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Metroid: Samus Returns comes as a loose Nintendo 3DS cartridge, ready to drop into your system and play. Coolection tested it and it was running as expected — though as with any vintage handheld cartridge, performance can vary a little depending on your 3DS system and setup. Feel free to use the "Request Additional Pictures" button on this page to ask for high-resolution photos of this exact cartridge before purchasing. Please refer to the provided photos for the exact details of the item's condition.
Item Description
Metroid: Samus Returns is Nintendo and MercurySteam's masterful reimagining of the classic Game Boy title Metroid II: Return of Samus, brought to life on the Nintendo 3DS with stunning visuals, a completely rebuilt control scheme, and a depth of gameplay that puts it among the finest entries in the entire franchise. Samus touches down on the hostile planet SR388 on a mission to hunt down and eliminate the Metroid species, and what unfolds is a tense, exploration-driven adventure that rewards patience, precision, and curiosity in equal measure.
One of the standout additions is the Aeion ability system, which gives Samus a suite of new powers — from a scanning pulse that reveals hidden map secrets to a lightning armor that absorbs incoming damage — layering fresh tactical decisions on top of the series' familiar loop of exploration, upgrades, and backtracking. The free-aim mechanic, a first for the series on a handheld, transforms combat and makes every Metroid encounter feel like a genuine duel rather than a pattern to exploit. The 3DS's stereoscopic 3D effect also shines here, giving the caverns of SR388 a rich, atmospheric sense of depth.
Samus Returns arrived at a moment when the Metroid franchise was finding its footing again after years of relative quiet, and it delivered in a big way — reminding a generation of players why Samus Aran is one of gaming's most iconic protagonists. The game set the stage for Metroid Dread and signaled a renewed commitment to the 2D Metroid formula that fans had been hungry for.
This one is a must for any serious Nintendo 3DS library or Metroid collection, and a genuine treat for anyone who loves atmospheric, challenge-forward action-platformers.
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Metroid Samus Returns
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REGULAR
Metroid Samus Returns
$32.00
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