description Metroid: Samus Returns Overview
Metroid: Samus Returns is a 2017 action-adventure game for Nintendo 3DS based on the 1991 Metroid II: Return of Samus. The game tasks players with controlling bounty hunter Samus Aran as she eliminates Metroids on the planet SR388, incorporating updated controls and new mechanics like a melee counterattack. It retains the original game’s story and structure while offering enhanced visuals and gameplay elements.
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info Metroid: Samus Returns Specifications
| Country | Japan |
| Year | 2017 |
help Metroid: Samus Returns FAQ
Is Metroid: Samus Returns a remake?
Yes, it is a full reimagining of the 1991 Game Boy title Metroid II: Return of Samus. The remake was developed by MercurySteam, the Spanish studio behind the Castlevania: Lords of Shadow games, and published by Nintendo for the 3DS.
What new abilities were introduced in Samus Returns?
The game introduced a melee counter system where Samus can parry enemies at close range, a feature that was later expanded in Metroid Dread. It also added Aeion abilities, which grant temporary powers like a scanning pulse and a lightning armor.
How many Metroids do you need to kill in Samus Returns?
Players must hunt down and eliminate 40 Metroids across the planet SR388, each one more evolved and dangerous than the last. This structure mirrors the original Game Boy game's progression through the planet's underground areas.
Is there a secret ending in Metroid: Samus Returns?
Yes, completing the game under certain conditions unlocks additional ending content that ties directly into the story of Metroid Dread on the Nintendo Switch. This has made Samus Returns an important entry in the Metroid timeline.
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