Gravity Suit: Difference between revisions

The '''Gravity Suit''' ('''Gravity Feature''' in ''[[Metroid: Other M]]'') is a [[Power Suit|suit]] upgrade that first appeared in ''[[Super Metroid]]'', although chronologically it first appeared in ''[[Metroid: Zero Mission]]''. It is a recurring upgrade throughout the ''[[Metroid (series)|Metroid]]'' series. The purpose of the Gravity Suit is to allow [[Samus Aran]] to move freely underwater, and in some cases, in magma or lava. The suit also reduces damage from enemies and/or the environment.

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The Gravity Suit reduces damage taken by only 50%, which alludes to the 50% damage reduction in ''[[Metroid]]'' upon acquiring the [[Varia Suit]]. Damage caused by any magma or lava are negated. It does not protect Samus from an unnamed liquid in [[Tourian]], which appears upon returning. The Gravity Suit is obtained from a [[Chozo Statue]] located in [[Chozodia]]. It remains inactive until Samus overcomes the [[Ruins Test]] in Chozodia.

===''Metroid Prime''===

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The Gravity Suit returns in ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]'' and is found in the [[Gravity Chamber]] in [[Phendrana Drifts]]. It retains the same function of moving through water unhindered, which is required to explore the crashed [[Frigate Orpheon]] to enter [[Phazon Mines]]. The suit reduces damage by a mere but useful 20%. Samus is vulnerable to magma and lava for unexplained reasons, however.

===''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes''===

The Gravity Suit does not appear in ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]'', but a similar [[upgrade]] that serves the same purpose called the [[Gravity Boost]] can be obtained in [[Torvus Bog]]. It does not add any defensive properties.

===''Super Metroid''===

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The Gravity Suit is located just outside of the [[Wrecked Ship]]. It can be acquired after the power is returned to the ship by defeating [[Phantoon]]. It is required to explore [[Maridia]] and [[Ridley (area)|Ridley's Hideout]]. The suit reduces 25% of damage taken by enemies, and 75% combined with the Varia Suit.

===''Metroid: Other M''===

Referred to as the Gravity Feature, the function is similar to that of Gravity Suit in ''Super Metroid'', as it is very much the same upgrade, although it is unusual that Samus is affected by lava. Damage is reduced by 75%, and the effects of water and gravitational fields are negated.

===''Metroid Fusion''===

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The Gravity Suit remains the same in ''[[Metroid Fusion]]'' and is very useful in the magma-filled [[Sector 3 (PYR)]]. Damage taken is reduced by 70%. It also allows Samus to use the [[Speed Booster]] and [[Space Jump]] underwater and magma.

*Samus (Gravity Suit):

:''A [[Power Suit]] that provides even more damage protection than the Varia Suit. This Gravity Suit also allows Samus to move without water resistance when underwater. In most games in the series, this suit also blocks lava damage and friction. In addition, it allows Samus to use item bonuses like the [[High Jump Boots|High Jump]], [[Space Jump]], and [[Speed Booster]], even when underwater or in lava.''

==Trivia==

*The Gravity Suit is replaced by the [[Hazard Shield]] in ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]''. It is interesting to point out that there is actually no water in the game besides rain. A liquid substance called [[Fuel Gel]] appears, but the enhancements with the Hazard Shield are not nearly as much as the Gravity Suit.

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