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==''Metroid'' and ''Zero Mission''== | ==''Metroid'' and ''Zero Mission''== | ||
[[File:Tourian.gif|left|thumb|Tourian from the original ''[[Metroid]]'']] | [[File:Tourian.gif|left|thumb|Tourian from the original ''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]'']] | ||
Though their maps vary to some extent, ''Metroid'' and ''Zero Mission'' feature comparable maps, with Tourian located in roughly the same place in both. In both games, the entry point to Tourian is reached by ascending a tall shaft east of the staring point in [[Brinstar]], and | Though their maps vary to some extent, ''Metroid'' and ''Zero Mission'' feature comparable maps, with Tourian located in roughly the same place in both. In both games, the entry point to Tourian is reached by ascending a tall shaft east of the staring point in [[Brinstar]], and traveling westward from there. There, a barrier blocks the way, and it can only be opened by the defeat of [[Kraid (specimen)|Kraid]] and [[Ridley (specimen)|Ridley]] in their respective hideouts. After the barrier, an elevator leading down to Tourian can be accessed. | ||
Tourian is a series of long hallways with doors of various levels blocking the way, requiring the use of [[Missile]]s to proceed. Throughout Tourian, [[Rinkas]] constantly appear to stall Samus' progress, implying a defense system. | Tourian is a series of long hallways with doors of various levels blocking the way, requiring the use of [[Missile]]s to proceed. Throughout Tourian, [[Rinkas]] constantly appear to stall Samus' progress, implying a defense system. | ||
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In ''Super Metroid'', Tourian's location has changed, and it is no longer accessed through the upper areas of Brinstar. Instead, an elevator in the western parts of [[Crateria]], which comprises the surface and top layers of Zebes, is its entry point. | In ''Super Metroid'', Tourian's location has changed, and it is no longer accessed through the upper areas of Brinstar. Instead, an elevator in the western parts of [[Crateria]], which comprises the surface and top layers of Zebes, is its entry point. | ||
This elevator shaft is sealed by the [[Golden Statue]], and cannot be accessed until four bossess are | This elevator shaft is sealed by the [[Golden Statue]], and cannot be accessed until four bossess are defeated. Kraid and Ridley again stand in between Samus and Tourian, but this time, [[Phantoon]] and [[Draygon]] must also be killed in order for Samus to advance. | ||
''Super Metroid'''s Tourian maintains the same artificial look of the original, as well as the presence of both Rinkas and Metroids. As in the original, Metroids attack Samus from the foreground, and as in ''Zero Mission'' they must all be killed to advance. | ''Super Metroid'''s Tourian maintains the same artificial look of the original, as well as the presence of both Rinkas and Metroids. As in the original, Metroids attack Samus from the foreground, and as in ''Zero Mission'' they must all be killed to advance. | ||
Once all of the Metroids have been defeated, allowing Samus to advance, a more naturally- | Once all of the Metroids have been defeated, allowing Samus to advance, a more naturally-occurring section of Tourian is accessed. Native plants and animals of Zebes are seen, but the majority of them are devoid of life, and appear to be in decay. | ||
The [[Metroid Hatchling]], now fully grown, appears and attacks Samus, reducing her energy level to 1. Apparently recognizing her, the hatchling stops, sparing Samus' life. | The [[Metroid Hatchling]], now fully grown, appears and attacks Samus, reducing her energy level to 1. Apparently recognizing her, the hatchling stops, sparing Samus' life. | ||
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===Old Tourian=== | ===Old Tourian=== | ||
The original Tourian is accessible in ''Super Metroid''; located in the lowest parts of Crateria. When Samus first begins the descent into subterranean Zebes, all routes are inaccessible except for a door leading directly | The original Tourian is accessible in ''Super Metroid''; located in the lowest parts of Crateria. When Samus first begins the descent into subterranean Zebes, all routes are inaccessible except for a door leading directly downward. This door leads into the escape shaft connected to the original Tourian. | ||
Old Tourian is still in a state of disrepair, with Mother Brain's destroyed holding tank visible. There are no longer turrets or Rinkas, but the room contains several Space Pirates. | Old Tourian is still in a state of disrepair, with Mother Brain's destroyed holding tank visible. There are no longer turrets or Rinkas, but the room contains several Space Pirates. | ||
