Metroid: Zero Mission
| a game by | Nintendo |
| Genre: | Action |
| Platform: | GBA |
| Editor Rating: | 8.8/10, based on 2 reviews |
| User Rating: | 6.6/10 - 7 votes |
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| See also: | Speedrun Games, Metroid Games |
DownloadsThere's nothing like a bit of playable nostalgia and Metroid: Zero Mission has that and more. Providing a sharp reproduction of the original Metroid with a twist, the game is exciting and worth investing time in, for even the die hard fans of the franchise.
This latest Metroid is set in a time before the first Metroid takes place. In the game you play Samus Aran who is sent back to the planet Zebes, her birth planet, to break into a pirate fortress and take out the Mother Brain.
Alright, so the plot is still very 1980s, but the game and its play certainly isn't.
Like in the original game, Metroid: Zero Mission has you controlling Metroid on side scrolling maps chockfull of nasty monsters and surprises. Although you can run anywhere you want and in whatever order you want, Metroid: Zero Mission does have an underlying course that will get you from beginning to end. One thing that makes this game much more fun to play than the original is that this course is highlighted on a map that you can call up at anytime. The course to the game's end objective isn't laid out for you, but the map does show the next road sign in your travels. The gameplay features Samus' flipping jump, one-armed blaster, missiles and Morph Ball form ' so taking on bad guys is typically a breeze. There are also some new power attacks like the ice and wave beams and spinning screw attacks.
The graphics seem much sharper than they were on the original game ' with a nice attention to detail that really highlights the subtle beauty of Samus' power suit. The sound however can be a little grating at times, but the soundtrack more than made up for it ' featuring most of the music that made the original fun to listen to.
The only real complaint I have about Metroid: Zero Mission is that it's far too short lived and it wouldn't be surprising if an old Metroid pro worked through this game in one sitting. Metroid: Zero Mission is a great bit of gaming that should be enjoyed instead of rushed so make sure you explore the whole game because it will all be over too soon. I guess all wonderful things come in small packages.
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System requirements:
- PC compatible
- Operating systems: Windows 10/Windows 8/Windows 7/2000/Vista/WinXP
Game Reviews
People say:
GBA provides a fitting home for the original Metroid, considering it's the game that gave birth to the whole genre of exploration-based action-adventure (we'd never have the three great GBA Castlevanias without it). But Zero Mission isn't merely a portable replacement for that classic 8-bit Metroid cartridge you foolishly sold at a yard sale (though that's in here, too)--it's a remake that fleshes out every aspect of the landmark title. Veterans of the old-school classic will feel instantly at home back on planet Zebes: You start out on the familiar pedestal in Brinstar, run to the left to grab the Morph Ball, and set out in search of the Long Beam. But don't think you know exactly what to expect--Zero Mission's newly organic environments pack a ton of surprises: hundreds of tricky secrets, unexpected (and challenging) boss encounters, original areas to explore, and a stunning new final act that bravely eschews all normal Metroid conventions.
If you managed to dodge citrus-colored she-warrior Samus Aran's grapple-beam pull over the years and have never played a Metroid game, this is your chance to finally suit up and get sucked in. Everything that makes the series so classic-- the killer weapons, spectacular bosses (don't listen to Mark), clever level design, moody music, perfect control--is here.And if you're already a Metroid maniac, you'll love Zero Mission even more, regardless of whether you played the original NES game. It's certainly a more fleshed-out experience, with more bosses, new sticky spots (which will take you a while to figure out), and very cool surprises.
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