Scan every room for a possible power-up. Often times you will need to solve a puzzle to reach a specific power-up.
Energy Tank[edit | edit source]
For every Energy Tank you track down, your maximum energy reserve will increase by 100 points.
Space Jump Boots[edit | edit source]
These will enable you to jump a second time while airborne. (Press to jump, and press it again while in mid-air.)
Grapple Beam[edit | edit source]
This lets Samus latch onto specific energy nodes. The icon above a node will brighten when it is in range. Press and hold to latch onto one. You can shoot while grappling.
Gravity Boost[edit | edit source]
Once you find this upgrade, you will no longer be hindered by liquid environments, you will be able to float on command while underwater. Press and hold after performing a Space Jump to rise through the liquids.
Screw Attack[edit | edit source]
After executing a Space Jump, press repeatedly and with good timing to initiate and perform multiple Screw Attacks. As you guide Samus with
, you'll damage enemies and cross huge horizontal distances. If you perform this while facing and touching certain walls, you will perform a wall jump.