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Learn About The History and Evolution of Samus’ Animations in This Video Essay!
Samus has appeared in numerous games across all of Nintendo’s consoles. Her adventures have been in 2D, 3D, in first person, and at times, everything mixed together. Many aspects of Samus and the worlds she explores have changed over Metroid’s 36 year history, but the animations for how Samus runs,…
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Check Out this In-Depth World Design Analysis of the Metroid Series
When we use the term Metroidvania, we’re often referring to a non-linear style of game that relies on a system of locks and keys. As you explore the world, you’ll eventually reach a hypothetical wall–a lock. It’s a point in the game where you can no longer progress until you…
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Metroid Musing: Does Zero Mission Completely Replace NEStroid For You?
By the time Metroid for the NES neared its 18th birthday, a lot had changed in the Metroid series. By then, Metroid had introduced new items and powerups that became series staples, had refined its gameplay to include maps and markers, and generally moved away from the notion that getting…
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Episode 121 – Is It Time To Forgive Other M?
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Episode 107 – Ranking Every Metroid-Themed Stage in Smash Bros.!
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- Super Metroid
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Metroid Prime
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Metroid Fusion
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Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
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- Metroid: Zero Mission
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