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

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

Franchise
Metroid
ESRB
E for Everyone: Mild Fantasy Violence
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A Different Nintendo Character Should Have Had A Movie First

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Metroid Dread's Success Doesn't Mean That Prime 4 is Out of the Woods

Metroid Dread's success is certainly great for the series, but that doesn't mean that Metroid Prime 4 is guaranteed to replicate it.

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Metroid Dread Studio Accused by Ex-Staff of ‘Improper Treatment’ During Development

Having recently come under scrutiny for missing some dev names off the Metroid Dread end credits, the studio is finding itself in further hot water.

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Metroid Dread: Every Type of Door (& How to Open Them)

There are 24 different types of doors, covers and blocks in Metroid Dread. Here's how to open or destroy every single one of them.

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Metroid Dread: How To Unlock Gallery Art (Chozo Archives)

In order to unlock the art in Metroid Dread's gallery (known as the Chozo Archives), players will have the play the game quite a bit! Here's why...

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God of War's David Scott Jaffe Criticizes Metroid Dread Design

David Scott Jaffe shares heated criticism on Metroid Dread's intrinsic design with regard to dizzied exploration and a lack of visual cues.

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Metroid Dread: Every Energy, Missile & Power Bomb Tank in Ferenia

Ferenia is the fifth region of Planet ZDR that players visit in Metroid Dread and contains 4 Energy Tanks, 8 Missile Tanks and 2 Power Bomb Tanks.

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Metroid: 8 Things You Should Know About Samus' Zero Suit

Samus' Zero Suit has become an iconic part of the Metroid character's design, but there are a few facts that fans might not know about it.

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Metroid Dread's Warring Chozo Factions Explained

Metroid Dread expands the franchise's lore in new and exciting ways, and nowhere is this more obvious than in the case of the Chozo species.

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Metroid Dread's 2D Controversy Explained

The Metroid series is once again in controversy as many online are discussing whether Metroid Dread is worth full-price despite being a 2D title.

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Metroid Dread: Every Energy, Missile & Power Bomb Tank in Ghavoran

Ghavoran is one of the most interesting regions players visit in Metroid Dread. It's full of strange plants and wildlife, but not many upgrade tanks.

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Metroid Dread Game Crash Error Fix In the Works

Nintendo knows about Metroid Dread's late-game error that crashes the game, and is currently working on a fix planned for sometime later this month.

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Metroid Dread: Every Energy, Missile & Power Bomb Tank in Burenia

Burenia serves as Metroid Dread's obligatory water region, with four Energy Tanks, 12 Missile Tanks and one Power Bomb Tank hidden down in its depths.

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Metroid Dread: Every Energy, Missile & Power Bomb Tank in Dairon

Dairon is the third region that players will visit in Metroid Dread. It contains five Energy Tanks, twelve Missile Tanks, and three Power Bomb Tanks.

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Metroid Dread: Every Energy, Missile & Power Bomb Tank in Cataris

Cataris is the second region that players will visit in Metroid Dread and is home to three Energy Tanks, 15 Missile Tanks, and three Power Bomb Tanks.

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Metroid Dread: How To Get Bombs Early (Diffusion Beam Skip)

If players have acquired a few of the more basic upgrades, they can perform a skip to get the Bomb power-up early. Here's how!

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Metroid Dread: What To Do After Getting The Power Bomb

As likely the final power-up that most players will get, some might be at a bit of a loss for what to do after obtaining the Power Bomb.

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Metroid Dread: How To Get The Ferenia Energy Part With Shinespark

This Energy Tank can be tricky to obtain thanks to all the Shinespark leaps that need to be done, however, here's the best way to get it!

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Metroid Dread: How To Get The Phantom Cloak Early (Spider Magnet Skip)

The Phantom Cloak is one of the most useful powers for getting around the indestructible E.M.M.I. robots and more. Here's how to get it earlier!

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Metroid Dread: Every Energy, Missile & Power Bomb Tank in Hanubia

Hanubia is the final region of Planet ZDR that players will explore in Metroid Dread and contains two Missile Tanks and one Power Bomb Tank.

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