Metroid: Zero Mission

released on Feb 09, 2004

A remake of Metroid

The full story of Samus Aran's first mission finally unfolds... The first Metroid game just scratched the surface of the cataclysmic events on planet Zebes, and at long last the rest of the tale has come to light. Experience the first of Samus's legendary adventures through all-new cut-scenes and action sequences as the bounty hunter races through the deeps toward her showdown with the leader of the Space Pirates. But will the end of Mother Brain really mean the end of the story...? Completion of the game unlocks an emulated version of the original Metroid game. Zero Mission also allow players to unlock the Metroid Fusion picture gallery by linking between Zero Mission and Fusion cartridges via the Game Boy Advance Game Link Cable.


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Not much to really say about this one. Very fun game and a classic of the genre. Short and sweet, the new stuff added on at the end are a pretty cool change of pace.

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the mother brain fight nearly ended me but the final escape mission brought me back to life through sheer adrenaline

getting the fully upgraded suit and blasting through the ship has to be one of the most satisfying moments in gaming I've had recently

For my money, the best entry-point for any potential Metroid fan to cut their teeth on. This was the first game in the series I ever played, so going back and completing it in full this time was a fantastic full-circle moment. Compared to the original, this is a far easier game to love, with its QoL improvements and updated visual palate bringing a whole new life to the experience compared to Spartan efficacy of the first Metroid's aesthetics. Even the boss fights have been improved, and the new inclusions are mechanically fresh enough to feel like worthy adversaries.

I feel a little mixed on the new Zero Mission epilogue, but the overall impression is mostly positive. Taking a new angle to the Metroid formula with a pseudo-stealth section is a great idea on paper, and tonal switch-up that came with the new section is certainly a welcome one. I just found the encounter design to be a little wonky, almost as if the developers hadn't quite nailed the flow of some of the rooms before dropping the enemies in.

Still, this is absolutely a major jewel in Metroid's legendary crown and a sterling example in how to remake a classic game right.

Um ótimo remake do primeiro Metroid!
Zero Mission tem uma gameplay expandida em relação ao primeiro jogo, com várias novas áreas e conteúdos novos - e ainda assim é um dos Metroids mais rápidos de terminar.

A gameplay do Zero Mission é concisa, estável e agradavelmente equilibrada em suas mecânicas básicas, sendo uma experiência muito prazerosa de jogar. O mapa, mesmo que buscando ter uma construção geral mais simples que o do Super e do Fusion, ainda é riquíssimo e - como é comum na série - possui uma atmosfera fenomenal!

É uma gameplay obrigatória para todo fã de Metroid - além de uma forte recomendação para todos que gostam de plataforma e exploração.

With my brother constantly on my ass about playing a Metroid game I finally caved in with zero mission and I enjoyed it a lot! The graphics are great, the music is awesome and memorable and the gameplay flow feels great. The bosses are freaky, huge and fun. And the planet zebus is cool to explore. It took me a bit to complete but I've seen people beat this game in an hour which Is awesome. Definitely play this as your first Metroid game if your into retro games

Fantastic reworking of an originally not so fantastic game. Breathes so much life into the original Metroid.