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
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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