Product Overview
- Product Name: Metroid Zero Mission
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Good
- Save Battery Status*: Tested & Working
- Notes: Cartridge label shows typical wear for a loose cart but remains fully intact with no peeling. Overall, the cart is in good condition with moderate cosmetic wear. Battery has been tested and is working. Pins are clean and game is ready to be played!
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What's Included
- Game Boy Advance Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Cartridge Case / Dust Cover: Yes
- Original Retail Box: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Metroid: Zero Mission on the Game Boy Advance reimagines Samus Aran’s very first adventure with modern gameplay, stunning visuals, and expanded story content. Returning to the hostile planet Zebes, bounty hunter Samus sets out to eradicate the Space Pirates and their terrifying creation, the Metroids. From claustrophobic caverns to bio-engineered labs, every corridor pulses with danger and discovery.
More than a remake, this release is a complete overhaul of the original NES classic. The environments are rebuilt with lush detail, the controls are tighter than ever, and hidden paths reward curiosity at every turn. Energy tanks, missile expansions, and power-ups like the Morph Ball and Screw Attack transform Samus from vulnerable explorer into unstoppable warrior. For the first time, players also experience a brand-new post-Mother Brain chapter, where Samus must infiltrate a Space Pirate mothership without her Power Suit — a sequence that adds stealth gameplay and narrative depth.
As one of the crown jewels of the franchise, Metroid: Zero Mission is widely considered the definitive way to experience Samus’s origin story. It blends nostalgia with cutting-edge GBA design, offering both veteran fans and newcomers a landmark action-adventure. For collectors, it is one of the most sought-after Game Boy Advance titles and a cornerstone for any serious Nintendo library.
Gameplay Features
- Expanded retelling of the original Metroid with new areas, bosses, and cutscenes
- Signature exploration-based gameplay with non-linear progression and hidden secrets
- Classic upgrades including Morph Ball, Missiles, Screw Attack, and Varia Suit
- Brand-new Zero Suit sequence introduces stealth mechanics and unique challenges
- Fast, fluid controls optimized for the GBA handheld format
- Unlockable extras such as the complete NES Metroid once the game is finished
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Metroid: Zero Mission was developed by Nintendo R&D1, the same team behind the original NES release, ensuring authenticity while modernizing every element. The addition of the Zero Suit sequence was groundbreaking, marking the first time players controlled Samus outside her iconic armor — a concept later expanded in Metroid: Other M and Super Smash Bros. appearances.
Universally praised by critics, Zero Mission is often ranked among the best action-adventure games on the GBA. Its combination of updated art, orchestral-style remixed soundtrack, and expanded lore helped solidify Metroid’s legacy for a new generation. Today, it stands as both a masterclass in how to remake a classic and one of the most collectible titles on the handheld.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Action Adventure
- Year Released: 2004
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Nintendo R&D1
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 045496733445
- SKU: 2373-MANP
- Format: Nintendo Game Boy Advance / GBA Cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Game Boy Advance System / GBA Console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- Game Boy Advance cartridges also play on: Game Boy Advance SP, Game Boy Micro, and Nintendo DS/DS Lite systems with a Game Boy Advance cartridge slot (not DSi or later).
- *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.
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