Platformer · 2017
Metroid: Samus Returns
Brave the hostile terrain of an alien planet teeming with vicious life forms as legendary bounty hunter Samus Aran. Her mission? Terminate the Metroid menace in this masterful reimagining of her 1991 Game Boy™ adventure. Samus Aran's arsenal has been enhanced with new moves and abilities that are sure to help her face…
Key facts
- Released
- 15 September 2017
- Genre
- Platformer · Action
- Length
- ≈ 12 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- Nintendo
- Studio
- Nintendo, Mercury Steam Entertainment
- Critics
- Metacritic 88
Why play it
- Metacritic 88 — critics loved it
- "Action" vibe
- ≈ 12h to see the end
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Metroid: Samus Returns?
Expect about 12 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Metroid: Samus Returns with friends?
No, Metroid: Samus Returns is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Metroid: Samus Returns on?
Metroid: Samus Returns is available on Nintendo.
Is Metroid: Samus Returns a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 88.
What games are like Metroid: Samus Returns?
In the same spirit: Super Mario Sunshine, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate and Super Mario 3D World.



