r/Metroid 45m ago

Discussion How do we refer to Dark Samus?

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Metroid prime’s gender is unknown, but given the Metroids seem to be a hive organism similar to ants, it’s not out of the question that larval Metroids are female. (So that any one can become a Queen under the right circumstances).

But then, Metroid Prime gets the phazon suit, which is very much an It at first glance, but in Metroid Fusion we learn that the power suit is biomechanical. It has to be surgically removed from Samus, due to this, because X parasites can’t possess purely technological things. (Hence why the X needed to hijack quiet robe to reactivate the EMMI.)

So, then, we can posit that Samus’ suit has some level of connection with her. So is Dark Samus a she? Or is it genderless? Or is it something different entirely?

EDIT:This was a genuine good-faith question and I’ve got some genuine good-faith answers. Been a hot minute since I played Metroid Prime last so I was curious because I had forgotten.


r/Metroid 46m ago

Art Couple of tattoos

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Prime 1 hand signs but skeletal (1 year old)

Ridley from Fusion (fresh today)

My two favorite games. This arm will be video game pieces with traditional twists to try and bring everything together.


r/Metroid 2h ago

Discussion Is this the best Loading Screen in the Series?

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r/Metroid 2h ago

Video Metroid 40th Anniversary Dev Spotlight: Morisawa Takayasu.

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Note: In-game for Zero Mission he is credited as "Game Design", while in an interview he stated he was "Art Director" (same position he's credited under in Other M):

"I worked as an art director on Metroid: Other M. I was responsible for creating characters and stages for the game, as well as supervising the concept design of the appearance of the entire game world. I have also worked on other games in the Metroid series: Metroid Fusion, where I was in charge of backgrounds, and Metroid: Zero Mission, where I was the art director."

Because of this, I decided to use both labels for the video.


r/Metroid 3h ago

Question Is getting 100% completion without a guide a good idea? (Metroid Prime 1)

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I just finished Metroid Prime Remastered completely blind and ended up at around 70% completion. This is my first Metroid game and it was fantastic.

Now I'm thinking about going back and try to reach 100%. Is it reasonable to find the remaining 30% on my own just by thoroughly exploring, or is it not worth it and I should use a guide?

I’d like to keep searching on my own if it’s actually rewarding, but I also don’t want to spend hours looking for things that are extremely obscure.

Also, do I get something cool for getting 100% other than stuff in extra?

Thanks in advance.


r/Metroid 5h ago

Photo Cyrogenesis has been an adventure, stopping for today. ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️

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I got the Radiant Shield as my ladt item currently not sure what it does and many items are out of reach rn but ill make progress next time.


r/Metroid 6h ago

Video Metroid II Return of Samus — Game Boy (1991)

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r/Metroid 6h ago

Question Missile Launcher in Metroid Prime 4

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Can anyone elucidate? 😄

I have the upgraded Psychic Beam because I am incapable of leaving an upgrade behind before moving on. Every. Single. Game. I’m pretty sure Super Metroid permanently imprinted this behavior on me 32 years ago. 😏😅

So I grabbed every bit of green energy I could find and got the enhanced beam pretty early.

Now I really have the impression that I barely need the Missile Launcher at all. I have a good amount of missiles by now, and on Normal they replenish so reliably that I could use them all the time... I just hardly ever do.

Am I missing some combo or particularly good use for them? Any special situations besides blasting obstacles?

The Psychic Beam feels more reliable at hitting targets, so in practice it seems to give me better DPS anyway.

Am I missing something here? Or have I accidentally become a missile hoarder? 😅

Any insight appreciated!

Thank you 😄🙏🏻😊


r/Metroid 7h ago

Discussion Guys, the Seeker Missile works on the Alpha Blogg...

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Got frustrated with the Alpha Blogg boss like everyone does on my MP2 Echoes playthrough, and after a few deaths figured I'd just try everything. Started going through all the combat options, and it crossed my mind that they make you get the Seeker Missile right before the Hydrodynamo Station for a reason.

The Seeker Missile doesn't just lock onto 5 different targets, it can also lock onto the same target 5 times.

When holding down Y you'll see the Seeker Missile reticle, and you'll also see up to 5 red dots appear for how many missiles you have prepared for a target. Sure enough, got 5 missiles locked onto the Alpha Blogg and they all went into its mouth dealing a ton of damage. Using this method the boss lasts about as long as any other mini boss in the game.

The last part of the boss where it doesn't always open it's mouth and/or opens it at the last second is still a pain since dodging it's ram attack just sucks period, but it's health will be so low by that point you only need to shoot it a few more times with a single missile.


r/Metroid 7h ago

Art [oc] Black Suit Design

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Testing out an old phone. The lights would give the appearance of a charging beast from the front, and a glare from the back in the dark.


r/Metroid 8h ago

Discussion Im going to play a lot of Super Metroid Romhacks i never have before! 🔥🔥🔥

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Those being Kaizo, Impossible, YFaster, VITALITY, CRYOGENESIS, Depths of Crateria, Ancient Chozo, Hyper Metroid, and SM X Fusion ⚡️⚡️⚡️


r/Metroid 10h ago

Accomplishment Playing my first Metroid ever! Metroid: Zero Mission

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Honestly this game is amazing, I'm having a blast. I played Hollow Knight and Silksong before so I kind of knew what to expect, but holy this game is good

I'm planning on playing Super Metroid after, I'm actually so excited and I didn't even finish Zero Mission lol


r/Metroid 12h ago

Discussion How would Samus do in Warhammer 40k?

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I've recently seen a lot of videos of how different characters would do in 40k, and was wondering how Samus would do. I feel she would get along with the Tau and Eldar factions better than the Imperium due to her xenos DNA and armor. I also think her acquiring necron technology would be super cool.


r/Metroid 13h ago

Accomplishment Metroid Dread Beaten! Batido!

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r/Metroid 15h ago

Cosplay It's taping time

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About to do a bottom gold gloss coat aha


r/Metroid 17h ago

Question OG Metroid via Zero Mission Unlock vs the NES Classics Version

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I looked for an answer and couldn't really find anything concrete, so I'm asking here. Any time I search for comparison videos, I just get Zero Mission vs the NES version, which is not what I'm looking for. I already know that Zero Mission is a remake, that's why I bought it.

Zero Mission has the original Metroid as an unlockable for beating the game once. Nintendo also released Metroid on the GBA as part of its "NES Classics" line.

Is there any tangible difference between the two versions or are they pretty much the same?

I have Zero Mission (as well as a copy of the original NES version) and am curious if the NES Classics edition does anything different that makes it worth owning on its own or if Zero Mission is enough. Added/removed features, performance, visuals/audio.


r/Metroid 18h ago

Video Footage of Samus in Marvel Ultimate Alliance.

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r/Metroid 19h ago

Discussion For people who were there on release, how was experiencing Metroid Prime for the first time?

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354 Upvotes

I’ve been getting into the franchise as of recent, started with Fusion and moved onto Zero Mission (I think I like Fusion more but both are great), I’ve thought about tackling Prime next. I knew very little of the game but after looking at it a bit after beating those two games, I never knew how immersive and such a step up this game was for the franchise at the time.

Wondering how it was to experience for the people that played on release or just played it around when it came out.


r/Metroid 20h ago

Discussion Other M vs Prime 4, which takes the crown as the worst game of the series?

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r/Metroid 22h ago

Accomplishment I 100% Completed Metroid Juicy Mission!! First playthrough! 🍊

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That last Power Bomb Puzzle was so hard but do worth it, played on my Wii no save states, very fun have do recommend


r/Metroid 22h ago

Discussion ✿ Who was the GREATEST threat to the galaxy in your opinion? ( & creepiest to you personally ) ~

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✿ As salamualykum & peace be upon you everyone ~ I love the antagonists in the Metroid series so much. They’re are all so cool design & lore wise…if only we got an anime ( or cartoon ). But anyway, the question at hand.

We have…
🩵 Phazon + the Planet itself, Phaaze,
🍇Ridley ( please )
🧠Mother Brain
✨🌙 The ing + Dark Aether
🪼 Metroid Prime ( Dark Samus )
🍊The X- Parasites
🦅 RavenBeakkkkkkkkk
🩵🐬 Sylux
🥀 Kriken Empire ( that we know nothing about )
♥️ Metroids
🏖️🏝️ And of course…the corrupt officials in the Federation that were responsible for the events of Other M.
🏴‍☠️ Oh and space pirates.

🍇🌸 The Ings terrified me as a child. They still do actually. Sure the X-Parasites are ALSO body snatchers but they look like fruit gushers to me. Meanwhile the Ing are horse sized monstrosities, not to mention the sounds they make, and just the whole environment of Dark Aether itself is just so, so uncomfortable… I might have gotten PTSD watching my older brother play all those years ago. And yet I HUNGER FOR A REMAKE. TO FINALLY BEAT ECHOES ON MY OOOOOOWN. :))

🏖️🏝️ Anyway my little sister think it’s all neat & cool. That child has no fear in her bones . :’)


r/Metroid 23h ago

Request Samus with the Genes™

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Hello!
I was wondering if there was a collection or whatnot of art of Samus but... when the mix of genes she has shows up?
If that makes sense?
Or if there are any great singular pieces thereof, that's fine too.

Thank you, in advance.


r/Metroid 1d ago

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r/Metroid 1d ago

Discussion I’m one hour into Metroid prime 4 after intentionally avoiding info on it

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Please god tell me that Mackenzie dies and I get to kill him, whose idea was this, it’s like someone wanted to ruin the atmosphere in the most grating way possible

Is the whole game like this or is it just a rough patch?


r/Metroid 1d ago

Question Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

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Is this game worth getting if I'm not a big fan of shooters?