Classic NES Series: Metroid

 Game Boy Advance
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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
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  1. 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) 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.
  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 to play in the car.
  3. 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 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.
  4. 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 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 2dI 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
  5. [Anonymous]
    Jan 2, 2005
    2
    Just buy metroid zero mission instead.
  6. 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 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 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
  7. 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. 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 ofI 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
  8. 113
    May 11, 2023
    9
    --> Pro's:
    * Fun side scroller Adventure game
    * Easy to Learn the controls
    * Good Story

    --> Cons
    * YOU'RE A FEMALE??? I THOUGHT I WAS A FANCY ROBOT THING

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
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#28 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2004

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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
  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.
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  2. Nintendo Power
    84
    A perfect primer for the rest of the Metroid series. [Dec 2004, p.148]
  3. GameCube Advanced
    70
    A great game worthy of the Classic line, but the difficulty will turn off many prospective gamers.
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