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Metroid: Samus Returns

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Critic score14 critics
First release
Sep 15, 2017
Publisher
Nintendo
Genres
Adventure, Platform · Action, Science fiction
Platforms
Nintendo 3DS

Metroid: Samus Returns is a remake of Metroid 2: Return of Samus. It uses a 3D graphic style with a side view camera that zooms in and changes for cutscenes. It also has new mechanics, items, and abilities. "Brave the hostile terrain of an alien planet teeming with vicious life forms as legendary bounty hunter Samus Aran. Her mission? Terminate the Metroid menace in this masterful reimagining of her 1991 Game Boy adventure. Samus Aran’s arsenal has been enhanced with new moves and abilities that are sure to help her face the deadly surprises that await. This intense, side-scrolling action platformer is a great entry point into the Metroid franchise and perfect for returning fans as well, and it’s available only on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems."

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Release dates
Nintendo 3DS
Sep 15, 2017
Nintendo 3DS
Sep 16, 2017
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
11h
Main + Extras
12h
Completionist
15h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Where to buy
Keywords
2d, metroidvania, female protagonist, action-adventure, amiibo
… All 13, exploration driven, pax west 2017, game critics awards, stereoscopic 3d, the game awards 2017, the game awards - nominee, the game awards - best handheld game - nominee, the game awards - best handheld game - winner

At a Glance

Critic Score
88
Main Story (IGDB)
11h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
12h
Completionist (IGDB)
15h

How it plays

Languages

  • Englishinterface
  • Deutschinterface
IGDB · recorded 29 Oct 2026
Also in 6 other languages

Language data: IGDB · recorded 29 Oct 2026