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{{Game | {{Game | ||
|title=Metroid | |title=Metroid | ||
| | |image=Metroid.jpg | ||
|developer=[[Nintendo R&D 1]] | |developer=[[Nintendo R&D 1]] | ||
|publisher=[[Nintendo]] | |publisher=[[Nintendo]] | ||
| | |japanese=メトロイド | ||
| | |genre=[[Platform]] | ||
|released={{sys|fds|top=1}}{{jp|1986|August 6}} | |||
{{sys|nes}}{{us|1987|August 13}}{{eu|1988|January 15}} | |||
{{sys|gba}}{{jp|2004|August 10}}{{us|2004|October 25}}{{eu|2005|January 7}} | |||
{{sys|wii}}{{eu|2007|July 20}}{{us|2007|August 13}}{{jp|2008|March 4}} | |||
{{sys|3ds}}{{jp|2012|February 29}}{{us|2012|March 1}}{{eu|2012|March 15}}{{au|2012|March 15}}{{kr|2016|February 3}} | |||
{{sys|wiiu}}{{na|2013|July 11}}{{eu|2013|July 11}}{{jp|2013|August 14}} | |||
{{sys|switch}}{{us|2018|November 14}}{{jp|2018|November 14}}{{eu|2018|November 14}}{{au|2018|November 14}}{{hk|2019|April 23}}{{kr|2019|April 23}} | |||
|systems=[[NES]], [[Famicom Disk System]], [[Game Boy Advance]], [[Wii]], [[3DS]], [[Wii U]], [[Nintendo Switch]] | |||
|modes=[[Single player]] | |||
|ratings={{ESRB|E}}{{PEGI|3}}{{OFLC|PG|2004 NES Classics re-release}} | |ratings={{ESRB|E}}{{PEGI|3}}{{OFLC|PG|2004 NES Classics re-release}} | ||
|followed by=[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]] | |followed by=[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]] | ||
|series=Metroid | |series=Metroid | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ | {{Series disambig}} | ||
{{metroidwiki|Metroid (game)}} | |||
'''Metroid''' is the first game in the Metroid series of video games. It was originally released for the [[Famicom Disk System]] on August 6, [[1986]], and later for the Nintendo Entertainment System in August 1987 (North America) and on January 15, 1988 (Europe). It was the thirteenth best selling Famicom game released in 1986, selling a reported 1,040,000 copies throughout its lifetime. The game was produced by one of Nintendo's most prolific game and hardware designers, Gunpei Yokoi, and was directed by Yoshio Sakamoto. The game's music was composed by Hirokazu "Hip" Tanaka. | '''Metroid''' is the first game in the Metroid series of video games. It was originally released for the [[Famicom Disk System]] on August 6, [[1986]], and later for the Nintendo Entertainment System in August 1987 (North America) and on January 15, 1988 (Europe). It was the thirteenth best selling Famicom game released in 1986, selling a reported 1,040,000 copies throughout its lifetime. The game was produced by one of Nintendo's most prolific game and hardware designers, Gunpei Yokoi, and was directed by Yoshio Sakamoto. The game's music was composed by Hirokazu "Hip" Tanaka. | ||
Metroid provided one of the first highly non-linear game experiences on a home console. The basic gameplay is a mix of action-adventure and platform shooter. The player controls Samus Aran across sprite-rendered two dimensional landscapes, starting with only a weak blaster shot and jumping ability, preventing progress to certain areas of the game world. As the player explores more of the area, they will encounter power-ups that can be used to pass the previously encountered obstacles, allowing them to explore further and find more power-ups. In addition to common enemies that inhabit the world, Samus will encounter bosses that she will need to defeat before progressing further. | Metroid provided one of the first highly non-linear game experiences on a home console. The basic gameplay is a mix of action-adventure and platform shooter. The player controls Samus Aran across sprite-rendered two dimensional landscapes, starting with only a weak blaster shot and jumping ability, preventing progress to certain areas of the game world. As the player explores more of the area, they will encounter power-ups that can be used to pass the previously encountered obstacles, allowing them to explore further and find more power-ups. In addition to common enemies that inhabit the world, Samus will encounter bosses that she will need to defeat before progressing further. | ||
The original Metroid is present as an unlockable bonus in the [[Nintendo GameCube]] game [[Metroid Prime]]. In 2004, Nintendo released [[Metroid: Zero Mission]] for the [[Game Boy Advance]], a modern "re-imagining" or remake of the original Metroid which also includes the emulated NES game as an unlockable bonus. Also in 2004, Nintendo re-released the original Metroid for the Game Boy Advance as part of the Classic NES Series. Nintendo later released Metroid for the [[Wii Virtual Console]] on July 20, 2007 in Europe and on August 13, 2007 in North America. Metroid was in the Top 20 Most Popular Downloads on the American Virtual Console until October 30, 2007, and was the Number 1 download from August 18 to August 21, 2007, displaced by Super Metroid. Metroid | The original Metroid is present as an unlockable bonus in the [[Nintendo GameCube]] game [[Metroid Prime]]. In 2004, Nintendo released [[Metroid: Zero Mission]] for the [[Game Boy Advance]], a modern "re-imagining" or remake of the original Metroid which also includes the emulated NES game as an unlockable bonus. Also in 2004, Nintendo re-released the original Metroid for the Game Boy Advance as part of the Classic NES Series. Nintendo later released Metroid for the [[Wii Virtual Console]] on July 20, 2007 in Europe and on August 13, 2007 in North America. Metroid was in the Top 20 Most Popular Downloads on the American Virtual Console until October 30, 2007, and was the Number 1 download from August 18 to August 21, 2007, displaced by Super Metroid. Currently, Metroid is available on the Nintendo 3DS eShop. | ||
==Story== | {{Continue Nav|nextpage=How to play}} | ||
== Story == | |||
In the year 2003 C.C. (Cosmic Calendar), the leaders of various planets united in order to form a congress that became known as the Galactic Federation, in an attempt to construct a fair and structured universe that would enable society to grow and prosper. Under the guidance of this new federation, the individuals of the planets began to associate with each other, and a new civilization began to develop. Various leaps in technology for transportation were created, such as interstellar spaceships, and society flourished through the use of such expansion. | In the year 2003 C.C. (Cosmic Calendar), the leaders of various planets united in order to form a congress that became known as the Galactic Federation, in an attempt to construct a fair and structured universe that would enable society to grow and prosper. Under the guidance of this new federation, the individuals of the planets began to associate with each other, and a new civilization began to develop. Various leaps in technology for transportation were created, such as interstellar spaceships, and society flourished through the use of such expansion. | ||
''Note: As stated by the Metroid and [[Metroid II: Return of Samus]] manuals, the year of the Galactic Federation formation was the year 2000. In [[Metroid: Zero Mission]]'s manual, the year of the Galactic Federation formation was 2003, retconning what was stated in the Metroid and Metroid II manuals.'' | ''Note: As stated by the Metroid and [[Metroid II: Return of Samus]] manuals, the year of the Galactic Federation formation was the year 2000. In [[Metroid: Zero Mission]]'s manual, the year of the Galactic Federation formation was 2003, retconning what was stated in the Metroid and Metroid II manuals.'' | ||
At this time, Earth came into contact with individuals from these other worlds, and the advanced technology that these people possessed was shared with the humans of Earth. All seemed to be well in this new society. However, devious groups known as "Space Pirates" began to attack the spaceships in the hopes of looting valuable goods, striking fear in the hearts of the people. In order to counter these attacks, the Federal Bureau set up a new combat force known as the Federal Police. Yet the pirates were extremely difficult to battle in the depths of space, even with the advanced technology of the Federation. Thus, they recruited a group of courageous individuals who became known as "Space Hunters", equipped with the best weapons available. The Federation provided huge financial bonuses to the Hunters in reward for hunting down and destroying the pirates. | At this time, Earth came into contact with individuals from these other worlds, and the advanced technology that these people possessed was shared with the humans of Earth. All seemed to be well in this new society. However, devious groups known as "Space Pirates" began to attack the spaceships in the hopes of looting valuable goods, striking fear in the hearts of the people. In order to counter these attacks, the Federal Bureau set up a new combat force known as the Federal Police. Yet the pirates were extremely difficult to battle in the depths of space, even with the advanced technology of the Federation. Thus, they recruited a group of courageous individuals who became known as "Space Hunters", equipped with the best weapons available. The Federation provided huge financial bonuses to the Hunters in reward for hunting down and destroying the pirates. | ||
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Samus, though human, has a cybernetic suit, thus providing her with an uncanny amount of power. She has, to this date, completed many missions considered impossible, and her suit has the power to withstand lethal attacks, while providing many itself. Samus makes her way through the fortress-planet Zebes, collecting weapon and health upgrades, advancing to new areas, defeating Kraid, Ridley, and Mother Brain, and, in the end, destroys all Metroids on Zebes. | Samus, though human, has a cybernetic suit, thus providing her with an uncanny amount of power. She has, to this date, completed many missions considered impossible, and her suit has the power to withstand lethal attacks, while providing many itself. Samus makes her way through the fortress-planet Zebes, collecting weapon and health upgrades, advancing to new areas, defeating Kraid, Ridley, and Mother Brain, and, in the end, destroys all Metroids on Zebes. | ||
{{ToC}} | {{ToC}} | ||
==Box artwork== | ==Box artwork== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Metroid | File:Metroid fds jap.jpg|Famicom Disk System. | ||
File:Metroideuro.jpg|NES (PAL version). | File:Metroideuro.jpg|NES (PAL version). | ||
File:Metroidrerelease.jpg|NES re-release. | File:Metroidrerelease.jpg|NES re-release. | ||
File:Metroidclassicnes.jpg|Classic NES (US). | File:Metroidclassicnes.jpg|Classic NES (US). | ||
File:Famicomminimetroid.jpg|Famicom Mini. | File:Famicomminimetroid.jpg|Famicom Mini. | ||
File:Metroidgbaeuro.jpg|Classic NES (Europe) | File:Metroidgbaeuro.jpg|Classic NES. (Europe) | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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[[Category:Single player]] | [[Category:Single player]] | ||
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