What is the highest rated Metroid game?

While subjective, Super Metroid (2D) and Metroid Prime (3D) are consistently named the best Metroid games, with Super Metroid often cited as the pinnacle of the 2D Metroidvania genre for its perfect pacing, exploration, and design, while Metroid Prime is praised for successfully translating that formula into an immersive first-person 3D world with unmatched atmosphere. Many fans also love Metroid: Zero Mission for refining the original 2D gameplay and Metroid: Fusion for its compelling atmosphere and story.
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Which Metroid is best?

Every Metroid Game, Ranked
  • #7: Metroid Dread (Switch, 2021) ...
  • #6: Metroid: Zero Mission (GBA, 2004) ...
  • #5: Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (Wii, 2007) ...
  • #4: Metroid Fusion (GBA, 2002) ...
  • #3: Metroid Prime 2: Echoes (GameCube, 2004) ...
  • #2: Metroid Prime Remastered (Switch, 2023) ...
  • #1: Metroid Prime (GameCube, 2002)
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What is the highest selling Metroid game?

The best-selling Metroid game is Metroid Dread, released for the Nintendo Switch, which sold over 3 million copies, becoming the fastest and highest-selling entry in the franchise's history by early 2023. It surpassed previous top sellers like Metroid Prime (around 2.84 million) and Metroid (NES, about 2.73 million) to set a new record for the series. 
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What is the rating of Metroid?

Metroid Prime: Remastered is rated T for Teen by the ESRB with Animated Blood and Violence. This is an action-adventure game in which players assume the role of Samus Aran as she searches an alien planet for artifacts.
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Is Metroid 2 better than 1?

Holds up significantly better than the original Metroid, with a number of enhancements like save points, energy/missile refills, and just being overall a more streamlined experience.
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What Nintendo game sold for $100,000?

Back in 2014, a copy of the super rare 'Nintendo World Championships' game sold for $100,000. However, gaming experts say that the Super Mario Bros auction is more impressive because the game wasn't rare at all.
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Why was RE 1.5 cancelled?

Resident Evil 1.5 was scrapped because producer Shinji Mikami and the team felt the nearly finished game was "dull," lacked suspense, and didn't connect well with the original Resident Evil's tone, despite ambitious features like visible clothing damage. Issues included disconnected story elements, an uninspiring Raccoon Police Station design, technical limitations, and a disjointed development process, leading to a full restart to create the beloved Resident Evil 2. 
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What is the #1 selling game of all time?

The best-selling video game of all time is Minecraft, with over 350 million copies sold across all platforms as of early 2025, making it a cultural phenomenon used for education, creativity, and exploration. While Minecraft leads in modern sales, the classic puzzle game Tetris also holds an immense legacy, with some estimates placing its total sales (including mobile) over 520 million, although Minecraft is the undisputed single-title record holder. 
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What is the longest Metroid game?

The longest Metroid game, especially for 100% completion, is often cited as Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, taking around 20-22 hours for completionists, while Metroid: Samus Returns is generally the longest mainline 2D entry, averaging about 15 hours. However, individual playtime varies significantly with playstyle, with some players taking much longer for exploration in any title. 
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Did Metroid Dread flop?

Metroid Dread is now the best-selling Metroid game ever by virtue of having sold about 2.9 million copies so far.
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What is the #1 switch game in the world?

The #1 best-selling Nintendo Switch game worldwide by units sold is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, having sold nearly 70 million copies, followed by Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. While sales numbers dominate "best-selling," games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom are often cited as top-rated or essential by players for their quality. 
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How old is Samus Aran?

Samus Aran's age is intentionally vague and never officially stated by Nintendo, but most fan timelines place her in her mid-20s to early 30s during the main Metroid games, with estimates ranging from around 24 to 30+, accounting for time dilation and gaps between missions. She was orphaned young, joined the Galactic Federation at 15-17, and became a bounty hunter after leaving, making her relatively young but experienced.
 
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Is Metroid Dread an AAA game?

Metroid Dread is probably the latest significant AAA sidescroller. Aside the name, what does make Metroid Dread a triple-A title, though?
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Why did Metroid Other M fail?

But perhaps Other M's biggest problem is a lack of confidence, as it tried to embrace elements of both classic Metroid and the Prime trilogy. The Prime games were so successful because they branched off in a wild new direction, while still maintaining the spirit of Metroid.
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Who is the main villain in Metroid?

Ridley (Metroid) Ridley (Japanese: リドリー, Hepburn: Ridorī), also known in-universe by the alias Cunning God of Death, is a character and a major antagonist in the Metroid series.
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Why is Metroid Dread so good?

Metroid Dread is a must play for fans of the genre. It manages to bring modern sensibilities to the controls and quality of life adjustments while still maintaining the lonely atmosphere and sense of exploration that the series is known for.
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Is Metroid Prime 4 going to be bad?

It has annoying side characters who won't leave you alone. Its desolate overworld lacks personality. The result is a game that feels antithetical to the carefully curated mood that makes this series work: and one of the weaker Metroid games in recent years.
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Is Metroid Prime 3 easier than 2?

Prime 3 is much more linear and much easier than the previous Prime games. It was designed to be a bit more of a first-person shooter to show off the new Wii controls, whereas the first two Prime games were purely first-person adventures.
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What is the #1 best game ever?

1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
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What game sold 300 million copies?

The video game that sold over 300 million copies is Minecraft, making it the first and best-selling video game of all time, a milestone announced in October 2023 during its 15th anniversary. This massive sales figure includes copies across all platforms (PC, console, mobile) and reflects its enduring popularity and cultural impact. 
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What are the big 3 in gaming?

The "Big 3" in gaming traditionally refers to the three major console manufacturers: Sony (PlayStation), Microsoft (Xbox), and Nintendo (Switch). These companies dominate the home console market, driving console generations and influencing industry culture through their hardware and exclusive software.
 
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Is RE9 coming in 2025?

Release. Capcom announced Resident Evil Requiem at Summer Game Fest on June 6, 2025, with a release date of February 27, 2026.
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What is RE7 called in Japan?

In Japan, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is called Biohazard 7: Resident Evil (バイオハザード7 レジデント イービル), essentially flipping the title from its Western release because the Resident Evil series is known as Biohazard in Japan due to a trademark issue with a band and a game in the US.
 
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Which Resident Evil game is the goriest?

Having been designed with more weapons and monsters for a faster-paced experience, Resident Evil 4 is the most violent game in the series. An average play-through requires gamers to kill over 900 enemies. GWR Video Gamer's Edition 2008.
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