Metroid
About the Game
In the future, the Galactic Federation and the pirates of planet Zebes are at war. Pirates have stolen an unknown life-form, recently discovered on the planet SR388. The life-form, designated "Metroid", is in a state of suspended animation and, according to analysis, was the cause of the complete destruction of SR388. If the Metroid ever got loose, the alien could destroy countless other systems.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Using the cybernetic enhancements of her Power Suit, Samus can use a range of weapons and defenses to destroy the enemy. Using her weapons and special abilities, she must find her way to the central chamber of Tourian and destroy the Mother Brain, the mysterious leader behind the Space Pirates.
Standout Features
- Power Suit: She can also absorb enemies powers into her Power Suit to increase her defense and chance of survival.
Modes & Ways to Play
Player support includes 1 Player.
Presentation & Atmosphere
It is up to the space bounty hunter Samus Aran to land on Zebes and find her way through the perilous terrains of Brinstar and Norfair, destroy the Pirates, as well as their alien enforcers, Ridley and Kraid, and rid the planet of the alien life form before the pirates complete their plans of world destruction.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Metroid | NES | Nintendo Entertainment System.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Japan; Famicom Disk System | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo R&D1 | Japan; Famicom Disk System | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo R&D1 | United States | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Intelligent Systems Co., Ltd. | United States | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo of America Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Italy | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo R&D1 | Italy | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Intelligent Systems Co., Ltd. | Italy | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | United States; Classic Series re-release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo R&D1 | United States; Classic Series re-release | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Intelligent Systems Co., Ltd. | United States; Classic Series re-release | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo of America Inc. | United States; Classic Series re-release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Brazil | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo R&D1 | Brazil | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Intelligent Systems Co., Ltd. | Brazil | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Playtronic Industrial Ltda. | Brazil | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Cartridge | NES | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Famicom Disk System | NES | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | PowerGlove | NES | MobyGames |
| Number of Players Supported | 1 Player | NES | MobyGames |
| Save Game Methods | Password | NES | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Platformer | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Nintendo | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Everyone | North America | PriceCharting |
| Model number | #NES-MT-USA | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Nintendo | North America | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Model number | #NES-MT-GPS | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1986-08-06 | Japan; Famicom Disk System | MobyGames |
| 1987-08-15 | United States | MobyGames |
| 1988-01-15 | Italy | MobyGames |
| 1992 | United States; Classic Series re-release | MobyGames |
| 1994-09 | Brazil | MobyGames |
| 1987-08-15 | North America | PriceCharting |
| 1988-01-15 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| August 15, 1987 | North America | PriceCharting |
| January 15, 1988 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAN-13 | 4902370500370 | Japan; Famicom Disk System | MobyGames |
| Company Code | FMC-MET | Japan; Famicom Disk System | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 56266779 | Japan; Famicom Disk System | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496630348 | United States | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | NES-MT-USA | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 6088 | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B00004SVYF | United States | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496630348 | United States; Classic Series re-release | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | NES-MT-USA-1 | United States; Classic Series re-release | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 6088 | United States; Classic Series re-release | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B00004SVYF | United States; Classic Series re-release | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 7896273601289 | Brazil | MobyGames |
| upc | 045496630348 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B00004SVYF | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 6088 | North America | PriceCharting |
| model | #NES-MT-USA | North America | PriceCharting |
| model | #NES-MT-GPS | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
