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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 250 reviews

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Customers are delighted by the solid gameplay, great music, and impressive 3D visuals in Metroid Samus Returns. Many praise it as an excellent remake of a classic game, highlighting the updated controls and new abilities. While some found the story lacking, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive. The game's difficulty is also noted, but considered a positive aspect for many players.

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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Metroid fans Beware!!! You will find this game keeping your attention for a long time, plus you will be addicted. It is a fantastic addition to a fantastic franchise!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent game!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased the special edition as a gift for my husband. The audio cd is great! The game is very good. I'm really enjoying it! Gorgeous graphics and great gameplay.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A great 2D Metroid game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you like 2D metroid games, then you should absolutely pick up this game. It looks and plays great and it's the first new 2D metroid game we've had since the GBA.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing game, so happy to have a new Metroid

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing game. Perfect follow up in the series. The best use of 3D that I've ever seen on the 3DS. If you are use to the older 2D game design of Metroid Fusion and Zero Mission, you won't be disappointed at all with the new 3D design. The game is still played on a 2D plane and the old mechanics and exploration is just as it was. Of course new mechanics such as the melee has been introduced but it's all positive. My first playthrough was 15 hours, but that was taking my time and wanting to find everything. Looking forward to future playthroughs. I can't think of any faults with this game.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great classic Metroid

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was an awesome classic Metroid experience, it will keep you glued to your 3ds until you finish it. I look forward to more entries in the series like this.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Finally a 2-d metroid game.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A remake of samus return, but if you have played the original, you might as call this a new game. I love every metroid, even other M. this is by far my favo.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great game for people new to the Metroid series

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The game mechanics help newcomers who have never played a Metroid game before. The game has enough content to justify the price. Soundtrack is great!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great game love it a lot. So much fun. I enjoyed memories of celceta and this improves on it and keeps everything that was in it that was good

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    3d, Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samus Returns

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you're a fan of Metroid, you really can't go wrong. The 3D effect on the 3DS is one of the most impressive uses of 3D on the system. I've shards literally shatter and blow right past your eye and when eye popping visuals take a backseat, there's still really immersive depth in all the different areas. You'll want to keep the 3D slider turned on for this one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    3d

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samus has returned

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've only -played like 15min of the game, but love what I've played thus far and the 3d is out of this world (pun intended). Pick this up!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    3d, Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice use of the 3DS hardware

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Lots of complaining about how this isn't on Switch, but the 3D is implemented well, and having both screens for item management and the map is quite excellent. 360-degree aiming, good pacing after a somewhat slow start, and some challenging gameplay makes this a nice return to form that gives is hope that we'll see more Metroid titles after Prime 4.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gameplay, Music

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best Metroid game in the last 10 years

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The special edition comes with a soundtrack CD with a mix of tracks from various Metroid games. The game itself is wonderful. The last good 2D style Metroid game was the remake Metroid: Zero Mission, and Samus Returns is on par with how good it is. If you're a Metroid fan, you owe it to yourself to forget Metroid: Other M ever existed and play this.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Spacey Fun

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I enjoyed the story and gameplay in this Metroid game. I’ve been playing it nonstop since the release, the graphics are amazing too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samus is back!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Samus finally returns in this awesome remake of Metroid II. Comes with a CD of songs from the game. Perfect for any Metroid fan.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Music

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent platforming game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I never played the original gameboy version, so it was great to be able to play this updated version. The music is also great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Instant Classic

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game does everything right and will give you a reason to believe that Nintendo is going to bring Samus back to glory.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Remake

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best 3DS game of the year

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    An excellent remake of the GameBoy classic Metroid II, this is definitely worth adding to your 3DS library.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great to have a "modern" Metroid

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great take on the original. Graphics are decent and this certainly scratches the Metroid gaming itch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Retro

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game we may call it retro but, it is almost a brand new game. Beautiful from beginning to end.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great to have Samus back again

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game was a lot of fun, and it's great to have a new (albeit "remastered") Metroid game again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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