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pretty good

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: March 25, 2005
Author: Amazon User

this was a pretty good game from nintendo. i was impressed that nintendo remade the orginal. and it was a big success. so get this game if you like action.

pretty good

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: March 25, 2005
Author: Amazon User

this was a pretty good game from nintendo. i was impressed that nintendo remade the orginal. and it was a big success. so get this game if you like action.

pretty good

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: March 25, 2005
Author: Amazon User

this was a pretty good game from nintendo. i was impressed that nintendo remade the orginal. and it was a big success. so get this game if you like action.

pretty good

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: March 25, 2005
Author: Amazon User

this was a pretty good game from nintendo. i was impressed that nintendo remade the orginal. and it was a big success. so get this game if you like action.

pretty good

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: March 25, 2005
Author: Amazon User

this was a pretty good game from nintendo. i was impressed that nintendo remade the orginal. and it was a big success. so get this game if you like action.

pretty good

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: March 25, 2005
Author: Amazon User

this was a pretty good game from nintendo. i was impressed that nintendo remade the orginal. and it was a big success. so get this game if you like action.

More!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: November 10, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I didn't think they could improve on the original metroid. I was wrong. With this remake for the GBA, you get the classic story retold with more detail and more powerups. You also get more story, better graphics (SNES+), and better music (well, better quality... pretty much similar to the original as far as composition). Ultimately, buy this game if:

1. You are a fan of the Metroid series;
2. You thoroughly enjoyed the original game;
3. If you have a Gameboy Advance.

Metroid, Metroid,..Metroid-

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: February 11, 2004
Author: Amazon User

It's little over 2am and just finished Metroid Zero Mission under 4 hours. I'm extremely tired right now, however, I'm forcing myself to write a review while everything is still fresh.
Game starts immediately after GameBoy logo disappears to set the urgent mood of the game (you will see and appreciate its fresh intro). I just thought about how I should describe this game (because I can't think right now, ha!) and I think the best way to describe this game is by comparing with Metroid Fusion (although this game is REMAKE of original Metroid). This game is very similar with Metroid Fusion in the sense that their graphical presentation is very similar. Metroid Fusion came out earlier than Metroid Zero Mission and you would expect somewhat better graphical presentation than Metroid Fusion although Metroid Zero Mission takes place way before Metroid Fusion in its time line. However, Nintendo didn't forget that this is the very first mission - it would be a mistake to present this game in a fancy, flash way, graphically superior than Metroid Fusion- Of course, I'm not saying that Metroid Zero Mission looks outdated. It looks beautiful, BEAUTIFUL, however, Nintendo managed to strike that perfect balance where the game looks graphically beautiful while attaining `this-is-first-mission-atmosphere'. It's very subtle, however, you can discern the difference.
One thing I didn't like about Metroid Fusion was that it sort of killed the exploration aspect by literally telling you where to go next. It's not really same with Metroid Zero Mission although it does show you where you should go next. I said it's not really same in the sense that you would have to figure out how to get there and it takes lot of turns and finding out secret passages to get there. And moreover, I didn't feel that Metroid Zero Mission killed the exploration aspect in any sense where as it was the case with Metroid Fusion.
Metroid Fusion incorporated this movie-score-like-music in order to initiate this `sci-fi' movie feel to it, which was great with the kind of story it had. However, Metroid Zero Mission reused same music from previous Metroid games. It sounds bad, right? Wrong. I absolutely loved it. I was in heaven for about 4 hours because of remake songs from previous Metroid games, not just original but PREVIOUS games. You will be surprised for what they used as their credit ending song because I think it is the best credit ending song till today for Metroid games (and not to mention its original Metroid title song, it literally gives me goose bumps).
I was able to recognize lot of part of Metroid Zero Mission from its original counterpart. However, trust me, this game literally feels like totally new game because they did not just applied more vibrant color, changed the structure of places here and there- they literally created everything from scratch except the `feel' of original Metroid here and there with its respect areas. I wouldn't call this game really remake of original Metroid but rather they mixed all the element from original Metroid to Metroid Fusion. I did not feel like playing original Metroid, Metroid 2, Super Metroid, and Metroid Fusion, which I have no complaint because they have mixed everything with style.
I guess the best feature from Metroid Fusion was its story twist toward the end, which I thought it literally elevated mere gaming status to something higher. And Metroid Zero Mission is no exception. It shows what really happened after Samus evacuates from Planet Zebes after defeating Mother Brain. I'm not gonna spoil the story here but just wanna say that I was `scared'. You get to play a considerable amount of area after defeating Mother Brain and I was `terrified' by its game play and atmosphere (ok, may be it's just me). Not only it will show you what really happened but also it shows personal past of Samus when she was young with the planet history in a vague term.
Well, I thought the game was on the short side, however, not complaining because they have recreated the original Metroid with lot of style and added much more area to explore. Not only that, they have added some galleries and get this: ORIGINAL METROID. That's right, Original Metroid on your Gameboy Advance!!! Wow, incredible (I played little bit of it and my reaction is SWEEEET~).
You know, to tell you honestly, I would've given this game 5 Stars anyway even if they included only original part of Metroid with only one hour of game play- without any extra stage, original Metroid, etc. I'm just happened to be biased when it comes to Metroid, still remembering Metroid game art cover vividly, ending theme of Metroid 2, emotional sacrifice of a `Metroid', and the relationship between Samus and the Navigation... Ok, I'm not sure if I was able to describe how I felt about the game but gotta sleep now. Whether you buy this game or not (it will be a fatal mistake for you if you do not buy this, however), I dedicate this review to Samus, Metroid, and rest of Planet Zebes.

Gosh, I love Metroid (sigh, and can't believe I'm turning 30 next month..)

The PERFECT remake of a classic!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: February 17, 2004
Author: Amazon User

After playing the original NES "Metroid" numerous times and beating it numerous times, I'd decided to give this new gem a try, considering it's a little bit different. (Or so I heard) Indeed it was! New weapons, abilities, and badass BOSSES similar to those that you'd find in "Super Metroid" (a.k.a. "Metroid III") There are also A LOT of new hidden areas and secrets that never even existed in the original version. (not to mention the graphics are highly improved!) There is even a BONUS for if you beat this game, you can unlock the and play the original NES version. The remake in my opinion though was a little bit more of a challenge compared to the first. Some extras like the Mothership mission weren't really all that neccessary either. But all-in-all, a very fun game with a VERY HIGH replay value. BUY THIS NOW!!! I also recommend "Super Metroid" & "Metroid Fusion".

Metroid: Zero Mission

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: February 21, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This is a great remake of the original Metroid for the NES! It is much easier which makes it a better experience for a beginner to the series.I would reccommend it even to long time fans since it has so many special fetures not even in the original game.

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