Metroid
Nintendo · Nintendo · Released 1986-08-06
58
Metascore
critics
7.3
User score
players
Available onNintendo
~9h to beatESRB: Everyone
Space
About this game
The first installment of the immensely successful Metroid series introduces us to the hideous title creatures and the slick, cybernetic bounty hunter Samus Aran. As Samus™, your mission is to penetrate the space pirates' home planet, Zebes, and keep them from destroying the galaxy with the dangerous life forms known as Metroids. Metroid has all the high-tech weaponry, creepy tunnels and crawly alien creatures that anyone could ask for. With its deep and complex game play, excellent music and a rare sense of setting, it establishes a frightening ambience that will haunt and entertain you for a very long time. This classic game is part of the Virtual Console service, which brings you great games created for consoles such as NES™, Super NES™ and Game Boy™ Advance. We hope you'll enjoy the new features (including off-TV play) that have been added to this title. See more Virtual Console games for Wii U.
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Frequently asked questions
What platforms is Metroid available on?↓
Metroid is available on Nintendo.
Is Metroid on PlayStation 5?↓
No — Metroid is not available on PlayStation 5. It's available on Nintendo.
Is Metroid on Xbox Series X?↓
No — Metroid is not available on Xbox Series X. It's available on Nintendo.
Is Metroid on Nintendo Switch?↓
Yes — Metroid is available on Nintendo Switch.
Who made Metroid?↓
Metroid was developed and published by Nintendo.
When was Metroid released?↓
Metroid was released on 1986-08-06.