Metroid: HD 2.0 Complete Playthrough (Mesen 2 NES Enhancement Pack)
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- Опубликовано: 25 янв 2024
- A new version of the Metroid "HD" mod for the Mesen NES Emulator was just recently released. Keep in mind this is merely a mod and it will only work if users have a legitimate ROM of the NES game, Metroid. Also, the ROM must have a SHA-1 checksum of ecf39ec5a33e6a6f832f03e8ffc61c5d53f4f90b or the pack will not operate correctly.
!!!IMPORTANT!!!
This mod currently only works with the standalone version of Mesen 2. It is not yet compatible with Retroarch. Download Mesen 2 here:
github.com/SourMesen/Mesen2/
Download the Metroid enhancement pack at the forum here: www.romhacking.net/forum/index...
-Trailer: • Metroid HD: 2.0 Traile...
-Before and After Showcase: • Metroid: HD 2.0 Before...
-Complete Playthrough: • Metroid: HD 2.0 Comple...
Metroid: HD Tutorials:
-How to Setup/Customize Metroid: HD 2.0: • Metroid: HD Installati...
-How to Customize Sound: • How To Replace Sound i...
-How to Customize Graphics: • How To Replace Graphic...
-How to Customize Level Layout: • This is Basically Supe...
General Mesen Enhancement Pack Tutorials:
-How to Create an HD Pack for Any Game Part 1: • Upgrade Graphics for A...
-How to Create an HD Pack for Any Game Part 2: • Inserting Custom NES T...
-How to Create an HD Pack for Any Game Part 3: • Add Walking Frames to ...
-How to Create an HD Pack for Any Game Part 4: • How To Make NES Sprite...
*Check out the Mesen Enhancement Pack Discord Server Here: / discord
*Analog Synth Music (special thanks to Luminist): • Metroid - Title Theme ...
The README contains details the work performed by each author below that helped make the enhancement pack possible:
Aclectico, KYA, Sour, mkwong98, Omegachaino, dACE, snarfblam, Infinity's End, DemickXII, Psyklax, Maximum Potion, VariaZim, WIP, Exaelart, Riklaionel, elgwen, strugglepoo, Luminist, Jorge Fuentes, Patricio Herrera, kottpower, PikaXRichMixer, Rundas45, delta7890, P0ZN0, Spooniest, Norma2D, Kercy, Phill Gonzales, HaddianKey, Raidouzero, Chad, Hydorah, Miguel Blanco, JUD6MENT, VGmusic Revisited, Noble Demon, Cubear, and Physix. Note: while, TeamSCU did not have direct involvement in Metroid: HD, elements of the pause screen UI were taken and adjusted from Prime 2D.
Below is an additional copy/paste from a section of the README file:
#Changelog#
-Version 2.0 - Too Many Changes to List Everything - Pack Was Re-Written from the Ground-Up - Noteworthy Improvements Are Below:
-Coding completely overhauled with new Mesen 2.0 features (special thanks to Sour).
-Nearly all artwork adjusted or replaced in some way.
-Added top and bottom layer art to break up the monotony of game tiles.
-Added frames for Samus movement animations.
-Added frames for multiple enemies.
-Overhauled the pause screen - Added area descriptions, power-up indicators, and artwork surrounding the game map.
-Overhauled ending screen.
-Overhauled Game Over screen.
-Overhauled boss artwork and added frames.
-Improved title screen explosion.
-Added unique open and close sounds for the doors (special thanks to Cubear).
-Added black screen transitions for the doors.
-Added fog effects and lava glow effects in various areas.
-Added notifications for when Samus is collecting a Power-Up.
-HUD now flashes red when Samus is low on power.
-AnalogSynth music now default (special thanks to Luminist).
-A red alarm flash now occurs during the escape sequence.
-New Orchestral sound folder now available as an alternate track (special thanks to VGmusic Revisited, JUD6MENT, The Noble Demon, and the Blake Robinson Symphonic Orchestra). 
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Help improve the pack! Vote for which HUD variant you like best. A poll is available here: www.youtube.com/@NESGameFan/community ***Edit*** Poll now closed: Thanks to everyone for the input!
The HUD option three got my vote. It should also be placed higher up on the screen.
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That's cool. It's not just replacing the tile sets in memory, it actually appears to be adding animation frames and background layers. I'm pretty sure the OG Samus running animation was only 2 frames.
Seriously, all those extra animation frames are so smooth that it just a wee bit uncanny.
there are new secrets and areas not found in the original as well. Watch from 10:04 after he gets the ice beam.
@kryptin420 Exactly what I was wondering; I never saw this secret on the original nes metroid; also when he gets kills himself at the bottom of the pit as a shortcut, he gets back with full energy tanks, and i never saw cumulative weapons (eg. ice wavy beam). The Kraid, Ridley and Mother Brain battles seems too easy too. Other than that, the animation is superb, and the music is quite fun to listen to.
@@EmeralBookwisewee bit WHAT
Man I would love to see more games get this kind of treatment. So cool to think that NES Metroid is running the whole thing under the hood.
Very amazing! From someone who's played this original treasure when it 1st came out, I'm completely blown away by this. Good job. Very wonderful job. Thank you!
Metroid music is literally the best
Castlevania music is the best. Megaman music is the best... Tim and Geoff Follin Music is the best.
It all depends where your nostalgia hits harder.
It's good, but Donkey Kong Country trumps them all.
@@tralhas What is best is highly relative. For my taste buds, Vectorman music was the best back then. 8 year old me would wait on the start screen and jam to the music for hours.
This looks and sounds really great. The running animation is particularly good. Also really love the look of "zero suit Samus". Well done!
They integrated the analogue synth soundtrack? I am in ecstasy; it’s so pure.
I really like the movement set. It looks totally fresh and more mature. Nice work!
Samus suit also looks really good! Not too bulky not too thin or too small! Good proportions!
That music shot right to the soul, nice retooling of it. ❤
Nice gameplay. Played the original Metroid back in the 80s and never spend more than an hour at a time and never passed it. Picked it back up in the 2000s and passed it before playing Super Metroid. The HD version looks nice and will give it a shot.
Who ever made this sure put a lots of love to it amazing remake or should I say remastered
This is so wonderful, without a doubt it's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen
Glad you like it. Special thanks to all the people who helped make it possible.
Ive recently played thru all the metroids, am2r, am currently going thru prime, and am almost done with dread. Ive always liked this series, but have just recently REALLY gotten into it. This is a great playthru. Im glad i had headphones in.
This looks absolutely amazing! Beautiful! Brilliant! Stunning!
Using the large sprite for Kraid in the way they did was really clever.
I *really* love the music. I've never seen a long/ wave/ ice beam all at the same time before
Kraid's Hideout theme is serious! Love the revamp!
It's probably my favorite vg tune & they made it better.
Great playthrough! :)
That's so awesome. I am overwhelmed.
This is a nice perfect blend of classic, super & Zero mission (plus some original stuff) that really does make this feel like a remake if you didn't want all the extras Zero has.
Wow, that run animation is amazing 👏
Special thanks to mkwong98 and Sour for adding functionality to Mesen to make the animations possible.
@@NESGameFan I wonder if it can be used with other nes games in the future? 😎
If you mean NES enhancement packs - yes, a few have been created for other games already :) @@Guitario666
While I appreciate the run animation also, I kinda prefer the original “choppy” look. It makes you feel like you’re running fast while this makes samus appear sluggish.
That’s not to hate on this in any way, it’s just a different take on something familiar
@@NESGameFan The running animation is flawless
With the few flaws Ive seen as others mentioned already, so no need to go over it again.
Other then that this looks actually amazing, the music is fantastic, very nicely done. Ill enjoy watching the whole thing.
I can't wait to play this!
And I think the best way to go with item placement is to have two versions, one thats the same as the original, and one with remixed item locations and additional rooms. Have our cake and eat it too.
If you really want to go balls to the wall, incorporate Zero Mission content into a separate version.
Having a separate .ips file is under consideration with respect to the additional room in Brinstar. For anyone not wanting the room there, all that will probably be needed is a simple file swap. Maybe in the next rev. level. For anyone that would like to make it more default right away, there is a separate video on customizing room structure here: m.ruclips.net/video/VnEgGEjZdmE/видео.html. All that should be needed is an unbreakable block placed behind the ice beam to seal off the additional room. Everything else about the layout of the game is pretty much untouched.
I would be curious to hear the track remakes I made on this game, I think it would fit well! Very very cool!!
Great to hear from you! Someone who goes by JUD6MENT did the work recently to convert your tracks into a proper .ogg format and I asked them not too long ago if it was okay if I included work from them in the pack download. They said yes. As I was moving everything over, I found out even more recently the ultimate tracks were from you. As a result, you are in the credits! (Hope that's ok) The pack actually includes a folder for the alternate orchestrated music. Awesome work on your channel! All that's needed is a simple file swap.
My favorite Nintendo franchise.
Wow. The looks are fantastic but the music is mind blowing.
Credit to Luminist for the Analog Synth music.
I thought the music sounded familiar. Props to Luminist for being the only one I’ve heard so far to get Kraid’s Lair right
This looks and sounds so beautiful, and the menu screen is amazing. I’m glad they didn’t speed the game up, it retains that slow grind through an alien environment. Thant said, it reminds me of being a kid and thinking that if I held the controller tighter I could make her move faster 😅 Do NOT grip an NES controller too hard, your palms will thank you for it 😂
OMG! 😮
Looks awesome 🤩
It's amazing! 👀
I freakin love the synthesizers used for the music!
I like how the theme sounds like boards of Canada
The Modding community will always be the best part of gaming no matter the platform...
So glad to FINALLY see pop up text for item pickups! However, no version lets you crouch & shoot still.... This needs to be fixed!
Looks great. Any chance this could work on a RetroPie? Agree to leave items as original and tweak HUD
i'm skeptical about the shortcut you took after getting the ice beam around the 10:21 mark.
That is a real accurate rendition of the original, even with some minor changes.
Even in HD, loved how some pixelisation have been left.
The soundtrack is just awesome.
Congratulations for that hard work, I've appreciated!
Something about the sound effects (particularly the jump sound) bug me more than they probably should…
Visually though, this is stunning. A bit laggy, but stunning.
What makes it perfect is the music from Luminist, from 2016
Agree - Luminist did and amazing job!
@@NESGameFan He is a genius! There's other guy that remakes metroid music, it's called Kassil, I don't know if you know him, but his remakes definitely should be in a Metroid remake/fan game
Wow - just checked out Kassil. Really impressive stuff!@@rossdurden
Not really a fan of brinstar theme, tbh. ZM's rendition is perfect
This version is pretty cool, some additional things here and there, but still similar to the base game… music is even better than the Famicom Disk System version… let alone the US NES version 😉😉 the ones who made this is really good!!
Love what has been done here. It'd be more impressive if this mod could be applied to the Metroid 1 port to SNES by Infidelity. As an actual SNES rom, this would be sweet.
Looks like one of those awesome WiiWare reimaginings. Love it.
cant wait to play it!
Looks pretty and sounds great... but I need to question some of the redesigns. Why put Wave directly after Ice like that? And why allow beam-combo? It defeats the intended strategy of the original game. To me, this is just an "easy mode" hack rather than an upscale.
@theeffete3396 Fair points. One big criticism of NEStroid is that many feel it's too difficult. So, a decision was made to make it a little more accessible in the default version. There's a separate video showing users how to adjust level layout and add or remove power ups depending on how much challenge is desired (ruclips.net/video/VnEgGEjZdmE/видео.html). If there is enough demand, it should be relatively easy to include a separate download with a more default layout. Also, it might be hard for many users to even know the additional powerups are even there without watching certain parts of this video ;)
My english is not good, but I have to say, this is a fabulous job, too much well done.
Uma pena, acabo de descobrir que meu sistema não é compatível com o Messen.
Looks really cool!
What about moving the energy up to the corner instead of so far down the screen?
Might consider looking into that. I do know some folks are trying to find ways to get the pack on a CRT, though (which are more prone to cutting off things near edges). As a result, if we found a way to hack the ROM to move the HUD closer to the edges, it could cause other problems... maybe...
Is it possible to graphically offset it higher by adding empty transparency pixels to the bottom and setting the origin spot for the swap higher? Just guessing.@@NESGameFan
@spires655 There's not much wiggle room in the native 8x8 squares. The ideal option would probably be hacking the ROM to move the HUD up. With that said, it is possible to move the entire HUD up with just Mesen commands. However, that would probably be a lot of work. This is partly due to the fact that the HUD is constantly changing and shares sprites with other areas if the game. If it was a static HUD and if there were no shared sprites it wouldn't be so bad. Also, because of the fact a lot of coding would be required to pull it off, it could also negatively affect performance and the pack might run a bit slower.
Thanks for the info and thoughtful response! @@NESGameFan
Wish I could play this on my NEW 3DS XL. Glad I have Metroid: Zero Mission and Metroid: Fusion at least.
Pretty move and good graphics ❤ deserve a scenarios more differents.
Dear Mother of Dark Gods... the music is beautiful.
24:58 Kraid
36:40 Ridley
Not being able to crouch is a big problem when most enemies are only one block tall.
Impossible to kill without bombs... and difficult without Wave Beam. Cannon in my head is that NESTroid Samus just had a crippling fear of aiming downward.
Such beautiful game "restored" this way
This is so faithful to the OG graphics and sound. Nintendo is leaving a lot of money on the table by not releasing remasters like this themselves. The Legend of Zelda also would be awesome done like this.
For the Zelda fans out there: www.romhacking.net/forum/index.php?topic=31559.0
awesome stuff =]
are the glitches still possible? such as jumping after standing from morph ball mid air
Yes, morph ball glitch and pretty much all others should be intact. In fact, check out 23:40.
The music artist who redid the music they used here is named Luminist (I think). I'll double check!
Correct, Luminist. A link is available in the video description.
@@NESGameFan Thank your for confirming! The remix reminds me of old science videos I watched in school. Those first Nintendo games take me back in time. Thanks for all you're sharing here!
Samus looks oddly hi def. Like she is so much crisper than the environment or the enemies, who look like borrowed Super Metroid assets. Are the sprites still WIP?
This metroid looks so good i was confused that samus has no super missiles or power bombs 😂
stutters on an i5 as soon as hd sprites are applied, surely you shouldn't need a high spec to do this right?
Could be. Mesen is a fairly demanding emulator compared to other NES emulators and this enhancement pack is one of the most demanding packs as well. How old is your i5? For reference, an i7 7700HQ gets close to dipping below 60 FPS at a couple of parts.
isso é um Remake? mas, em qual versão?
i would love to remake The Guardian Legend, Crystalis, Iron Sword 2 Wizards and Warriors, Blaster Master. it is a lot of work from what ive seen with mesen, but it would be worth it...
hell yea this remade ost is so lit 🔥send me straight to hyperspace
In the original game is the wave beam room like that with the ice beam is ??
Nope. Wave is found in Norfair (after getting Screw Attack).
Hi! And how to launch it using Retrobat? Where and what to throw?
Sorry, I'm not a Retrobat user. As a result, I'm not familiar with any setup steps for that program.
The original did nol let you have both Wave and Ice at the same time, only one or the other. So in reality getting wave was fun for a bit but you have to get ice again for the last section of the game(Metroids). There are a few Ice upgrades lying around tho so you can start with ice, then wave, then ice again.
Correct - a couple of quality of life features were added via NES ROM hacks. Wavy Ice beam was one of them.
29:25 awesome transition
can make a hd2.0 metroid zero mession??
The score is crucial
Incrível demais os estúdio não faz vem um fã e faz mil vezes melhor
Very nice! But the mother brain hit soundeffect is too much. And bosses (Kraid, Ridley) could be little harder.
Luminist did an outstanding job with the analog cover of the soundtrack, glad to see it in action
Love the music!!
Damn this is dope af
This looks great... music is a little heavy handed with the slow envelope filter on everything, but otherwise love the tones.
I mean...why not simply play Metroid Zero Mission?
FINALLY, the update I wanted Nintendo to make for the Super NES back in the '90s! I'll have to download it at some point!
But you should have edited the video to eliminate the areas where you were stuck for a couple minutes, it makes you look like a weak player! 🤦♂🤦♂🤦♂
Incredible!
does the JUSTIN BAILEY code still work in this, its not the original metroid to me unless the option to use suitless samus exists as it was and how i always liked playing the original. the suitless samus sprite was unique and i think better than the original crappy power suit design which always looked like a motocross outfit with a big helmet.
The MOD swaps the password system with a save system. So, no code. But, a non armor version is in the pack... Just fast forward to just after credits. And as far as skipping to the non armor version, I suppose people could always share save files and save states.
The Famicom Disk System version didn't have suitless as an option… this'll be an improvement in that regard… but the save feature WAS in the OG Famicom Disk System version of "Metroid" 😉😉🫣🫣
I'm on the fence about the music... it's too smooth and too soft. the harsher sound of the original... is what I want to hear.
If music isn't to your liking, customization is relatively easy with the pack. There's a separate video on it. Mostly just a simple .ogg file swap.
Love this style
Wasn't the biggest fan of the SM screw attack sound, unfortunate that not only does it play here, but it persists even if you stop.
Also was hoping the metroids would be a bit bigger, heck the rinkas were terrifying by comparison!
There is a bundled alternate sound effect folder. All that's needed is a simple .ogg file swap. Granted, Screw Attack is not among the assets that have a different version.... but maybe a future rev level could have an alternate option for that particular effect if there is enough demand.
@@NESGameFan cool, hopefully it is added in the future. The original isn't the best either, tbh almost every screw attack sound is pretty annoying. Zero mission isn't terrible, and as long as it stops when Samus isn't spinning its not so bad.
Damn this looks nice....but you should of used the bgm from super Metroid or mission zero music. It sounded too echoey. But still look amazing.
If the default music isn't to your liking, customization is relatively easy with the pack. There's a separate video on it. Mostly just a simple .ogg file swap. 8 bit and 16 bit variants are among the options included in the pack.
@@NESGameFan oh I love the original 8-bit score. Especially more how they re: orchestrated remixes for later games. Sorry I wasn't trying to be mean, but that remix changes the dynamic. Original focus more towards so you feel the intensity of the atmosphere while the remix draws it away, probably to represent a huge cave. Great for exploration game, bad for action run and gun. It's just a small opinion, but it is good to know you can change the bgms.
It just feel wrong to include a map in original metroid
Don't like the constant fade-in/fade-out flanging effect on the music. Other than that, this is pretty neat.
25:05 wouldn't it have been more apt to use the mini Kraid sprite from Super Metroid?
Prior to rev level 2.0, this is actually what was done. The mini Kraid sprite is what was used (although, it was modified a bit).
Amazing!
how this works on nes emulator?
If you want an improved version, Zero Mission on GBA already exists
Its Luminist's soundtrack recreation!
Looks like Super Metroid
Looks great, but Eesh that animation speed for samus. its like running in molasas. if it could be sped up I'd say it would be perfect.
You may be happy to know a new version 2.1 is now available and features a faster running animation: ruclips.net/video/eX63601bTV0/видео.html
43:45 that's molted larva metroid . For my understanding Metroid can't
evolve in zebes????
Since it's the entrance to Tourian, maybe the Space Pirates were performing experiments there to try and make evolution on Zebes possible... then, something terrible might have happened :)
Was that path from early ice to wave always there?
It's new - with that said, adding an option for users to disable the new area is under consideration for a future rev level.
This must have been what '80s kids thought the game looked like when they played it
Love it
This just looks like a Metroid remake done in Java.
I just scene this and i want to know how i can play this
ruclips.net/video/IPz62W69eGU/видео.html
Thank you for the playthrough, Metroid may be in my top 4 of the best games of all time (with Zelda, Mario and the FromSoft games) but I still don't want to do 1 and 2 even if the first is the one who launched a whole genre of video games on his own, the remakes (Zero Mission and Samus Returns) are more than enough for me I think!
How and where can i play it ? I get lost reading the description
An installation video is available here: ruclips.net/video/IPz62W69eGU/видео.html
look great and super nintendo era-ish. If I had to nit pick, the music relied to much on the echo effect to make it seem erie...I mean Im streching here. Would have been cool to have an option to keep the original 8 bit music as an option.
It is actually possible. The pack comes bundled with optional sound in the form of .ogg files located in an alternate music folder. All that's needed is a simple file swap with the .ogg files.
It needs a map. Like in Zero Mission and Future 2D Metroids. Samus Returns on 3DS especially, Metroid 2 on Gameboy which that didnt come with a map navigator.
Good news - the pack actually has a map. The video here outlines some of the main features: ruclips.net/video/PWlcPiLc8l0/видео.html