Since this franchise title makes up one half of the inspiration for the genre term “metroidvania,” you probably already know what a typical 2D Metroid game looks like, but I’ll break it down anyway.

They may be less popular, and most gamers may have forgotten about them, but these Metroidvanias still rip.

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Sometimes I find it hard to believe that Metroid is a nearly 40-year-old series. It still feels young next to the likes of Mario, which has countless games to its name. The Metroid library is ...

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In the two decades since the original release of Metroid Prime I’ve had no problem giving it my highest recommendation, along with one nagging reservation: The controls take some getting used to.

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GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. The first batch of free DLC for Monster Hunter Generations is now available, bringing with it a bunch of content based on other game series.

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Samus Aran returns in 2025 with Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, a first-person action adventure that's been in the works for nearly a decade. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...