Difference between revisions of "Metroid Zero Mission"
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| − | | release='''Game Boy Advance'''<br />US February 9, 2004<br>EU April 8, 2004<br>JP May 27, 2004<br />'''Wii U Virtual Console'''<br />JP June 19, 2014 | + | | release='''Game Boy Advance'''<br />US February 9, 2004<br>EU April 8, 2004<br>JP May 27, 2004<br />'''Wii U Virtual Console'''<br />JP June 19, 2014<br />PAL March 12, 2015<br />US January 14, 2016 |
| gallery=[http://www.gamehiker.com/gallery/index.php?cat=132 GH Gallery] | | gallery=[http://www.gamehiker.com/gallery/index.php?cat=132 GH Gallery] | ||
| rating= ESRB: E | | rating= ESRB: E | ||
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| − | '''Metroid Zero Mission''' is a [[Game Boy Advance]] | + | '''Metroid Zero Mission''' is a [[Game Boy Advance]] game that remakes the original [[NES]] title, ''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]''. It features updated graphics and new content, including additional areas to explore. |
=Story= | =Story= | ||
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The graphics were also brought up to the level of ''Fusion'' as well. New cutscenes were added at different parts of the game to offer narration of the story, though it did not feature as much dialogue as ''Fusion''. Additionally it included a map, something that the original ''Metroid'' lacked. It also had a more subtle hint system to clue players where to go, unlike the more direct and linear item collection in ''Fusion''. | The graphics were also brought up to the level of ''Fusion'' as well. New cutscenes were added at different parts of the game to offer narration of the story, though it did not feature as much dialogue as ''Fusion''. Additionally it included a map, something that the original ''Metroid'' lacked. It also had a more subtle hint system to clue players where to go, unlike the more direct and linear item collection in ''Fusion''. | ||
| − | The most significant addition was an entire new chapter after defeating [[Mother Brain]]. While leaving the planet, Samus's ship is shot down by Space Pirates and her [[Power Suit]] is deactivated. Armed with only a stun gun, she has to infiltrate a Space Pirate frigate, get through undetected as [[Space Pirate]] soldiers patrol the ship, and eventually reach an unexplored part of Chozodia to earn an upgraded Power Suit so that she can fight the Space Pirates on their terms and steal a ship to escape from Zebes. | + | The most significant addition was an entire new chapter after defeating [[Mother Brain]]. While leaving the planet, Samus's ship is shot down by Space Pirates, and her [[Power Suit]] is deactivated. Armed with only a stun gun, she has to infiltrate a Space Pirate frigate, get through undetected as [[Space Pirate]] soldiers patrol the ship, and eventually reach an unexplored part of Chozodia to earn an upgraded Power Suit so that she can fight the Space Pirates on their terms and steal a ship to escape from Zebes. |
=Legacy= | =Legacy= | ||
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==Ports/Remakes== | ==Ports/Remakes== | ||
| − | *In 2014, it was released for download on the [[Wii U]] as part of the [[Wii U Virtual Console]]. | + | *In 2014 (2015 for PAL and 2016 for America), it was released for download on the [[Wii U]] as part of the [[Wii U Virtual Console]]. |
| + | *In June 2024, it was added to the [[Nintendo Switch]]'s digital library of Game Boy Advance games that were available to subscribers of the [[Nintendo Switch Online]]'s Expansion Pack service. | ||
==Sequels== | ==Sequels== | ||
| − | + | The next ''Metroid'' game to be released was ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]'' on the [[Gamecube]]. Unlike ''Fusion'' with ''[[Metroid Prime]]'', the two games had no connectivity together. | |
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| + | Over a decade later, the [[Metroid II: Return of Samus|next ''Metroid'' game]] received a similar remake treatment in the form of ''[[Metroid: Samus Returns]]'' for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] in 2017. | ||
{{Metroid Series}} | {{Metroid Series}} | ||
[[Category: Game Boy Advance Games]] [[Category: Metroid Games]] | [[Category: Game Boy Advance Games]] [[Category: Metroid Games]] | ||
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| Full Title | Metroid Zero Mission |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| System | Game Boy Advance, Wii U Virtual Console |
| Release Date | Game Boy Advance US February 9, 2004 EU April 8, 2004 JP May 27, 2004 Wii U Virtual Console JP June 19, 2014 PAL March 12, 2015 US January 14, 2016 |
| Genre | Action/Adventure |
| Gallery | GH Gallery |
| Rating | ESRB: E |
Metroid Zero Mission is a Game Boy Advance game that remakes the original NES title, Metroid. It features updated graphics and new content, including additional areas to explore.
Story[edit]
The Galactic Federation emerged in the year 2000 of the Cosmic Calendar. On an uncharted planet, researchers discover a new lifeform called Metroids. Before these researchers get far, the Space Pirates attack and steal the Metroids. Only one person is fit to take on this mission, the mysterious bounty hunter Samus Aran.
Samus Aran must infiltrate planet Zebes, destroy the Metroids, and defeat the Mother Brain. The mission won't be easy as Samus has to travel through the areas of Crateria, Brinstar, and Norfair. A variety of strange creatures await her, including both Kraid and Ridley. Infiltrating the planet won't be easy, so Samus will have to find whatever weapons and tools to aid in the mission.
Gameplay[edit]
The game is built on the engine from Metroid Fusion while using an expanded map from Metroid. The game follows a similar pattern of weapon and tool finding as the original. The layout of each area is mostly in tact, although new secret areas can be found, including the entire area of Chozodia. New items are also to be found, like the ability to grip ledges, an ability that was automatic in Fusion and not part of previous games. Some abilities from the sequels (such as ones from Super Metroid) were also added.
The graphics were also brought up to the level of Fusion as well. New cutscenes were added at different parts of the game to offer narration of the story, though it did not feature as much dialogue as Fusion. Additionally it included a map, something that the original Metroid lacked. It also had a more subtle hint system to clue players where to go, unlike the more direct and linear item collection in Fusion.
The most significant addition was an entire new chapter after defeating Mother Brain. While leaving the planet, Samus's ship is shot down by Space Pirates, and her Power Suit is deactivated. Armed with only a stun gun, she has to infiltrate a Space Pirate frigate, get through undetected as Space Pirate soldiers patrol the ship, and eventually reach an unexplored part of Chozodia to earn an upgraded Power Suit so that she can fight the Space Pirates on their terms and steal a ship to escape from Zebes.
Legacy[edit]
Ports/Remakes[edit]
- In 2014 (2015 for PAL and 2016 for America), it was released for download on the Wii U as part of the Wii U Virtual Console.
- In June 2024, it was added to the Nintendo Switch's digital library of Game Boy Advance games that were available to subscribers of the Nintendo Switch Online's Expansion Pack service.
Sequels[edit]
The next Metroid game to be released was Metroid Prime 2: Echoes on the Gamecube. Unlike Fusion with Metroid Prime, the two games had no connectivity together.
Over a decade later, the next Metroid game received a similar remake treatment in the form of Metroid: Samus Returns for the Nintendo 3DS in 2017.
| Titles in the Metroid Series |
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| Metroid (Zero Mission) - Return of Samus (3DS) - Super Metroid - Other M - Fusion Metroid Prime - Pinball - Echoes - Hunters - Corruption - Federation Force - 4 Metroid Dread |