Metroid Samus Returns on 3DS is a masterful remake of Metroid II. Samus on planet SR388 to eliminate all Metroids. New counter-attack system, AEION abilities and oppressive atmosphere. A 3DS must.
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Category
Action Adventure1 player12+
Description
Samus Aran is sent to planet SR388 to eliminate the Metroids in this ambitious Metroid II remake with fully modern mechanics. Published by Nintendo, released in Europe in September 2017. 2D metroidvania exploration, Melee counter attacks unlocking abilities, new Aeion abilities, Metroid bosses with multiple forms. Multilingual version.
Metroid - Samus Returns review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,5 GB📅15/09/2017
Published by Nintendo
Metroid - Samus Returns (3DS) price, value & rarity
Samus Returns marks the official return of 2D Metroid on handheld after a decade of silence, and the PAL release is among Nintendo Europe's quieter prints. Collector value reinforced by MercurySteam delivering here the technical base later reused in Metroid Dread, making this a pivotal piece in the modern history of the franchise.
Memorable bosses
The entire hunt on SR388 is built around a single prey in full mutation: from the Alpha Metroid to the fearsome Omega, each form grows larger and more aggressive. The final confrontation with the colossal Queen caps this escalation. A heavy solitude and the evolving battles give this hunt a unique tension, long before the genre's standards.
Is Metroid - Samus Returns still worth playing in 2026?
Released in 2017 on 3DS, MercurySteam and Nintendo's project is a deep remake of Metroid II, resurrecting Samus' solitary adventure hunting the Metroids on a hostile planet. The new melee counter mechanic, which rewards timing against enemies, and the free three hundred and sixty degree aiming energise exploration and combat without betraying the spirit of the series. The careful art direction and the oppressive atmosphere of isolation leave a mark. The repetition of some encounters weighs. An excellent return of two dimensional Metroid, recommended for fans of exploration and of atmospheric action.
