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| ==== Metroid II: Return of Samus ==== | ==== Metroid II: Return of Samus ==== |
| [[:return_of_samus|{{:return_of_samus:metroid2returnofsamus_gb_title.png | Metroid II: Return of Samus}}]] Samus' 2nd adventure in the Metroid series. Sadly, this one is the least hacked of all the games, because of how little documentation is available for this game, the state of the current editor not being the best, and the new one being too early on to be of much use... | [[:return_of_samus|{{:return_of_samus:metroid2returnofsamus_gb_title.png | Metroid II: Return of Samus}}]] Samus' 2nd adventure in the Metroid series. Sadly, this one is the least hacked of all the 2D games... |
| | Fortunately, There is [[https://github.com/liamnajor/ROSE | Return of Samus Editor (ROSE)]], a work-in-progress editor by Liamnajor. There is another work-in-progress editor named Yet Another Metroid 2 Editor (YAM2E) by Contendo. |
| But, with any luck, something may be popping up at some point! Stay tuned on the [[..:return_of_samus|Return of Samus]] segment of the wiki. | There is a Metroid 2 hacking Discord server named [[https://discord.gg/HqvUjFfRSV|Metroid II Construction (M2Const)]]. |
| | With any luck, something may be popping up at some point! Stay tuned on the [[..:return_of_samus|Return of Samus]] segment of the wiki. |
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| ==== Super Metroid ==== | ==== Super Metroid ==== |
| [[:super_metroid|{{:super:supermetroid_snes_title.png | Super Metroid}}]] {{ smile.png?250|SMILE}}Super Metroid is the 3rd game released in the Metroid series. Released in 1994, Super Metroid is the most widely hacked game due to its wealth of information that has been documented by MetConst, as well as its popularity with people as most people have fond memories of this game... | [[:super_metroid|{{:super:supermetroid_snes_title.png | Super Metroid}}]] {{ smile.png?250|SMILE}}Super Metroid is the 3rd game released in the Metroid series. Released in 1994, Super Metroid is the most widely hacked game due to its wealth of information that has been documented by MetConst, as well as its popularity with people as most people have fond memories of this game... |
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| Most of Super Metroid editing is done using [[super_metroid:manuals:smile2.5|SMILE]] (Super Metroid Integrated Level Editor). SMILE was created in 2003 by [[http://forum.metroidconstruction.com/index.php?action=profile;u=32|Jathys]]; it features everything you would need to make a great ROM hack of Super Metroid, and what it can't edit is covered by the rest of the wiki in the [[..:super_metroid|Super Metroid]] segment. | Most of Super Metroid editing nowadays is done using [[super:editor_utility_guides:smart|SMART]] (Super Metroid Auto Repointing Tool). SMART was created in 2016 by [[https://forum.metroidconstruction.com/index.php?action=profile;u=31309|TestRunner]] and [[https://forum.metroidconstruction.com/index.php?action=profile;u=38331|Amoeba Of Doom]]; However it wasn't until 2018 that it became the editor it is today. SMART has everything you would need to make a great ROM hack of Super Metroid, and will even handle repointing data for you. What it can't edit is covered by the rest of the wiki in the [[..:super_metroid|Super Metroid]] segment. |
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| In addition to this, most people on MetConst are comfortable with editing Super Metroid, so there is plenty of assistance if you require it. | [[super:editor_utility_guides:smile2.5|SMILE]] (Super Metroid Integrated Level Editor). SMILE was created in 2003 by [[https://forum.metroidconstruction.com/index.php?action=profile;u=32|Jathys]]; it is old but still features everything you need to make a great Super Metroid Hack. The things it can't edit are covered by the rest of the wiki in the [[..:super_metroid|Super Metroid]] segment. |
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| | In addition to this, most people on [[https://discord.gg/xDwaaqa|Metconst Discord]] are comfortable with editing Super Metroid, so there is plenty of assistance if you require it. |
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| ==== Metroid: Fusion ==== | ==== Metroid: Fusion ==== |
| [[:fusion|{{:fusion:metroidfusion_gba_title.png | Metroid: Fusion}}]] {{ mage2.png?250|MAGE}} Metroid: Fusion is the 4th Metroid game released in the Metroid series, released in 2002. Fusion is worked on by a few people over at MetConst. documentation is still in the process of being written up for this game, but hopefully soon this wiki shall be host to that information. | [[:fusion|{{:fusion:metroidfusion_gba_title.png | Metroid: Fusion}}]] {{ mage2.png?250|MAGE}} Metroid: Fusion is the 4th Metroid game released in the Metroid series, released in 2002 for the Game Boy Advance. Fusion is worked on by a few people over at MetConst. documentation is still in the process of being written up for this game, but hopefully soon this wiki shall be host to that information. |
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| Currently, the editor for Fusion is [[http://labk.org/mage | MAGE]]. MAGE is a new and improved editor by [[http://forum.metroidconstruction.com/index.php?action=profile;u=28871|biospark]] and is currently in development. For more information please check the [[..:fusion|Fusion]] segment of the wiki. | Currently, the editor for Fusion is [[http://labk.org/mage | MAGE]]. MAGE is a new and improved editor by [[http://forum.metroidconstruction.com/index.php?action=profile;u=28871|biospark]] and is currently in development. There is a Discord server for the game called [[https://discord.gg/WtekHKb|Metroid Advance Game Construction (MAGConst)]]. For more information please check the [[..:fusion|Fusion]] segment of the wiki. |
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| ==== Metroid: Zero Mission ==== | ==== Metroid: Zero Mission ==== |
| [[:zero_mission|{{metroidzeromission_gba_title.png | Metroid: Zero Mission}}]] {{ mage.png?250|MAGE}} Metroid: Zero Mission is the 6th game and 5th 2d game released in the Metroid series, released in 2004. Zero Mission is worked on by a few people over at MetConst. Documentation is still in the process of being written up for this game, but hopefully soon this wiki shall be host to that information. | [[:zero_mission|{{metroidzeromission_gba_title.png | Metroid: Zero Mission}}]] {{ mage.png?250|MAGE}} Metroid: Zero Mission is the 5th 2d game, released in 2004 for the Game Boy Advance. It is a remake of Metroid (1986). Zero Mission is worked on by a few people over at MetConst. Documentation is still in the process of being written up for this game, but hopefully soon this wiki shall be host to that information. |
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| Currently, the editor for Zero Mission is [[http://labk.org/mage | MAGE]]. MAGE is a new and improved editor by [[http://forum.metroidconstruction.com/index.php?action=profile;u=28871|biospark]] and is currently in development. For more information please check the [[:zero_mission|Zero Mission]] segment of the wiki. | Currently, the editor for Zero Mission is [[http://labk.org/mage | MAGE]]. MAGE is a new and improved editor by [[http://forum.metroidconstruction.com/index.php?action=profile;u=28871|biospark]] and is currently in development. There is a Discord server for the game called [[https://discord.gg/WtekHKb|Metroid Advance Game Construction (MAGConst)]]. For more information please check the [[:zero_mission|Zero Mission]] segment of the wiki. |
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| ==== Metroid Prime ==== | ==== Metroid Prime ==== |
| ==== Metroid Prime 3: Corruption ==== | ==== Metroid Prime 3: Corruption ==== |
| [[:prime3|{{:prime3:prime3.png | Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}]] Metroid Prime 3: Corruption is the fourth 3D game in the franchise for the Nintendo Wii. There is a [[https://discord.gg/tQAdp3A|Discord Server]]. There are currently no known editors for the game. FIXME | [[:prime3|{{:prime3:prime3.png | Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}]] Metroid Prime 3: Corruption is the fourth 3D game in the franchise for the Nintendo Wii. There is a [[https://discord.gg/tQAdp3A|Discord Server]]. There are currently no known editors for the game. FIXME |
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| ==== Metroid: Other M ==== | |
| [[:otherm|{{:otherm:otherm.png | Metroid: Other M}}]] Metroid: Other M is the 5th 3D game in the franchise for the Nintendo Wii. There are currently no known editors or sub-communities for the game. FIXME | |
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| ==== Metroid Prime Hunters ==== | ==== Metroid Prime Hunters ==== |
| [[:prime_hunters|{{:prime_hunters:prime_hunters.png | Metroid Prime Hunters}}]] Metroid Prime Hunters is the third 3D game in the franchise. Released in 2006 for the Nintendo DS, Metroid Prime currently sees hacking attention from a handful of hackers. A WIP disassembly of the game can be found [[https://gitlab.com/an-unknown/mph/ | here.]] The source code for a prime hunters room viewer can also be found [[https://github.com/hackyourlife/metroidprimehunters/tree/master/models| here.]] For more information, check out the [[:prime_hunters|Prime Hunters]] segment of the wiki. There is also a [[https://discord.gg/SUe7JTC | MetroiDS Hacking Discord Server]] for those interested! | [[:prime_hunters|{{:prime_hunters:prime_hunters.png | Metroid Prime Hunters}}]] Metroid Prime Hunters is the third 3D game in the franchise. Released in 2006 for the Nintendo DS, Metroid Prime currently sees hacking attention from a handful of hackers. A WIP disassembly of the game can be found [[https://gitlab.com/an-unknown/mph/ | here.]] The source code for a prime hunters room viewer can also be found [[https://github.com/hackyourlife/metroidprimehunters/tree/master/models| here.]] For more information, check out the [[:prime_hunters|Prime Hunters]] segment of the wiki. There is also a [[https://discord.gg/SUe7JTC | MetroiDS Hacking Discord Server]] for those interested! |
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| | ==== Metroid: Other M ==== |
| | [[:otherm|{{:otherm:otherm.png | Metroid: Other M}}]] Metroid: Other M is the 5th 3D game in the franchise for the Nintendo Wii. There are currently no known editors or sub-communities for the game. FIXME |
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| ==== Metroid: Samus Returns ==== | ==== Metroid: Samus Returns ==== |
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| ==== Metroid Dread ==== | ==== Metroid Dread ==== |
| [[:dread|{{:dread:dread.png?220x110 | Metroid Dread}}]] The 5th Metroid game in the Metroid series, also the second 2.5D game. Dread was released for Nintendo Switch on October 8, 2021. There is a [[https://discord.gg/BvGheCv5JN|Discord Server]] available for you to explore Metroid Dread modding. | [[:dread|{{:dread:dread.png?220x110 | Metroid Dread}}]] Metroid Dread is the fifth main-line game in the Metroid series, released in 2021 for the Switch. It is a direct sequel to the fourth main-line game, Metroid Fusion, released on the GBA in 2002. Dread is currently the latest game in the Metroid Timeline. There is a [[https://discord.gg/BvGheCv5JN|Discord Server]] available for you to explore Metroid Dread modding. |
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| ===== What Assistance Can I Get? ===== | ===== What Assistance Can I Get? ===== |
