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SHOOTER . 1994 . Super Nintendo Entertainment System

Super Metroid_

96/100
IGDB
5
Platforms
Updated Feb 14, 2026
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Super Metroid

The Space Pirates, merciless agents of the evil Mother Brain, have stolen the last Metroid from a research station, and once again Mother Brain threatens the safety of the galaxy! Samus Aran must don her awesome array of high-tech weaponry to retrieve the deadly Metroid hidden deep within the cave-riddled planet Zebes. Super Metroid features excellent graphics, with a huge variety of enemies and worlds to explore. The side-view action will be familiar to many players, only now there are new weapons and items, including the Grappling Beam, which allows Samus to swing across large chasms, and the X-Ray Scope, which reveals secret passages.

WHERE TO PLAY

Super Nintendo Entertainment System Wii WiiU New Nintendo 3DS Super Famicom

DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Super Metroid scored 96/100 on IGDB, making it highly acclaimed among players.
Super Metroid was released 32 years ago.
Super Metroid is available on 5 platforms including Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Wii.

IGDB RATING

IGDB
96.0

DETAILS

Released
Platforms
Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Wii, WiiU, New Nintendo 3DS, Super Famicom
Genres
Shooter, Platform, Adventure
Themes
Action, Science fiction, Thriller
Game Modes
Single player

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What platforms is Super Metroid available on?
Super Metroid is available on Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Wii, WiiU, New Nintendo 3DS, Super Famicom.
When was Super Metroid released?
Super Metroid was released on .
Does Super Metroid have multiplayer?
Super Metroid is primarily a single-player experience.
What rating did Super Metroid receive?
Super Metroid has a score of 96/100 on IGDB, making it highly acclaimed by players and critics.
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