Frequently praised for its stunning 3D visuals , challenging boss fights (including the new Diggernaut and a secret final boss), and modernizing the series' movement.
Some reviewers noted that the complex controls—requiring heavy use of shoulder and face buttons—can lead to hand cramping during long play sessions. Metroid: Samus Returns Special Edition
A premium collector's set containing the soundtrack, a 40-page art book, a Morph Ball keyring, an S-marked pin badge, a steelbook designed like a Game Boy cartridge, and a download code for the original Metroid II . Metroid Samus Returns 3DS ROM (EUR/JPN/USA) (Ga...
A new defensive move allows players to stun enemies with a well-timed strike, leaving them vulnerable to powerful follow-up shots.
The game introduces a detailed touch-screen map and a fast-travel Teleport Station system to streamline the traditional Metroidvania exploration. Regional Information & Editions Frequently praised for its stunning 3D visuals ,
is a side-scrolling action-adventure game released globally for the Nintendo 3DS on September 15, 2017 . Developed by MercurySteam and Nintendo EPD , it is a complete 2.5D reimagining of the 1991 Game Boy title, Metroid II: Return of Samus . Gameplay Features
Set on planet SR388 , players control bounty hunter Samus Aran as she hunts down and exterminates 40 Metroids throughout their various evolutionary life cycles. Combat Overhaul: A new defensive move allows players to stun
These are mysterious new powers fueled by a specialized energy gauge. They include the Scan Pulse (unveiling nearby map sections and secrets), Lightning Armor , Beam Burst , and Phase Drift (slowing down time).