Metroid

Metroid

Released: August 01, 1987
Type: Expanded Game

Platforms:

Arcade Nintendo 3DS Wii Wii U Nintendo Entertainment System

Genres:

Platform Adventure

Game Modes:

Single player

Themes:

Action Science fiction Open world

Player Perspectives:

Side view

Ratings

User Rating

71.2
Based on 225 ratings

Critics Rating

60.0
Based on 1 ratings

Total Rating

65.6
Based on 226 ratings

Summary

It's you against the evil Mother Brain in the thrilling battle of Metroid! You're inside the fortress planet Zebes. The planet of endless secret passageways where the Metroid are multiplying. Left alone the Metroid are harmless. But in the wrong hands they could destroy the galaxy. It's up to you to prevent the Mother Brain that controls Zebes from using the Metroid for evil purposes. But that won't be easy. You'll have to use your spacesuit to absorb valuable energy for your search to gain the use of power items like the Ice Beam, Wave Beam, High Jump Boots and Varia. If you survive, it will be you and your acquired powers against the Mother Brain.

Involved Companies

Playtronic

Role:
Publisher

Nintendo

Role:
Publisher

Nintendo R&D1

Role:
Developer

Keywords

aliens pirates gravity metroidvania spaceship female protagonist action-adventure side-scrolling backtracking multiple endings easter egg silent protagonist alien invasion 8-bit countdown timer alternate costumes damsel in distress checkpoints real-time combat secret area rpg elements mercenary cheat code destructible environment sequence breaking speedrun linear gameplay planet ancient advanced civilization technology new game plus escape from exploding building isolation easy mode password save nintendo switch online wii virtual console nintendo 3ds virtual console wii u virtual console fan translation - portuguese interconnected-world fan translation - galician fan translation - japanese nes game pak - mmc1

Alternative Names

Метроид

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