The Metroid franchise started on the NES in 1986 with its self-titled debut. Since that time there have been nine entries in the Metroid franchise -- not counting Metroid Prime Trilogy on the Wii -- including the latest Wii installment in the series, Metroid: Other M. Metroid happens to be one of the most critically acclaimed franchises in gaming, with most titles averaging over 90 percent on GameRankings and over 90 out of 100 on Metacritic. Of all the titles in such a highly regarded franchise, which ones are the best?
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.
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