Metroid
Explore Zebes as Samus, finding upgrades that change combat and access. Rolling through narrow passages and jumping over high walls turn new abilities into ways through the fortress.
- AI score · out of 10
- 8.5 / 10
About this game
Samus Aran enters the fortress planet Zebes to destroy Mother Brain. Progress depends on finding hidden items that strengthen her weapons and suit, rather than simply moving through one obstacle after another. These upgrades change both how she fights and where she can go. The ability to roll into a ball opens narrow passages, while High Jump provides access over tall walls. Missiles open certain gates, and Ice Beam can freeze enemies temporarily. Exploring for equipment is therefore closely tied to finding a route farther into the fortress.
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AI review
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For players who like discovering routes by acquiring new abilities.
Equipment connects exploration with practical changes in movement and combat. Players interested in revisiting how a space can be traversed may find that relationship appealing.
Strengths
- New abilities turn discoveries into concrete changes in access.
Who it is for: Players who enjoy exploring for equipment and reconsidering routes.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Hidden equipment links exploration to access deeper into the fortress. | Reviewed | 8.0 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Movement and weapon upgrades make discovery part of the action decisions. | Reviewed | 9.1 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The fortress planet and changing weapons give exploration a coherent science-fiction setting. | Reviewed | 9.0 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Original-release performance remains unverified. | Reviewed | 7.2 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- Nintendo
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Release date
- 1986
- Platforms
- Famicom / NES
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Shooter · Primary genre
- Tags
- 2D GraphicsFemale ProtagonistExplorationScience FictionMetroidvaniaLonely
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single player
- Perspectives
- Side view
Release editions
- Famicom / NESWorldwide1986
Game gallery
Sources
- www.nintendo.comSource revision: 1
- www.nintendo.com