1.3 In Metroid: Samus Returns and Metroid DreadĪppearances In the Metroid Prime series. In most games, it is a secondary mode that must be accessed by holding down a button and prevents Samus from moving from where she stands, due to controller limitations. Samus using the Free Aim near Chute Leeches and a Gullugg in Metroid: Samus Returnsįree Aim, Free Aim Mode or Aim Mode is a feature used in the Metroid Prime series, Metroid: Other M, Metroid: Samus Returns and Metroid Dread, which generally grants fluid control over which direction the player can aim Samus's Arm Cannon. Yoshio Sakamoto, on the free-aiming system for Metroid: Samus Returns ( Developer Diary) I hope you have fun with this feature during boss fights. Until now you could only fire in eight directions, but with Free Aim you can attack in any direction you please. Like usual, you can fire shots in the direction you're facing, but by standing still and holding the L Button you can aim and fire in a 360° arc. Just like in the rest of the series, it'll be possible to make some very precise movements as shown here. We wanted to create a new 2D Metroid with elements no one has seen before, so we were very keen for the series' traditions to evolve, while scratching that Metroid itch the fans have.