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The '''Grapple Beam''' is a useful upgrade in the [[Metroid (series)|''Metroid'']] series. It allows [[Samus Aran|Samus]] to swing across gaps and can also perform other tasks. She can only use it on set points throughout each of the game it appears in. These points are called [[Grapple Point]]s. The Grapple Beam in ''[[Super Metroid]]'', ''[[Metroid: Other M]]'', and the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' the Grapple Beam is a [[beam]] released from Samus's [[Arm Cannon]]. In the [[Metroid Prime (series)|''Prime'' series]], however, the Grapple Beam is an attachment to Samus's rarely used left arm.  
 
The '''Grapple Beam''' is a useful upgrade in the [[Metroid (series)|''Metroid'']] series. It allows [[Samus Aran|Samus]] to swing across gaps and can also perform other tasks.


==''Super Metroid''==
==''Super Metroid''==
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==''Metroid Prime''==
==''Metroid Prime''==
In the first ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]'', the Grapple Beam is again used to swing across gaps and lava. After being lost at the explosion on [[Frigate Orpheon]], it can be found again in [[Phazon Mines]] after solving a [[Spider Ball]] puzzle. It fires much slower than ''Super Metroid's'' Beam.
In the first ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]'', the Grapple Beam is again used to swing across gaps and lava. After being lost at the explosion on [[Frigate Orpheon]], it can be found again in [[Phazon Mines]] after solving a [[Spider Ball]] puzzle. It fires much slower than ''Super Metroid's'' and other games' Grapple Beam.


==''Echoes''==
==''Echoes''==
The Grapple Beam in ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]'' is identical to ''Prime's'' Beam. It is obtained after defeating the [[Grapple Guardian]].
The Grapple Beam in ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]'' is identical to ''Prime's'' Beam. It is obtained upon defeating the [[Grapple Guardian]] in [[Torvus Bog]].


==''Corruption''==
==''Corruption''==
In ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]'' the Grapple Beam is the the name used for the [[Ship Grapple Beam|ship upgrade]] to pick up large objects, but there is an item, the [[Grapple Lasso]], that once upgraded with the Grapple Swing, functions the same as in previous games. The ship upgrade is aquired in [[SkyTown]], and Samus uses it throughout the game. It is first used to assemble the [[Theronian Bomb]]. The Grapple Lasso, once fully upgraded, functions like the previous Grapple Beams, but it can also be used to rip things from your path. Much later in the game, it can also drain or give energy to electrical devices.
In ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]'' the Grapple Beam is the the name used for the [[Ship Grapple Beam|ship upgrade]] to pick up large objects, but there is an item, the [[Grapple Lasso]], that once upgraded with the Grapple Swing, functions the same as in previous games. The ship upgrade is aquired in [[SkyTown]], and Samus uses it throughout the game. It is first used to assemble the [[Theronian Bomb]]. The Grapple Lasso, once fully upgraded, functions like the previous Grapple Beams, but it can also be used to rip things from your path. Much later in the game, it can also drain or give energy to electrical devices.
==''Other M''==
The beam is, once again, obtained in ''[[Metroid: Other M]]''. It is quickly [[Adam's Authorization|authorized]] as [[Adam Malkovich|Adam]], through Samus's [[visor]], and Samus notice a [[Grapple Point]] leading to where a [[Rhodegian]] held [[Anthony]] over a pool of [[lava]] in [[Sector 3 (Pyrosphere)]]. Samus uses the Grapple Beam to knock Anthony off the Rhodegian's appendages.
The Grapple Beam also plays an important part in defeating [[Vorash]]. Before the Vorash battle, Vorash attempts to eat a falling Grapple Point. The Grapple Point was, however, too large for Vorash to swallow and it stays lodged in its throat. Samus uses this to her advantage, Grappling its mouth and pulling him onto a platform to keep his stomach vulnerable as much as possible.


==See Also==
==See Also==
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*[[Ship Grapple Beam]]


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Revision as of 04:09, 1 February 2011

Grapple Beam

The Grapple Beam in Metroid Prime

Game(s)
Users
Located in
Authorized in

Sector 3 (Pyrosphere)

How to Obtain
Uses

Allows Samus to grapple onto certain areas

The Grapple Beam is a useful upgrade in the Metroid series. It allows Samus to swing across gaps and can also perform other tasks. She can only use it on set points throughout each of the game it appears in. These points are called Grapple Points. The Grapple Beam in Super Metroid, Metroid: Other M, and the Super Smash Bros. the Grapple Beam is a beam released from Samus's Arm Cannon. In the Prime series, however, the Grapple Beam is an attachment to Samus's rarely used left arm.

Super Metroid

The Grapple Beam was first featured in Super Metroid. It is able to be obtained after defeating Crocomire. It is used to swing across Grapple Blocks and can defeat small enemies and open doors.

Metroid Prime

In the first Metroid Prime, the Grapple Beam is again used to swing across gaps and lava. After being lost at the explosion on Frigate Orpheon, it can be found again in Phazon Mines after solving a Spider Ball puzzle. It fires much slower than Super Metroid's and other games' Grapple Beam.

Echoes

The Grapple Beam in Metroid Prime 2: Echoes is identical to Prime's Beam. It is obtained upon defeating the Grapple Guardian in Torvus Bog.

Corruption

In Metroid Prime 3: Corruption the Grapple Beam is the the name used for the ship upgrade to pick up large objects, but there is an item, the Grapple Lasso, that once upgraded with the Grapple Swing, functions the same as in previous games. The ship upgrade is aquired in SkyTown, and Samus uses it throughout the game. It is first used to assemble the Theronian Bomb. The Grapple Lasso, once fully upgraded, functions like the previous Grapple Beams, but it can also be used to rip things from your path. Much later in the game, it can also drain or give energy to electrical devices.

Other M

The beam is, once again, obtained in Metroid: Other M. It is quickly authorized as Adam, through Samus's visor, and Samus notice a Grapple Point leading to where a Rhodegian held Anthony over a pool of lava in Sector 3 (Pyrosphere). Samus uses the Grapple Beam to knock Anthony off the Rhodegian's appendages.

The Grapple Beam also plays an important part in defeating Vorash. Before the Vorash battle, Vorash attempts to eat a falling Grapple Point. The Grapple Point was, however, too large for Vorash to swallow and it stays lodged in its throat. Samus uses this to her advantage, Grappling its mouth and pulling him onto a platform to keep his stomach vulnerable as much as possible.

See Also