Metroid

Metroid is one of those games that you have to own. It was one of the greatest games ever made upon its release in 1987 and although graphically inferior it is still one of the most enjoyable games around.

Continuing its general holding pattern, Nintendo has graced us with yet another portable remake rather than a brand new adventure. But enough time has passed since 1987's "Metroid" that the core of "Zero Mission" will feel fresh to most players. Heck, most people playing videogames these days weren't even born in 1987. And for the old-school types, it keeps the spirit of the original intact while adding enough flair to make it worthwhile. While not without its minor shortcomings, "Metroid: Zero Mission" is damn enjoyable and perfect for blasting space pirates on the go.

Yes, Metroid is exceedingly difficult, and even frustrating, but that's not a bad thing. The best players can beat it in under three hours, but the number of years it took them to reach that level of proficiency is probably higher. Metroid's not just a classic because of its astounding graphics, cinematic sound effects, accurate control and fresh gameplay, but also because of its staying power.

Metroid is very very big with loads of hidden bonuses in the different rooms. The first game to use the MMC1 chip. Metroid is a big challenge to complete and to get the best ending sequence you have to complete in under 45 minutes and that isn´t easy! Metroid is game that I highly recomend to all serious NES-gamers.

Fazit: Metroid ist ein Muss für alle Action-Adventure-Fans, die auch die klassischen Sidescroller von damals mögen. Für das NES ist es wohl eines der Genre-Referenzen, das durch seine Story, Spieltiefe und der passenden Musik absolut überzeugen kann!

There will be plenty of gamers, even longtime, dedicated Nintendo fans, who decide to pass on downloading Metroid. And that's not because it isn't worth 500 Wii Points – that's a deal for this adventure. It's because this first Metroid has just been so prolific in other releases in recent years. You could unlock and play it on the Metroid Prime GameCube disc. You could unlock and play it on the Metroid: Zero Mission Game Boy Advance cartridge. You could even buy it as a standalone cart for GBA, by itself, when it came out as part of the Classic NES Series for that system a few years ago. But if you don't already own it, if you haven't ever experienced the first ever Metroid, do so here. You'll see how the series established its foundation – in exploration, in isolation, and in never holding your hand.

The game features good graphics, memorable music, and creepy sound effects. I have a few minor gripes. Many of the areas look very similar, so backtracking can be confusing. Also, there's nothing worse than having to jump for your life out of the dreaded "sea of fire". A long password is provided after you die, and some of the letters are not English. The game's ending is regarded as of the more memorable ones in video game history. A highly acclaimed sequel, Super Metroid, was released for the SNES in 1994.

In just less than a month, we’ll be playing the newest installment in the wildly popular Metroid series, Metroid Prime 2 Echoes. But in any situation, it’s always a good idea to know your history, and videogames are no exception. As such, Nintendo has released the second set of Classic NES titles for the Game Boy Advance, now bringing the total to 12.

La qualità della grafica è come sempre buona, con alcuni tocchi notevoli nell'animazione dei Guardiani, mentre il sonoro è ridotto ad una serie di musichette piuttosto ripetitive che cambiano solo da una sezione all'altra e ad una piacevole musica introduttiva nello schermo dei titoli. La possibilità di usare una password per ricominciare il gioco nel punto dell'ultimo progresso si rivela particolarmente utile, date le dimensioni impressionanti della mappa di gioco, che fa di Metroid un programma interessante anche per gli avventurieri oltre che per i fanatici dell'ultraviolenza.

The conclusion of this game can be put simple: Metroid used to be a topgame in its time and is definitely worth the money and playing time as a collectible. However, you'll need tons of patience to finish it as the frustration- and difficulty levels will get very high. Also the graphics and music won't make you feel any better and true collectors will probably rather want to buy the real NES version and let this one laying around in the stores. An extra tip: Metroid: Zero Mission is a remake of this game but with some adjustments that make the game more playable. Only for hardcore gamers, people who want to complete their Metroid collection, or anyone who likes a real old-skool challenge.

Voici enfin l'occasion de rejouer à l'épisode originel de la saga Metroid sur l'écran de la GBA. Tout le monde s'en fiche peut-être, mais certainement pas les fans de Samus Aran qui verseront une larme de nostalgie en redécouvrant un jeu culte qui a, certes, un peu vieilli, mais qui est tout de même à l'origine d'une descendance prestigieuse.

Fact: Metroid, the NES version, can be obtained as an unlockable in Metroid: Zero Mission released last year. Which makes it curious why Nintendo bothered releasing Metroid again as a 20 dollar "Classic NES Series." Perhaps its for kitsch value, so that collectors can have themselves a box that uses the old-school NES pixel Samus. Whatever the reason, it's tough to recommend this game over the "free" version already offered, since I'm pretty sure most people already into the Metroid series has snagged a copy of Zero Mission anyway.

Unless you're already a devoted fan of the original Metroid, you probably shouldn't bother downloading it from the Wii's Virtual Console shop. There's certainly no good reason to subject yourself to such a disorganized and frustrating game when--for only a few dollars more--you can download the similar, yet superior-in-every-way Super Metroid instead.

If you are reading this and have not played the original Metroid (or even worse - never heard of it), what are you doing reading a videogame review? The classic Metroid stands as one of the hallmarks of the industry, a standard barer for action platforming, videogame depth and of the sci-fi genre for years. It has spawned countless remakes and been on 5 platforms. Now, the original comes back to us.

When the original Metroid was released in 1986 for the NES, it became an instant classic. The action adventure game spawned a franchise of sequels and remakes that spanned generations of game hardware. Now that Nintendo has rereleased the original Metroid on the Game Boy Advance as part of the Classic NES series, the question begging to be asked is: Why? 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. Moreover, the game is of dubious value, because it has already been included as an unlockable bonus in other recent Metroid games.

For a mere $20, you can own a near-perfect port of one of the greatest NES games ever made, compacted to fit on Game Boy Advance with no noticeable loss of quality.

I doubt that few players other than Metroid fanatics will get anything out of this game. At the same time, they should also be in possession of a copy of Metroid Zero Mission which featured an unlockable version of this very game. 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.