Metroid

An exploration platformer about Samus Aran hunting Space Pirates and Metroids on planet Zebes.

Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo · 4–8 hrs

Difficulty

Zebes is a map you draw yourself: morph ball tunnels, fake walls, and a timer that decides which ending you get. Missiles are the real health bar. The suit is a lie until you have the Ice Beam and a path back to Tourian.

Tips

Start here
Morph, bombs, then Ice
Morph Ball is in the first pink corridor. Bombs are down from the first elevator. Ice Beam lets you turn enemies into platforms — that is how you climb rooms the map never labeled.
Secrets
The ending is a clock
Start the timer when you grab the last Metroid kill and run. Under an hour is the famous ending. Name the file JUSTIN BAILEY for the suit skip if you want a second quest with different colors.

Walkthrough

Walkthroughs that already exist

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