I dont think Metroid can be open world as a core gameplay mechanic is gating off progression behind upgrades, which is the antithesis to an open world ( at least how Nintendo likes to make them). They would have to revamp the formula significantly and at that point I am not sure it would feel like Metroid anymore.
I dont think Metroid can be open world as a core gameplay mechanic is gating off progression behind upgrades, which is the antithesis to an open world ( at least how Nintendo likes to make them). They would have to revamp the formula significantly and at that point I am not sure it would feel like Metroid anymore.
Very true. It's BotW style if you can find and kill Mother Brain from the beginning. The upgrades and stuff would need to add to everything.
True story, metroidvania should be called Zeldavania because the director of Symphony of the Night based it on Zelda.