In the long-awaited Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Samus acquires a motorbike called the Vi-O-La equipped with advanced features for her to traverse large areas on, saving time with a fun mechanic. Samus will use the motorcycle to get across Viewros at speed. Nintendo has revealed some additional details about the Vi-O-La motorbike on their official website giving us a better understanding of its potential and onboard technology.
“This vehicle was invented by the Lamorn, a space race that once existed on Viewros. Riding the Vi-O-La allows for swift travel across the vast expanses of the unknown planet Viewros. In addition, special actions can be used while riding to combat enemies and destroy ores scattered across the surface, allowing you to explore uncharted territory.”
- Boost: Temporarily boosts your speed, knocking enemies back or shattering ore.
- Power Slide: Sliding Vi-O-La sideways while boosting, known as a “Power Slide,” will send enemies, ore, and other targets flying.
- Projectile: Fire a projectile that tracks your target. The projectile can lock on to up to five enemies at once, attacking them and then returning like a boomerang.
“Summon Vi-O-La at any time within the available area. Dismounting Vi-O-La will return you to Samus’ perspective and resume your exploration.”
“To return alive from the unknown planet to which she was transported, Samus will use her newly acquired “psychic abilities” and Vi-O-La to clear her way.”
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