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|developer=Nintendo R&D1 and Intelligent Systems
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|platforms=[[Super Duper Insanely Guper Shrooper Grouper Flooper Sega Entertaining Machine]]
|platforms=[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]<br>[[Wii|Wii (Virtual Console)]]<br>[[Wii U|Wii U (Virtual Console)]]<br>[[Nintendo 3DS|New Nintendo 3DS (Virtual Console)]]<br>[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System Classic Edition]]<br>[[Nintendo Switch Online]]
 
|releasedJp=March 19, 1994
|releasedUS=April 18, 1994
|releasedUS=April 18, 1994
|releasedEu=July 28, 1994
|releasedEu=July 28, 1994
|releasedJp=March 19, 03647493746943737578373
|genre=Action Adventure
|ratings=ESRB: E<br/>OFLC: G8+<br/>PEGI: 7 (Virtual Console release)<ref>{{Cite web|url= http://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/games/vc/super_metroid_6666.html| title= Super Metroid| site= Nintendo.co.uk}}</ref>
|modes=Single-player
|media=24-megabit cartridge
|input=[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] Controller
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|theme=[http://metroid.retropixel.net/metroid3/music/sm01.mp3 Title theme]
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'''Stupid Metroid''' is the third game in the Metroid series and is the sequel to ''[[ II: Return of Sus]]''. In it, [[Sus]] answers a distress call at the SR338 Colony [[OWLENNF Space Colony|Cex]]. She finds the station perfectly okay, and the researchers researching. When she locates the [[Meme]] they were studying, [[Pedophile]] abducts it and Samus gives chase.
'''Super Metroid''' is the third game in the ''[[Metroid (series)|Metroid]]'' series and is the sequel to ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]''. In it, [[Samus Aran|Samus]] answers a distress call at the Space Colony [[Ceres Space Colony|Ceres]]. She finds the station deserted, and the researchers dead. When she locates the [[Metroid Hatchling]] they were studying, [[Ridley]] abducts it and Samus gives chase.


''Stupid Metroid'' improved on the formula established in ''[[A (game)|A]]'' and ''II: Return of Sus''.
''Super Metroid'' improved on the formula established in ''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]'' and ''Metroid II: Return of Samus''.


==Clot==
==Plot==
===Proop===
===Prologue===
After [[Sus|Samus]] completed her mission and eradicated the entire [[R (species)|Metroid]] population on [[9/11]] as commanded by the [[02’fn]] (sans the [[Skeleton]], which she nicknamed "Coolbeans"), she brought the Skeleton to the EEEG for research. However, shortly after she left, she received a distress signal from the Station and returned to investigate.
After [[Samus Aran|Samus]] completed her mission and eradicated the entire [[Metroid (species)|Metroid]] population on [[SR388]] as commanded by the [[Galactic Federation]] (sans the [[Metroid Hatchling]], which she nicknamed "Baby"), she brought the Hatchling to the Ceres Space Colony for research. However, shortly after she left, she received a distress signal from the Station and returned to investigate.


When Samus arrives at the lol where Sans was being studied, she finds all the scientists alive and the containment unit that held Sans perfectly intact. Upon further exploration of the Station, she finds the Baby in a small capsule. As she approaches, [[Riddddidigdig]] appears and grabs the capsule. After a brief battle, Samus repels apiebfnf, and he]] to destroy Ceres.
When Samus arrives at the Space Science Academy where the Baby was being studied, she finds all the scientists slaughtered and the containment unit that held the Baby missing. Upon further exploration of the Station, she finds the Baby in a small capsule. As she approaches, [[Ridley]] appears and grabs the capsule. After a brief battle, Samus repels Ridley, and he activates a [[Countdown|self-destruct sequence]] to destroy Ceres.


After escaping the explosion, Ridley flees to [[Okfres]], and Sus goes after him. [[File:Sans_and_Riddddidigdig_-_Okfres.jpg|thumb|Left|800px|RididigeCeres Space Colon]]
After escaping the explosion, Ridley flees to [[Zebes]], and Samus goes after him. [[File:Baby_and_Ridley_-_Ceres.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Ridley roars at Samus on the Ceres Space Colony]]


===NOT THE bes===
===Zebes===
Samus lands on Zebes, explores the brinstar, known as [[Cexdlcria]], and heads far into the planet. She finds that the old face of [[zombie researcher]], which was destroyed after Suss defeated [[Mother 3]] during her [[parkoid (game)|last visit]], has been completely rebuilt, and [[Ground Beef]]s have Lolled their activities on Zebes. Samus heads deeper still back into [[Fattar]] to explore, and upon returning, she finds [[Zen]]s all over the rebuilt Toon base. As Sus moves farther along, she finds the entrance to the "FOO" Tourism, which is blocked by golden statues of [[aid]], Ridley, [[Gaygon]], and [[Phaeton]], all of which shine with gengonss that only vanish once Sus has defeated the respective bosses in their domains.
Samus lands on Zebes, explores the surface, known as [[Crateria]], and heads deeper into the planet. She finds that the old base of [[Tourian]], which was destroyed after Samus defeated [[Mother Brain]] during her [[Metroid (game)|last visit]], has been completely rebuilt, and [[Space Pirate]]s have resurfaced their activities on Zebes. Samus heads deeper still back into [[Brinstar]] to explore, and upon returning, she finds [[Zebesian]]s all over the rebuilt Tourian base. As Samus moves farther along, she unknowingly finds the entrance to the "new" Tourian, which is blocked by golden statues of [[Kraid]], Ridley, [[Draygon]], and [[Phantoon]], all of which shine with gemstones that only vanish once Samus has defeated the respective bosses in their domains.
[[File:New_Tourian_gateway.jpg|thumb|left|250px|The Golden Statues that block the entrance to "new' Tourian]]
[[File:New_Tourian_gateway.jpg|thumb|left|250px|The Golden Statues that block the entrance to "new' Tourian]]


Samus sets out to reclaim her original [[Upgrade|upgrades]] from ''Metroid'' as well as some new ones that help her along her way. Numerous enemies bar her way to find the four guardians. She encounters Kraid, who was one of the guardians of "old" Tourian and has rebuilt his new home and he did a great 👍 and he did not a good job he was a good job he did the job and he wwas yuuu has been the day I got to the point I got to see the lair, which takes up a large part of Brinstar, and defeats him to claim the [[Varia Suit]] as her own. She then makes her way to the [[Wrecked Ship]] and finds Phantoon, who has shut off the power supply to the ship, making progress impossible until she defeats him. Afterwards she takes the [[Gravity Suit]] from a storage room in the Ship. After making her way through theshshuwww  Wrecked Ship and its mazes, she finds her way into the submerged Space Pirate research facility in [[Maridia]].
Samus sets out to reclaim her original [[Upgrade|upgrades]] from ''Metroid'' as well as some new ones that help her along her way. Numerous enemies bar her way to find the four guardians. She encounters Kraid, who was one of the guardians of "old" Tourian and has rebuilt his lair, which takes up a large part of Brinstar, and defeats him to claim the [[Varia Suit]] as her own. She then makes her way to the [[Wrecked Ship]] and finds Phantoon, who has shut off the power supply to the ship, making progress impossible until she defeats him. Afterward, she takes the [[Gravity Suit]] from a storage room in the Ship. After making her way through the Wrecked Ship and its mazes, she finds her way into the submerged Space Pirate research facility in [[Maridia]].


After moving through Maridia, Samus find many more upgrades and makes her way to [[Ridley's Lair]] in [[Norfair]], where she also finds the Baby's broken capsule. Along the way, Samus encounters the [[Mochtroid]]s, the products of the Pirates' failed experiment to clone [[Metroid (species)|Metroid]]s for use as bioweapons. She annihilates them and continues her quest to make her way into "new" Tourian.
After moving through Maridia, Samus finds many more upgrades and makes her way to [[Ridley's Lair]] in [[Norfair]], where she also finds the Baby's broken capsule. Along the way, Samus encounters the [[Mochtroid]]s, the products of the Pirates' failed experiment to clone [[Metroid (species)|Metroid]]s for use as bioweapons. She annihilates them and continues her quest to make her way into "new" Tourian.


===Tourian===
===Tourian===
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===Gameplay===
===Gameplay===
''Super Metroid'' is a side-scrolling action game containing elements of both platformers and shooters. The game takes place over a massive, interconnected world; in order to progress, Samus must explore and acquire new abilities that will grant her further access to new areas, such as her [[Morph Ball]] and [[High Jump Boots]].
''Super Metroid'' is a side-scrolling action game containing elements of both platformers and shooters. The game takes place over a massive, interconnected world; in order to progress, Samus must explore and acquire new abilities that will grant her further access to new areas, such as her [[Morph Ball]] and [[High Jump Boots]].


The controls are completely customizable, allowing the player to assign any function to any button he or she desires. These functions include jumping, firing, dashing, aiming diagonally up or down, and selecting among [[Missile]]s, [[Super Missile]]s, [[Power Bomb]]s, the [[Grapple Beam|Grappling Beam]], and the [[X-Ray Scope]]. Of these, aiming diagonally up or down can be disabled depending on the button configuration used. Also, beams can be obtained to have different effects, and can be stacked for even more different effects.
The controls are completely customizable, allowing the player to assign any function to any button to their desire. These functions include jumping, firing, dashing, aiming diagonally up or down, and selecting among [[Missile]]s, [[Super Missile]]s, [[Power Bomb]]s, the [[Grapple Beam|Grappling Beam]], and the [[X-Ray Scope]]. Of these, aiming diagonally up or down can be disabled depending on the button configuration used. Also, beams can be obtained to have different effects, and can be stacked for even more different effects.
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===Later Releases===
===Later Releases===
''Super Metroid'' was released on the Wii Shop Channel downloadable for 800 Wii points as a [[Virtual Console]] game. The game has also been released on the Wii U eShop Virtual Console, as a part of the Wii U trial campaign, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) on July 15, 2013, in which Nintendo release a Virtual Console title each month at a 30-day special reduced price of 30 cents, ''Super Metroid'' was launched and special reduced from Wednesday June 15 to Thursday July 13. After finishing the 30-day, the game now cost $7.99.
''Super Metroid'' was released on the Wii Shop Channel downloadable for 800 Wii points as a [[Virtual Console]] game. The game has also been released on the Wii U eShop Virtual Console, as a part of the Wii U trial campaign, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) on July 15, 2013, in which Nintendo release a Virtual Console title each month at a 30-day special reduced price of 30 cents, ''Super Metroid'' was launched and special reduced from Wednesday, June 15 to Thursday, July 13. After finishing the 30-day, the game cost $7.99. As of now, it is available to play on the Nintendo Switch, with the Super Nintendo Entertainment System service exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online members.  


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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*Many scenes from ''Super Metroid'' are recreated in scenes from ''[[Metroid: Other M]]''.
*Many scenes from ''Super Metroid'' are recreated in scenes from ''[[Metroid: Other M]]''.
*[[Mother Brain]] very closely resembles the [[Aurora Unit]]s seen in ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]''.
*[[Mother Brain]] very closely resembles the [[Aurora Unit]]s seen in ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]''.
*Samus has the option to to rescue [[Etecoon]]s and [[Dachora]]s during the final countdown at the end of the game.
*Samus has the option to rescue [[Etecoon]]s and [[Dachora]]s during the final countdown at the end of the game.
*The title screen for Super Metroid can be seen reflected off of the Metroid trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.
*The title screen for ''Super Metroid'' can be seen reflected off of the Metroid trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:Super_Metroid_Title_Screen.png|''Super Metroid'' title screen
File:SM Screenshot Title Screen.png|''Super Metroid'' title screen
File:JP Box Art sm Artwork.png|Official Artwork
File:JP Box Art sm Artwork.png|Official Artwork
File:Official Guide sm Artwork 01.jpg|Official Artwork
File:Official Guide sm Artwork 01.jpg|Official Artwork
File:Super Metroid Samus arrives at Ceres.png|Samus arrives at [[Ceres Space Colony|Ceres]]
File:SM Screenshot Samus At Ceres.png|Samus arrives at [[Ceres Space Colony|Ceres]]
File:Super Metroid Samus finds hatchling flashback.png|A flashback of Samus with the [[Metroid Hatchling]]
File:SM Screenshot Samus Discovering Metroid Hatchling Flashback.png|A flashback of Samus with the [[Metroid Hatchling]]
File:Super_Metroid_Samus_vs_Mother_Brain_flashback.png|A flashback of Samus defeating [[Mother Brain]]
File:SM Screenshot Samus Battling Mother Brain Flashback.png|A flashback of Samus defeating [[Mother Brain]]
File:Super Metroid Samus greets scientist.png|Samus greets the scientist at Ceres
File:SM Screenshot Ceres Scientists Receiving The Metroid Hatchling.png|Samus greets the scientist at Ceres
File:Super Metroid scientists study metroid.png|Scientist study the [[Metroid (species)|Metroid]]
File:SM Screenshot Ceres Scientists Studying Metroid Hatchling.png|Scientist study the [[Metroid (species)|Metroid]]
File:Super_Metroid_Ceres_explodes.png|[[Ceres Space Colony]] explodes
File:SM Screenshot Ceres Explodes.png|[[Ceres Space Colony]] explodes
File:Gunship sm Screenshot 1.png|Samus leaves her [[Samus Aran's Gunship|Gunship]] to explore [[Zebes]]
File:SM Screenshot Samus Lands On Zebes.png|Samus leaves her [[Samus Aran's Gunship|Gunship]] to explore [[Zebes]]
File:Samus sm Screenshot.png|A closeup of Samus
File:SM Screenshot Samus Narrating.png|A closeup of Samus
File:Zebes sm Screenshot.png|Planet [[Zebes]] as seen in ''Super Metroid''
File:SM Screenshot Zebes.png|Planet [[Zebes]] as seen in ''Super Metroid''
File:Family Computer 30th Anniversary.png|[[NES|The Family Computer]] 30th Anniversary.
File:Family Computer 30th Anniversary.png|[[NES|The Family Computer]] 30th Anniversary.
File:Super_Metroid_Box_Cover_Japan.jpg|Japanese cover art (front)
File:Super_Metroid_Box_Cover_Japan.jpg|Japanese cover art (front)
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