Samus Aran in her Varia Suit as she appears in Super Metroid.
For detailed information about this series, see: Wikitroid
Metroid is a sci-fi video game series created by Nintendo.
The series stars Samus Aran, an intergalactic bounty hunter as she fights against the eponymous alien race known as the Metroids. She occasionally runs into the Space Pirates, a villainous interstellar cabal comprised of multiple alien races, lead by her archenemy Ridley.
Video Games[]
15 video games have been released in the series, including 2 remakes and a compilation, and a sixteenth game is planned. The timeline of the story is not linear through the games, with only the five original sidescrolling games and the three numbered Metroid Prime episodes being linear sequels:
- Metroid (August 6th, 1986) for Famicom Disk System, NES, Game Boy Advance, Wii Virtual Console, Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console, Wii U Virtual Console, NES Classic Edition, and Nintendo Switch Online
- Metroid II: Return of Samus (August 26th, 1991) for Game Boy, Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console, and Nintendo Switch Online
- Super Metroid (March 19th, 1994) for SNES, Wii Virtual Console, Wii U Virtual Console, New Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console, SNES Classic Edition, and Nintendo Switch Online
- Metroid Prime (November 17th, 2002) for GameCube and Wii (as part of the New-Play Control! series). Starts the Metroid Prime sub-series, that takes place between Metroid and Metroid II.
- Metroid Prime Remastered (February 8th, 2023) for Nintendo Switch
- Metroid Fusion (November 18th, 2002) for Game Boy Advance, Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console, Wii U Virtual Console, and Nintendo Switch Online
- Metroid: Zero Mission (February 9th, 2004) for Game Boy Advance, Wii U Virtual Console, and Nintendo Switch Online. A remake of Metroid.
- Metroid Prime 2: Echoes (November 15th, 2004) for GameCube and Wii (as part of the New-Play Control! series)
- Metroid Prime Pinball (October 24th, 2005) for Nintendo DS
- Metroid Prime Hunters (March 20th, 2006) for Nintendo DS and Wii U Virtual Console
- Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (August 27th, 2007) for Wii
- Metroid Prime Trilogy (August 24th, 2009) for Wii and Wii U eShop. A compilation of the Wii versions of the three main Metroid Prime games.
- Metroid: Other M (August 31st, 2010) for Wii and Wii U eShop
- Metroid Prime: Federation Force (August 19th, 2016) for Nintendo 3DS. A game starring Federation Marines rather than Samus Aran and taking place some time after Metroid Prime 3. It includes a minigame called Metroid Prime: Blast Ball, also released as a stand-alone demo.
- Metroid: Samus Returns (September 15th, 2017) for Nintendo 3DS. A remake of Metroid II: Return of Samus. A series of two Amiibo was also released with the game: Samus Aran and Metroid.
- Metroid Dread (October 8th, 2021) for Nintendo Switch. Fifth main entry in the series (identified as Metroid 5 in the trailer), it takes place some time after Fusion. A series of two Amiibo was also released with the game: Samus and E.M.M.I.
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (2025) for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
Publications[]
Gamebook[]
- Metroid: Zebes Invasion Order (1986)
Comics[]
- Metroid (1986), a 195 page Manga/Strategy Guide, released only in Japan.
- Metroid (July 1990), published on issue 6 of Nintendo Comics System.
- Super Metroid (August 1994), a humorous parody of the game in 4-koma format published on Shounen Oh Game Comic issue 1.
- Super Metroid (February-May 1994), published in volumes 57 to 61 of the Nintendo Power magazine.
- Metroid (2002), a two volumes manga that explores Samus' childhood.
- Samus and Joey (2002-2004), an original manga taking place some time after Metroid. It also includes an eight-page manga based on Metroid Fusion, titled Metroid Fusion Special Edition: Rebirth of Samus.
- Metroid Prime (January–March 2003), published in volumes 164 to 166 of Nintendo Power.
- Metroid EX (May 2004 - April 2005)
- Metroid Prime: Episode of Aether (July 2005-January 2006) a manga based on Metroid Prime 2: Echoes.
CDs[]
- Super Metroid – Sound in Action (June 22nd, 1994), features music tracks from Metroid and Super Metroid.
- Metroid Prime & Fusion Original Soundtracks (June 18th, 2003), a two-CD set with each disk containing the soundtrack of one of the games.
Links to Other Series[]
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Zelda | 1986 | Samus plays The Legend of Zelda in the 1986 Metroid manga, Victory Techniques for Metroid. Metroid Prime 3 also features a reference to the series. |
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Volleyball (Nintendo) | 1986 | Samus plays Volleyball in the 1986 Metroid manga, Victory Techniques for Metroid. (see details) |
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Famiken Ryu | 1986 | The world from Metroid appears in Volume 4 of Famiken Ryu. (see details) |
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Blaster Master | June 17, 1988 | Blaster Master features enemies that look like Metroids. (see details) |
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Nintendo Wars | August 12, 1988 | A character resembling Samus makes a cameo in Famicom Wars. (see details) |
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Captain N | September 9, 1989 | Mother Brain is the main villain in the Captain N TV show, while Samus appears in the comic. |
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Tetris | November 1989 | Samus makes an appearance in Tetris for NES; Metroids appear as obstacles in Tetris DS. |
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The Wizard | December 15, 1989 | In a scene in The Wizard, the main character Jimmy is seen playing Metroid. (see details) |
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F-1 Race | November 9, 1990 | Samus makes a cameo in the game boy version of F-1 Race. |
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Alien (Fox) | August 26, 1991 | Some games in the Metroid series have plot elements similar to the Alien movies. (see details) |
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December 1994 | A "Metroid" tour is selectable in an early version of Uniracers shown in a Nintendo Power preview video. |
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Galactic Pinball | July 21, 1995 | Various elements from the Metroid series are featured in the "Cosmic" table of Galactic Pinball. (see details) |
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Mario | March 9, 1996 | Samus Aran has a cameo in Super Mario RPG; UNDIRECT: A challenge for Metroid within NES Remix 2 features elements from Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels and Super Mario Bros. 3. |
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Kirby | March 21, 1996 | The Screw Attack ball is an obtainable item in Kirby Super Star, while Metroids and Samus appear in Kirby's Dream Land 3. |
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F-Zero | July 14, 1998 | Jody Summer from F-Zero X is based on Samus from Metroid. (see details) |
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Super Smash Bros. | January 21, 1999 | Samus and places from the Metroid series are featured in all Super Smash Bros. games. |
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N-Gang | June 2000 | Samus from Metroid appears in the N-Gang episode "Die Hexe lacht um Mitternacht". (see details) |
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X (Nintendo) | 2002 | The Federation Army Special Ops Battleship VIXIV IV from the 2002 Metroid manga and the Galactic Federation Battleship VIXIV take their name from the VIXIV spaceship in X. (see details) |
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Castlevania | June 6, 2002 | Skulls similar to Crocomire's from Super Metroid can be seen in Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance. (see details) |
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Animal Crossing | January 2003 | Elements from the Metroid series appear in many Animal Crossing games as clothes and furnitures. |
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Dragon Ball | June 17, 2003 | The box for Super Metroid can be seen in Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku II. |
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1080° | November 28, 2003 | In 1080° Avalanche there are references to the Metroid series in the game's high scores. (see details) |
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Custom Robo | March 4, 2004 | Custom Robo: Battle Revolution features a reference to the Metroid series. (see details) |
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Scott Pilgrim | August 18, 2004 | Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life features a reference to Metroid. (see details) |
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House (Fox) | November 30, 2004 | In the episode "Occam's Razor", Dr. House can be seen playing Metroid: Zero Mission. (see details) |
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GameCenter CX | December 15, 2004 | Arino plays the Disk System game Metroid in episode 5. He also did a full play through of Super Metroid in 2010 as part of the Wii Virtual Console promotional episodes. (see details) |
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Geist | August 15, 2005 | Samus' helmet can be found in Geist. (see details) |
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Supernatural (Warner Bros.) | September 20, 2005 | In the Supernatural episode "Wendigo", two characters are seen playing Metroid on the Nintendo DS. (see details) |
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November 14, 2006 | Samus was supposed to appear in the Wii version of Marvel: Ultimate Alliance. |
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Picross | January 25, 2007 | Picross DS includes an image of Samus from Metroid. (see details) |
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Aoi Sekai no Chushin de | July 30, 2007 | Saroid in Aoi Sekai no Chushin de is based on Samus from Metroid. (see details) |
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Excite | August 27, 2007 | Metroid Prime 3: Corruption features an unlockable sticker based on Excite Truck. (see details) |
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Wii games | August 27, 2007 | Metroid Prime 3: Corruption features unlockable stickers based on Wii Sports and Wii Play. (see details) |
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Daigasso! Band Brothers | June 26, 2008 | The "Brinstar" theme from Metroid is a downloadable song in the European version of Jam with the Band. (see details) |
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Fatal Frame | July 31, 2008 | Samus' Zero Suit is unlockable in Project Zero 4. (see details) |
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Code Monkeys | August 2, 2008 | The Code Monkeys episode "Valley of the Silicon Dolls" features a reference to Metroid. (see details) |
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I Wanna Be The Guy | October 5, 2007 | Characters and locations from Metroid appear in I Wanna Be The Guy. | 2 |
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Phantasy Star | December 25, 2008 | Samus' Arm Cannon is an unlockable weapon in Phantasy Star 0. (see details) |
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Shadow Complex | August 19, 2009 | Shadow Complex features various gameplay elements from Super Metroid. (see details) |
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Cave Story | March 22, 2010 | Cave Story features enemies similar to Metroids. (see details) |
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Singularity | June 25, 2010 | Singularity features references to the Metroid series. (see details) |
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Starcraft | July 27, 2010 | StarCraft II features a cameo by a creature resembling a Metroid. (see details) |
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August 31, 2010 | Metroid: Other M features an unused stage models in from Ninja Gaiden II. (see details) |
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Donkey Kong | November 21, 2010 | Creatures from the Metroid series appear in the background in Donkey Kong Country Returns, along with other references to the series, while Samus' Gunship and a Metroid appear in Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze. |
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Death Battle! | December 6, 2010 | Samus Aran has been a subject for Death Battle! (see details) |
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Bloodline Champions | January 13, 2011 | Metal Wardens in Bloodline Champions have many abilities similar to Samus from Metroid. (see details) |
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Catherine | February 17, 2011 | The video game Catherine features a character nemed Justin Bailey. (see details) |
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AR Games | February 26, 2011 | The Star Pics AR game uses a Samus card, and there also are Metroid refereneces in Graffiti. (see details) |
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Mii Plaza | February 26, 2011 | Mii Plaza features unlockable hats based on Metroid and includes two Puzzle Swap puzzles based on Metroid games. (see details) |
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Nintendogs | February 26, 2011 | Samus' helmet is featured in Nintendogs + Cats. (see details) |
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MAD | February 28, 2011 | Samus Aran is parodied in the MAD sketch "Gaming's Next Top Princess". (see details) |
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Dead or Alive | May 19, 2011 | Dead or Alive: Dimensions features a stage based on Metroid: Other M which also features the appearances of Samus and Ridley. (see details) |
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Henry Stickmin | July 8, 2011 | A Metroid (later turned into a generic alien to avoid copyright issues) appears in Stealing the Diamond. (see details) |
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Adventure Time | August 1, 2011 | In the episode Hitman, Blastronaut resembles Samus Aran from Metroid. (see details) |
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Pushmo | October 5, 2011 | Pushmo features a level based on a sprite from Metroid. |
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Kiki Trick | January 19, 2012 | Kiki Trick features a scene from Super Metroid in a minigame. |
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Kid Icarus | March 22, 2012 | The Komayto enemies in the Kid Icarus series are based on metroids; Kid Icaurus: Uprising features a direct reference to the Metroid series. (see details) |
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Warriors (Koei) | April 26, 2012 | Dynasty Warriors Vs features a Zero Suit Samus costume. |
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Monica's Gang | June 2012 | Samus appears in Clássicos do Cinema - Turma da Mônica #32. | 2 |
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Cave Story | October 31, 2012 | Curly is seen wearing a Samus Aran costume in the Halloween update for Cave Story+. (see details) |
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Nintendo Land | November 18, 2012 | Nintendo Land features a minigame based on the Metroid series. (see details) |
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Tekken | November 18, 2012 | Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition features a Zero Suit Samus outfit for the characters. |
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Fred's World | May 26, 2013 | Zero Suit Frida costume from Skiing Fred is based on Samus Aran's Zero Suit. (see details) |
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Geometry Dash | August 13, 2013 | Geometry Dash features a wave skin based on a Metroid and a skin based on Samus Aran. (see details) |
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Teslagrad | December 13, 2013 | Elements looking respectively like a Chozo Statue and Samus's helmet from Metroid appear in Teslagrad. (see details) |
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Strider | February 18, 2014 | In one of the areas in the 2014 Strider there's a large brain in a containment tube shaped like the one holding Mother Brain from Metroid. (see details) |
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NES Remix | April 24, 2014 | NES Remix 2 includes challenges based on Metroid. (see details) |
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Bayonetta | September 20, 2014 | The Wii U version of Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2 features the Power Suit from Metroid as a costume, also including the Arm Cannon and Morph Ball functionality. (see details) |
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Monster Hunter | October 11, 2014 | Monster Hunter 4G/Ultimate features the Varia Suit and Zero Suit costumes from Metroid, along with the Arm Cannon weapon. (see details) |
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Dungeon of the Endless | October 27, 2014 | Dungeon of the Endless features a character called Sara Numas, a parody of Samus from Metroid. (see details) |
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Daitomodachi | December 13, 2014 | Metroid is parodied in multiple Daitomodachi episodes. | 3 |
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One Night at Flumpty's | January 28, 2015 | Metroids appear on the wallpaper in One Night at Flumpty's. (see details) |
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Ace Combat | January 29, 2015 | Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy + features unlockable aircraft themed after Samus from Metroid: Other M. |
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Axiom Verge | March 31, 2015 | Axiom Verge features a secret outfit based on Samus from Metroid. (see details) |
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Heroes of the Storm | June 2, 2015 | One of the skins for Lt. Morales in Heroes of the Storm is based on Samus Aran. (see details) |
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Nintendo Badge Arcade | September 24, 2015 | Nintendo Badge Arcade features badges based on the Metroid series. (see details) |
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Dino Run | September 29, 2015 | Dino Run DX features a hat based on Samus Aran. (see details) |
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Random Encounters | March 4, 2016 | Random Encounters has made a Metroid song. | 3 |
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Enter the Gungeon | April 5, 2016 | Enter the Gungeon features a weapon called the Heroine that looks like Samus' arm cannon. (see details) |
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Amiibo Tap | April 23, 2015 | Scanning an Amiibo in Amiibo Tap: Nintendo's Greatest Bits can give you access to playing a demo of Metroid or Super Metroid. (see details) |
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Starbound | July 22, 2016 | An item similar to the Morph Ball from Metroid makes an appearance in Starbound. (see details) |
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Miitomo | August 19, 2016 | Miitomo featured Metroid-themed items to promote the release of Metroid Prime: Federation Force. (see details) |
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Regular Show | October 27, 2016 | In the episode "Terror Tales of the Park VI" from Regular Show, Eileen is dressed as Samus Aran from Metroid. (see details) |
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Miitopia | December 8, 2016 | Miitopia features costumes based on Metroid characters, obtainable by scanning the respective amiibo. (see details) |
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DBX | September 02, 2017 | Samus has been a subject for DBX. | 2 |
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Homestuck | September 14, 2017 | Joey Claire has a poster for Super Metroid in Hiveswap. | 2 |
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Conga Master Party! | September 28, 2017 | Conga Master Party! features compatibility with the Metroid series amiibo. (see details) |
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Rocket League | November 14, 2017 | Rocket League for Switch features a car based Samus's Gunship from Metroid. (see details) |
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Under the Silver Lake | April 19, 2019 | Sam owns "Nintendo Power V31", which has Samus from Metroid II: Return of Samus on the cover. (see details) |
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Lego Minifigures | September 1, 2019 | The cover of the "Space Game" included with the Video Game Champ minifigure is based on Metroid Prime. (see details) |
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Luigi | October 31, 2019 | A Metroid Prime: Federation Force poster appears in Luigi's Mansion 3. (see details) |
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Something About | March 29, 2020 | "Something About Super Metroid" is a parody of Super Metroid. (see details) |
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Jump Rope Challenge | July 2, 2020 | A Samus costume was added to Jump Rope Challenge with Update 1.1.0. (see details) |
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Ready Player One | November 24, 2020 | Samus and Metroid are mentioned in Ready Player Two. (see details) |
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Meat Boy | December 23, 2020 | The Chapter 4 introduction cutscene in Super Meat Boy Forever is a parody of the intro cutscene from Super Metroid. (see details) |
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Kakyoin Waifu Connoisseur | March 13, 2022 | Metroid is parodied in multiple Kakyoin Waifu Connoisseur episodes. | 3 |
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Fortnite | May 18, 2021 | A silhouette resembling Samus from Metroid appears in the background of Batman/Fortnite: Zero Point #3. Samus was also originally supposed to be one of the Hunters in Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 5, but due to Nintendo wanting the skin to be a Nintendo Switch Exclusive, the skin was cancelled. (see details) |
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Wario | September 10, 2021 | Microgame versions of Metroid games are featured in the WarioWare series, with Wario characters directly interacting with the "Super Metroid" microgame in WarioWare: Get It Together!; there also are other minor references between the two series. |
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Haiku, the Robot | April 28, 2022 | Haiku, the Robot features a statue that looks very similar to the Chozo statues from the Metroid series. (see details) |
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Professor Chalk | August 30, 2024 | A Metroid poster can be seen in the music video for FNAF Kids. (see details) |
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Nintendo World Championships | July 18, 2024 | A version of Metroid for the NES is included in Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition. | 3 |
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Antonball | November 12, 2024 | The "Sams" and "Meteor Oid" sprays in Antonblast are based on Samus and a Metroid. (see details) |
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