Classic NES Series: Metroid

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  • Summary: The original Metroid game makes its way to the Game Boy Advance as part of the Classic NES Series. As Samus Aran, your mission is to keep space pirates from destroying the galaxy with their Metroids. To do this, you must penetrate Zebes, the pirates' home planet, while collecting specialThe original Metroid game makes its way to the Game Boy Advance as part of the Classic NES Series. As Samus Aran, your mission is to keep space pirates from destroying the galaxy with their Metroids. To do this, you must penetrate Zebes, the pirates' home planet, while collecting special items to attack enemies in new ways. Metroid offers side-scrolling action that tests your dexterity and brings you back to classic '80s gaming.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. Armchair Empire
    85
    Provides an excellent source of platforming at a very moderate price tag. There can’t be enough good said about this title as it serves as a remake of one of the early titles that changed the face of gaming forever.
  2. Nintendo Power
    84
    A perfect primer for the rest of the Metroid series. [Dec 2004, p.148]
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  3. GameCube Advanced
    70
    A great game worthy of the Classic line, but the difficulty will turn off many prospective gamers.
  4. IGN
    60
    The only reason to spend 20 bills on this one is if you have no interest in zipping through the awesome GBA remake, "Metroid: Zero Mission," or simply want to complete the Classic NES collection. It's not worth the purchase otherwise.
  5. GameSpot
    52
    It's easy to see how certain aspects of Metroid's design made it a classic, but 18 years later, the overall package just doesn't measure up to today's action adventure standards.
  6. 1UP
    50
    For $10 more, you can get the exact same thing in the form of a free bonus [in "Metroid: Zero Mission"] with a top-notch remake of the game that brings its graphics, level design and story up to contemporary standards along with a cool bonus section that serves as a valuable prelude to the subsequent games. Now which one would you rather have? Think hard, now.
  7. Cheat Code Central
    30
    You would be better off spending a few extra bucks and getting the "Zero Mission" game if you don't already have it. Otherwise I would be very hesitant to spend the twenty bucks on this old clunker.
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  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. Owen76287
    Feb 11, 2021
    10
    I played this game on the NES and I can say that things really haven't changed. I will always prefer this version over Zero mission on GBA.I played this game on the NES and I can say that things really haven't changed. I will always prefer this version over Zero mission on GBA. The original soundtrack is one of my favorites, and every time I wake up I hear the ENTER SAMUS jingle. I will always prefer the NES version over this one, but if you have a GBA then this is the best way to play. I still have fond memories of climbing as fast as I could in Brinstar, and discovering the energy tank for the first time. Metroid is also the perfect length for a handheld console, It's around 4 to 5 hours of gameplay, and this is if you make your way to Mother Brain on the first try.

    I recommend Metroid on any platform (Except Wii and Wii U)    … Expand
  2. PHDIKOULAS
    Feb 8, 2021
    10
    I played this back in the day. It was one tough non linear game but the toughness came from not having a map and the saves not working. t wasI played this back in the day. It was one tough non linear game but the toughness came from not having a map and the saves not working. t was a game unlike super mario and stuff aimed at more mature players. Solid 10 and one of the best nes games. you shouldnt buy it now because its dated obviously but if they remake it somehow with modern graphics grab it. By modern i mean modern 2d graphics not the 3d crap. if i wanted 3d i would play mass effect or grand theft auto… Expand
  4. Psyco6
    Jul 16, 2012
    10
    All the reviews on here are complaining about how this is already on zero mission.So what if it already on zero mission. This is a fantasticAll the reviews on here are complaining about how this is already on zero mission.So what if it already on zero mission. This is a fantastic game and needed a release as a stand alone game. The story this game started is amazing and fans of the series or the game.… Expand
  5. BlogDog123
    May 25, 2011
    8
    If you missed out on the NES release of this, be sure to check this one out. Multiple weapons and massive levels make this a great game toIf you missed out on the NES release of this, be sure to check this one out. Multiple weapons and massive levels make this a great game to play in the car.… Expand
  6. Johnny_evil2101
    Apr 29, 2019
    6
    --> Pro's:
    *it's the original classic, which is still a good game.
    *it used to be cheap new. --> Cons *there's a remake (zero mission)    --> Pro's:
    *it's the original classic, which is still a good game.
    *it used to be cheap new.

    --> Cons
    *there's a remake (zero mission) on the same system.
    *that very same remake unlocks this game upon completion.
    *The game has aged.
    *The game is pretty hard.

    --> Conclusion:
    Do not buy unless collecting the "NES Classics" line of GBA games.    … Expand
  7. AB
    Oct 29, 2004
    6
    This game is awesome, but the problem is that it has already been remade on the GBA (Metroid: Zero Mission). On top of that, this game is This game is awesome, but the problem is that it has already been remade on the GBA (Metroid: Zero Mission). On top of that, this game is unlockable in Zero Mission. Also, you can play this on the GameCube by connecting Metroid Prime to the GBA. So why would you want to spend $20 on this when you could a)buy Metroid Prime for $20 and connect it to Metroid Fusion or b)buy Metroid Zero Mission for $30.… Expand
  8. [Anonymous]
    Jan 2, 2005
    2
    Just buy metroid zero mission instead.

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#66 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2004
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#31 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2004
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#28 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2004