What it is
The 1994 SNES masterpiece widely considered the high point of 2D Metroid: a lonely, atmospheric adventure on a dying planet Zebes that defined the genre.
Releases & editions
| Platform | Year | Edition | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNES | 1994 | Standard | — |
| Wii | 2007 | Standard | Digital · Virtual Console |
| Wii U | 2013 | Standard | Digital · Virtual Console |
| Nintendo 3DS | 2016 | Standard | Digital · New Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console |
| Switch | 2019 | Standard | Digital · Nintendo Switch Online |
Where it sits in the story
Super Metroid (Zebes Falls)
Where it sits for newcomers
Recommended entry #3
Routinely called one of the greatest games ever made and now on Nintendo Switch Online — the gold standard of 2D exploration design.
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