Metroid: Samus Returns

"Metroid: Samus Returns is a remake of Metroid 2: Return of Samus."

Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development·MercurySteam·Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 7·Nintendo· September 15, 2017· Remake

Critic Score

14 reviews

User Score

126 ratings

Metroid: Samus Returns is a remake of Metroid 2: Return of Samus. It uses a 3D graphic style with a side view camera that zooms in and changes for cutscenes. It also has new mechanics, items, and abilities. "Brave the hostile terrain of an alien planet teeming with vicious life forms as legendary bounty hunter Samus Aran. Her mission? Terminate the Metroid menace in this masterful reimagining of her 1991 Game Boy adventure. Samus Aran’s arsenal has been enhanced with new moves and abilities that are sure to help her face the deadly surprises that await. This intense, side-scrolling action platformer is a great entry point into the Metroid franchise and perfect for returning fans as well, and it’s available only on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems."

Released 15 September 2017 for Nintendo 3DS by Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development and MercurySteam, published by Nintendo. Rated 12 by USK, M by ACB. About 12.5 hours to beat, 14.5 hours for everything.