Retro Metroid Game Collection
7 total gamesA pioneering action-adventure series renowned for its atmospheric exploration, challenging combat, and the iconic bounty hunter Samus Aran.
About the Metroid Series
The Metroid series, first appearing in 1986, plunges players into the shoes of Samus Aran, an intergalactic bounty hunter clad in a powerful Chozo-designed power suit. The games are primarily known for their non-linear exploration, where players navigate sprawling, interconnected environments, gradually unlocking new abilities that allow access to previously unreachable areas. This 'Metroidvania' style of gameplay, which it helped popularize, encourages backtracking and meticulous searching.
A cornerstone of the series is its distinct atmosphere. Whether exploring the alien depths of Zebes, the desolate ruins of Tallon IV, or the frigid expanses of SR388, Metroid games consistently deliver a sense of isolation and discovery. The environments are often eerie and beautiful, complemented by minimalist yet evocative soundtracks that enhance the feeling of being alone on a hostile planet.
Combat in Metroid is deliberate and strategic, often involving facing off against indigenous creatures and formidable bosses. Samus's arm cannon, capable of firing various beam weapons and missiles, is her primary tool for survival. Beyond combat, environmental puzzles and hidden secrets are abundant, rewarding observant players with upgrades and lore. The narrative, while often understated, typically revolves around Samus's mission to neutralize threats posed by Space Pirates, their bioweapon experiments (like the titular Metroids), and other cosmic dangers.
Over decades, the Metroid series has evolved across various Nintendo platforms, introducing new perspectives and gameplay mechanics while retaining its core identity. From the side-scrolling exploration of the 2D entries to the first-person adventure of the Prime series, each iteration strives to push boundaries while delivering the deep immersion and challenging gameplay that defines Samus Aran's adventures.
All Metroid Retro Games
7 games available
Metroid Fusion
As Samus Aran, you must explore the infested BSL research station to eliminate the dangerous X parasite, using your upgraded abilities and adapting to new threats like the formidable SA-X.
Metroid: Zero Mission
Embark on a solo mission as Samus Aran to infiltrate Planet Zebes, uncover the secrets of the Metroids, and defeat the Space Pirate leader Ridley using your evolving suit abilities and arsenal of weaponry, as you explore a sprawling, interconnected world.
Metroid II: Return of Samus
On the desolate planet SR388, you'll embark on a mission to hunt down and exterminate every single Metroid, navigating its alien labyrinth by jumping, shooting, and acquiring vital upgrades like the Spider Ball to progress through this atmospheric adventure.
Metroid Prime: Hunters
As a bounty hunter in Metroid Prime: Hunters, you traverse alien terrains in first-person, deploying an array of beam weapons and Morph Ball abilities to track down and defeat rival hunters, with the Nintendo DS touchscreen offering precise targeting for fast-paced engagements.
Metroid Prime Pinball
In Metroid Prime Pinball, you use flippers and ball-handling abilities to clear missions across various pinball tables themed around the Metroid Prime universe, collecting items and defeating bosses.