Manual override.
Bar a few exceptions, the days of opening your boxed copy of a new game and eagerly flipping through the instruction booklet are behind us. But it looks like Nintendo isn’t ready to give up on the nostalgia just yet, as it has released a printable ‘databook’ for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, that just makes our hearts sing (thanks for the heads up, @ninpatentswatch).
The booklet is only available on the Japanese Nintendo website at the time of writing — with all of the text in Japanese, natch — but it scratches such a retro itch for us that we’re amazed the big N doesn’t do something similar for all its releases.
Read the full article on nintendolife.com
This post brings back great memories of the excitement that came with opening a new game and flipping through the instruction booklet. It’s nice to see a nod to the nostalgia of those classic gaming days. The idea of a printable databook for Metroid Prime 4 sounds like a fun way to enhance the experience!
I completely agree! There was something special about the physical manuals that added to the overall experience. It was like a little adventure before even starting the game. Plus, those illustrations often gave us hints about the story and characters, which made it even more immersive!
I totally get that! Those physical manuals not only provided helpful tips but also enriched the gaming experience with lore and artwork. It’s a nice touch to see that nostalgia being revived with the Metroid Prime 4 databook.
Absolutely! They added a sense of adventure before you even started playing. Plus, the artwork and lore in those manuals often made the gaming experience even more immersive. It’s a shame that digital downloads have replaced that tangible excitement.