Metroid: Samus Returns
Remake

Metroid: Samus Returns

2017 · Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development

4.13 out of 5, 112 ratings

About

Metroid: Samus Returns is a remake of Metroid 2: Return of Samus. It uses a 3D graphic style with a side view camera that zooms in and changes for cutscenes. It also has new mechanics, items, and abilities. "Brave the hostile terrain of an alien planet teeming with vicious life forms as legendary bounty hunter Samus Aran. Her mission? Terminate the Metroid menace in this masterful reimagining of her 1991 Game Boy adventure. Samus Aran’s arsenal has been enhanced with new moves and abilities that are sure to help her face the deadly surprises that await. This intense, side-scrolling action platformer is a great entry point into the Metroid franchise and perfect for returning fans as well, and it’s available only on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems."

Release date
September 15, 2017
Developer
Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development, MercurySteam, Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 7
Publisher
Nintendo
Genres
PlatformerAdventure
Themes
ActionScience fiction
Age rating
USK 12ACB MPEGI 7ESRB E10+GRAC 12+CERO A

Media

Platforms

Nintendo 3DS

Release dates

Nintendo 3DS
Europe · Sep 15, 2017
Nintendo 3DS
North America · Sep 15, 2017
Nintendo 3DS
Worldwide · Sep 15, 2017

Engines

Mercury Steam Engine

Time to beat

Rushed11 h
Average12 h
Completionist15 h

Languages

LanguagesAudioSubtitlesInterface
Dutch
English (US)
French
German
Italian
Spanish (Spain)
Japanese
Korean