Reviews for Metroid III: Return to Zebes

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Maetch 2008-09-12 ch 1,	abuseI do like Chrono Trigger and the Mega Man fics, but most of your other novelizations just seem... corny. Case in point, Super Metroid. The writing is good, Samus is good, but making all the Brain's subordinates talk is just dumb. I've played the game many times, and I never saw any evidence of intelligence in someone like Kraid. Trying to make him sound dignified is just uncharacteristic for what's essentially a space-age dinosaur. (PS: As of Zero Mission, Kraid was NEVER tiny). Same with Draygon, he's just a instinctual predator. Phantoon, maybe, since he's obviously on a different plane of existence from Zebes. All in all, don't make the Fusion novelization this corny. Samus is supposed to be all alone in that one, save for Adam and maybe some Fed contacts. Adding more characters than necessary for a novelization is not the way to go. Also, if you can, I'd recommend playing Prime 2 and 3, since they add significantly more info to the overall picture of the series.
Some1Else 2006-07-24 ch 9,	abuseWell, this story took me a couple of days to complete. When I read the introduction to this I was expecting a dark, moody story possibly told using a first person perspective. I figured that would have fit the general tone of this game perfectly. Needless to say, I was quite surprised when I continued reading and discovered an entirely different format. At first I didn't know what to think about it, but I gradually accepted it. For some reason this story managed to keep me reading and continuously interested. Your interpretation of Metroid I was interesting, to say the least. The additional characters were done well and were somewhat endearing. Samus was portrayed in an acceptable fashion given the content of this story. The personalities you gave to the Pirate Lords seemed to fit and I enjoyed the Sys-Gro subplot that clarified a couple of things about the game which would have otherwise been slightly confusing, such as how Kraid suddenly became so gigantic. You also managed to pace this story quite well and didn't stay in one spot for to long. Just as things were getting a little boring there was always a new scene in a different area, which saved the story from becoming dull in a couple of spots. My favorite part was the Wrecked Ship section. I also enjoyed the constant fighting between Mother Brain's four main underlings. You tied in the other games of the series quite well, especially at the end. I should also add that naming the Metroid Matrix seemed highly appropriate. Overall, this fan fic is oddly charismatic and I say that because I almost didn't finish it. I figured that would have been quite rude of me as I was honestly enjoying it to some degree, so I set aside all my dispositions and completed it. Having done so, I can say that it is still fairly enjoyable. It may not have been what I expected, but it truly did work and in the end that's all that really matters. Good work.
Silverline Scimitar 2006-06-18 ch 9,	abuseI must say this is the most intersting take on Metroid I've ever seen. Love the way Ridley acted, kinda reminded me a bit of Dinobot from transformers...with just a hint of Rattrap thrown in. I loved the ending with Samus visiting Matrix's grave. I loved it so much that I'm going to be drawing a picture of it as soon as I can find a good picture of Samus for referance (I'm still not that great of a drawer.) I'll be talking a look at your other works so don't be surpised to hear from me again!
Nova Flame 2006-03-07 ch 9,	abuseI've read a couple of your stories, but I haven't reviewed up until now. Kind of strange in a way, because your work is really interesting. I've been keeping up with your newest one (Zelda 3: Cycle of the Triforce) and I find the way you weave the storyline together really fascinating. Two things have always seemed to catch my attention. First, like I said before, was the storyline. You've weaved it together with others in the series, giving it a start-to-finish feel to it. I've never played Metroid Prime for very long, so I don't know how those titles blend in with the previous titles. Pretty much when it comes to those, I just read the author's opinion on how the story should go and piece my own opinion together. Zelda's a little more complicated in that regard, and with each new release the timeline puzzle becomes more and more complex. Also as far as Zelda is concerned, although the romance between Zelda and Link is great, in reality it would never work. Not because of class and all that jazz, but because with each new title you always have a Link and a Zelda (not counting an exception here and there). Because of this, you always have a member from the Royal Family who inherits those abilities and a member from the Knights Line in the same fashion. Logic dictates that they would descend from Zelda and Link respectively, implying that they married different people. Now creative authors can get around this by saying that, even though the two could get married, as time goes on the family lines would separate into the two distinct groups and the cycle would begin again. At this point I suppose somebody could say nothing was wrong with marrying their 56th cousin, twice removed, blah, blah, blah, but I think all that would be just be plain awkward to find out later down the road. But that's just me... Now that had nothing to do with this story, but I just thought I'd throw that in there. The second thing I've noticed is how you give personality to the characters, including the villains. Up until now, I always see monsters as monsters, not having a real thought of their own. They obey their masters without a second thought, and if they die, so what? With you're characters, though, I've connected more than once with. The emotion is shown and felt with every scene. More than once, I've almost felt sad to see an enemy die. You give them honor and pride as they die, viewing them as worthy opponents. Sorry if this is kind of long, but I've been known for throwing everything I've seen into one long package, especially for my first review of somebody new. I agree with you when you say writing is a way out of the bad things of the world. I'm similar in that regard, though I'm no means as fast as you are when it comes to writing. I'd say if anything you're a natural at this. The writing style itself is very well done and causes the readers to use their imagination as they go; you are indeed a great storyteller. Anyway, adios for now, and I'll catch ya later.
link2832 2006-02-14 ch 9,	abusewow...great story man. god, I wish i was an author.
Ninty 2005-10-23 ch 6,	abusei don't care if you finished this story 2 years ago: I just hope your email address hasn't changed. Great story for at least the first couple of chapters (before Zebes) as the dialogue was well thought out. One annoying thing is how you portrayeds Ridley and Kraid like American high-school students. And the American references to Cheesey poofs. WTF. Otherwise keepup your writing style seen in chapters 1 and 2, the original content is very good coming from a fanfiction. Nice to see you Played Prime also. >-o
(ZC) Shadow 2005-07-04 ch 8, anon.	abuseWow. Thats all I can say. This has to be one of the best novelizations of this game I`ve ever seen. I have to say this is a really good job. If you make another one, I`ll read it (but only if its a metroid related one)
Goldamon X 2005-06-19 ch 9,	abuseThis was a great story. I definatly cant wait till you make a sequal or start to right your own original fanfiiction instead of these novelizations.
JulZ 2004-12-14 ch 1, anon.	abuseI could say a big list of things, but three words about sum it up... Best. Story. Ever.
Death by Jello 2004-10-09 ch 1,	abuseI love the beginning of this story. First I thought the prologue was talking about how you write stories with the beginning and end thing until it was Samus who was talking. Righteous pro, moving onto the next chapter, I have a feeling this might be a kick ** story. L8er!
blazer_6 2004-09-19 ch 9, anon.	abuseWrite another this one rocked! You are one of the best fic writers out there!
Chad Malyan 2004-07-24 ch 9,	abuseexcellent story, you should do ones like these for all the metroid games it would be excellent.
Chad Malyan 2004-07-21 ch 1,	abusewow! good start my friend dragonridley was right! and i agree with what he told me 25/10 this is going in my favourites list
Hypeer 2004-07-14 ch 9,	abuseI really liked your novelization. At first i didn't like the side parts with Horzat and the Feds, but it grew on me after a while. and i appreciate that you made samus have feelings. I think that's the way she would be if she were real, not some cold-hearted killer. Thanks for wrting the fic!
GoldamonX 2004-06-10 ch 9, anon.	abuseExcellent story! I can't wait until your next Metroid story. If possible you should try to do and original story and not just a novelization. You definatly have the skill to do it. Good luck in all your future storys. I look forward to them.

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