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What is the story behind AM2R?

AM2R was developed by Milton Guasti under the pseudonym DoctorM64 over the course of about ten years, although with several periods of no work done on the game. Guasti wanted to recreate the fast gameplay of Metroid: Zero Mission and the "atmosphere and solitude" of Super Metroid.

What are the new bosses in AM2R?

Among the newly added bosses are non-Metroid enemies such as a moving statue or a Torizo statue. AM2R was developed by Milton Guasti under the pseudonym DoctorM64 over the course of about ten years, although with several periods of no work done on the game.

Did Nintendo of America issue takedown request on AM2R?

"Nintendo of America Issues Takedown Request on AM2R, Ending the Project". Nintendo Life. Gamer Network. Archived from the original on September 4, 2016. Retrieved September 10, 2016.

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Who made the Am2R?

When was Am2R released?

What is the difference between Metroid 2 and AM2R?

What is the Am2R game?

Is AM2R a remake of Metroid 2?

Was Am2R nominated for the Game Awards?

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Why did AM2R get taken down?

Released on August 6, and just in time for Metroid's 30th anniversary, filesharing sites hosting AM2R were notified to remove the game by Nintendo's legal counsel according to Polygon. The unapproved use of Nintendo's intellectual property can weaken our ability to protect and preserve it.

Did AM2R get finished?

The game's title, "Another Metroid 2 Remake", refers to the fact that at the start of its development, it was one of many fan-made remakes of Metroid II in development. While others were cancelled or never made it past the conceptualization stage, AM2R was completed and released.

When was AM2R taken down?

Shortly after release, Nintendo sent DMCA notices to websites hosting AM2R, and download links were removed. Though Guasti planned to continue working on the game privately, in September 2016, he ended development after receiving a DMCA takedown request.

Can I still get AM2R?

UPDATE - AM2R has officially received a DMCA from Nintendo. There will be no more official versions released, ever. However, the game is still very easily obtainable via torrent.

Is Metroid Fusion canon?

On a Dread-related episode of the Nintendo Power Podcast, Chris Slate explained that the 2D Metroid saga consists of five Metroid games, from Metroid/Zero Mission to Dread, and excludes both the Prime series and Other M. Nintendo has not made any statement to suggest that Other M is no longer canon.

Is there a Metroid 2 Remake?

Android port of the great Metroid II remake AM2R (Another Metroid 2 Remake) is an Android port of the remake of the famous Metroid II: Return of Samus, originally released for GameBoy in 1991.

Is Metroid Fusion Metroid 4?

Metroid Fusion (メトロイドフュージョン, Metoroido Fyūjon?), also known as Metroid 4 and referred to as Metroid IV during production, is the 4th chronological entry in the Metroid series. It is also the first of two Metroid games released on the Game Boy Advance.

How long does it take to beat Metroid Zero Mission?

When focusing on the main objectives, Metroid: Zero Mission is about 4½ Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 8 Hours to obtain 100% completion.

Is AM2R a metroidvania?

AM2R manages to update Metroid II with Metroid Zero's mechanics in a way that not only honors the original's vision, but sets a standard that remakes and Metroidvania games can aspire to. How Metroidvania is it? High Fit.

What can I play AM2R on?

Right now AM2R the return of Samus is playable in retail mode on the Xbox One, Xbox Series S, or X. AM2R is an amazing fan made game and most of us have played it on the 3DS, PSVita, and more. Now if you haven't tried AM2R, it's a must-have for any Metroid fan.

Can you play AM2R on Chromebook?

Install the Android version of AM2R on your Chromebook. This requires a controller in order to play. Keyboard controls will not currently work. Install the Linux version of AM2R on your Chromebook via Crostini.

Is there a Super Metroid remake?

2017's Metroid: Samus Returns, co-developed by MercurySteam and Nintendo, is the only exception, and that was a remake of the Game Boy title Metroid II: Return of Samus. While Samus Returns modernized the gameplay to an extent, it was still built on the bones of a now 30 year-old game.

AM2R V1.1 (windows) download - reddit

25 votes, 10 comments. Thought id post this here for people who dont want to/know how to use torrents. (its the original upload too)

AM2R 1.5.2 Release + the AM2RLauncher! - reddit

Well folks, you asked for it... and after some careful consideration, and lots of hard work, we've provided! Introducing the AM2RLauncher, a front-end application for installing, updating, and playing AM2R!. I'll hopefully have a tutorial video up soon, but the process is pretty straightforward: download the AM2RLauncher, extract the .zip to its own folder, then run AM2RLauncher.exe.

Download AM2R (Another Metroid 2 Remake) 1.5 for Windows | Uptodown.com

Download the latest version of AM2R (Another Metroid 2 Remake) for Windows. Remake of Metroid II Game Boy original. AM2R stands for 'Another Metroid 2 Remake'...

What is the difference between Metroid 2 and AM2R?

Metroid II featured "tight-quarters combat", while AM2R 's greater amount of screen space and mobility meant that the Metroids' behavior had to be changed. They were made more agile and aggressive, with the intent that players would have to use all tools available to them to defeat them.

What is the Am2R game?

AM2R adds several features, including new graphics and music, new areas and bosses, altered controls, and a map system . The game received positive reviews, particularly for its improved visuals.

When did Nintendo remove download links?

The download links on the game's website were removed on August 7, but Guasti said that he planned to work on the game privately.

When did Guasti end development?

Though Guasti planned to continue working on the game privately, in September 2016, he ended development after receiving a DMCA takedown request. Nintendo released an official Metroid II remake, Metroid: Samus Returns, in 2017.

When was Am2R released?

AM2R ( Another Metroid 2 Remake) is an action-adventure game developed by Argentinian programmer Milton Guasti (also known as DoctorM64) and released in August 2016 for Windows. It is an unofficial remake of the 1991 Game Boy game Metroid II: Return of Samus in the style of Metroid: Zero Mission (2004).

Is Metroid Zero Mission a remake?

The remake is done in the style of Metroid: Zero Mission, adding a map system, new areas, mini-bosses, redone graphics and music, an updated artificial intelligence for enemies, and a log system similar to Metroid Prime.

Was Am2R nominated for the Game Awards?

It was nominated for The Game Awards 2016, but was later dropped from the nominee list without notice. Shortly after release, Nintendo sent DMCA notices to websites hosting AM2R, and download links were removed.

Remake of Metroid II Game Boy original

AM2R stands for 'Another Metroid 2 Remake' which is the true nature of this project.

Latest version

AM2R stands for 'Another Metroid 2 Remake' which is the true nature of this project.

Who made the Am2R?

AM2R was developed by Milton Guasti under the pseudonym DoctorM64 over the course of about ten years, although with several periods of no work done on the game. Guasti wanted to recreate the fast gameplay of Metroid: Zero Mission and the "atmosphere and solitude" of Super Metroid. After having finished Metroid II for the first time, he imagined it to be "cool" to play the game with modern gameplay, an in-game mini-map rather than with a physical map on one's lap, and the Omega Metroids as tall as the screen. As Guasti was not a programmer at the time, he used a trial-and-error method to modify a platforming game engine by Martin Piecyk within the game creation system GameMaker, with learning being his main motivation for working on the game.

When was Am2R released?

AM2R ( Another Metroid 2 Remake) is an action-adventure game developed by Argentinian programmer Milton Guasti (also known as DoctorM64) and released in August 2016 for Windows. It is an unofficial remake of the 1991 Game Boy game Metroid II: Return of Samus in the style of Metroid: Zero Mission (2004).

What is the difference between Metroid 2 and AM2R?

Metroid II featured "tight-quarters combat", while AM2R 's greater amount of screen space and mobility meant that the Metroids' behavior had to be changed. They were made more agile and aggressive, with the intent that players would have to use all tools available to them to defeat them.

What is the Am2R game?

AM2R adds several features, including new graphics and music, new areas and bosses, altered controls, and a map system . The game received positive reviews, particularly for its improved visuals.

Is AM2R a remake of Metroid 2?

Single-player. AM2R ( Another Metroid 2 Remake) is an action-adventure game developed by Argentinian programmer Milton Guasti (also known as DoctorM64) and released in August 2016 for Windows. It is an unofficial remake of the 1991 Game Boy game Metroid II: Return of Samus in the style of Metroid: Zero Mission (2004).

Was Am2R nominated for the Game Awards?

It was nominated for The Game Awards 2016, but was later dropped from the nominee list without notice. Shortly after release, Nintendo sent DMCA notices to websites hosting AM2R, and download links were removed.

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Overview

Gameplay

AM2R is an enhanced remake of the Game Boy game Metroid II: Return of Samus, which follows Samus Aran on her quest to eradicate the parasitic Metroid species from SR388, their home world. The remake is done in the style of Metroid: Zero Mission, adding a map system, new areas, mini-bosses, redone graphics and music, an updated artificial intelligence for enemies, and a log sys…

Development

AM2R was developed by Milton Guasti under the pseudonym DoctorM64 over the course of about ten years, although with several periods of no work done on the game. Guasti wanted to recreate the fast gameplay of Metroid: Zero Mission and the "atmosphere and solitude" of Super Metroid. After having finished Metroid II for the first time, he imagined it to be "cool" to play the game with modern gameplay, an in-game mini-map rather than with a physical map on one's lap, and the O…

Release

Guasti released a first demo in late 2011 and another in early 2013. The full game was released free following a countdown through its website on August 6, 2016, coinciding with the Metroid series' 30th anniversary. Updated versions with further improvements and features were planned, but shortly after the first release, Nintendo sent DMCA notices to websites hosting it. The download links on the game's website were removed on August 7, but Guasti said that he planned to work …

Reception

Mike Fahey, writing for Kotaku, called the game brilliant and compared the gameplay, graphics, and music favorably to their Metroid II counterparts. Siliconera's Ishaan found the game impressive and said that it stands out from other fan-made remakes. Sam Machkovech at Ars Technica said that the game would be a delight to people who liked Zero Mission, and that its quality and amount of polish put it on par with Nintendo's games. Zack Furniss of Destructoid lik…

See also

• List of GameMaker Studio games
• Full Screen Mario
• Sonic P-06

External links

• Official page