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Ernster
12-04-2004, 10:53 PM
The thing I love about being a NES collector is that the game library is huge and I find myself finding great gameswhich Ive never ever played/or heard of before. Metal Storm is the latest one and I have to admit Ive only made it to the 1st boss ( I only downloaded it today).
My first impressions is that it's a really cool shooter. I am really impressed by the background scrolling and the how you can change gravity and play upside down and the way u have to beat the first boss is quite unique.
Anyway Im looking forward to playing through it. 8-) Anyonle else a fan of this game? Does it get better/worse?
Gamereviewgod
12-04-2004, 11:38 PM
I never got too terribly deep into it, but yeah, you hit everything. Really unique, but it can get really frustrating with the gravity stuff. You'll switch right into a spike pit. Ugly.
FlufflePuff
12-05-2004, 12:42 AM
It's a great game. I was surprised at the depth and quality of it, given the point in the NES's history at which it was released. That and the fact that the other IREM games kind of suck.
Psycho Mantis
12-05-2004, 01:15 AM
that is a cool game. the gravity thing is neat.
Metal Storm is one of my favorite NES games. I played it years ago and was bound and determined to own a copy of my own. Several years later I bought a copy and enjoyed every wonderful minute of it again.
Soon I beat the game and started playing the long-forgotten hard version that's available after one beats the original version. Such good times that game has provided me I cannot word them with justice.
Icarus Moonsight
12-05-2004, 03:18 AM
Metal Storm is one of my favourite NES games, plus it's IREM :D
The top-bottom platforming element was truly original. It causes your brain to warp in an unnatural fashion sometimes, but it's that mind-bending that makes this game so unique. Go pick it up... NES IREM games rarely break the $3 mark at Gamestop. I picked up Image Fight with my copy cost around $5 without a b2g1 sale.
Icarus Moonsight
12-05-2004, 03:23 AM
Metal Storm is one of my favorite NES games.
Metal Storm is one of my favourite NES games.
LOL I just realized... Separated@birth? LOL
Ernster
12-05-2004, 07:11 AM
Im disappointed that this game didnt get a PAL release :( Anyway im up to Level 3 8-)
Graham Mitchell
12-05-2004, 08:26 AM
It's a great game. I was surprised at the depth and quality of it, given the point in the NES's history at which it was released. That and the fact that the other IREM games kind of suck.
What Irem games, other than 10-yard-fight, sucked? I always thought Irem games on the NES were pretty good. Sure, Kung Fu is limited, but does it really suck? Irem also ported over Spelunker to the Famicom, which is phenomenal.
delafro
12-05-2004, 12:16 PM
Metal Storm is great. It even got a Nintendo Power over back in the day, but for whatever reason really never took off in popularity. Either way, it's definitely a fun game, even today. The graphics are impressive as well IMO.
Icarus Moonsight
12-06-2004, 09:17 AM
IREM games, save R-Type, have a history of being over-looked... sad really. One of my fav game makers. Oh well, just makes the carts cheaper for me... that's a plus. :D
NESaholic
12-06-2004, 09:27 AM
Metal Storm is a great game, hope to own it complete soon, if anyone got a copy let me know maybe we can trade! ;)
rbudrick
12-06-2004, 12:33 PM
I remember renting Metal Storm back in the day and I thought it was great....very overlooked. I also remember screaming at the 4th boss....the hardest one, as I remember it. When I beat it on hard mode, that 4th boss REALLY pissed me off.
Man, I gotta go replay that game!
-Rob
Bratwurst
12-06-2004, 12:49 PM
Metal Storm is obscure only everyone and their mother talks about it on the internet. I guess knowing about it gives you an upperhand over the twenty-somethings at Gamestop that only remember Contra, Super Mario's Bras and Castlevania. Wooo-eee.
digitalpress
12-06-2004, 01:00 PM
Metal Storm is obscure only everyone and their mother talks about it on the internet. I guess knowing about it gives you an upperhand over the twenty-somethings at Gamestop that only remember Contra, Super Mario's Bras and Castlevania. Wooo-eee.
Not so fast, Brat. I've never talked about it and never heard anyone talk about it. In fact, I've never even played it. That will change later this evening.
@Ernster: thanks for the suggestion.
Bratwurst
12-06-2004, 01:29 PM
You know about it now!!!1!one
Ed Oscuro
12-06-2004, 01:38 PM
You know about it now!!!1!one
Somebody posted a picture of the box cover somewhere or other a few weeks back, that got me thinking about it. It's definitely sort of game I like. I like Side Arms (no good at it though) and Battle Mania (MD/Genesis), too, but this one's closer to Thexder, Front Mission: Gun Hazard, or Cybernator/Assault Suits Valken.
BTW after beating each boss a second time and blowing up the base, your robot is granted...oh, anyways. It's got a second quest though.
Sotenga
12-06-2004, 04:27 PM
Heh, I beat this game once. :D
But I should get it in cart form and beat its second quest too. Irem was bursting with innovation when they created this gem.
Crush Crawfish
12-06-2004, 07:04 PM
I love this game. Switching gravity at will kicks ass. I can't think of a single other game that lets you do that. Oh, and I can't shake the feeling that it was some sort of gundam game when it was released in japan. was it?
Nespit
12-07-2004, 03:33 AM
picture of the box:
http://www.nespit.com/oldpage/usbox/metalstorm.jpg
Ed Oscuro
12-07-2004, 03:42 AM
I can't shake the feeling that it was some sort of gundam game when it was released in japan. was it?
Nope. I looked at the Japanese title for the game on IGN earlier today; GameFAQs should have it as well. Also, to the best of my knowledge Irem has never had a Gundam game.
Dire 51
12-07-2004, 12:24 PM
Metal Storm = great. BTW, R-Type fans, watch for the *something from R-Type 1* cameo when fighting the Stage 7 boss (at least I think it's stage 7's boss, but I could be wrong).
GrandAmChandler
12-07-2004, 04:12 PM
That Mech on the Box art of Metal Storm reminds me of the Super Suit in Keith Courage in Alpha Zones for some reason.....
:roll:
Sotenga
12-07-2004, 04:17 PM
Metal Storm = great. BTW, R-Type fans, watch for the *something from R-Type 1* cameo when fighting the Stage 7 boss (at least I think it's stage 7's boss, but I could be wrong).
Well, in theory, it would be A boss in stage 7, since you re-fight the previous six bosses all over again. But it's actually the stage 6 boss. :)
Hehehehehehe... and I know JUST what you're talking about. Its color is different, but an infamous R-Type enemy is VERY apparent in the background of the stage 6 boss. ;)
How could I fail to notice that? I had to fight that damn boss about six times or so. >_<
Ernster
12-07-2004, 07:05 PM
Metal Storm is obscure only everyone and their mother talks about it on the internet. I guess knowing about it gives you an upperhand over the twenty-somethings at Gamestop that only remember Contra, Super Mario's Bras and Castlevania. Wooo-eee.
Not so fast, Brat. I've never talked about it and never heard anyone talk about it. In fact, I've never even played it. That will change later this evening.
@Ernster: thanks for the suggestion.
No problem :) Have u had a chance to play it yet Digitalpress? Id like to hear your thoughts.
Dire 51
12-08-2004, 09:35 AM
Well, in theory, it would be A boss in stage 7, since you re-fight the previous six bosses all over again. But it's actually the stage 6 boss. :)
Hehehehehehe... and I know JUST what you're talking about. Its color is different, but an infamous R-Type enemy is VERY apparent in the background of the stage 6 boss. ;)
How could I fail to notice that? I had to fight that damn boss about six times or so. >_<
Stage 6's boss it is then. That shows you how long it's been since I've played the game. Thanks, Mike.
Icarus Moonsight
12-08-2004, 10:37 AM
I can't shake the feeling that it was some sort of gundam game when it was released in japan. was it?
Nope. I looked at the Japanese title for the game on IGN earlier today; GameFAQs should have it as well. Also, to the best of my knowledge Irem has never had a Gundam game.
I'm fairly sure that all Gundam games are done by Bandai. Every single one I've seen so far has been anyways.
zecks
06-05-2006, 06:46 AM
metal storm is a great game i own 3 catriges of it and 1 with box and poster
zecks
06-05-2006, 06:47 AM
hey all i am a hardcore fan of metal storm i absolutley am crazy about the game. im wanting to mech figures based on this game and i need all the images i can get of the m-308 gunner so i can start the 3d process to make the model. if you guys have any artwork of this mech can you please them? thanks
Steven
06-05-2006, 07:55 AM
cool to see this topic revived. (I missed it back when)
I am still looking for this game, but in no rush. It's cheap, I see it around cart only for $5 but the copy's dirty as hell. No biggie... I'll get a copy eventually. Looks like a sleeper of a game. :)
Damaramu
06-05-2006, 10:39 AM
Man, where were you guys when that TOP 100 NES Games list was in the works?
All it needed was 1 vote! @_@
scorch56
06-06-2006, 04:48 AM
I picked up a complete copy of the game a couple of years ago on eB. Paid WAY too much for it in a bid war; and I'd never even heard of it.. but the cover made me want it.. badly. Mmmm.. Mecha!!! :-P
Once I played it.. it reminded me of Metal Warriors for the SNES (I already had); but neither are related and I guess it would have been the other way around in chronological order.
RegSNES
06-07-2006, 01:17 AM
I got this game in the mail a few days ago. Irem came up with another winner when they made this game. The gravity shifting rocks. The thing I dislike is the one-hit-kills. I mean, come on, you're a freaking mech! A MECH!! And one hit kills you? :hmm:
A bit off topic but is Image Fight, (also an Irem game) any good?
RegSNES
06-07-2006, 01:19 AM
I got this game in the mail a few days ago. Irem came up with another winner when they made this game. The gravity shifting rocks. The thing I dislike is the one-hit-kills. I mean, come on, you're a freaking mech! A MECH!! And one hit kills you? :hmm:
A bit off topic but is Image Fight, (also an Irem game) any good?