Metroid

An NES classic, Metroid introduced the world to Samus Aran and established the fundamentals of the Metroidvania genre.

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Platformer
Systems
Released
August 6, 1986
ESRB
E for Everyone: Mild Fantasy Violence
Developer(s)
Nintendo
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Engine
unreal engine

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Metroid
ESRB
E for Everyone: Mild Fantasy Violence
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Metroid Dread: The History of Kraid

One of Samus' oldest antagonists, Kraid, appears to be returning in Metroid Dread, but the draconic foe has a long history before that.

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Fan Made 2D Metroid Prime Game Forced to Shut Down

A few months after its first demo, a fan made 2D re-imagining of Metroid Prime has been forced to shut down and stop any further development.

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Super Metroid Fan Finds Incredibly Rare 'Easter Egg' Using Glitches

One fan discovers an incredibly rare Easter Egg from the early development of Super Metroid that can only be found through the use of some glitches.

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Metroid Dread Trailer Reveals New Abilities and Deadly Enemies

The latest gameplay trailer for Metroid Dread shows off new and returning abilities as well as deadly enemies like a heavily armored Chozo Warrior.

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Cinematic Metroid Dread Trailer Highlights the X Parasite

Nintendo's new trailer for Metroid Dread gives fans a glimpse of the ominous X Parasite and leans heavily into the horror realm.

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Metroid Dread Needs to Live Up To Fusion's Iconic SA-X

Metroid Dread builds upon its predecessors' atmospheres and threats, but the E.M.M.I. robots will need more to ensure they match Fusion's SA-X.

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Nintendo Drops A New Dread-Inducing Metroid Dread Teaser Trailer

Nintendo's newest dread-filled teaser trailer showcases what awaits in Metroid Dread, including a new starting suit and lore.

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Metroid Dread: What is the X Parasite?

Metroid Dread is teasing the return of one of Samus' deadliest foes, the X Parasite, so it's worth taking a look at why it's such a big threat.

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Metroid: Each of Samus Aran's Arm Cannon Beams Explained

Metroid's Samus Aran has had a lot of different beams over the years, with a mix of returning fan-favorite staples and one-off new weapons.

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Rumor: Next Nintendo Direct to Focus on Metroid Dread

A new rumor indicates when fans can expect the Nintendo Direct and what fans can exactly expect of it, including the focus on Metroid Dread.

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Metroid: The History of Mother Brain

Mother Brain is the A.I. behind every antagonist of the Metroid franchise, and it could have an important role in the upcoming Metroid: Dread.

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How Metroid Dread Can Stand Out in a Sea of Indie Metroidvanias

Metroid Dread needs to not only capture what fans love about indie Metroidvanias, but also deliver a unique experience for returning players.

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Metroid Prime Trilogy Switch Port Announcement is Just a Matter of Time
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Metroid Prime Trilogy Switch port rumors have been circulating, and it seems Nintendo is waiting for just the right time to make it official.

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Explaining The Role of the Metroid in the Series So Far

The Metroid series is named after a strange alien threat that Samus Aran encounters, though the importance of the Metroid species runs deep.

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Metroid Dread: One Weapon Players Can Expect to Play a Huge Role

Metroid Dread promises to have a mixture of new and iconic Metroid weapons, though the Ice Beam may appear in a particularly important role.

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Metroid: Each of Samus Aran's Power Suits Explained

With Metroid Dread set to introduce another brand-new suit to the franchise, here's a a breakdown of every set of armor throughout every game.

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Ridley Amiibo is Making A Comeback for Metroid Dread

With Metroid Dread releasing in only a few months, Nintendo will be re-releasing the Ridley amiibo, but it will only be available at GameStop.

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The 10 Best Trailers of E3 2021

E3 2021 brought the expo back with a bang, and there are dozens of trailers and reveals to watch from the long weekend with a few stand-outs.

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It's a Shame Metroid Dread Won't Come to the 3DS

Metroid Dread is a big step forward for 2D Metroid games, but it's a shame the experience will be confined to a single screen on the Switch.

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How Long It Would Take to Beat Every Metroid Game Before Metroid Dread Releases

With Metroid Dread on the horizon, it might be worth knowing how long it would take for someone to play every entry in the series.