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| + | '''''Metroid'''''' is a series of exploration-based platforming games created by Nintendo. The series is set on various planets in a space setting, and mostly involves the adventures of bounty hunter Samus Aran, as she battles the Space Pirates to stop them from using the Metroids for their personal gain. The name "Metroid" is derived from the words "metro" and "android". | ||
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | The ''Metroid'' series was initially developed by [[Nintendo Research & Development 1|Nintendo R&D1]]. The inspiration for the game's non-linear action was derived from aspects of both ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' and {{ga|The Legend of Zelda}}, while much of the world and atmosphere was inspired by {{wp|Ridley Scott}}'s ''{{wp|Alien (film)|Alien}}''. To date, the main ''Metroid'' series has received five main installments. | ||
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| + | In 2002, the first 3D ''Metroid'' title, ''[[Metroid Prime]]'', would be released. ''Metroid Prime'' would go on to receive two additional games, and three spin-off titles. The main ''Metroid Prime'' series was developed by [[Retro Studios]]. | ||
==Games== | ==Games== | ||
{{GameList/header|colorscheme=Metroid|textcolorscheme=series}} | {{GameList/header|colorscheme=Metroid|textcolorscheme=series}} | ||
| − | {{GameList/section|colorscheme=Metroid|section_title= | + | {{GameList/section|colorscheme=Metroid|section_title=Main series|textcolorscheme=series}} |
{{GameList/cell|{{ga|Metroid}}|1986|1987|??|??|??|[[Nintendo Entertainment System]]|colorscheme=Metroid}} | {{GameList/cell|{{ga|Metroid}}|1986|1987|??|??|??|[[Nintendo Entertainment System]]|colorscheme=Metroid}} | ||
{{GameList/cell|''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]''|1992|1991|??|??|??|[[Game Boy]]|colorscheme=Metroid}} | {{GameList/cell|''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]''|1992|1991|??|??|??|[[Game Boy]]|colorscheme=Metroid}} | ||
{{GameList/cell|''[[Super Metroid]]''|1994|1994|??|??|??|[[Super Nintendo]]}} | {{GameList/cell|''[[Super Metroid]]''|1994|1994|??|??|??|[[Super Nintendo]]}} | ||
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{{GameList/cell|''[[Metroid Fusion]]''|2003|2002|??|??|??|[[Game Boy Advance]]}} | {{GameList/cell|''[[Metroid Fusion]]''|2003|2002|??|??|??|[[Game Boy Advance]]}} | ||
| + | {{GameList/cell|''[[Metroid: Other M]]''|2010|2010|??|??|??|[[Wii]]}} | ||
| + | {{GameList/section|colorscheme=Metroid|section_title=''Metroid Prime'' series|textcolorscheme=series}} | ||
| + | {{GameList/cell|''[[Metroid Prime]]''|2003|2002|2003|2003|N/A|[[Nintendo GameCube]]}} | ||
{{GameList/cell|''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]''|2004|2004|??|??|??|[[Nintendo GameCube]]}} | {{GameList/cell|''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]''|2004|2004|??|??|??|[[Nintendo GameCube]]}} | ||
{{GameList/cell|''[[Metroid Prime Hunters]]''|2006|2006|??|??|??|[[Nintendo DS]]}} | {{GameList/cell|''[[Metroid Prime Hunters]]''|2006|2006|??|??|??|[[Nintendo DS]]}} | ||
{{GameList/cell|''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]''|2008|2007|??|??|??|[[Wii]]}} | {{GameList/cell|''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]''|2008|2007|??|??|??|[[Wii]]}} | ||
| − | {{GameList/cell|''[[Metroid: | + | {{GameList/cell|''[[Metroid Prime: Federation Force]]''|2016|2016|2016|2016|N/A|[[Nintendo 3DS]]}} |
{{GameList/section|colorscheme=Metroid|section_title=Ports, remakes, and spin-offs|textcolorscheme=series}} | {{GameList/section|colorscheme=Metroid|section_title=Ports, remakes, and spin-offs|textcolorscheme=series}} | ||
{{GameList/cell|''[[Metroid: Zero Mission]]''|2004|2004|??|??|??|[[Game Boy Advance]]}} | {{GameList/cell|''[[Metroid: Zero Mission]]''|2004|2004|??|??|??|[[Game Boy Advance]]}} | ||
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{{GameList/cell|''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes|New Play Control! Metroid Prime 2]]''|2009|N/A|??|??|??|[[Wii]]}} | {{GameList/cell|''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes|New Play Control! Metroid Prime 2]]''|2009|N/A|??|??|??|[[Wii]]}} | ||
{{GameList/cell|''[[Metroid Prime: Trilogy]]''|N/A|2009|??|??|??|[[Wii]]}} | {{GameList/cell|''[[Metroid Prime: Trilogy]]''|N/A|2009|??|??|??|[[Wii]]}} | ||
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{{GameList/footer}} | {{GameList/footer}} | ||
| − | + | ==External links== | |
| − | + | * {{wp|Metroid|''Metroid'' series on Wikipedia}} | |
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| − | == External links == | ||
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* {{sw|Category:Metroid|StrategyWiki series category}} | * {{sw|Category:Metroid|StrategyWiki series category}} | ||
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Metroid' is a series of exploration-based platforming games created by Nintendo. The series is set on various planets in a space setting, and mostly involves the adventures of bounty hunter Samus Aran, as she battles the Space Pirates to stop them from using the Metroids for their personal gain. The name "Metroid" is derived from the words "metro" and "android".
History
The Metroid series was initially developed by Nintendo R&D1. The inspiration for the game's non-linear action was derived from aspects of both Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda, while much of the world and atmosphere was inspired by Ridley Scott's Alien. To date, the main Metroid series has received five main installments.
In 2002, the first 3D Metroid title, Metroid Prime, would be released. Metroid Prime would go on to receive two additional games, and three spin-off titles. The main Metroid Prime series was developed by Retro Studios.
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