NINTENDO NES REVIEW
 
METROID BY: NINTENDO
::RATING:: 
Graphics: 4
Sound: 5
Control: 4
Depth: 5
Overall: 5

Having played Super Metroid first, it took me a while to get used to the original, but Metroid is also an excellent game. Primarily a game of exploration, you wander the planet Zebes looking for powerups such as missiles and improvements to your exo-armour, eventually confronting two "boss" characters and finally Mother Brain.

The graphics are stylish but dated, and some of the color palettes are a little garish. The music is moody in a good way, and the control of the character is spot on. The challenge of the game can get frustrating at times, but the amount of exploration and secrets to be found, make Metroid a classic.

The ablility to play through the game again with a fully powered-up suit, and five different endings are icing on the cake!

-Ben Langberg


 


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