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Metroid is a video game series published by Nintendo and primarily produced by the company's first-party developers, though second-party Fuse Games and third-party Team Ninja have also developed for the series. It debuted in Japan with on August 6, 1986, and was later released in North America (August 1987) and PAL regions (January 15, 1988). All Metroid video games have been developed exclusively for Nintendo video game consoles and handhelds, dating from the Nintendo Entertainment System to the current generation of video game consoles. The franchise consists of eleven video games, the latest of which was released in 2021. Comics, manga adaptations, and soundtracks have also been released.

The series revolves around Samus Aran, a bounty hunter who protects the galaxy from the Space Pirates and their attempts to harness the power of fictional organisms, especially the eponymous Metroids. The series' gameplay contains elements from shooter, platforming, and adventure games. It is known for its non-linear progression and solitary exploration. The 2D Metroid games are side-scrollers, and the 3D Metroid Prime series gives the player a first-person perspective, while Other M is a third-person shooter with the ability to switch to first-person view. Metroid is one of Nintendo's most successful franchises, with over 17 million copies sold by September 2012. The games have received varying levels of critical acclaim.

Video games

''Metroid'' series

2007 – Wii Virtual Console 2012 – 3DS Virtual Console 2016 – NES Classic Edition 2018 – Nintendo Classics

  • Released in Japan for the Famicom Disk System, with a three-slot save system; internationally released as a Nintendo Entertainment System cartridge with a password system to continue progress.
  • Remade for the Game Boy Advance as Metroid: Zero Mission.
  • Also an unlockable game by connecting Metroid Fusion to Metroid Prime using the Nintendo GameCube Game Boy Advance Cable, or finishing Metroid: Zero Mission.}}
  • Re-released for the Game Boy Advance as part of the Classic NES Series in 2004 (US), and as one of the included games on the NES Classic Edition. 2023 – Nintendo Classics
  • A special color palette used for the game was added to the Game Boy Color hardware.
  • Nintendo considered a remake for the Game Boy Advance.
  • Remade for the 3DS as Metroid: Samus Returns. 2007 – Wii Virtual Console 2013 – Wii U Virtual Console 2016 – 3DS Virtual Console (New Nintendo 3DS model only) 2017 – Super NES Classic Edition 2019 – Nintendo Classics
  • Also a trial game available in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, which uses Virtual Console technology to emulate older hardware and have time constraints. 2014 – Wii U Virtual Console 2023 – Nintendo Classics
  • Released simultaneously with Metroid Prime in North America. 2024 – Nintendo Classics
  • Includes the original game as an unlockable extra.

''Metroid Prime'' series

  • Gameplay tweaks were added to the PAL, Japanese and Player's Choice versions.
  • Re-released for the Wii in the New Play Control! series of GameCube remakes in Japan and as part of Metroid Prime: Trilogy internationally. 2009 – Wii
  • First game in the series with a multiplayer mode.
  • The PAL version lacks the standard 50 Hz mode and offers 60 Hz only.
  • Re-released for the Wii in the New Play Control! series of GameCube remakes in Japan and as part of Metroid Prime: Trilogy internationally.
  • Bundled along with the Nintendo DS Rumble Pak.
  • First game in the series with online multiplayer.
  • First Nintendo DS game to allow voice chat between players over the internet.
  • First game in the series to include a preview accessible online via a console.
  • Contains a game titled Metroid Prime: Blast Ball, a soccer-themed multiplayer minigame.
  • Contains the original GameCube and gyroscopic control schemes as well as a standard dual-stick control scheme. 2025 – Nintendo Switch 2

Soundtracks

TitleRelease dateLengthLabel
*Super Metroid – Sound in Action*June 22, 199458:49Sony Records
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*Metroid Prime & Fusion Original Soundtracks*June 18, 20032:12:00Scitron
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Printed media

Comic books

GameCompanyPublisherRelease date
*Metroid*Valiant ComicsNintendo Comics System, issue #2July 1990
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*Super Metroid*NintendoNintendo Power, issues #57–61February–May 1994
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*Metroid Prime*Dreamwave ProductionsNintendo Power, issues #164–166January–March 2003
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Manga

GamePublisherRelease date
*Metroid*Wanpakku Comics1986
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*Super Metroid*Shounen Oh Game Comic, issue #1August 1994
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*Metroid*Monthly Magazine ZNovember 2003–May 2004
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*Metroid Prime 2: Echoes*Comic Bom BomJuly 2005–January 2006
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*Samus and Joey*Comic Bom Bom
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References

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