Episode 281 - ROM Hack Reviews: Super Metroid X-Fusion

WOW, what a day! Yesterday the much anticipated September Nintendo Direct premiered, giving us a glimpse at Nintendo's plans leading into Spring 2026. Included in that Direct, as expected was more information on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and INFORMATION WE GOT INDEED! We finally got a glimpse at the game's scope with it's open zones, Samus's new alien motorcycle, Vi-O-La, some breathtaking new areas and of course, the much awaited release date now confirmed for December 12th! Rather than waiting for the ususal Wednesday drop, Andy and Doom got together early to rave about all the new footage plus go over some of their highlights from the rest of the Direct.   Visit OmegaMetroid.com!   Subscribe! Podbean x iTunes x Spotify x YouTube Support us on Patreon! Omega Metroid Patreon Buy Omega Metroid Merch! Check out our Etsy merch shop! Download the Omega Metroid Theme Song! Get the Single for Free on Bandcamp! Follow us! @OmegaMetroid x @Spiteri316 x @DoominalCross x Omega Metroid Team Member Starter Pack Chat with us in Discord! Omega Metroid Discord Advertise on the Omega Metroid Podcast!

After a technical snafu caused the episode to be delayed a day the fellas are finally back to finish their discussion about Hollow Knight! We talk about the music and its impact on the ambience, go over each area and discuss what we liked about them, gush about the incredible platforming found in the White Palace, go in depth on the games lore and detail the conflict between the Pale King and the Radiance, and talk about the various endings, including the "true" ending where the Infection is stopped once and for all! We agree this is an S-tier Metroidvania, and we're closing our our review in style, so come hang out with us! All this, PLUS Andy gives his initial Silksong impressions and we prepare for the Nintendo Direct on Friday, where we likely learn about the fate of Metroid Prime 4's release date! Get in here!!   Visit OmegaMetroid.com!   Subscribe! Podbean x iTunes x Spotify x YouTube Support us on Patreon! Omega Metroid Patreon Buy Omega Metroid Merch! Check out our Etsy merch shop! Download the Omega Metroid Theme Song! Get the Single for Free on Bandcamp! Follow us! @OmegaMetroid x @Spiteri316 x @DoominalCross x Omega Metroid Team Member Starter Pack Chat with us in Discord! Omega Metroid Discord Advertise on the Omega Metroid Podcast!

With the impending release of the insanely anticipated Silksong tomorrow, we thought it was finally time to deliver the single most requested episode in the history of the Omega Metroid Podcast: Hollow Knight: Inspired By Metroid! In fact, this episode was so massive, we are breaking it up into two parts, with part 2 coming next week.In this action packed episode, the guys talk about their initial impressions on their first playthrough versus our most recent one, the incredible world and atmosphere of the world, the amazing art style and charming characters, the controversial death mechanic, the Metroid-esque items, a few of the earlier bosses, how the games map looks and functions, thoughts on fast travel, and how Hollow Knight became so successful! All this PLUS the final episode of the Great Metroid Area Ranking is live! Don't miss out, and be sure to tune in for part 2 next week!     Visit OmegaMetroid.com!   Subscribe! Podbean x iTunes x Spotify x YouTube Support us on Patreon! Omega Metroid Patreon Buy Omega Metroid Merch! Check out our Etsy merch shop! Download the Omega Metroid Theme Song! Get the Single for Free on Bandcamp! Follow us! @OmegaMetroid x @Spiteri316 x @DoominalCross x Omega Metroid Team Member Starter Pack Chat with us in Discord! Omega Metroid Discord Advertise on the Omega Metroid Podcast!

It's the first new (and free!) ROM Hack Reviews in years, and not a moment too soon, as Andy and Doom are discussing what could arguably be called the most anticipated Metroid ROM Hack of all time: Super Metroid X-Fusion! Billed as the first ever Cross Hack between (you guessed it) Super and Metroid Fusion, we go over the good, the bad, and the ugly of this Hack. Made by Metaquarius, this hack has incredible atmosphere, heart-stopping SA-X encounters, diabolical expansion puzzles, a questionable story, and an absolutely horrific difficulty curve - we're breaking it all down, so come and listen, and feel free to give the Hack a try for yourself! All this, plus we talk about Hollow Knight Silksong's upcoming release date, plus Kirby's Air Riders releasing in November and the implications that has for Metroid Prime 4. Come hang out!   Visit OmegaMetroid.com!   Subscribe! Podbean x iTunes x Spotify x YouTube Support us on Patreon! Omega Metroid Patreon Buy Omega Metroid Merch! Check out our Etsy merch shop! Download the Omega Metroid Theme Song! Get the Single for Free on Bandcamp! Follow us! @OmegaMetroid x @Spiteri316 x @DoominalCross x Omega Metroid Team Member Starter Pack Chat with us in Discord! Omega Metroid Discord Advertise on the Omega Metroid Podcast!

Definitive Ranking returns! This time around, we're examining the single-player campaign of Metroid Prime Hunters. We cover the good, the bad, and the ugly, as we cover the cool character designs, awesome weapons, lacklustre boss battles, OST, and the make-or-break point of the game: those darn stylus controls! Come play along, and as always, here’s the criteria for the Definitive Rankings: World / Atmosphere (the vibe, the setting, the mood) Art Style (design of Samus, the enemies, the graphics in general) Story (what works, what doesn’t) Pacing / Progression (are there any parts that really bog the player down, or is it still fun getting lost?) Gameplay / “Gimmick” (what new or different gameplay aspects we like) Items / Abilities (how are the powerups and are they cool and practical) Areas (how does each individual area look, feel, play, etc.) Enemies / Bosses (are they fun, creative, etc.) Expansions / Powerups (are the expansions hidden throughout the world fun, creative, and enjoyable to collect?) Music (are we humming along?) Of course, all of these are subjective, and we’re putting our critics hats on, but we want to hear what you have to say on Bluesky!   Visit OmegaMetroid.com!   Subscribe! Podbean x iTunes x Spotify x YouTube Support us on Patreon! Omega Metroid Patreon Buy Omega Metroid Merch! Check out our Etsy merch shop! Download the Omega Metroid Theme Song! Get the Single for Free on Bandcamp! Follow us! @OmegaMetroid x @Spiteri316 x @DoominalCross x Omega Metroid Team Member Starter Pack Chat with us in Discord! Omega Metroid Discord Advertise on the Omega Metroid Podcast!

There is absolutely no time to waste, as this week, we finish off the Samus & Joey saga after 18 months and say goodbye to these characters we've grown to (sometimes begrudgingly) love. We pick up where we left off last week, with Samus, Joey, and Diesel preparing for the final battle against Greed and his henchmen, Knight and Bishop. Returning characters, babyface turns, cathartic victories, and amazing action and art make the back half of Samus & Joey Ex the best run of chapters yet, so come listen as we break down the action and bid farewell to this beloved manga. All of the Samus & Joey manga have been faithfully translated by our pals at Metroid Database, so make sure to check them and their manga section out so you can read for yourself!   Visit OmegaMetroid.com!   Subscribe! Podbean x iTunes x Spotify x YouTube Support us on Patreon! Omega Metroid Patreon Buy Omega Metroid Merch! Check out our Etsy merch shop! Download the Omega Metroid Theme Song! Get the Single for Free on Bandcamp! Follow us! @OmegaMetroid x @Spiteri316 x @DoominalCross x Omega Metroid Team Member Starter Pack Chat with us in Discord! Omega Metroid Discord Advertise on the Omega Metroid Podcast!

Metroid Manga In Review is back as we prepare to finish off the Samus & Joey saga! This was a story so big and action packed, we had to split it into TWO PARTS, so we're ending things next week, but for this week, we follow our heroes as they attempt to re-acquire all of Samus's abilities that were stolen by new enemy, Greed! Samus, Joey, and Diesel face off against Greed's minions, the Deadly Six Stars in various adventures across the universe! We're giving our thoughts on each chapter and teeing things up for an epic conclusion next week! All this, PLUS we go over the fan hysteria regarding Metroid Prime 4's lack of release date, and touch on X-Fusion, the first crossover ROM Hack in the series! Come hang out with us! All of the Samus & Joey manga have been faithfully translated by our pals at Metroid Database, so make sure to check them and their manga section out so you can read for yourself!   Visit OmegaMetroid.com!   Subscribe! Podbean x iTunes x Spotify x YouTube Support us on Patreon! Omega Metroid Patreon Buy Omega Metroid Merch! Check out our Etsy merch shop! Download the Omega Metroid Theme Song! Get the Single for Free on Bandcamp! Follow us! @OmegaMetroid x @Spiteri316 x @DoominalCross x Omega Metroid Team Member Starter Pack Chat with us in Discord! Omega Metroid Discord Advertise on the Omega Metroid Podcast!

Get ready for a SOLO SPITERI show today as everyone else is away working or on vacation, but don't worry, we're still bringing the Metroid heat! On the docket today is going through and ranking every "Intro Boss" in the series. We're defining Intro Boss as the first boss you visit in the first area typically, or in the first hour or so in the game, and that will teach you important game mechanics. We're running through a 9-pack of intro bosses to see which one reigns supreme, and with no one to counter, Andy can make the list whatever he wants! All this, PLUS Andy's thoughts on Donkey Kong Bananza, Great Metroid Area Ranking updates, and Zelda Dungeon Marathon talk. Come hang out!   Visit OmegaMetroid.com!   Subscribe! Podbean x iTunes x Spotify x YouTube Support us on Patreon! Omega Metroid Patreon Buy Omega Metroid Merch! Check out our Etsy merch shop! Download the Omega Metroid Theme Song! Get the Single for Free on Bandcamp! Follow us! @OmegaMetroid x @Spiteri316 x @DoominalCross x Omega Metroid Team Member Starter Pack Chat with us in Discord! Omega Metroid Discord Advertise on the Omega Metroid Podcast!

It's been a devastating month for the games industry; Unprecedanted amounts of layoffs in such a short period of time, multiple anticipated titles cancelled and some of the most tone deaf consolations from various people in power have understandably left a lot of us feeling empty. But in spite of the bleakness surrounding the games industry, Metroid, a series that historically doesn't sell amazingly well is still getting releases (including a certain one later this year!). Today, Doominal Crossing is joined by special guest Joey Ferris as they discuss the recent Microsoft layoffs, the state of the games industry and why Metroid is able to stay relevant in a climate that should theoretically be hostile to it. All this, PLUS Doom talks about Zelda Dungeon raising $12K for No Kid Hungry, his recent trip to the Nintendo San Francisco Store and the duo ponder what's happening with the next 3D Mario entry.   Visit OmegaMetroid.com!   Subscribe! Podbean x iTunes x Spotify x YouTube Support us on Patreon! Omega Metroid Patreon Buy Omega Metroid Merch! Check out our Etsy merch shop! Download the Omega Metroid Theme Song! Get the Single for Free on Bandcamp! Follow us! @OmegaMetroid x @Spiteri316 x @DoominalCross x Omega Metroid Team Member Starter Pack Chat with us in Discord! Omega Metroid Discord Advertise on the Omega Metroid Podcast!

After almost a calendar year, Alien In Review is BACK! Andy Spiteri, Gooey Fame, and Ridley Scott, returning for the first time to the franchise he created over 30 years prior to this films release! We are reviewing the earliest chronological entry into the series, 2012's Prometheus! A ambitious, philosophical movie that asks big questions and has some of the most intense body horror moments in the franchise, the guys reflect on the direction and tone of the movie, discuss the black goo and how it shares similar traits to Phazon, talk about some of the fan criticisms, give their thoughts on the Engineers, compare and contrast Elizabeth Shaw to Ellen Ripley, and debate whether Michael Fassbender's David is one of the most interesting characters in the entire anthology! All this, PLUS, our thoughts on the Microsoft layoffs. Alien In Review will return! In the meantime, if you like Andy and Goo talking movies, check out their other podcast Virtual Theater, a podcast about video game movies and the stories that shape them!   Visit OmegaMetroid.com!   Subscribe! Podbean x iTunes x Spotify x YouTube Support us on Patreon! Omega Metroid Patreon Buy Omega Metroid Merch! Check out our Etsy merch shop! Download the Omega Metroid Theme Song! Get the Single for Free on Bandcamp! Follow us! @OmegaMetroid x @Spiteri316 x @DoominalCross x Omega Metroid Team Member Starter Pack Chat with us in Discord! Omega Metroid Discord Advertise on the Omega Metroid Podcast!