Metroid - Nintendo NES (Very Good, Loose)

Game Description

Metroid introduced players to a new kind of adventure—one defined by isolation, exploration, and atmospheric intensity. Set on the desolate planet Zebes, you play as the mysterious bounty hunter Samus Aran, tasked with infiltrating an alien stronghold to eliminate the deadly space pirates and their bioweapon, the Metroid. As you acquire new abilities like the Morph Ball, Ice Beam, and high-jump boots, once-inaccessible areas open up, creating a non-linear gameplay loop that rewards discovery and persistence. With its moody soundtrack, hidden upgrades, and gradual power scaling, Metroid was a revolutionary blend of platforming and sci-fi exploration that pushed the NES to its limits.

Gameplay Features

• Explore the massive, interconnected planet Zebes with hidden rooms and secrets
• Unlock new paths using upgrades like the Morph Ball, missiles, and energy tanks
• Engage in intense battles against iconic bosses like Kraid and Ridley
• Nonlinear design allows players to backtrack and uncover hidden areas at will
• Innovative atmosphere with minimal dialogue and a haunting, ambient soundtrack

Historical Trivia or Fun Fact

Metroid shocked players at the time of release with its twist ending—revealing that the armored bounty hunter Samus Aran was a woman, making her one of gaming’s first female protagonists. The game laid the groundwork for the entire Metroidvania genre and has since become a must-own title for collectors. Complete-in-box copies, especially the original silver label version, are prized for their historical significance and scarcity.

Note: Compatibility may vary on emulation-based or clone systems depending on cartridge variant and mapper chip used.