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

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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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.

Screenshots

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