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| publisher=[[Nintendo]] | | publisher=[[Nintendo]] | ||
| genre=[[Action]]/[[Adventure]] | | genre=[[Action]]/[[Adventure]] | ||
− | | system=[[Game Boy Advance]], | + | | system=[[Game Boy Advance]], [[3DS Virtual Console]], [[Wii U Virtual Console]] |
| release='''Game Boy Advance'''<br />US November 17, 2002<br>EU November 22, 2002<br>JP February 14, 2003<br />'''3DS Virtual Console'''<br />December 15/16, 2011 (''Ambassador'')<br />'''Wii U Virtual Console'''<br />US/EU April 3, 2014<br />JP April 30, 2014 | | release='''Game Boy Advance'''<br />US November 17, 2002<br>EU November 22, 2002<br>JP February 14, 2003<br />'''3DS Virtual Console'''<br />December 15/16, 2011 (''Ambassador'')<br />'''Wii U Virtual Console'''<br />US/EU April 3, 2014<br />JP April 30, 2014 | ||
| gallery=[http://www.gamehiker.com/gallery/index.php?cat=127 GH Gallery] | | gallery=[http://www.gamehiker.com/gallery/index.php?cat=127 GH Gallery] | ||
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− | '''Metroid Fusion''' is the fifth ''[[Portal: Metroid|Metroid]]'' game and the first ''Metroid'' game on the [[Game Boy Advance]]. ''Fusion'' acts as a sequel to ''[[Super Metroid]]'' | + | '''Metroid Fusion''' is the fifth ''[[Portal: Metroid|Metroid]]'' game and the first ''Metroid'' game on the [[Game Boy Advance]]. ''Fusion'' acts as a sequel to ''[[Super Metroid]]''. |
=Story= | =Story= | ||
− | [[Samus Aran]] | + | [[Samus Aran]] is infected by the [[X Parasite]] while exploring Biologic Space Laboratories. To save her, she is injected with [[Metroid]] DNA and most of her power suit has to be removed. However, she's gained the ability to absorb the X Parasites. |
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+ | Once she recovered, Samus is sent back to eliminate the X parasite. However, she is being stalked by a powerful form of the X parasite taking the form of herself called [[SA-X]]. Samus must regain her abilities if she's going to stand a chance. | ||
=Gameplay= | =Gameplay= | ||
− | ''Metroid Fusion'' is divided into seven different levels, each containing | + | ''Metroid Fusion'' is divided into seven different levels, each containing a different habitat. The player must go through the levels to find new equipment while defeating enemies and avoiding SA-X. As the player gains new abilities, they can get to areas that they were unable to get to before. |
The game also has a connectivity feature. When connected with ''[[Metroid Prime]]'', the Fusion suit is unlocked in ''Prime'' and ''[[Metroid]]'' becomes available. When connected with ''[[Metroid: Zero Mission]]'', extra artwork is unlocked in ''Zero Mission''. | The game also has a connectivity feature. When connected with ''[[Metroid Prime]]'', the Fusion suit is unlocked in ''Prime'' and ''[[Metroid]]'' becomes available. When connected with ''[[Metroid: Zero Mission]]'', extra artwork is unlocked in ''Zero Mission''. | ||
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==Version Differences== | ==Version Differences== | ||
− | When ''Fusion'' was released in Japan, the official site included an exclusive e-Manga that chronicled Samus's life from childhood to her becoming a bounty hunter. Because of that, many of the ending scenes in the Japanese version show Samus with different backdrops showing her in her younger years, each one different depending on completion difficulty and time. Because the e-Manga never officially made it | + | When ''Fusion'' was released in Japan, the official site included an exclusive e-Manga that chronicled Samus's life from childhood to her becoming a bounty hunter. Because of that, many of the ending scenes in the Japanese version show Samus with different backdrops showing her in her younger years, each one different depending on completion difficulty and time. Because the e-Manga never officially made it to the US, these exclusive ending scenes were not viewable in the game. |
=Continuity Notes= | =Continuity Notes= | ||
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*The instruction manual condenses the history of the previous three games and connects them to ''Fusion''. | *The instruction manual condenses the history of the previous three games and connects them to ''Fusion''. | ||
*The DNA of the Metroid hatchling, which had appeared in ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]'' and ''[[Super Metroid]]'', is an important plot point due to it being injected into Samus and the later revelation that the DNA was also being used to clone new Metroids. | *The DNA of the Metroid hatchling, which had appeared in ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]'' and ''[[Super Metroid]]'', is an important plot point due to it being injected into Samus and the later revelation that the DNA was also being used to clone new Metroids. | ||
− | *The sectors of BSL are also modeled after environments from [[SR388]], as another callback to ''Metroid II'', although the sectors do not | + | *The sectors of BSL are also modeled after environments from [[SR388]], as another callback to ''Metroid II'', although the sectors do not resembles areas seen within that game. An Omega Metroid from the game does make an appearance. |
*The same [[Etecoon]]s and [[Dachora]]s from ''Super Metroid'' reappear, and once more Samus helps them escape an explosion in her ship. | *The same [[Etecoon]]s and [[Dachora]]s from ''Super Metroid'' reappear, and once more Samus helps them escape an explosion in her ship. | ||
=Legacy= | =Legacy= | ||
− | == | + | ==Sequels== |
− | + | ''Fusion'' notably has not received a direct sequel and remains the final game in the series in chronological order over ten years after its release. It was launched within the same timeframe as ''[[Metroid Prime]]'', which spawned its own series. The next traditional ''Metroid'' game was the remake ''[[Metroid Zero Mission]]'', and ''[[Metroid: Other M]]'' later served as an interquel between ''Super Metroid'' and ''Metroid Fusion''. | |
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− | == | + | ==Ports and Remakes== |
− | + | *In 2011, ''Metroid Fusion'' was part of the set of Game Boy Advance games that were released for free download on the [[3DS]] to those participating in the [[3DS Virtual Console#Ambassador_Program|Ambassador Program]]. It did not receive a standard eShop release, but it was later released for the [[Wii U Virtual Console]] in 2014. | |
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