"Reflecting is exactly what I did this summer, but more specifically I reflected on the history of Nintendo’s number one femme fatale, Samus Aran. As I’ve played through every installment of Samus’ space adventures in the Metroid series, I began contemplate how much she’s changed in style and appearance, for the better and, unfortunately, for the worst in many regards. Since her introduction to the gaming world in 1986, Samus has trampled upon the corpses of both alien foes and gender stereotypes." -Joe Gentile, Empty Lifebar
The "Metroid" series has been challenging players with exploring alien caverns and stealing their weapons since the first game blasted onto the NES in 1986. Since then, lead protagonist Samus Aran has managed to survive over a dozen encounters with the life-draining Metroids and the Space Pirates who seek to control them. The job hasn't always been easy — in fact, Samus has done some pretty terrible things over the years in the line of duty — but gamers have always been more than happy to help her save the galaxy.
The Metroid series has heavily influenced gaming as a whole, but it often goes overlooked in comparison to other Nintendo franchises.
I greatly admire the Metroid Prime Trilogy. However, I don’t think Metroid is a big enough seller to be considered part of the “Nintendo Trinity”. Mario, Pokémon and Zelda sell way more and are more consistently released than Metroid.
Samus' journey to becoming the ultimate warrior has been fraught with peril. Join us as we examine her story from the very beginning.
No Samus Aran is the face of adult nintendo
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people made her a Sex Symbol when she was a awesome female character