist Defined -- the same artist responsible for yesterday’s gorgeous Sonic the Hedgehog 2 HD mock-up -- comes this equally beautiful rendering of a fictional Super Metroid in HD. I hate typing the word “fictional,” as I keep trying to trick my mind into thinking this game is real.
Not only does this image look absolutely stunning, but it is depicting one of my favorite sequences in the history of videogames: the final showdown between Samus and the extra powerful form of Mother Brain. I almost feel like paying someone with my first born child to make this game a reality, if only to see how the rest of this dramatic scene pans out in high-definition. You fellow diehard fans of Super Metroid know what I am talking about. This scene gets really good in about five seconds.
True, there may be almost too much going on in the overly busy image, but just the fact that it hints at what a 2D/HD Metroid game could look like makes it completely worth it. Like yesterday, check the gallery for a larger version, perfect for your computer wallpaper.
I don’t even have any idea who this Alchemist Defined character is, but I already want to be his/her B.F.F. Call me.
[UPDATE: I just found a hidden Easter Egg concerning this AMAZING pic! On the Alchemist Defined Web site, there is some secret inviso text saying there are hidden images in the picture. Those images are: a Game Boy, a Super Nintendo cartridge, Gunpei, an NES design, and a warp pipe. I haven't found any of them yet. Can you?]
[EDITOR'S NOTE: Seriously. B.F.F.!]
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Holy crap that picture literally made me crap my pants with joy.
I would pay so much money for this
Oh my god.
WOW!... just WOW..
I don't know what else to say... I'd pay top dollar for that game.
My God, that looks incredible! Super Metroid is one of my all-time favorite games, so imagining what it would be like to have an HD Super Metroid is both cruel (because it will likely never happen) and awesome at the same time.
but but, what kind of nintendo system could output such graphics?? none that currently exist teheheh
Holy crap.
It makes you wish Nintendo did have an HD capable system. Of course, Odin Sphere exists on the PS2, and that has the same quality of graphics. Maybe not true HD, but definely amazing standard definition 2D artwork. This could be a reality if Nintendo would put a small art team on it. It's just...how many would they actually sell?
I don't even know what to post. I'm at a loss for words. I would gladly empty my wallet for yet another re-realized HD game.
Holy fuck! I'd pay $200 for that. Holy fuck... I mean... fuck... holy crap that is so awesome!
That HD Mother Brain reminds me of Rez from the Gex games. :O
There should be developers dedicated to making HD versions of old games, that the real creators (nintendo etc) could hire and get it done. Basically a crew of amazing artists getting the code and pimping it up, then reselling it together with the original devs! One can dream...
He already makes wallpapers, now all he has to do is completely redo all of the artwork in the entire game, and he'll have something that everybody would want to play. GET TO IT ALCHEMIST!
Yeah, the sonic mockup was interesting, but this... this is just... beyond amazing. I would kill a stranger for this game. Seriously. If that's what it came to, I wouldn't even hesitate. And I'm not at all a violent or angry person.
Holy mother of shit! Why must you taunt me Chad, why must you? That looks amazing. That could make me a babbling graphical whore. Seriously DO WANT!
Chad, the fact that nobody has made HD Metroid makes me sad. These images are what beauty great games could be. Beauty that those great games are truly worthy of but will never actually know... *sniff*
First Sonic 2 HD, Dreamcast 2, now Super Metroid HD.. Jesus christ man, I'm getting excited for no reason, this shit is never going to happen, and that makes me not very happy about it at all.....bastards
Well shit, now I need new pants...
Come on developers, get on the 2D ball! It's a CIRCLE!
This dude needs to get hired >.>
I saw this a while ago, Ha dit for my background for a bit, it's awesome, but since then I made myself a new background (because damn it, everything looks stretched in 1600 x 900)
Dear Nintendo,
Many gamers still love 2D and will even settle for 2.5D. Please remake Super Metroid in HD, even if it means I have to wait until the next console generation. I would buy eleventy million copies and we would become friends forever. I will be your loyal servant.
Hugs and Kisses,
Naia
@Rockvillain:
That cracked me up more than it should have. Have some cake.
Did anyone else read his blog? He's doing Punch-Out next!
PANTS EXPLOSION
How many first-born sacrifices are required to unlock this?
Does Nintendo have an online store for this kind of content, and if so, how's the internal memory going to handle this? If this was to happen, I assume hard copies are the only way to go, which isn't too bad. You know, if it's meaty enough.
I love how the automap is broken.
EPIC!
Come on, this needs to be in the Wii Ware section of the Shop Channel.
It's not 16:9. It looks too cramped in 4:3.
@TwinkieFGR,
I know! I am already preparing a new blog post ...
Next I suppose you'll be covering the winners in Terabitia or something.
This would be AMAZING!!
@frozenbabylon
go to his/her site, there's a ws version.
@naia-the-gamer:
i'll sign that too
there you go nintendo,
thats 22 million copies sold already
I don't say this often but...
HOLY SHIT!!!
Stop it!!! My balls are a solid periwinkle blue. They hurt soooooo much.
I need these games. WAAAAAAAH!!!
Can anybody say it with me: NINTENDO HD!
I say re-release ALL the sweet games a la NEW SUPER MARIO BROS. and CONTRA 4... I'm telling you, 2.5D is all WIN in my book.
Plus, I like TACOS.
wow wow wow wow wow
@imbeta:
But Contra 4 is 2D, not 2.5D (corridor stages notwithstanding).
I want more of this.
I want more of this.
I want more of this.
HD, remakes, of , everything
Starting with MegaMan X and CastleVania
Why does he keep doing this to me?!
Hilarious description of being blue-balled Brosef. I'll never stop saying it, SNES was teh best, ever. kthx.
Hawt. Shame that Nintendo won’t have an HD-capable console until at least 5 years from now.
@Tubatic: Megaman X was remade in 2.5D, Megaman Maverick Hunters X for the PSP. Probably the only reason to own one. lol
That looks great 0_o
Can't wait to see the punch out one
I just found the warp pipe! :)
These vaguely worded scavenger hunts are starting to tick me off.
There's the warp pipe that was easy.Cant find the others
I believe that Gunpei is right above Mother Brain's left index finger.
Amazing art... wow
Nintendo needs to pick up this.
Look what I found...
and do you mean the GUY Gunpei? Nes Design?
Too beautiful for words. Wow.
Also: I think I found things, but I don't know what it is. In the widescreen, just under where the warp pipe is and in the Mother Brain's attack ray, there is some sort of symbol.
WUT IS IT
That doesn't look like any Game Boy I've ever seen.
fap fap wank wank i would kill someone in front of their own mother for this game.
GameBoy inside the yelllow
it looks more like the SNES cartridge in the yellow.
Yeah, Blindside, I don't see it either. Where's the screen? Is it sideways? :)
I actually went into full detail on why HD remakes make financial sense for publishers on chicagogamersclub.com. I featured this picture a few days ago on there -- it is gorgeous.
Found the NES design.
It's on Error and displays one of the early parts of Metroid I in it's pinkish HD goodness.
What I win? :P
Gameboy is behind the "forehead" of Mother Brain -- looks like two of them, glowing green screens.
Yes I would dish out money for A hd metroid game hell yeah
Man I really wish Nintendo embraced HD-output.
Also, Gunpei is on the screen behind Mother Brain's left hand.
"Holy fuck! I'd pay $200 for that. Holy fuck... I mean... fuck... holy crap that is so awesome!"
I agree so much with this statement.
So. Awesome.
Should have sent. A poet.
Holy shit, I want this so bad.
And all this does is remind me what a disappointment the N64 was compared to the glorious snes. Imagine if Nintendo hadn't jumped the gun with 3D, what beautiful games we might have had that generation?
Double tease?
Holy crap, I think I just found an image of the Virgin Mary.
Don't want. I like my Super Metroid 2D.
Gunpei is right above Motherbrain's left hand.
Awww founded already. I'm tired. Sleep now.
Do want!
No no. The Gameboy is the original GB, just above her shoulder, on its side. With the screen to the left and buttons on the right.
Shit. Call Retro Studios right now...
Haha, I found them all, easiest way is to look at the wide screen and see what's added on this version.
Just wow. I'd pay money just to hang out with the dude.
DO WANT, DO WANT SO BAD
That screenshot itself is better than the entirety of Metroid Prime 3.
Must have hi res version for background...