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September 2017
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The editors liked
A long
Sprawling adventure filled with discovery and excitement
Intelligently revives Metroid II by adopting elements of more modern Metroid games
Contributes to the series' lore in subtle yet meaningful ways
Despite being a remake
Streamlines explor
Great visuals
Enhanced by 3D
Atmospheric
A true 2D Metroid
Rewarding exploration
New mechanics including the all-new melee attack and Aeion abilities
Aeion abilities function as brilliant difficulty adjustor
Brilliant return to classic Metroid form
Cool new secrets and twists
Excellent soundtrack
Melee counter deepens combat
Fantastic animations
Excellent re-imagining of the formula
Combat is perfectly balanced
Stunning soundtrack
More than a few surprises
The editors didn't like
The one instance of inconsistent logic is a frustrating bump on the road to 100%
While it's been marketed as a remake of Metroid II: The Return of Samus for Game Boy, Metroid: Samus Returns is more of a much-needed reboot of the 2D Metroid games we know and love. It's a safe, modern take on Super Metroid, one of the greatest games of...
Aeion abilities function as brilliant difficulty adjustor, Brilliant return to classic Metroid form, Cool new secrets and twists, Excellent soundtrack, Melee counter deepens combat
Published: 2017-09-12, Author: Ron , review by: gamingtrend.com
Fantastic animations, Excellent re-imagining of the formula, Combat is perfectly balanced, Stunning soundtrack, More than a few surprises
If this sounds like a bit of a love letter, it is still underselling just how fantastic Samus Returns has turned out. Stunning animations, a fantastic soundtrack, and awesome cinematic moments come together to remind us of the amazing roots of this series...
Published: 2016-09-26, Author: Luke , review by: kotaku.com
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Published: 2017-09-14, Author: Jordan , review by: cgmagonline.com
Abstract: Metroid is my favourite game series and if I hadn't played Undertale two years ago, Metroid Prime would still be my number one, all-time favourite game (they're tied for first). I love everything about Metroid; its eerie sci-fi settings, its innovative e...
Abstract: Intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran is back and, while it's debatable whether she's better than ever, she's certainly doing what she does better than anybody else.Series fans can breathe a sigh of relief as, after a few bizarre missteps and some long g...
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Published: 2017-09-12, Author: Martin , review by: eurogamer.net
Abstract: Metroid is back. For real, this time. After the odd detour of last year's Federation Force, a serviceable co-op adventure but a horrendously misjudged comeback for the series after an eight year hiatus, we have this. Metroid: Samus Returns is a remake of...
While difficult at the outset, like many handheld Metroid games before it, Samus Returns is an outstanding and completely engrossing game. It manages to energise an old story while completely reinventing it as a modern yet classic feeling side scroller.Th...
