Metroid: High Definition Details - LaunchBox Games Database

Overview

For years the original Metroid has been limited by the capabilities of a system as ancient as the Chozo civilization – until now. With enhanced features such as increased resolution, scrolling backgrounds, a dynamic automap, and customizable sound and graphics, players can now experience the original Metroid the way they would like it to be played. The Mesen Enhancement Pack for Metroid has been re-written from the ground up and is available as of 1/26/2024 #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 and mkwong98). -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).