All its versions
| Game | Year | Platform | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metroid(this page) | 1986 | NES | Original |
| Metroid: Zero Mission | 2004 | Game Boy Advance | Remake |
What it is
The 1986 NES game that started everything: Samus lands on planet Zebes to destroy the Space Pirate base and the Metroid organisms they are weaponising.
Releases & editions
| Platform | Year | Edition | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| NES | 1986 | Standard | — |
| Game Boy Advance | 2004 | Classic NES Series | — |
| Wii | 2007 | Standard | Digital · Virtual Console |
| Nintendo 3DS | 2012 | Standard | Digital · Virtual Console |
| Wii U | 2013 | Standard | Digital · Virtual Console |
| Switch | 2018 | Standard | Digital · Nintendo Switch Online |
Where it sits in the story
Origins: Planet Zebes
Where it sits for newcomers
For fans
The 1986 NES original is vital history but plays its age hard — Zero Mission tells the same story far better today.
See the full where-to-start guide →