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+ | | full title=Metroid | ||
| developer=[[R&D 1|Nintendo R&D1]] | | developer=[[R&D 1|Nintendo R&D1]] | ||
| publisher=[[Nintendo]] | | publisher=[[Nintendo]] | ||
| genre=[[Action]]/[[Platformer]] | | genre=[[Action]]/[[Platformer]] | ||
− | | system=[[NES]], [[Game Boy Advance]], [[Virtual Console]] | + | | system=[[NES]], [[Game Boy Advance]], [[Virtual Console]] |
− | | release='''NES'''<br />JP August 6, 1986<br />US August 1987<br />EU January 15, 1988<br />'''Game Boy Advance'''<br />JP August 10, 2004<br />US October 25, 2004<br />EU January 1, 2005<br />'''Virtual Console'''<br />EU/AU July 20, 2007<br>US August 13, 2007<br>JP March 4, 2008 | + | | release='''NES'''<br />JP August 6, 1986<br />US August 1987<br />EU January 15, 1988<br />'''Game Boy Advance'''<br />JP August 10, 2004<br />US October 25, 2004<br />EU January 1, 2005<br />'''Virtual Console'''<br />EU July 20, 2007<br />AU July 20, 2007<br>US August 13, 2007<br>JP March 4, 2008 |
| gallery=[http://www.gamehiker.com/gallery/index.php?cat=125 GH Gallery] | | gallery=[http://www.gamehiker.com/gallery/index.php?cat=125 GH Gallery] | ||
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− | + | The first game in the Metroid series. Due to the legacy this game has created, it has been ported several times and even received a completely rebuilt remake in the form of ''[[Metroid Zero Mission]]''. The game is notable for being the only Metroid title without the ability to save and establishing many mainstays of the genre. | |
=Story= | =Story= | ||
− | The Galactic Federation emerged in the year 2000 of the Cosmic Calendar. On an uncharted planet, researchers discover a new lifeform called [[Metroid|Metroids]]. Before these researchers get far, the Space Pirates attack and steal the Metroids. Only one person is fit to take on this mission, | + | The Galactic Federation emerged in the year 2000 of the Cosmic Calendar. On an uncharted planet, researchers discover a new lifeform called [[Metroid|Metroids]]. Before these researchers get far, the Space Pirates attack and steal the Metroids. Only one person is fit to take on this mission, the mysterious bounty hunter... [[Samus Aran]]. |
− | + | Samus Aran must infiltrate planet [[Zebes]], destroy the Metroids, and defeat the [[Mother Brain]]. The mission won't be easy as Samus has to travel through the areas of [[Crateria]], [[Brinstar]], and [[Norfair]]. A variety of strange creatures await her, including both [[Kraid]] and [[Ridley]]. Infiltrating the planet won't be easy, so Samus will have to find whatever weapons and tools to aid in the mission. | |
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− | The game was released a month after ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', but did not boast the same save function. Like ''[[Kid Icarus]]'', it used passwords as a means of saving progress in the game. | + | The game was originally released on the Famicom Disk System in Japan. The game met with little popularity. Once released in America, the game became a huge success. The game was released a month after ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', but did not boast the same save function. Like ''[[Kid Icarus]]'', it used passwords as a means of saving progress in the game. This was absolutely necessary, since Metroid featured a large area to explore and re-explore. |
− | = | + | =Ports and Remakes= |
− | + | *The game has received many ports over time. It was first included as an extra on ''[[Metroid Prime]]''. The game had to be connected to ''[[Metroid Fusion]]'' to allow the game to appear. | |
− | + | *The game ''Metroid Zero Mission'' was a remake of the original ''Metroid'', but featured the original game as an unlockable as well. | |
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− | *The game has received many ports over time. It was first included as an extra on ''[[Metroid Prime]]''. The game had to be connected to ''[[Metroid Fusion]]'' to | ||
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*Nintendo also released ''Metroid'' as a stand alone game in the "Classic NES Series" on the Game Boy Advance. | *Nintendo also released ''Metroid'' as a stand alone game in the "Classic NES Series" on the Game Boy Advance. | ||
− | *''Metroid'' was released for download over the | + | *''Metroid'' was released for download over the [[Virtual Console]] in 2007 in North America, Europe and Australia, and in Japan in early 2008. The American release was timed to lead up to the August 28th release date of ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]''. |
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=Trivia= | =Trivia= | ||
− | + | *''Kid Icarus'' used the same engine as Metroid, so as a result it is often considered a sister series. | |
− | *''Kid Icarus'' used the same engine as | ||
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=See Also= | =See Also= | ||
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{{Metroid Series}} | {{Metroid Series}} | ||
− | [[Category: NES Games]] [[Category: Game Boy Advance Games]] [[Category: Virtual Console Games]] [[Category: Metroid Games]] [[Category:Classic NES series | + | [[Category: NES Games]] [[Category: Game Boy Advance Games]] [[Category: Virtual Console Games]] [[Category: Metroid Games]] [[Category:Classic NES series]] |