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| − | For a limited time, a Special Edition for ''Metroid: Samus Returns'' |
+ | For a limited time, a Special Edition for ''Metroid: Samus Returns'' is available containing the following: |
* A physical version of the game. |
* A physical version of the game. |
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* A Samus Archives Sound Selection CD featuring 25 tracks from across the Metroid franchise. |
* A Samus Archives Sound Selection CD featuring 25 tracks from across the Metroid franchise. |
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* A reversible title-sheet insert for the game case featuring box art from the Metroid II: Return of Samus Game Boy game. |
* A reversible title-sheet insert for the game case featuring box art from the Metroid II: Return of Samus Game Boy game. |
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| − | A "Samus Edition" of the [[New Nintendo 3DS|New Nintendo 3DS XL]] console |
+ | A "Samus Edition" of the [[New Nintendo 3DS|New Nintendo 3DS XL]] console was made available on the game's official release.{{Metroid series}} |
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Metroid: Samus Returns is a Nintendo 3DS game in the Metroid series developed by Mercury Steam. It is a remake of Metroid II: Return of Samus (originally released on the Game Boy in 1991) with added 3D graphics.
Gameplay
The game includes new features like a melee attack to counter rushing foes and new Aeon abilities like a Lightning Shield and Samus has a scanner.
The game uses the lower screen as a map with several icons representing various things. The player can also add their own marks. The game features a long list of what the icons mean.
amiibo Support
The new amiibo from the Metroid series (Samus and Metroid) will be released alongside the game. The Samus and Zero Suit Samus amiibo figurines from the Super Smash Bros. series is also compatible.
- Samus (Super Smash Bros.) - Unlocks a reserve missile tank and after completing the game, an additional in-game art gallery appears.
- Zero Suit Samus (Super Smash Bros.) - Unlocks a reserve energy tank, and after completing the game, a selection of music will appear.
- Samus (Metroid) - Unlocks an Aeion reserve tank allowing you to recharge your Aeion energy. In addition, it will unlock a unique Metroid II Art Gallery once the game has been completed at least once.
- Metroid (Metroid) - Unlocks a Metroid Marker which helps you find nearby Metroids on the map. It will also unlock Fusion Mode, a new mode that offers increased difficulty and features Samus in her Fusion suit. Note that Fusion Mode will only be available after finishing the game at least once.
Plot
This game has a similar plot to the original Metroid II with the main objective to exterminate all the Metroids. There is an structure that controls the level of lava which lowers.
Reception
Special Edition
For a limited time, a Special Edition for Metroid: Samus Returns is available containing the following:
- A physical version of the game.
- A Samus Archives Sound Selection CD featuring 25 tracks from across the Metroid franchise.
- A reversible title-sheet insert for the game case featuring box art from the Metroid II: Return of Samus Game Boy game.
A "Samus Edition" of the New Nintendo 3DS XL console was made available on the game's official release.
| Metroid series | |
|---|---|
| Metroid series | Metroid (NES Classics) • II: Return of Samus • Super Metroid • Fusion • Zero Mission Other M • Samus Returns • Dread |
| Metroid Prime series | Metroid Prime (New Play Control! • Remastered) • 2: Echoes (New Play Control!) • Prime Hunters • Prime 3: Corruption • Prime 4 Prime Pinball • Prime: Trilogy • Federation Force |
| Related | Nintendo • Retro Studios • Samus Aran • Super Smash Bros. • Nintendo Land Gunpei Yokoi • Kensuke Tanabe • Yoshio Sakamoto |