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|caption=The Boost Ball upgrade in ''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes'' | |caption=The Boost Ball upgrade in ''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes'' | ||
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*''[[Metroid: Zero Mission]] (see the trivia section for more details) | |||
*''[[Metroid Prime Hunters]]''/''[[Metroid Prime Hunters: First Hunt|First Hunt]] | *''[[Metroid Prime Hunters]]''/''[[Metroid Prime Hunters: First Hunt|First Hunt]] | ||
*''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]'' | *''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]'' | ||
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*Defeat [[Boost Guardian]] (''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes'') | *Defeat [[Boost Guardian]] (''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes'') | ||
*Defeat [[Defense Drone]] (''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption'') | *Defeat [[Defense Drone]] (''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption'') | ||
|uses=*Climb | |uses=*Climb [[Half-pipe]]s | ||
*Damage enemies on contact | *Damage enemies on contact | ||
*Turn [[Spinner | *Turn [[Spinner]]s | ||
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The '''Boost Ball''' is an upgrade for the [[Morph Ball]] that has appeared in the ''Prime'' series. It allows [[Samus Aran|Samus]] to charge up energy and boost forward when in Morph Ball Form, similar to the [[Speed Booster]]. The more Samus charges the boost, the faster she will go, similar to the [[Charge Beam]]. | |||
The '''Boost Ball''' is an upgrade for the [[Morph Ball]] that has appeared in the ''Prime'' series. It allows [[Samus Aran|Samus]] to charge up energy and boost forward with a massive amount of momentum when in Morph Ball Form, similar to the [[Speed Booster]]. The more Samus charges the boost, the faster she will go, similar to the [[Charge Beam]]. The Boost Ball can cause damage to most enemies on contact. | |||
== Appearances == | == Appearances == | ||
===''Metroid Prime''=== | ===''Metroid Prime''=== | ||
[[file:MP1 Boost Ball 4.jpg|left|thumb|200px|The Boost Ball upgrade in ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]''.]] | [[file:MP1 Boost Ball 4.jpg|left|thumb|200px|The Boost Ball upgrade in ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]''.]] | ||
The Boost Ball first appeared in ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]''. It is found in Phendrana Canyon of [[Phendrana Drifts]]. It allows Samus to boost up half | The Boost Ball first appeared in ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]''. It is found in [[Phendrana Canyon]] of [[Phendrana Drifts]]. It allows Samus to boost up half-pipe by gaining speed and activate [[Spinner Device]]s by releasing energy into them. It is needed to acquire several upgrades such as the [[Space Jump Boots]] and the [[Ice Beam]]. | ||
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===''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes''=== | ===''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes''=== | ||
In ''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes'', the Boost Ball is stolen by a [[Warrior Ing]] near the beginning of the game, and is then reacquired by defeating the [[Boost Guardian]] in [[Dark Torvus Bog]]. It can | In ''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes'', the Boost Ball is stolen by a [[Warrior Ing]] near the beginning of the game, and is then reacquired by defeating the [[Boost Guardian]] in [[Dark Torvus Bog]]. It now can be used to propel the Morph Ball to nearby [[Spider Ball Track]]s. | ||
===''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption''=== | ===''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption''=== | ||
[[File:BoostBall_itemform.jpg|right|150px|thumb|The Boost Ball in item form in ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]'']] | |||
The Boost Ball is acquired in [[SkyTown]] after defeating the Defense Drone in ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]''. Like in Echoes, the Boost Ball can damage enemies and propel Samus to Spider Ball Tracks. It is required to free [[Aurora Unit 217]] and defeat [[Ghor]]. | The Boost Ball is acquired in [[SkyTown]] after defeating the Defense Drone in ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]''. Like in Echoes, the Boost Ball can damage enemies and propel Samus to Spider Ball Tracks. It is required to free [[Aurora Unit 217]] and defeat [[Ghor]]. | ||
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==Data== | ==Data== | ||
===Manuals=== | ===Manuals=== | ||
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====''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes==== | ====''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes==== | ||
"When charging, the longer you hold {{GCIcon|B}} , the longer (and faster) the Boost Charge will be. Throughout the environment you will encounter U-shaped channels known as half-pipes. Using the Boost Ball in theses areas will let you reach higher places. Build a charge as you descend in the half-pip, then trigger the Boost as you ascend the other side. This will give you the speed and momentum you need to reach new heights. You can damage some enemies by "boosting" into them."<ref>{{cite|When charging, the longer you hold {{GCIcon|B}} , the longer (and faster) the Boost Charge will be. Throughout the environment you will encounter U-shaped channels known as half-pipes. Using the Boost Ball in theses areas will let you reach higher places. Build a charge as you descend in the half-pip, then trigger the Boost as you ascend the other side. This will give you the speed and momentum you need to reach new heights. You can damage some enemies by "boosting" into them.|Samus's Notes|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | "When charging, the longer you hold {{GCIcon|B}} , the longer (and faster) the Boost Charge will be. Throughout the environment you will encounter U-shaped channels known as half-pipes. Using the Boost Ball in theses areas will let you reach higher places. Build a charge as you descend in the half-pip, then trigger the Boost as you ascend the other side. This will give you the speed and momentum you need to reach new heights. You can damage some enemies by "boosting" into them."<ref>{{cite|When charging, the longer you hold {{GCIcon|B}} , the longer (and faster) the Boost Charge will be. Throughout the environment you will encounter U-shaped channels known as half-pipes. Using the Boost Ball in theses areas will let you reach higher places. Build a charge as you descend in the half-pip, then trigger the Boost as you ascend the other side. This will give you the speed and momentum you need to reach new heights. You can damage some enemies by "boosting" into them.|Samus's Notes|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | ||
====''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption''==== | ====''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption''==== | ||
"When charging, the longer you hold B, the longer (and faster) the boost charge will be. Throughout the environment you will encounter U-shaped channels known as Half-pipes. Using the Boost Ball in these areas will let you reach higher places. Build a charge as you descend in the Half-pipe, then trigger the Boost as you ascend the other side. This will give you the speed and momentum you need to reach new heights. Some mechanisms will have circular channels that the Morph Ball can boost around. Repeatedly boosting through these channels will build a kinetic charge which will activate these devices. You can damage some enemies by boosting into them."<ref>{{cite|When charging, the longer you hold B, the longer (and faster) the boost charge will be. Throughout the environment you will encounter U-shaped channels known as Half-pipes. Using the Boost Ball in these areas will let you reach higher places. Build a charge as you descend in the Half-pipe, then trigger the Boost as you ascend the other side. This will give you the speed and momentum you need to reach new heights. Some mechanisms will have circular channels that the Morph Ball can boost around. Repeatedly boosting through these channels will build a kinetic charge which will activate these devices. You can damage some enemies by boosting into them.|Samus's Notes|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}</ref> | "When charging, the longer you hold {{WiiIcon|B}}, the longer (and faster) the boost charge will be. Throughout the environment you will encounter U-shaped channels known as Half-pipes. Using the Boost Ball in these areas will let you reach higher places. Build a charge as you descend in the Half-pipe, then trigger the Boost as you ascend the other side. This will give you the speed and momentum you need to reach new heights. Some mechanisms will have circular channels that the Morph Ball can boost around. Repeatedly boosting through these channels will build a kinetic charge which will activate these devices. You can damage some enemies by boosting into them."<ref>{{cite|When charging, the longer you hold {{WiiIcon|B}}, the longer (and faster) the boost charge will be. Throughout the environment you will encounter U-shaped channels known as Half-pipes. Using the Boost Ball in these areas will let you reach higher places. Build a charge as you descend in the Half-pipe, then trigger the Boost as you ascend the other side. This will give you the speed and momentum you need to reach new heights. Some mechanisms will have circular channels that the Morph Ball can boost around. Repeatedly boosting through these channels will build a kinetic charge which will activate these devices. You can damage some enemies by boosting into them.|Samus's Notes|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}</ref> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*There is a [[Glitches in Metroid Prime#Meta Ridley Glitch|glitch in ''Metroid Prime'']] that allows Samus to heavily damage [[Meta Ridley]] with a Boost attack. | *There is a [[Glitches in Metroid Prime#Meta Ridley Glitch|glitch in ''Metroid Prime'']] that allows Samus to heavily damage [[Meta Ridley]] with a Boost attack when he is on the ground. | ||
*In ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]'', if Samus falls a long distance (such as falling off [[SkyTown]]) while holding a Boost Ball, the yellow glow it produces will appear increasingly above Samus's [[Morph Ball]]. | |||
*In ''[[Metroid: Zero Mission]]'' Samus can actually perform a move just like the upgrade, she's able to use the [[Shinespark]] in morph ball format, when she does and hits a ramp (this is done like how the move works normally as well) she does keep the momentum going as if she's not in ball form. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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file:MP1_Boost_Ball_2.png|Samus acquiring the Boost Ball in ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]''. | file:MP1_Boost_Ball_2.png|Samus acquiring the Boost Ball in ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]''. | ||
file:MP1_Boost_Ball_3.png|Samus acquiring the Boost Ball in ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]''. | file:MP1_Boost_Ball_3.png|Samus acquiring the Boost Ball in ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]''. | ||
file:MP2_Boost_Ball_2.jpg|Samus acquiring the Boost Ball in ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]''. | |||
file:MP2_Boost_Ball_3.jpg|Samus using the Boost Ball to scale a Half-pipe in ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]''. | |||
File:Boost Guardian mp2 Screenshot 4.jpg|The Boost Guardian using the Boost Ball in ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]''. | |||
File:Dark Samus mp2 Screenshot 1.jpg|Dark Samus using the Boost Ball in ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]''. | |||
file:Boost Ball mp2 Website 01.png|Japanese Website | |||
File:MP3 Boost Ball 1.jpg|Samus obtaining the Boost Ball in ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]''. | |||
File:MP3_Boost_Ball_2.jpg|Samus using the Boost Ball to activate a [[Spinner]] in ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]''. | |||
File:Gandrayda mp3 Screenshot 1.jpg|Gandrayda using the Boost Ball in her Samus-G form in ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]''. | |||
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[[Category:Morph Ball]] | [[Category:Morph Ball]] | ||
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