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
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.
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.
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.
Samus Aran's first portable first-person adventure takes her to the Tetra Galaxy, where she competes with six rival bounty hunters for powerful artifacts. Features touchscreen controls, local/online multiplayer, and morph ball puzzles.
1991
Action-AdventureMetroid II: Return of Samus is a groundbreaking action-adventure game that pushed the Game Boy's capabilities to their limits. As bounty hunter Samus Aran, players travel to planet SR388 to exterminate the Metroid species in this direct sequel to the NES classic.