Reddit’s ‘Lojemiru‘ has released a brand new update for Another Metroid 2 Remake. Version 1.5 adds support for Linux, improves graphics, tweaks and re-sprites some enemies, revamps multiple sections of artwork, adds cheats compatibility and more.
In case you weren’t aware of, Another Metroid 2 Remake is a free fan-made project that is available on the PC. As its title suggests, AM2R aims to recreate Metroid 2 with updated graphics and gameplay.
You can download Another Metroid 2 Remake Version 1.5 from here. Below you can also find its key features.
Have fun!
Another Metroid 2 Remake Version 1.5 Release Notes
- Linux support added.
- NOTE: You may need to launch AM2R with env “LD_PRELOAD=libcurl.so.3” ./AM2R if running on non-Debian based distros.
- Zeta and Omegas have been rebalanced:
- Omegas received a slight health buff.
- Cooldown on Zeta missile blocks slightly increased.
- Revamped the Serris battle:
- Graphics updated.
- Movement AI fully rewritten; new movement patterns implemented.
- Speedboosting and sonic projectiles added.
- Several bugfixes related to weapon behavior.
- Revamped the Tank battle:
- Graphics updated.
- New attacks added.
- Health increased.
- Resprited and tweaked several enemies.
- Revamped parts of Area 6 (Search & Rescue Hideout):
- Added a save station closer to the first Omega.
- Changed a significant amount of level geometry to flow better.
- Incorporated some new enemies.
- Cheats to unlock Fusion/Random game modes have been added:
- On the game selection screen, you may use the following sequence of buttons to unlock: New Game+, Random Game+, and Fusion difficulty:
- [UP][UP][DOWN][DOWN][LEFT][RIGHT][LEFT][RIGHT][ACCEPT][BACK]
- On the game selection screen, you may use the following sequence of buttons to unlock: New Game+, Random Game+, and Fusion difficulty:
- Fusion suit now displays correctly on all hardware.
