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The ''Metroid'' series was initially developed by [[Nintendo Research & Development 1|Nintendo R&D1]]. The inspiration for the game's non-linear action was derived from aspects of both ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' and {{ga|The Legend of Zelda}}, while much of the world and atmosphere was inspired by {{wp|Ridley Scott}}'s ''{{wp|Alien (film)|Alien}}''. To date, the main ''Metroid'' series has received five main installments.
 
The ''Metroid'' series was initially developed by [[Nintendo Research & Development 1|Nintendo R&D1]]. The inspiration for the game's non-linear action was derived from aspects of both ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' and {{ga|The Legend of Zelda}}, while much of the world and atmosphere was inspired by {{wp|Ridley Scott}}'s ''{{wp|Alien (film)|Alien}}''. To date, the main ''Metroid'' series has received five main installments.
  
In 2002, the first 3D ''Metroid'' title, ''[[Metroid Prime]]'', would be released. ''Metroid Prime'' would go on to receive two additional games, and three spin-off titles. The main ''Metroid Prime'' series was developed by [[Retro Studios]].
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In 2002, the first 3D ''Metroid'' title, ''[[Metroid Prime]]'', was released. ''Metroid Prime'' would go on to receive two additional games, which have since been compiled into a single "trilogy" release, and three spin-off titles. The main installments in the ''Metroid Prime'' series were developed by [[Retro Studios]].
  
 
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Metroid
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Creator: Nintendo R&D1
First game: Metroid (1987)
Latest game: Metroid Prime: Federation Force (2016)
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Metroid' is a series of exploration-based platforming games created by Nintendo. The series is set on various planets in a space setting, and mostly involves the adventures of bounty hunter Samus Aran, as she battles the Space Pirates to stop them from using the Metroids for their personal gain. The name "Metroid" is derived from the words "metro" and "android".

History

The Metroid series was initially developed by Nintendo R&D1. The inspiration for the game's non-linear action was derived from aspects of both Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda, while much of the world and atmosphere was inspired by Ridley Scott's Alien. To date, the main Metroid series has received five main installments.

In 2002, the first 3D Metroid title, Metroid Prime, was released. Metroid Prime would go on to receive two additional games, which have since been compiled into a single "trilogy" release, and three spin-off titles. The main installments in the Metroid Prime series were developed by Retro Studios.

Games

Game JP release NA release EU release AUS release KOR release Platform
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Main series
Metroid 1986 1987 ?? ?? ?? Nintendo Entertainment System
Metroid II: Return of Samus 1992 1991 ?? ?? ?? Game Boy
Super Metroid 1994 1994 ?? ?? ?? Super Nintendo
Metroid Fusion 2003 2002 ?? ?? ?? Game Boy Advance
Metroid: Other M 2010 2010 ?? ?? ?? Wii
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Metroid Prime series
Metroid Prime 2003 2002 2003 2003 N/A Nintendo GameCube
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes 2004 2004 ?? ?? ?? Nintendo GameCube
Metroid Prime Hunters 2006 2006 ?? ?? ?? Nintendo DS
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption 2008 2007 ?? ?? ?? Wii
Metroid Prime: Federation Force 2016 2016 2016 2016 N/A Nintendo 3DS
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Ports, remakes, and spin-offs
Metroid: Zero Mission 2004 2004 ?? ?? ?? Game Boy Advance
Classic NES Series: Metroid 2004 2004 2005 2005 ?? Game Boy Advance
Metroid Prime Pinball 2006 2006 ?? ?? ?? Nintendo DS
New Play Control! Metroid Prime 2009 N/A ?? ?? ?? Wii
New Play Control! Metroid Prime 2 2009 N/A ?? ?? ?? Wii
Metroid Prime: Trilogy N/A 2009 ?? ?? ?? Wii

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