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'''''Metroid: Zero Mission''''' is an action/adventure platform run and gun. It is a remake of the [[Metroid|original NES game]] based on the Super Metroid engine and with the addition of some extra sections. I would suggest this version of the game rather than the original NES game to any fan of the Metroidvania genre who hasn't yet played the original. | '''''Metroid: Zero Mission''''' is an action/adventure platform run and gun. It is a remake of the [[Metroid|original NES game]] based on the Super Metroid engine and with the addition of some extra sections. I would suggest this version of the game rather than the original NES game to any fan of the Metroidvania genre who hasn't yet played the original. | ||
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| − | * The game manages to take away a lot of the pointless wandering from the original game while still keeping | + | * The game manages to take away a lot of the pointless wandering from the original game while still keeping the allure. |
* The new area adds extra game play, and is quite nice for those of us who have already beaten the original. | * The new area adds extra game play, and is quite nice for those of us who have already beaten the original. | ||
* The more-fleshed out story, full-screen graphics, larger sprites, updated music, background art, etc. really make the game more attractive. | * The more-fleshed out story, full-screen graphics, larger sprites, updated music, background art, etc. really make the game more attractive. | ||
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File:Metroid - Zero Mission.jpg
North American box art
Metroid: Zero Mission is an action/adventure platform run and gun. It is a remake of the original NES game based on the Super Metroid engine and with the addition of some extra sections. I would suggest this version of the game rather than the original NES game to any fan of the Metroidvania genre who hasn't yet played the original.
I played this game, initially not knowing it was a remake of the first Metroid. Having a pretty good grasp of the original, I found it pretty easy to progress, but really enjoyed all the added extras.
Status
Beat the game in 2:48:63 with 67% completion on normal difficulty.
Review
- Overall: 8/10
- Best Version: Game Boy Advance
Good
- The game manages to take away a lot of the pointless wandering from the original game while still keeping the allure.
- The new area adds extra game play, and is quite nice for those of us who have already beaten the original.
- The more-fleshed out story, full-screen graphics, larger sprites, updated music, background art, etc. really make the game more attractive.
- After you beat the game, you unlock the original 8-bit game as well!
- You can actually save your game, rather than deal with an obnoxious password system.
Bad
- Some of the difficulties of the original game remain, so, if you don't know where to look to find the Varia or a couple of the energy tanks, you may still skip them and find the game too difficult.
- While the game also contains the original 8-bit Metroid game, the Game Boy Advance resolution isn't large enough to display the game full screen, so it is obnoxiously squished.
- Interestingly, when you're given hints on where to go next, the game is surprisingly short, even with the added content.
- I think the box art is kind of lame.
Ugly
- Nothing.
Gallery
Game manual (Australia).
Links
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metroid:_Zero_Mission - Wikipedia.
- mobygames.com/game/metroid-zero-mission - MobyGames.
