Top 10 Best Metroid Games

May be my favorite game ever. I only played it for the first time in 2009 when I bought Trilogy. It was the first Metroid game I played. After, I have gone back and played the original and Super Metroid. They just don't make me want to play them again. Maybe it was not getting health at save stations or the poor boss battles (when you fight Ridley in Super Metroid, it just feels like you're waiting to see who runs out of health first and doesn't feel like your skills helped win the battle).

To this date, I have replayed the Prime trilogy four times. I have also played Other M. Alright but flawed.

Super Metroid and Prime as a whole had quite the big differences. For me, however, Super is the number one. The ability to run and obliterate everything in sight just made me feel so powerful. Additionally, the map size of this game was just perfect.

I loved the challenge of some of the bosses I faced the first time I played through this game. It brought so many new things to the table that would leave a lasting impact on the series. It's funny because you may not think of it as a great game in the process. But after the amazing final boss that you face, which, by the way, is easily the best in the series, and you get back onto your ship with the set timer, you sit back and realize the masterpiece you just played.

This is the best game I have ever played.

I never really got into the Metroid series until this game. I played Super Metroid and got bored about halfway through. I got into this one and completed it. Even Zero Mission was awesome to play (I know it's a remake of the original and it's so much better for that).

But Fusion had all the elements I loved about action games with a good story, a creepy boss, and some parts that scared me (and I'm not easily scared). Everything about Fusion just feels right, and I constantly go back to this game time and again.

Of course, I love the Metroid series now that I've really sunk my teeth in, and I plan on playing them all over again minus the Prime trilogy (as I don't own those or a WiiU anymore). If you never really got into Super Metroid and want a game to bring you into the series, this one is definitely a must-play.

Agree with the guy below. It is horrifically underrated. This is the best Metroid game. It seems people don't care if you put actual creativity into a game. Just give them the same thing they saw when they were a kid to wet fanboy pants.

This game features very unique and intricate puzzles, puzzle bosses, challenging bosses, and a whole new world which you can explore both the dark and light sides of. The non-linearity of Metroid is at its maximum in this game. You have to figure out what to do, where to go, how to get there, and what to do once you're there.

You really feel like you're actually Samus Aran in this game. She and the player are one entity. Throughout the game, and especially at the end, you feel a sense of accomplishment and self-confidence as you progress, while overcoming the overwhelming odds against the Space Pirates, the Ing, and Dark Samus.

Amazing story, amazing gameplay. You're missing out if you haven't played this.

Honestly, I don't know why many people thought this was the weakest out of the Prime trilogy. I actually thoroughly enjoyed this one from start to finish. Yes, it may be easier than the previous two, but there are little things that make it worthwhile.

For instance, Hypermode being added, and it's really fun to use, albeit extremely broken, in my opinion. While the stories from the previous games were decent enough, the story of this game felt like a Star Wars/Terminator movie, due to the battle with the Space Pirates in the beginning of the game and the struggles with Dark Samus. In other words, it's very story-heavy, and I love it so much.

Did I mention the boss battles were so awesome? Like, the Meta Ridley boss in the beginning was made of pure awesomeness, as well as the others. Overall, great Metroid game. I am still waiting for Dread to come out.

This game is very underrated. I hear many people praise Super Metroid and Metroid Fusion, but I don't hear many people talking about this game. Zero Mission probably has the most content of any side-scrolling Metroid game. Not only is it a well-made remake of the NES Metroid game, but it also allows you to play the original NES game as well.

Zero Mission itself has smooth controls, new enemies, difficulty settings, many different endings, and a place to listen to its music. My only complaint is the removal of Fake Kraid, who could've worked as a mini-boss right before fighting the actual bigger Kraid.

The day I was playing Super Metroid and suddenly got bored, stood up, and put in Other M instead, I knew I really liked this game. And I was labeled a heretic.

I agree with the flaws - the story, while good, is paced incorrectly. The character of Samus was mishandled. The relationship with Adam is awkward. The power-up system is less satisfying.

It's the other 95% of the game that makes it great.

This game has an engrossing story, wonderfully written characters, a beautiful soundtrack, and gorgeous art direction. Even then, these are only icing on the cake for the fast-paced action that none of the other games quite capture.

While a very different experience due to the focus on action and lack of exploration, this game holds its own against the greats.

The game is pretty hard and unfair to play through, but otherwise, it's a great game. Being the one that started it all, along with having great music, makes it a true classic to the franchise!

This is the game that made me buy an NES all those years ago. Absolutely classic. There's a good reason Metroid and Zelda have lasted nearly 30 years and created an adventure game legacy!

Very, very hard. If you could beat this game, you're good.

If you could beat it with every item in under 2 1/2 hours or speed run it in 1, you're very good.

Awesome game, especially for its time. Stayed true to the original and expanded on it like a good sequel should. Lots of great secrets and hidden nooks to explore. This is definitely a classic.

AM2R would not exist without this game and Super Metroid. That being said, however, AM2R is easily at least (quite nearly) as good as the latter.

This game is really fun to pick up and hard to put down. If you haven't played Metroid yet, try this classic.

This game is pretty underrated. Part of the reason is that a lot of people prefer AM2R. I love AM2R as well, but if you give this game a chance, you might really enjoy it!

This was the first Metroid game I ever played, and it got me hooked!

Seriously, the best game I ever played. I just can't get bored of it. I found the controls excellent and the multiplayer even more so.

One of the most epic DS shooters, with a classic Metroid feel. A huge game with action, multiplayer, an interesting feeling of loneliness and fear, and, of course, portability.

One of my favorite DS games of all time. Metroid Prime Hunters has it all: awesome maps, great bosses, and powerful hunters. A must-have for any Nintendo fan.

Finally, a new Metroid game! My friend is a huge Metroid fan, and he said I should try a 3D Metroid game!

Man, nobody seems to be giving this game a chance!

Finally, a game with multiplayer!