What it is
The tense 2002 GBA thriller in which a weakened Samus is hunted through a space station by an unkillable mimic of her own power suit — the direct prequel to Metroid Dread.
Releases & editions
| Platform | Year | Edition | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game Boy Advance | 2002 | Standard | — |
| Nintendo 3DS | 2011 | Standard | Digital · Ambassador Program |
| Wii U | 2014 | Standard | Digital · Virtual Console |
| Switch | 2023 | Standard | Digital · Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack |
Where it sits in the story
Fusion and Dread (Endgame)
Where it sits for newcomers
For fans
A tense, story-heavy GBA game set just before Dread — best played after Dread to get the full weight of its cliffhanger ending.
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