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Metroid

Family Computer
Release Date
August 1, 1987
Genres
Adventure, Shooter, Platform
Themes
Action, Science fiction, Open world
Game Type
Expanded game
Platforms
Family Computer, Arcade, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Wii U
Game Modes
Single-player
Player Perspective
Side view
Alternate Titles
Метроид
IGDB Rating
65.8/100
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Overview

It's you against the evil Mother Brain in the thrilling battle of Metroid! You're inside the fortress planet Zebes. The planet of endless secret passageways where the Metroid are multiplying. Left alone the Metroid are harmless. But in the wrong hands they could destroy the galaxy. It's up to you to prevent the Mother Brain that controls Zebes from using the Metroid for evil purposes. But that won't be easy. You'll have to use your spacesuit to absorb valuable energy for your search to gain the use of power items like the Ice Beam, Wave Beam, High Jump Boots and Varia. If you survive, it will be you and your acquired powers against the Mother Brain.

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Releases and Editions

  • Family Computer | 1987-08-01
  • Arcade | 1987-12-31
  • Wii | 2007-07-20
  • Nintendo 3DS | 2012-03-01
  • Wii U | 2013-07-11

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