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The '''Spider Ball''' is an upgrade for [[Samus Aran|Samus's]] [[Morph Ball]]. In its first appearance in ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]'', it allowed Samus to scale nearly any wall while in Morph Ball mode. In the [[Metroid Prime (series)|Metroid Prime series]] however, the Spider Ball can only cling to magnetically charged surfaces, usually special [[Spider Ball Track|tracks]]. | The '''Spider Ball''' is an upgrade for [[Samus Aran|Samus's]] [[Morph Ball]]. In its first appearance in ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]'', it allowed Samus to scale nearly any wall while in Morph Ball mode. In the [[Metroid Prime (series)|Metroid Prime series]] however, the Spider Ball can only cling to magnetically charged surfaces, usually special [[Spider Ball Track|tracks]]. | ||
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==Appearences== | |||
===Metroid II: Return of Samus=== | |||
In '''Metroid II''', the Spider Ball made its debut appearance as one of the most important [[upgrade]]s Samus acquires to full explore [[SR388]]. It can cling to nearly any floor, wall, or ceiling in the game. | |||
===Metroid Prime=== | |||
Making a return in '''Metroid Prime''', the Spider Ball's abilities have been drastically reduced, as it can only cling to magnetically charged tracks spread out around [[Tallon IV]]. It is found in the hands of the Space Pirate behemoth, Thardus, in their outpost 'Glacier One'. It radically alters Samus' suit's appearance; the side become made of a hardened, clear substance that allows the interior of the Morph Ball to be seen. When Samus activates the Spider Ball, the ball glows brightly colored depending on what suit Samus has at the time. It also adds multiple lines on the ball for a sleeker appearance and to make the ball the perfect sphere necessary for rolling smoothly. | |||
===Metroid Prime 2: Echoes=== | |||
In '''Echoes''', the Spider Ball was stolen by the [[Ing]] in the prologue of the story, and was later found in the hands of a [[Spider Guardian|possessed Pillbug]] in [[Sanctuary Fortress]]. The Spider Ball retains it's limited abilities by only traveling on tracks on [[Aether]]. However, the [[Boost Ball]] can be used in conjunction with the Spider Ball to propel the Morph Ball away from the track in a linear path and becomes critical to solving certain puzzles and defeating certain bosses, including one the dark temple guardians and the final boss of the game. | |||
===Metroid Prime 3: Corruption=== | |||
In '''Corruption''', the Spider makes another appearance. The upgrade doesn't alter the appearance of the Morph Ball like it did in the first 'Prime'. It it found on [[Skytown]] in the hands of a [[Chozo Statue]]. It again can only travel on Spider Ball Tracks and can still be propelled away from them by using the Boost Ball. It is essentially for discovering high, out of reach area of Skytown, as it is slowly disassembled as Samus explores it. | |||
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*The ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus|Return of Samus]]'' manual entry for Spider Ball has a typo in it, writing 'Botton' instead of 'Button'. | *The ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus|Return of Samus]]'' manual entry for Spider Ball has a typo in it, writing 'Botton' instead of 'Button'. | ||
*By taking advantage of glitches and with enough skill, the Spider Ball upgrade can be skipped in ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]''. | *By taking advantage of glitches and with enough skill, the Spider Ball upgrade can be skipped in ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]''. | ||
*The Spider Ball is the only upgrade in the entire Prime series that is found in the hands of a Chozo Statue. The only other item being Chozo[[Artifact of Strength]] in [[Magmoor Caverns]]. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
