Classic NES Series: Metroid

 Game Boy Advance
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
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  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.
  5. Nintendojo
    69
    Frankly speaking, it's one of the best titles from the NES years. However, the game has been ported so many times that it hardly stands on its own as a stand-alone experience.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Play Magazine
    50
    If you want Metroid, get "Zero Mission" instead. [Dec 2004, p.100]
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  10. 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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Awards & Rankings

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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
28
#28 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2004

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 40
  3. Negative: 3 out of 40
  1. 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.… Full Review »
  2. 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.… Full Review »
  3. 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… Full Review »
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