Metroid Games Collection
Nintendo's 1986 sci-fi masterpiece Metroid pioneered the exploration-platformer genre, creating the "Metroidvania" formula. As intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran, players uncover alien worlds through non-linear progression, ability-gated exploration, and atmospheric isolation across 10+ mainline titles.
Defining Gameplay Elements
- Ability-Based Progression: Missile upgrades, Morph Ball, Space Jump- Atmospheric Storytelling: Environmental lore with minimal dialogue
- Sequence Breaking: Skill-based alternate paths (speedrun staple)
- Isolation Aesthetic: Eerie sound design and alien architecture
Evolution Through Eras
- NES/Game Boy Era (1986-91): Original, Return of Samus- Super Metroid (1994): SNES masterpiece defining the genre
- Prime Trilogy (2002-07): First-person reinvention
- Modern Revivals (2017+): Samus Returns remake, Dread
Cultural Impact
- Inspired Castlevania: SotN, creating "Metroidvania" term- Samus among first female video game protagonists (NES manual reveal)
- Speedrunning community cornerstone (Any% races)
Why It Endures
With tight controls, rewarding exploration, and unmatched atmosphere, Metroid remains Nintendo's most mature franchise. Metroid Prime 4 (TBA) continues the legacy.🎮All Metroid Retro Games
Metroid Fusion
2002
Action-AdventureThe fourth main Metroid game introduces Samus' organic Fusion Suit after a parasite infection, featuring a more narrative-driven structure with mission briefings and AI guidance. Directed by Yoshio Sakamoto, it pioneered the 'guided adventure' subgenre while retaining series' exploration roots.
Metroid: Zero Mission
2004
Action-AdventureA complete remake of the original 1986 Metroid, rebuilt with Fusion's engine to include modern controls, expanded story sequences, and a new post-game chapter revealing Samus' Zero Suit origins. Serves as the canonical starting point of the Metroid timeline.
Super Metroid
1994
Action-AdventureSuper Metroid is a landmark action-adventure game developed and published by Nintendo for the SNES. Released in 1994, it perfected the 'Metroidvania' formula with its non-linear exploration, ability-gated progression, and atmospheric storytelling. Players control bounty hunter Samus Aran as she investigates the Space Pirate base on planet Zebes to recover a stolen Metroid larva.