Metroid Dread has finally found it’s way in the hands of Nintendo Switch owners around the world and previous entries in the Metroid franchise are seeing a noticeable boost.
Metroid succes down the line
Metroid Fusion is available through the Virtual console (Wii) which released in 2002 for the Game Boy Advance, is a title currently sitting at #1 on the eShop sales charts in the UK.
Metroid: Zero Mission, the GBA remake of the original Metroid, follows closely at #2, with Metroid Prime Trilogy and Super Metroid placed at #7 and #9 respectively.
As for the Nintendo 3DS eshop, Metroid: Samus Returns, the 2017 remake of Metroid II: Return of Samus, comes in at #3.
About Metroid Dread
Join intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran in her first new 2D Metroid story in 19 years
Samus’ story continues after the events of the Metroid Fusion game when she descends upon planet ZDR to investigate a mysterious transmission sent to the Galactic Federation. After a harrowing encounter with a living Chozo—a race previously thought to be extinct—she ends up deep below the surface of the planet. The remote world has become overrun by vicious alien lifeforms and chilling mechanical menaces. Samus is more agile and capable than ever, but can she overcome the inhuman threats stalking the depths of ZDR?
Face off against unrelenting E.M.M.I. robots
Once DNA-extracting research machines, the imposing E.M.M.I. are now hunting Samus. Tensions are high as you evade these E.M.M.I. to avoid a cruel death while finding a way to take them down. Find out what turned these robotic wonders into the scourge of ZDR and escape with your life.
Feel Samus’ power grow as you gain maneuvers and abilities
Parkour over obstacles, slide through tight spaces, counter enemies, and battle your way through ta dangerous world. You’ll acquire new and familiar abilities as you traverse the many environments of ZDR. Blast multiple targets with the new Storm Missile or use the Speed Booster to dash and break through walls. Return to areas and use your new abilities to find upgrades, alternate paths, and a way forward. Explore the sprawling map, evade and destroy E.M.M.I. robots, and overcome the dread plaguing ZDR.
Metroid Dread is available now for Nintendo Switch and has become the fastest selling Metroid game in the UK.
