Metroid Fusion (2002)

Developer: Nintendo R&D1
Publisher: Nintendo, iQue
Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, Game Boy Advance
Genres: Shooter, Platform, Adventure
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 309 player ratings
Main story: about 3.5 hours
Completionist: about 6.1 hours
Where to get it: Nintendo eShop

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How it feels

A tightly structured sci-fi journey through hostile corridors that steadily ratchets up tension as new threats emerge.

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About

Metroid Fusion is a side-scrolling action-adventure game that combines exploration, combat, and progression within a structured environment. Players navigate distinct sectors, acquire new abilities, and unlock access to previously restricted areas as they advance. The game emphasizes guided objectives alongside ability-based traversal, with a focus on atmospheric tension, evolving threats, and progression through upgrades.

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