Metroid: Zero Mission

Zero Mission, like Samus Returns, was a remake that helped reintroduce several early Metroid themes to a new generation of gamers. This time, though, it was a fresh spin on the original Metroid game. The updated version kept many of the original's power-ups and framework but added additional mini-bosses and an extended world to explore. It was also more narrative-driven, with one plot event that completely detached Samus from her Power Suit.

During this segment, Samus had to rely on her wits and a rather weak handgun to regain her suit. That iconic segment went on to establish one of the character's distinctive designs, the "Zero Suit Samus" featured in titles like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Zero Mission garnered praise for its additional material, aesthetics, gameplay, and upgrades over the original, although it was panned for its short length. The game got multiple awards, including 46th position on Nintendo Power's list of the Top 200 Games. IGN also called it the ninth-best Game Boy Advance game. As of February 2005, it has sold over 439,000 units in the United States and 69,000 in Japan. The game was launched in Japan on June 19, 2014, in the PAL countries on March 12, 2015, and in North America on January 14, 2016.

Release date: 2004

Platforms: Game Boy Advance, Wii U

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