Super Metroid recently debuted on the Wii U’s virtual console at the low, low price of 30 cents. With it came droves of curious young gamers who had only heard of such a game in myth. Eager to play this masterpiece of the past, these youthful adventurers plunged headfirst into the game but found themselves stymied by small tunnels and red doors. Were they unable to figure out what to do, or unable to proceed because they weren’t being told how?
Super Metroid was a monumental triumph of interactive art, a game that achieved new heights in presentation, level design, and pacing, and despite a few flaws, manages to hold up astoundingly well to this day.
"30 years after its launch, however, Super Metroid for the SNES remains the undisputed king of the franchise in terms of its atmosphere and tone. " - Ollie Reynolds | NintendoLife
Fusion did a great job at it. Really love that horror feel with metroid. I mean you are completely alone on alien planets filled with horrific monsters and toxic environments.
The 2024 Game Anniversaries include some major titles including Half-Life 2, Uncharted 2, and Minecraft.
