The Metroid saga is one of Nintendo’s oldest franchises, along with the original Metroid Debut (in Japan) in 1986. Since then, several Metroid games have been released across various Nintendo consoles and handhelds, along with spinoffs and remakes.
Metroid has a reputation for being atmospheric, with satisfying gameplay that encourages exploration. Although the franchise is primarily presented from a 2D perspective, the principal sub-series includes first-person shooters, which was a major departure at the time. Either way, it’s one of Nintendo’s most beloved franchises, with most of the games receiving positive reviews from critics and fans alike. metroid dread To get great ratings across the board when it launches in 2021, the original metroid prime has made its way to the Switch, and fans are eagerly awaiting details on its development metroid prime 4,
But which Metroid games are the best? Here’s our definitive ranking of the Metroid series, in order.
13. Metroid Prime: Federation Force
Predictably, Metroid Prime: Federation Force Here’s our pick for worst Metroid game. Truth be told, it’s not terrible, but it prioritizes online co-op over the 3DS – a system not known for being a multiplayer device. The game left a bad taste in many people’s mouths as it had been six years at that point Metroid: Other MFinal game in the series. other m was considered one of the worst in the series, so Federation Force It was more frustrating than anything. If you can get past the fact that it doesn’t star Samus, but instead designates a Galactic Federation Marine, you can have a good time with it, but otherwise, you can definitely skip it.
12. Metroid Prime: Predator
In keeping with the theme of all the “bad” games in the series, metroid prime: hunter was disliked because it didn’t look like Metroid. Instead, it’s a first-person shooter, but a far more watered-down one than the Prime series. Impressively, the game looks and runs quite well on the Nintendo DS, but the underpinnings feel very different from what Metroid fans fell in love with. Hunter PvP also leans into online play, possibly attempting to capitalize on trends popularized by the likes of Call of Duty. It’s not bad, it’s nothing like the original games.
11. Metroid: The Other M
It’s interesting because reviews for Metroid: Other M Doesn’t seem to matter how fans feel about it. seriously, other m was a “good” but flawed game, but it is often regarded as one of the most terrible things ever released. Although we don’t think it’s as bad as its reputation suggests, other m Definitely not great. Its biggest issue is how linear it is, which is a far cry from what made the original installments so much fun. The spirit of exploration was practically removed other min favor of more limited experience. It also prioritized the narrative mode compared to other entries. To some, this may be appealing, but longtime Metroid fans were disappointed by other m, To make matters worse, the game required you to hold the Wii Remote horizontally to control Samus instead of a more traditional control scheme.
10. Metroid II: Return of Samus
Metroid II: Return of Samus launched in 1991 for the Game Boy, and is a product of its time. In 1991, it was positively received, but time hasn’t been as kind to it as you might expect. Hitting hardware limits, levels merge return of samus And everything looks the same. By today’s standards, it feels stiff and clunky to play, despite being an improvement over the original in some ways. It’s an important game in the Metroid series because of its narrative, but thankfully you can skip playing it in favor of the 3DS remake (which we’ll cover below).
9. Metroid
It’s hard not to have a soft spot for the original Metroid for nes, Arguably one of the most important games ever made, with timeless visuals that still look great today. Better yet is the way it encourages exploration by rewarding players with items and power-ups that allow new areas to be discovered. However, 35 years later, it just doesn’t hold up as well. It’s dull, sloppy, and finicky at times, which makes it hard to recommend in 2021. original, without map Metroid It feels almost impossible to get through. But it gets points for being so influential and for being one of the first major examples of a strong female protagonist in a video game.
8. Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
Moving On To The Prime Trilogy, Here’s Our Next Pick Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, It’s the Gamecube follow-up to Fantastic metroid primeFeaturing the Dark Samus doppelganger, and serving as the first game in the series to feature multiplayer. Metroid Prime 2: Echoes is more narrative-driven than the first Prime game, while still emphasizing top-notch gameplay. Like the first Prime game, it is presented from a first-person perspective and consists of puzzles, platforming, exploration, and shooting. We’d give it a higher rank, but its incredible difficulty spikes make it less enjoyable than we’d like.
7. Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Prime is the conclusion of the trilogy, which launched in 2007 for the Wii. While it is often debated whether it ranks higher than its predecessor, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Wrapping up the story nicely (despite) the series has some great shots metroid prime 4 Coming at some point in the future). Visually, it was impressive at the time, and still looks good today, although a bit dated. At the end, Corruption It is a marriage of the best features of the series up to that point, refining the first-person shooting, puzzle solving and exploration aspects. The only thing that spoils this game are its controls, which require the use of the Wii Remote.
6. Metroid Fusion
metroid fusion is the successor of super metroidAnd while those are mighty big shoes to fill, it does a great job of continuing the beloved formula while adding fresh ideas. Fusion Still features a large open-ended map to explore, with power-ups and items scattered throughout. This game relies more on fighting and narrative super metroid Done, with an over focus on linearity which limits exploration. Depending on your tastes, this may or may not be a positive thing. One thing this game does excellently is that it sprinkles bits of the narrative throughout, rather than one big exposition dump at the beginning. We won’t spoil it here, but it has its fair share of twists and turns that work in tandem with the great gameplay.
5. Metroid: Zero Mission
we are excited Metroid: Zero Mission exists because it allows players to experience Metroid in a modern way. zero mission is a complete remake of the original Metroid, released in 2004 for the GBA. After playing the remake, it’s amazing how many small improvements were made to the original. control in zero mission Feel tighter, character movement is faster, jumps feel less floaty—it’s an improvement in almost every respect. Visually, it’s still stunning, even 17 years later, and will likely continue to be 17 years later. We only wish this game (and many others on this list) were easier to get hold of, because as it stands, it’s stuck on the GBA and Wii U Virtual Console.
4. Metroid: Samus Returns
The most recent 2D Metroid release in the series Metroid: Samus Returns, it’s a remake for 3ds Metroid II Launched in 2017 and was a remarkable take on the series. Most importantly, it allowed players of the modern generation to experience the story of another game without the limited specifications of the Game Boy. But aside from that, Samus Returns Several improvements to controls and mechanics were implemented, as well as new ideas such as 2.5D camera perspective shifts. dread actually borrows many of the ideas introduced in Samus Returns, such as stylish melee counters and even some perspective changes. If you want to get stuck in the first series dread, Samus Returns Not going to leave.
3. Metroid Prime
First-person 3D encountering Metroid? Surely it couldn’t work, right? well not only did it work metroid prime, but in many ways, it felt like a natural evolution from 2D to 3D in the most beautiful way possible. The transition from 2D to 3D could have been disastrous, but Important Integrates all of the mechanics that give Metroid its hallmark, while mixing in new features for perspective shifts. in many ways, Important It’s much more immersive because it’s presented through Samus’ eyes. This degree of immersion raises the stakes of the entire adventure, and we can’t praise it enough for it. It could have easily turned into a mindless first-person shooter, but instead, it feels like Metroid as much as one would have expected.
This Gamecube classic was also remastered for Switch and it plays better than ever in 2023.
2. Super Metroid
unexpectedly, super metroid One of the best games in the series, first launched in 1994 for SNES. The fact that it ranks so highly despite being 27 years old shows how well designed this game is. The original games certainly had their fair share of smart mechanics, but super metroid Refined them to stand the test of time. In addition to the mechanics and level structure, super metroid Holds up beautifully as well. It hits right in that sweet spot of beautiful 2D sprites that look better than most 3D games from the 1990s. Whereas super metroid Not perfect and has some outdated aspects, it’s unbelievable how well it plays after all these years. Best of all, it’s easy to get hold of because it’s available on Nintendo Switch Online.
1. Metroid Dread
Yeah it is He Good. metroid dread came out and not only was it excellent, it somehow made the last 19 years of waiting worth it. Few games have lived up to such huge expectations, but Nintendo and MercurySteam nailed it completely. The level design adds to the enjoyment, giving you lots of places to explore with a progression system that feels satisfying. This game will definitely test your skills, so check out our beginner’s guide. It’s also smart how the game teases you with inaccessible areas, so that when you Doing Finally get the powerup that allows you to reach those places, there is a moment of excitement that always appears when you visit those places again. The bosses are expertly designed, the sense of atmosphere is immense, and the visuals are the best in the series, hands down. play this game.
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