Overview

Number of Players
1 (Single Player)
Genre
Release Date

NES

  • JP 6th Aug 1986
  • US 15th Aug 1987
  • EU 15th Jan 1988

Wii (Wii Shop)

  • EU 20th Jul 2007, 500 points
  • US 13th Aug 2007, 500 points
  • JP 4th Mar 2008, 500 points

3DS (3DS eShop)

  • US 1st Mar 2012, $4.99
  • EU 15th Mar 2012, £4.50
  • JP 29th Feb 2012, ¥500

Wii U (Wii U eShop)

  • EU 11th Jul 2013, £3.49
  • JP 14th Aug 2013, ¥500
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Reviews

  • Review Metroid (Wii U eShop / NES)

    By Zebes, it’s Metroid on the Wii U

    The NES section of the Wii U's Virtual Console expands by another notch with the addition of Metroid, regarded by many as one of the best entries that amazing series has to offer. The great news is that it's every bit as wonderful as you remember; the bad news is that it's no more interested in holding your hand...

  • Review Metroid (3DS eShop / NES)

    The classic that inspired so many still holds up today

    The NES section of the 3DS's Virtual Console expands by another notch with the addition of Metroid, regarded by many as one of the best entries that amazing series has to offer. The great news is that it's every bit as wonderful as you remember; the bad news is that it's no more interested in...

  • Review Metroid (Wii Virtual Console / NES)

    Where it all started

    More than 20 years have past since Metroid first blew away NES owners with its clever mixture of platforming, exploration and character upgrades. It went on to become spawn many sequels over the years, becoming a much-loved franchise for Nintendo fans – but nostalgia aside, is Metroid still high-quality by today’s standards?...

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Metroid Guides

  • Guide Best First-Party NES Games

    Nintendo-developed NES games, as ranked by you

    Looking for a list of Nintendo's first-party NES games? Wonder what the best first-party NES game is? You've come to the right guide. Our ranked list of the Top 50 Best NES Games Ever covers every game on the system, but here we're looking specifically at Nintendo-developed NES games released in the...

  • Guide Best Metroid Games Of All Time

    Dreadful

    Updated with Metroid Prime Remastered. Remember, this ranking is based on the games' User Ratings in our database and is subject to real-time change even now. If you haven't rated your Metroid collection, feel free to add your scores and potentially influence the order below. Enjoy! What's the best Metroid game of all time? The reveal and...

Metroid News

About The Game

Metroids – the most dangerous creatures in the galaxy – have fallen into the hands of Space Pirates! As bounty hunter Samus Aran, battle through the depths of planet Zebes to take out the pirates' leader Mother Brain and restore peace to the galaxy.

The original NES classic Metroid introduced gamers to a unique mix of action and exploration that has become the series' trademark. Use Samus's Morph Ball ability to search every nook and cranny, and uncover power-ups like the Ice Beam, Varia Suit and Screw Attack.