Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
Game Boy Advance
9th Feb 2004
8th Apr 2004
5th May 2004
Wii U eShop
- 19th Jun 2014 — ¥700
- 12th Apr 2015 — £6.29
- 14th Jan 2016 — $7.99
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack (Subscription)
- 18th Jun 2024
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Reviews
Review Metroid: Zero Mission (Wii U eShop / GBA)
From zero to hero
First things first, Metroid: Zero Mission is not a straight remake of the original NES Metroid with GBA quality graphics. It's a complete retelling and retooling of Samus' first 2D space adventure, including remixed areas, new power-ups and over a decade of refinements added to the formula. Nintendo has freshened the experience...
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Guide Best Metroid Games Of All Time
Every Metroid ranked
The original Famicom Disk System Metroid turns 40 today. To celebrate this milestone, we're publishing various Metroid articles this week discussing Samus' past, present, and future. Today we're republishing this ranked list of the bounty hunter's best (and worst least-best) games. Remember, this ranking is based on the games'...
Guide Best Nintendo Remakes & Remasters Of All Time, Ranked
Harder, better, faster, stronger
With Nintendo serving up one of its most anticipated remakes ever later this year with Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 — still "TBA 2026" at the time of writing — we thought it was worth revisiting this article covering every remake in the platform holder's back catalogue, now updated with Star Fox and a couple of...
Guide Games Within Games - The Best Video Games In Other Video Games
Like a circle in a spiral, like a wheel within a wheel
Not long after the arrival of polygons on the video gaming scene, many developers began placing 'Easter Eggs' in their big 3D games that contained references to their older 2D work and even included entire games on occasion. In an age where companies have wised up and realised gamers will...
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Video Why All The Remakes, Nintendo?
Why?
With Nintendo launching remakes of Star Fox and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in 2026, it's only natural that fans are beginning to wonder whether it's all just a bit too much. It's not a new thing for Nintendo, of course, with the company flexing its remake chops back in the '90s with Super Mario All-Stars for the SNES. Since then,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (1st February)
Zero dawn
Well folks, another week is almost over (and one week closer to Nintendo's April Direct!), which means it's time to relax with some sweet gaming. First, let's recap some of this week's most interesting stories. First up, Nintendo reiterated Donkey Kong's new look with some fresh merch, while we explored what we might like to see in the...
Soapbox Metroid’s Mother Brain And The Rewind Dilemma
Mother pain
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Nile deliberates whether or not the time has come to push the (rewind) button... Last month, Nintendo announced it was adding Metroid: Zero Mission to the Nintendo Switch Online...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (29th June)
M-M-M-Maaaaarioooooo
Right then folks, the weekend's here, which means it's time to shake off the stress accumulated by the working week and settle down for some sweet gaming. In the world of Nintendo, this week saw the launch of Luigi's Mansion 2 HD for the Switch; a game that has undoubtedly caused a bit of controversy surrounding its price...
PSA Metroid Zero Mission's Fusion Gallery Is Already Unlocked On Switch
No link cables required!
Last week was very busy in the land of Nintendo with a new Direct and all sorts of announcements including a new batch of Switch Online titles. One of the releases happened to be the Game Boy Advance classic Metroid: Zero Mission. If you weren't already aware, this game comes with a special Metroid Fusion gallery. As...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (22nd June)
Getting primed
Summer's here, everyone! Except if you're in the Southern Hemisphere, in which case, Winter's here, everyone! After a quiet month or so, it's been a busy week in Nintendo land thanks to the June Direct which delivered above and beyond what many of us expected to see three months into Switch's eighth year, with its successor waiting...
Expansion Pack expanded
As part of the 18th June Nintendo Direct, Nintendo has announced the arrival of four new games for the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack. Game Boy Advance titles Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords and Metroid: Zero Mission will be available later today as part of the GBA library. And Turok: Dinosaur Hunter and...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 10th)
Go on and tell us
Well folks, with Nintendo releasing its financial results this week, many of us thought that a Direct announcement wouldn't be too far behind, but alas. Maybe next week. Anyway, we got news that the Nintendo Switch has now sold over 139 million units, which is just astonishing, while Mario Kart 8 Deluxe passes the 60 million mark...
Soapbox I Hated Metroid: Zero Mission At First, Until I Loved It
We all make mistakes
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, to celebrate Metroid: Zero Mission's 20th anniversary on 9th February 2024, Ollie looks back on his initial experience with the game, and why first impressions can't always be...
News Metroid: Zero Mission Screenshots Found On Nintendo Switch Online By Dataminer
Update: More link cable support found
Update [Tue 14th Mar, 2023 14:00 GMT]: After some more digging, LuigiBlood has found even more evidence to support link cable features on Nintendo Switch Online. In fact, NSO has instructions on the link feature for every single game on both the Game Boy and GBA NSO apps. Mario Kart Super Circuit, which is...
About The Game
The full story of Samus Aran's first mission unfolds...
Experience the first of Samus's legendary adventures. Explore the mazelike Space Pirates' Fortress on planet Zebes that crawls with vicious new enemies. Hunt down Kraid, Ridley and Mother Brain using weapons and power-ups drawn from the entire Metroid series!
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I never bought this for some reason. My knowledge of the game is that it's a remake of the original NES Metroid, and I heard it's better than the original in many ways.
Of course it's better than the original. In fact, it's better than Fusion. The original is of course awesome on its own merits but highly outdated at this point.
I've played a bit of this, and it was pretty awesome.
Wow, I just started playing this and all I can say is I love it so far!
i wnat this game but its so expensive and cramped looking. i hope they add it on the 3ds e-shop later on
Will you accept the Wii U eshop instead? I'm looking forward to downloading this.
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