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Super Metroid

Nintendo · May 15, 2013

Wii U · 3DS

Everyone

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The Space Pirates, merciless agents of the evil Mother Brain, have stolen the last Metroid from a research station, and once again Mother Brain threatens the safety of the galaxy! Samus Aran must don her awesome array of high-tech weaponry to retrieve the deadly Metroid hidden deep within the cave-riddled planet Zebes. Super Metroid features excellent graphics, with a huge variety of enemies and worlds to explore. The side-view action will be familiar to many players, only now there are new weapons and items, including the Grappling Beam, which allows Samus to swing across large chasms, and the X-Ray Scope, which reveals secret passages.

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Nintendo Wii U

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Critic reviews

  • NintendoLife

    Dave Letcavage · May 19, 2013

    10
    Super Metroid is a science-fiction masterpiece that not only redefined everything that was great about the Metroid series up until that point, but it also showcased a world striking enough to prove for the makings of a long-lasting franchise. Engrossing atmosphere, tight controls, pure exploration, and gnarly bosses are just a few of the things that make this an unforgettable experience from front-to-back, and we can’t think of a reason as to why you shouldn’t download this game immediately and at least give it shot.
  • NintendoLife

    Dave Frear · Mar 21, 2016

    10
    Showing a blatant disregard to gamer's bank balances, Nintendo has gone and put another corker on the eShop. The screen may be smaller, but it's just as enjoyable as it ever was. Oozing atmosphere, Super Metroid is a highly reccomended purchase for New Nintendo 3DS owners.

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  • mo obrien

    Feb 13, 2021 · 3DS

    10

    They didnt have an option for the Snes version,the one I played, but Super Metroid is Nintendos crowning achievement, havinf held the title for my pick for the greatest game of all time for a good 4 years. Its still easily the second best game ever made.

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