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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Unofficial AM2R Patch=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Requires a zipped archive of the official v1.1 of the game ({{file|AM2R_11.zip}}) originally distributed by DoctorM64 prior to the DMCA takedown. | ||
+ | {{++}} Adds the following improvements and features: | ||
+ | * New game modes and unlockables. | ||
+ | * Implements remastered soundtrack originally planned for a v1.2 update prior to Nintendo’s DMCA takedown. | ||
+ | * PlayStation and Nintendo Switch/SNES controller prompts (XInput only). | ||
+ | * Various bugfixes and tweaks. | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=How to install Unofficial AM2R Patch|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=June 22, 2018|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | |
− | + | # Download the latest patch [http://www.mediafire.com/file/ddmp985jnycw19m/AM2R-mod-v11-to-v14-autopatcher.zip here]. | |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | # Extract the contents of this zip file to its own folder somewhere it can be easily accessed on your computer. |
− | # Download the [ | + | # Drag and drop the official {{file|AM2R_11.zip}} archive onto the {{file|Drag-and-Drop AM2R_11.zip onto Here!.bat}} file included in the patch. A prompt will also appear if you wish to install the remastered soundtrack during the patching process, if desired. |
− | # | + | # After successfully patching the game, a new {{file|AM2R_*}} folder should appear where you extracted the patch's folder, containing the game with the latest patches. |
}} | }} | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== |
Revision as of 03:06, 23 June 2018
Developers | |
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Milton "DoctorM64" Guasti | |
Engines | |
GameMaker | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 6, 2016 |
Metroid | |
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Metroid: Confrontation | 2012 |
Another Metroid 2 Remake: Return of Samus | 2016 |
Super Metroid (unofficial port) | TBA |
Metroid Prime (unofficial port) | TBA |
Key points
- Another Metroid 2 Remake: Return of Samus is a free fan-made remake of Metroid II: Return of Samus for the Game Boy.
- Features various control style options based on Metroid II: Return of Samus, Super Metroid, and Metroid: Zero Mission.
- No longer available for download due to Nintendo's DMCA takedown, preventing any future updates, bugfixes, and other platform releases.[1]
- Both Mac OS X and Linux versions are unofficially released.
General information
- Official website
- Official forums
- Wikitroid - A Wikia for the Metroid franchise.
Availability
- This game is no longer available.
- The soundtrack is available for free at higher quality than in-game here.
Essential improvements
Unofficial AM2R Patch
- Requires a zipped archive of the official v1.1 of the game (
AM2R_11.zip
) originally distributed by DoctorM64 prior to the DMCA takedown. - Adds the following improvements and features:
- New game modes and unlockables.
- Implements remastered soundtrack originally planned for a v1.2 update prior to Nintendo’s DMCA takedown.
- PlayStation and Nintendo Switch/SNES controller prompts (XInput only).
- Various bugfixes and tweaks.
How to install Unofficial AM2R Patch[2] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\AM2R\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\AM2R\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | ||
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 90 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 9.0c compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | ||
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 90 MB |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | ||
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 90 MB | |
Other | Following dependencies are required for Ubuntu/Debian distributions: libgcc1:i386 libgl1-mesa-glx:i386 libglu1-mesa:i386 libopenal1:i386 libssl1.0.0:i386
libstdc++6:i386 libx11-6:i386 libxext6:i386 libxrandr2:i386 libxxf86vm1:i386 zlib1g:i386 |
References
- ↑ Project AM2R - Another Metroid 2 Remake: No Future for AM2R - last accessed on September 2, 2016
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on June 22, 2018