Is AM2R: Return of Samus Hard? Difficulty Rating 7.0/10

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AM2R: Return of Samus

Full Release (2016)

DIFFICULTY

7.0/10

Difficult

(25 ratings)

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Difficulty Summary

AM2R: Return of Samus is considered a challenging game that consistently tests players without reaching extreme difficulty.

Why Players Find It Difficult

Players often find this game difficult because of several demanding mechanics:

Tight movement and timing requirements throughout
Small execution mistakes can quickly cause failure
Success depends on consistency across long sequences
PC control schemes may add complexity in action-heavy sections

Who Will Find It Difficult

AM2R: Return of Samus will push beginners and may still frustrate experienced players in certain sections. Players comfortable with similarly demanding games will have the best time here. Players who rated games like Pop'n Music, DJMax Respect V, and Maimai at a similar challenge level may find AM2R: Return of Samus broadly comparable in difficulty.

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25 ratings

avg: 7.0

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Based on 25 ratings on Normal/Default difficulty, the average score is 7.0/10. Most players rated this game between 6 and 8.

Developer(s)

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Publisher(s)

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Genre(s)

Platform, Adventure, Indie

Platform(s)

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Vita, Android

Keywords

metroidvania, unofficial, exploration, action-adventure, side-scrolling, metroid, exploration driven, copyright infringement, fangame, unofficial remake, freeware

About AM2R: Return of Samus

AM2R, short for Another Metroid 2 Remake, is an action-adventure video game developed by Milton Guasti under the pseudonym DoctorM64, and released in August 2016 for Microsoft Windows, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the Metroid series. It is an unofficial, enhanced remake of Nintendo's Game Boy game Metroid II: Return of Samus (1991), borrowing the art style and overall feeling of the Game Boy Advance game Metroid: Zero Mission (2004). Shortly after the game's release, Nintendo sent DMCA notices to websites hosting AM2R; download links to the game were removed from its official website, but Guasti said that he still planned to continue working on the game privately. In September 2016, Guasti ended the development of AM2R after he received a DMCA takedown request from Nintendo. The game follows Samus Aran, who aims to eradicate the parasitic Metroids from their home planet SR388. It includes several new features, including redone graphics and music, a map system, and new areas and minibosses. The controls were changed to be less "floaty", in line with the gameplay of later titles in the series. Video game journalists appreciated the game, frequently calling it impressive and commenting on the improved visuals compared to those of the original Metroid II, although one thought the conditions required to win battles against Metroids were too specific considering how often they occur. The game was nominated for The Game Awards 2016, but was later removed from the nominations page without notice.

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