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The series is known for its strong female protagonist and exploration-style gameplay. The original titles were 2D side-scrollers, and later installments, beginning with ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]'', introduced a first-person 3D perspective. The nonlinear gameplay element often requires the player to backtrack through previously visited areas after acquiring new equipment, which can be used to open previously inaccessible routes. Because most of the titles introduce few or no supplementary characters to interact with, the plot is usually revealed through visual storytelling, textual data analyses that can be downloaded by [[Scan Visor|scanning]] terminals or objects, or intrapersonal dialogue. | The series is known for its strong female protagonist and exploration-style gameplay. The original titles were 2D side-scrollers, and later installments, beginning with ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]'', introduced a first-person 3D perspective. The nonlinear gameplay element often requires the player to backtrack through previously visited areas after acquiring new equipment, which can be used to open previously inaccessible routes. Because most of the titles introduce few or no supplementary characters to interact with, the plot is usually revealed through visual storytelling, textual data analyses that can be downloaded by [[Scan Visor|scanning]] terminals or objects, or intrapersonal dialogue. | ||
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==Installments== | |||
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===''Metroid''=== | |||
{{Main|Metroid (game)|Metroid}} | |||
The original ''Metroid'' was released for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] in 1986 and is chronologically the first game in the series. | |||
After Space Pirates attacked a deep-space research vessel and stole the [[Metroid (species)|Metroid]] specimen the researchers had recently discovered on planet [[SR-388]], the [[Galactic Federation Police]], fearing the Space Pirates would multiply Metroids for their own designs, hired Samus Aran to infiltrate their fortress on planet [[Zebes]]. She confronts and defeats [[Kraid]], [[Ridley]], and finally the cybernetic [[Mother Brain]], crippling the Space Pirate operations on Zebes. | |||
===''Metroid II: Return of Samus''=== | |||
{{Main|Metroid II: Return of Samus}} | |||
''Return of Samus'' was released for the [[Game Boy]] in 1991. Though it was originally intended to be a direct sequel to ''Metroid'', ''Return of Samus'' takes place chronologically between the events of the [[Metroid Prime (series)|''Metroid Prime'' series]] and ''[[Super Metroid]]''. | |||
The [[Galactic Federation]], fearing the destructive potential of Metroids, sent a special task force back to SR-388 to exterminate them. When contact with the landing party was lost, the Galactic Federation sent in Samus Aran to complete the job. Once on the planet, Samus encounters and eliminates Metroids in various stages of their life cycle, including [[Alpha Metroid]]s, [[Gamma Metroid]]s, [[Zeta Metroid]]s, [[Omega Metroid]]s, and finally a [[Metroid Queen]]. When she encounters the last Metroid, a [[Metroid Hatchling]], it mistakes her for its maternal figure, and she decides not to destroy it in the hopes that it could be studied and eventually used to benefit humankind. She brought the Metroid larva to the [[Ceres Space Colony]] and entrusted it to the researchers there. | |||
===''Super Metroid''=== | |||
{{Main|Super Metroid}} | |||
''Super Metroid'' was released for the [[Super Nintendo|SNES]] in 1994 is a direct sequel to ''Metroid II: Return of Samus.'' | |||
[[file:Baby and Ridley - Ceres.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Ridley abducting the Hatchling]] | |||
Shortly after leaving the [[Ceres Space Colony]], Samus receives a distress call and returns in time to witness the abduction of the Metroid Hatchling by the creature Ridley, whom she had previously encountered on Zebes. She tracks him back to the planet where the Space Pirate fortress has been reconstructed and traverses the familiar subterranean labyrinths in search of the Metroid larva. The encounters old and new enemies, including Kraid, Ridley, [[Draygon]], and [[Phantoon]], all of whom she must defeat before accessing [[Tourian]], the area where [[Mother Brain]] lurks and controls the Space Pirate forces. | |||
In Tourian, Samus encounters the Metroid Hatchling, who attacks her and siphons her life energy before recognizing her as its maternal figure and fleeing. After recharging her energy, Samus engages Mother Brain, who has been significantly enhanced since their last encounter, in combat, and is very near defeat when the Metroid Hatchling appears again. The Hatchling attacks Mother Brain, siphons its energy, and then transfers that energy to Samus. Mother Brain recovers, however, and destroys the Hatchling, rendering the species extinct. Samus uses the energy from the Hatchling to destroy Mother Brain using her [[Hyper Beam (Mother Brain)|Hyper Beam]], which triggers a powerful [[Countdown|self-destruct sequence]], which Samus escapes but which completely destroys planet Zebes. | |||
===''Metroid Fusion''=== | |||
{{Main|Metroid Fusion}} | |||
''Metroid Fusion'' was released in 2002 for the [[Game Boy Advance]] and is chronologically the final game in the ''Metroid'' timeline, following the events of its prequel, ''[[Metroid: Other M]]''. | |||
[[file:Fusion Suit mf Screenshot.jpg|thumb|left|225px|Samus in the Fusion Suit]] | |||
The Galactic Federation hired [[Biologic Space Labs]] to observe the restructuring ecosystem on SR-388 following the obliteration of the dominant predators there, the Metroids. Because of her prior experience, Samus Aran was hired to provide field assistance. On the planet's surface, Samus encountered a previously unknown parasitic organism know as "[[X Parasite|X]]," which infected her without her knowledge. As she returned to the [[B.S.L. Research Station]], Samus lost consciousness and her ship drifted into an asteroid belt. An escape pod was automatically launched with her inside and recovered by the researchers. Samus fell into a deep coma and was transported to the [[Galactic Federation Headquarters]] for emergency treatment, where surgeons were forced to cut and remove parts of the [[Power Suit]] from her body. In a desperate move, the scientists created a [[Vaccine "Metroid"|vaccine]] using a preserved Metroid cell culture, which eliminated the X within her. Unexpected side effects included the ability to absorb X parasites, and inheriting the Metroids' weakness to extreme cold. Now clad in the [[Fusion Suit]], Samus is sent to the B.S.L. Research Station to investigate the large explosion that occurred there, overseen by her new ship's computer, which gives her orders along the way. | |||
On the station, Samus discovers that specimens brought from SR-388 carried X parasites with them which have infected the entire station. She also encounters an X that mimics her form, [[SA-X]], who stalks her throughout her mission. Deep within the laboratories, she unearths the Galactic Federation's clandestine Metroid breeding operation. What's more, the ship's computer informs her that the Federation has taken an interest in the X parasites and is approaching the station, and had even withheld upgrades from her so that she wouldn't destroy the SA-X. In light of the dangers the lifeforms onboard the station present, Samus decides to destroy the station. While arguing with computer about her decision, it is revealed that the mind of [[Adam Malkovich]], her previous commanding officer who died during the [[Bottle Ship]] incident, was uploaded to her ship and was in fact the one issuing her orders. He informs her that she can redirect the station's orbit before detonating it in order to destroy SR-388 as well. | |||
In a final battle where the encounters both SA-X and an Omega Metroid, Samus energes victorious, redirects the orbit of the station, and escapes on her ship before the station detonates and collides with the planet, obliterating both. | |||
===''Metroid Prime'' series=== | |||
{{Main|Metroid Prime (series)|Metroid Prime series}} | |||
The ''Metroid Prime'' series consisted of five installments released between 2002 and 2007 for the [[Nintendo Gamecube]], the [[Nintendo DS]], and the [[Wii]]. In 2009, three of the titles were released with enhanced motion controls in a compilation for the Wii called the ''[[Metroid Prime Trilogy]]''. | |||
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The Metroid series is a series of action-adventure video games published by Nintendo. The story follows the adventures of the space-faring Bounty Hunter Samus Aran as she traverses the universe thwarting Space Pirate schemes to dominate the galaxy. The series is named after parasitic energy-siphoning lifeforms, called Metroids, the origins and fate of which are intrinsically intertwined with Samus Aran herself.
The series is known for its strong female protagonist and exploration-style gameplay. The original titles were 2D side-scrollers, and later installments, beginning with Metroid Prime, introduced a first-person 3D perspective. The nonlinear gameplay element often requires the player to backtrack through previously visited areas after acquiring new equipment, which can be used to open previously inaccessible routes. Because most of the titles introduce few or no supplementary characters to interact with, the plot is usually revealed through visual storytelling, textual data analyses that can be downloaded by scanning terminals or objects, or intrapersonal dialogue.
Installments
Metroid
- Main article: Metroid
The original Metroid was released for the NES in 1986 and is chronologically the first game in the series.
After Space Pirates attacked a deep-space research vessel and stole the Metroid specimen the researchers had recently discovered on planet SR-388, the Galactic Federation Police, fearing the Space Pirates would multiply Metroids for their own designs, hired Samus Aran to infiltrate their fortress on planet Zebes. She confronts and defeats Kraid, Ridley, and finally the cybernetic Mother Brain, crippling the Space Pirate operations on Zebes.
Metroid II: Return of Samus
- Main article: Metroid II: Return of Samus
Return of Samus was released for the Game Boy in 1991. Though it was originally intended to be a direct sequel to Metroid, Return of Samus takes place chronologically between the events of the Metroid Prime series and Super Metroid.
The Galactic Federation, fearing the destructive potential of Metroids, sent a special task force back to SR-388 to exterminate them. When contact with the landing party was lost, the Galactic Federation sent in Samus Aran to complete the job. Once on the planet, Samus encounters and eliminates Metroids in various stages of their life cycle, including Alpha Metroids, Gamma Metroids, Zeta Metroids, Omega Metroids, and finally a Metroid Queen. When she encounters the last Metroid, a Metroid Hatchling, it mistakes her for its maternal figure, and she decides not to destroy it in the hopes that it could be studied and eventually used to benefit humankind. She brought the Metroid larva to the Ceres Space Colony and entrusted it to the researchers there.
Super Metroid
- Main article: Super Metroid
Super Metroid was released for the SNES in 1994 is a direct sequel to Metroid II: Return of Samus.
Shortly after leaving the Ceres Space Colony, Samus receives a distress call and returns in time to witness the abduction of the Metroid Hatchling by the creature Ridley, whom she had previously encountered on Zebes. She tracks him back to the planet where the Space Pirate fortress has been reconstructed and traverses the familiar subterranean labyrinths in search of the Metroid larva. The encounters old and new enemies, including Kraid, Ridley, Draygon, and Phantoon, all of whom she must defeat before accessing Tourian, the area where Mother Brain lurks and controls the Space Pirate forces.
In Tourian, Samus encounters the Metroid Hatchling, who attacks her and siphons her life energy before recognizing her as its maternal figure and fleeing. After recharging her energy, Samus engages Mother Brain, who has been significantly enhanced since their last encounter, in combat, and is very near defeat when the Metroid Hatchling appears again. The Hatchling attacks Mother Brain, siphons its energy, and then transfers that energy to Samus. Mother Brain recovers, however, and destroys the Hatchling, rendering the species extinct. Samus uses the energy from the Hatchling to destroy Mother Brain using her Hyper Beam, which triggers a powerful self-destruct sequence, which Samus escapes but which completely destroys planet Zebes.
Metroid Fusion
- Main article: Metroid Fusion
Metroid Fusion was released in 2002 for the Game Boy Advance and is chronologically the final game in the Metroid timeline, following the events of its prequel, Metroid: Other M.
The Galactic Federation hired Biologic Space Labs to observe the restructuring ecosystem on SR-388 following the obliteration of the dominant predators there, the Metroids. Because of her prior experience, Samus Aran was hired to provide field assistance. On the planet's surface, Samus encountered a previously unknown parasitic organism know as "X," which infected her without her knowledge. As she returned to the B.S.L. Research Station, Samus lost consciousness and her ship drifted into an asteroid belt. An escape pod was automatically launched with her inside and recovered by the researchers. Samus fell into a deep coma and was transported to the Galactic Federation Headquarters for emergency treatment, where surgeons were forced to cut and remove parts of the Power Suit from her body. In a desperate move, the scientists created a vaccine using a preserved Metroid cell culture, which eliminated the X within her. Unexpected side effects included the ability to absorb X parasites, and inheriting the Metroids' weakness to extreme cold. Now clad in the Fusion Suit, Samus is sent to the B.S.L. Research Station to investigate the large explosion that occurred there, overseen by her new ship's computer, which gives her orders along the way.
On the station, Samus discovers that specimens brought from SR-388 carried X parasites with them which have infected the entire station. She also encounters an X that mimics her form, SA-X, who stalks her throughout her mission. Deep within the laboratories, she unearths the Galactic Federation's clandestine Metroid breeding operation. What's more, the ship's computer informs her that the Federation has taken an interest in the X parasites and is approaching the station, and had even withheld upgrades from her so that she wouldn't destroy the SA-X. In light of the dangers the lifeforms onboard the station present, Samus decides to destroy the station. While arguing with computer about her decision, it is revealed that the mind of Adam Malkovich, her previous commanding officer who died during the Bottle Ship incident, was uploaded to her ship and was in fact the one issuing her orders. He informs her that she can redirect the station's orbit before detonating it in order to destroy SR-388 as well.
In a final battle where the encounters both SA-X and an Omega Metroid, Samus energes victorious, redirects the orbit of the station, and escapes on her ship before the station detonates and collides with the planet, obliterating both.
Metroid Prime series
- Main article: Metroid Prime series
The Metroid Prime series consisted of five installments released between 2002 and 2007 for the Nintendo Gamecube, the Nintendo DS, and the Wii. In 2009, three of the titles were released with enhanced motion controls in a compilation for the Wii called the Metroid Prime Trilogy.
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