TLoZ is more puzzle based and Metroid is more action based. So I guess it's just down to which of those you prefer.
For me, I prefer Zelda.
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I would say Zelda purely based on sales and number of titles etc.
But both series are similar with different aesthetics - exploration and discovery mixed in with combat and large boss encounters while collecting macguffins to get to final boss.
It's really cool to compare the similarities of both original NES titles as they have more in common than not.
Zelda has more good Games than Metroid.
Super Metroid being a Master Piece, i can't understand why the Prime Trilogy is so hyped, there are so many better Shooter/Adventure Titles out there.
Would give the Trilogy a good 7/10, but not more.
This is a tough one, but I think Zelda gets the edge. I feel that Zelda games tend to be more memorable than Metroid games, but both series are really good in their own way.
I've only played Zelda, but I find comparing the two series to be a bit useless, given they're nothing alike. The closest Zelda had ever gotten to Metroid is Zelda II, and even then it's not even remotely similar, aside from being a 2D platformer type game.
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@Link-Hero By the way, I NEVER said that I don't like either of the franchises. With the last bit of your comment, it just makes you look like an attention-seeking ass 😊
@VoidofLight Not sure I’d agree - I reckon Zelda and Metroid are basically two sides of the same coin. Going all the way back to the originals, Metroid does what Zelda does, but flipped horizontally, rather than being top down.
The key element of both series is exploration, with areas being gated off until you pick up certain abilities, whether that’s a morph ball or a hook shot. There are differences in perspective, setting, atmosphere and action, but at their core they are very similar.
I would say zelda has far more universal appeal and Metroid well, sci-fi isn't exactly popular with alot of people. Some flat out can't stand it. I love both but then again I've always been into space and futuristic stuff. Robots, Aliens and the like.
Zelda is probably my favorite videogame series of all time!
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Btw, did you play Metroid Prime Federation Force 3DS ?
That was the only Metroid game i played despite a lot of peoples really hate Federation Force.
Federation Force was somehow look interesting a little bit and very different from my point of view since i have interest with Chibi mecha and Chibi looking pilot as well and the game was like Armored Core but with 1st person view.
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