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Project ZM

Hack of Metroid: Zero Mission

Description:

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Project ZM is a work-in-progress vanilla+ hack for the North American (U) Metroid Zero Mission ROM. It is designed to fix errors and add new gameplay routes, tricks and mechanics. More information in the README.

Standard Patch (Proj_ZM_083.ips) The intended experience for new players.

  • In the original game and this patch, some abilities are unknown items – They cannot be used right away.
  • Chozo statues drop hints to keep you on track.

Unknown Items Enabled (Proj_ZM_083_Unk_Enabled.ips) For experienced players and speedrunners. If this is your first time, do not use this patch. You will be lost.

  • Unknown items can be used right away.
  • Chozo hint statues are removed.
  • Item messages can be dismissed faster.
  • Plasma beam deals less damage.
  • Bosses are more aggressive.

ROM / ISO Information:

  • Database match: Metroid - Zero Mission (USA)
  • Database: No-Intro: Game Boy Advance (v. 20180816-092117)
  • File/ROM SHA-1: 5DE8536AFE1F0078EE6FE1089F890E8C7AA0A6E8
  • File/ROM CRC32: 5C61A844

Links:

Screenshots:


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Credits:

Credits
ContributorType of contributionListed credit
CosmicHackingLevel design, ASM, Graphics, Palettes, Hex tweaks
biosparkHackingMetroid Advance Game Editor (MAGE), ASM, Graphics, Hex tweaks, General help
Captain GlitchHackingASM, Hex tweaks, General help
raygunHackingASM, Hex tweaks, Graphics, General help
kiliwilyHackingASM, Hex tweaks, General help
cauuyjdpHackingHex tweaks, General help
JumZhu.DiwaHackingWalljump with Spacejump

User Review Information

Good WIP hack

Reviewed By: Lemonov on 02 Feb 2023

While some tweaks can be questionable, overall hack makes for a pretty fun, fresh and improved experience of the game. Though keep in mind, it’s WIP, so expect some rough edges here or there.

Version 0.8.3 Recommended - Yes

User Reviews
HeadlineAuthorDateVersionRecommend
Hampered by too many enemy difficulty settingsifightdragons07 Nov 20210.8No
Good WIP hackLemonov02 Feb 20230.8.3Yes
Great Hack, but Unk_Enabled version needs some work.Haz16 Jun 20210.7.3Yes
It works!Pethronos23 Dec 20200.7.3Yes
Good changesMattKimura10 Jul 20200.7.1Yes
Very Fun! Found a Glitch Where I got Power Bombs EarlyRekka14 May 20200.6.4Yes