One Metroid Prime 4 Detail Hints At The Game Breaking A Series Tradition
One detail seen in the trailer for suggests that the game will be breaking away from a major series tradition. Although not much is known for certain about the next game so far, it is evident that the plot will deal with the return of the bounty hunter Sylux in an antagonistic role. But while little has been directly confirmed about the game’s main storyline, certain elements of ’s trailer still have deep implications for its narrative, especially in relation to the rest of the franchise.
There are many common threads throughout the franchise that help to build its core identity, from Samus’ taciturn nature to Ridley’s persistence in returning time and time again, even after his death. Of course, not every part of the wider franchise is likely to be included in, even if it would arguably do very well to use some elements of which were then-new additions to the series. But in any case, there is already a strong indication that at least one series tradition will be left behind by the next title.
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When Sylux emerges from the smoke and flame of a destroyed wall in, he does so accompanied by what appears to be a pair of Metroids. However, closer examination reveals that Sylux is actually being followed by two Mochtroids, imperfect clones of the alien lifeforms. This is evidenced by the Mochtroid’s singular red nucleus, as opposed to the four nuclei associated with true Metroids (three of which are typically visible from any given angle). Their presence also suggests that may be more distinct from the previous games than its name may suggest.
The fact that will include Mochtroids suggests that it is separated from the rest of the games on the series’ timeline. The Mochtroids were originally created by the Space Pirates in, which is itself set after. Their presence in therefore suggests that it takes after. In contrast to this, every other
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