Metroid - NES - No Commentary
1Metroid drops you into the depths of the alien world Zebes, alone, vulnerable, and armed only with your blaster—and your curiosity. As Samus Aran, one of gaming’s first true icons, you’ll explore a haunting labyrinth of corridors, caverns, and space-age ruins in a groundbreaking adventure that rewards exploration just as much as combat.
There’s no map, no guidance—only cryptic paths, hidden power-ups, and the constant question: what’s behind that next door? With every new ability—morph ball, missiles, high jump—you open up more of the world, gradually transforming from a lone wanderer to an unstoppable bounty hunter. All the while, eerie music and minimalist storytelling build a feeling of isolation that few games of the era dared to explore.
Dark, mysterious, and decades ahead of its time, Metroid set the standard for non-linear exploration and moody sci-fi storytelling. It's not just about blasting aliens—it's about discovering who you are beneath the armor.