Oculus

The Oculus is an enemy only found in Metroid Prime. 
==Description==
An Oculus is a small creature which can crawl on walls and generate a damaging electric field in order to deter predators. While active, the Oculus exposes its single eye located in the back of its shell. However, when it senses a real threat, it retracts into its impenetrable shell, making it difficult to kill.
Because of their invulnerability, they are used mainly as moving obstacles for Samus Aran. For example, while obtaining the Wavebuster, Samus must destroy target weak points in stone columns with Missiles, but Oculi crawl directly on the blocks, obstructing an otherwise clear shot. Destroying the pillars is the only way to destroy them.
Oculi are only found in the Sun Tower and the Tower of Light.
==Official Data==
===Logbook entry===
===Metroid Prime and Metroid Fusion: Prima's Official Strategy Guide===
;Oculus
:"Although very slow-moving and nonthreatening, these creatures can still cause lots of trouble. They're often placed in areas where you must sneak past them in order to reach your goal. They may not look tough, but they're indestructible and electrically charged. Just don't touch them. Don't bother them, and hopefully they won't bother you."
;Oculus
:Found In: Chozo Ruins
:Recommended Weapon: Super Missile
:"These slow-moving wall crawlers don't pose much of a threat. They slowly move about and only cause damage if they run into you. Avoid them as best you can. The only time they are really a pain is when you're trying to climb a wall where they reside. With proper timing, you'll be able to slip past them with ease."
===Metroid Prime: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide===
;OCULUS
:"Numerous Oculus will try to block your progress as you ascend the Spider Ball Track. Bombs are useless, so just wait for them to get out of the way. The critters move in a slow, predictable pattern--you shouldn't have much trouble."
===Metroid Prime Official Strategy Guide===
;OCULUS
:MORPHOLOGY
:"The Oculus is a wall-crawler that generates electric pulses. The Oculus exposes its single eye when active. The electrical field that covers it is enough to deter most predators. If the Oculus detects anything capable of presenting a real threat, it retracts into its impermeable shell."
:COMBAT TIPS
:"The best way to manage an Oculus is to fire upon it. When the Oculus detects danger, it retreats into its shell and Samus will be able to pass."
===Metroid Prime Official Perfect Guide===
;OCULUS
:"These minor creatures do damage if you make contact with them. Beyond that, the Oculus can be regarded as a veritable non-entity."
==Trivia==
*The word "oculus" is Latin for "eye". Therefore, while the plural form of Oculus is never used in-game, it can be presumed to be Oculi.
*Audio files for Oculi are stored under the name "Torobyte", which may be an early name for the species.
*The Oculi may possibly be related to Eyons. The Oculus also resembles the Emperor Brug.
==Gallery==
MP Oculus Artwork.png|Concept art from Metroid Prime
Oculus_crop.jpg|An Oculus in the Sun Tower.
Sun_tower_occulus_scan_images_dolphin_hd.jpg|Samus scans an Oculus.
Oculus Prime Remastered.png|An Oculus in the Tower of Light from Metroid Prime Remastered.
Biology - Remastered 18.png|Metroid Prime Remastered artwork
ru:Окулус
Category:Species
Category:Tallon IV
Category:Chozo Ruins
Category:Wall-crawlers