Metroid Fusion

by Nintendo

Product Features

• While destroying the Metroid threat, Samus' body picked up the X-Parasite, a nasty little bug that will end her life -- unless she returns to the planet of the Metroid infestation and finds the answers she needs!
• Collect both classic and new weapons as you return to SR-388 and fight an all-new alien threat
• Use teh parasite's ability to absorb infected creatures' abilities -- you'll absorb energy and gain new weapons and abilities
• The same great gameplay and control that made the original Metroid games a hit is here, enhanced for faster & wilder gaming
• Great-looking animated cutscenes keep the game's storyline unfolding

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006M3R6
• Product Dimensions: 4.8 x 5.2 x 0.2 inches ; 2.4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: November 19, 2002
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (172 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,952 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Metroid Fusion is a side-scrolling action game that's more in line with the series' NES origin than its GameCube contemporary, the first-person action game Metroid Prime. In this one, players take the bounty hunter Samus on an extermination mission through a research facility to kill X parasites--nasty creatures that absorb and assimilate the powers of their host. After she survived an X attack through the use of a vaccine made with X parasite DNA, she can now absorb the parasites to regain health and obtain special powers, like the morph ball, space jump, and wave beam. The problem is that the parasites are quickly making their way through the research lab's many dangerous projects and subsuming their abilities.

As a special bonus to GameCube owners, Metroid Prime and Metroid Fusion can each unlock special features in the other game via the Nintendo GameCube Game Boy Advance cable. For example, by completing Metroid Fusion, you can unlock the original NES version of Metroid in Metroid Prime. By completing Metroid Prime, you can unlock Samus's fusion suit for use in Metroid Prime.

Product Description

In Metroid Fusion. you get to play the warrior woman Samus Aran as she battles an all-new threat! New action, new enemies, same classic gameplay that has defined Metroid games!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All the fun of "Super Metroid" with great GBA advancements, November 26, 2002

By 

Patrick L. Randall (Silver Spring, MD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Metroid Fusion (Video Game)

The famed 'Metroid' series really hit its stride with the release of "Super Metroid" for the Super NES platform. It did away with the monotony of "Metroid II" and enhanced the gameplay and environment of the original "Metroid". The puzzles and challenges presented by this version captivated all kinds of gamers. It re-hashed the original story and gave it some extra kick. New weapons and abilities were introduced, as were more complex storylines. Having never played any of the 'Metroid' games before this one, it was quite a spectacular introduction.

Now, fast foward a few years. Knowing that the new GameBoy Advance System is making quite a profit out of porting old Super NES games for handheld, I was interested to see if Nintendo was going to put "Super Metroid" on the GBA. Well, they did, sort of. The game that ended up being developed for GBA was called "Metroid Fusion" and it resembles "Super Metroid" in many ways. However, there are several distinctions. For starters, this takes place AFTER "Super Metroid" and adds a new wrinkle to story by creating a new nemesis called 'parasite X' which was able to procreate after our hero, Samus, wiped out all of the Metroids on SR 388. This parasite is a menace to the entire universe and all traces of it on SR 388 and the orbital research lab must be destroyed. "... Fusion" takes place entirely aboard the orbital research lab and employs most of the same gameplay that "Super Metroid" did. It's still a side-scroller and it presents many of the same obstacles of its predecessor. There are numerous different types of doors that are sealed and unable to be accessed unless certain criteria are met. There are other access points and hidden entries that can only be discovered if you have the right weapons or know where to look. In addition, throughout the game, there are several different bosses Samus must defeat in order recover certain powers.

It's hard to truly describe how satisfying this game really is. You really need to play it yourself to see first hand. Rest assured, though. If you liked "Super Metroid", you're going to love this game.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One superior game!!!, July 12, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Metroid Fusion (Video Game)

The problem with so many games for the Game Boy Advance is that they are repackaged SNES games. Metroid Fusion is a completely new sequel to Super Metroid. The graphics for this handheld game are simply amazing. Very few games look THIS good. You can even see Samus's new organic suit pulsate when she stands still if you look really closely. Not only that but it looks good while sounding equally good. The music is rich and there are no lack of sound effects. The story is the best by far. While you hunt the X virus cores your old X-infected suit (at full power) hunts you and your ship's compter is busily betraying you to your own government to help them keep a dirty secret about the space station. Many have complained that the computer giving out missions makes the game too linear and easy. Don't believe them! While this game is more focused, there is still plenty of exploration between mission rooms other than the objectives. Also to note, yes you can "beat" the game within 5 hours the first time through, but to get the best ending requires a complete mastery of the game which will take many many trips through and require you to explore every corner of the space station. And this station is so beautiful, mysterious, and interesting that it begs to be explored. Overall, this is one of the best games for the Game Boy Advance.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stellar, a true return to form for Samus Aran, May 10, 2003

By 

Axel Law "The Happy Seizure Kid" (Derby, KS, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Metroid Fusion (Video Game)

After an abnormally long wait and rumors that were flying about, Samus Aran finally returns, this time on the Gameboy Advanced in the game "Metroid Fusion." All the original creators of the series are back to bring you the next chapter of the Metroid saga.

And boy, did they succeed. What an involving game. The storyline is pretty good (Samus getting infected by the X-Parasite and must destroy it while dealing with the parasite's fusion to her) and the graphics are actually outstanding. It's not perfect, but they brought back the original style of "Super Metroid." They also improved the wall jump. The world map is a little more linear than Super Metroid, but so what? It's good nonetheless.

Looking at the reviews on Amazon, I cannot believe how much Prime is regarded over this. Fusion may not hold a candle to many of the classics, but considering today's video game market being dominated by ultra-cool graphics and cinema scenes, THIS GAME IS A BREATH OF FRESH AIR. If anything, this proves that an old school game can survive in this day and age. Gamers tend to forget the reason why games are awesome in the first place: GAMEPLAY. This game has it.

If you have a Game Boy Advanced, I HIGHLY SUGGEST YOU PICK THIS UP. This has classic written all over it and you should not be without this game, especially if you are a fan of the series. This is a worthy sequel to Super Metroid. So what are you waiting for?!