Metroid
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About Metroid
Metroid is an action and adventure game developed by Nintendo R&D1 and published by Nintendo, released on 1 August 1987.
It's you against the evil Mother Brain in the thrilling battle of Metroid! You're inside the fortress planet Zebes. The planet of endless secret passageways where the Metroid are multiplying. Left alone the Metroid are harmless. But in the wrong hands they could destroy the galaxy. It's up to you to prevent the Mother Brain that controls Zebes from using the Metroid for evil purposes. But that won't be easy. You'll have to use your spacesuit to absorb valuable energy for your search to gain the use of power items like the Ice Beam, Wave Beam, High Jump Boots and Varia. If you survive, it will be you and your acquired powers against the Mother Brain.
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How long does it take to beat Metroid?
Main story: 8h.
What platforms is Metroid available on?
Metroid is available on Arcade, Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, Wii.
When was Metroid released?
Metroid was released on 1 August 1987, developed by Nintendo R&D1.
