Metroid II: Return of Samus (1991)

Developer

Nintendo R&D1

Publisher

Nintendo, Playtronic

Platforms

Nintendo 3DS, Game Boy

Genres

Shooter, Platform, Adventure

Rating

3.7 of 5, 92 player ratings

Where to get it

Nintendo eShop

How it feels

Methodically hunt down every last Metroid through a sprawling alien underworld, building your arsenal along the way.

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About

A Sinister Planet Threatens the Galaxy! Battle through a sprawling underworld, seeking out every last Metroid, and build up your arsenal by discovering mysterious artefacts. Enjoy new abilities like the Spider Ball, and powerful new weapons like the Plasma Beam, as you attempt to eradicate the Metroids once and for all.

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