Harry Kalogirou at GameCloud writes: "As a dedicated Metroid fan, it makes me so happy to praise this game for what it is. Samus Returns is a faithful reimagining that isn’t afraid to step out of its comfort zone to innovate and try new ideas, and it succeeds all the more because of it. The inclusion of the Melee Counter and Aeion Abilities ensure the experience remains fresh and provides you with the advantage you’ll need to get through this relentlessly hostile planet. Its player progression also keeps you hooked and coming back for more, and it really makes you feel like you’re getting better and stronger alongside Samus. SR388 is simply a joy to explore as you traverse through different environments, each intricately woven, detailed, and equally challenging. It all comes together with an incredible soundtrack that stops at nothing to drop you into this world head first – seriously, use headphones for this one. Samus Returns is the love letter Metroid fans have been waiting for, clearly showing that Nintendo can hear our cries and pleas for more of our favourite bounty hunter. Here’s hoping that Samus Returns is a good omen for what’s to come."
Nintendo will be shutting down the eShop for the 3DS and Wii U completely in 2023. Makes sure to check out these games before they do.
If they're not important enough to be held on their own official storefront then they're not important enough to give your money to Nintendo.
Buy these, physically, used or simply emulate them.
This article comes off as nothing more than advertising games that Nintendo, themselves, don't care to offer you... buy now!
Wait hang on where all the outrage? I swear when Sony tried to do this with PS3 last year. There was outrage from all corners of the gaming universe.
Why does no one care Nintendo is doing it?
It's lame that it is shutting down. Now I feel rushed buying all the rpgs I missed out on the system.
You guys know that even archive.org has 3DS roms, and all other console roms. I'm downloading 846GB of 3DS roms and will add the best games to my soon to be soft modded New 3DS 😁. Might as well throw in DS and other emulators in there to. Guys this would be the best way to play and enjoy the 3DS. Just need to buy a bigger micro SD card and format it to FAT32, which you can if it's even 256GB or larger there are ways.
The history of MercuryStream's development of Metroidvania games up to Metroid Dread.
"In a sea of games inspired by Metroid and Castlevania, only one company has ever worked on both series proper."
VGChartz's Paul Broussard: "The early-mid 2000s saw something of a golden age for Metroid games. After an eight year hiatus, Metroid burst back onto the scene in dramatic fashion. Largely buoyed by the critical and financial success of Metroid Prime (at least, relative to other Metroid releases), Metroid saw a whopping six new titles between 2002 and 2007, as well as one rather bizarre pinball spin-off that wound up being much better than it had any right to be. Metroid had never been this popular before."
Never though the day would come where I say this but I’d be fine with having every 2D Metroid remade the way Dread plays.