--- title: "Metaloid: Origin" url: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/releases/nintendo-switch/metaloid-origin/" description: "Metaloid: Origin is an fast-paced gun’n run 2D platformer. Take on the role of one out of three android warriors known as “Predator”" author: "Patrick Dankers" published at: "2019-07-11 00:00:00" image: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/metaloid-origin.jpeg" markdown url: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/releases/nintendo-switch/metaloid-origin.md" --- Metaloid: Origin | Nintendo Switch Releases | NintendoReporters [![Metaloid: Origin](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/metaloid-origin.jpeg "Metaloid: Origin")](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/metaloid-origin.jpeg)Metaloid: Origin is an fast-paced gun’n run 2D platformer. Take on the role of one out of three android warriors known as “Predator” and dash through 9 different levels in order to save their planet from an robot army led by Lucian Corp, who invade their planet and exploit the planetary resources to fuel their galactic war efforts. ### [](#3-playable-character)3 Playable Character Choose and play as one from three characters which all offer different set of abilities and weapons!, Play as Erika and flood entire screen with barrage of bullet fire, alternatively reduce giant enemies to ashes in the blink of an eye as Zeta using atomic thunder or fly as Neva across the level equipped with jetpack to bring aerial doom. ### [](#dash-through-9-levels-with-unique-tileset-theaters-and-gameplay-mechanics)Dash through 9 levels with unique tileset theaters and gameplay mechanics. From waterfall cave to scooter interception in desert, riding cart in volcano mine and fighting a giant walker on a snow field. ### [](#collect-soulrium-and-unlock-new-equipment)Collect Soulrium and unlock new equipment Collect Soulrium gems from levels and enemies, then use them to purchase new weapons and unlock new powers from anywhere in the game by simply opening pause menu, however some upgrades will require more than Soulrium to unlock them. ### [](#difficulty-settings)Difficulty Settings Metaloid: Origin features 2 difficulty settings to choose from for the player, some gimmick or enemies would function differently depending on which setting you did choose. On the hard difficulty mode enemies would move faster, deal more damage or even gain new attack type. ### Release info - Metaloid: Origin Release date 2019-07-11 00:00:00 Publisher 7 Raven Studios Demo available DLC available Max players 1 Age rating 7 NS Online support Game code HACPAUJDA Cloud Saves support Voice Chat support HD Rumble support Languages english, spanish, french, german, italian, dutch, portuguese Genres action, platformer, adventure, arcade ### Nintendo eShop - Metaloid: Origin [EUR 6.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/NL/nl/titles/70010000020169/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [EUR 6.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/BE/nl/titles/70010000020169/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [EUR 6.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/DE/de/titles/70010000020169/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [EUR 6.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/FR/fr/titles/70010000020169/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [GBP 6.49](https://ec.nintendo.com/GB/en/titles/70010000020169/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [USD 6.99](https://www.nintendo.com/US/store/products/metaloid-origin-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) ¥7.00 [CAD 8.99](https://www.nintendo.com/en-ca/store/products/metaloid-origin-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [EUR 6.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/IT/it/titles/70010000020169/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [MXN 139.0](https://www.nintendo.com/es-mx/store/products/metaloid-origin-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [EUR 6.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/PT/pt/titles/70010000020169/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [6,99 €](https://ec.nintendo.com/SK/sk/titles/70010000020169/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [EUR 6.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/ES/es/titles/70010000020169/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [ARS 9500.0](https://www.nintendo.com/es-ar/store/products/metaloid-origin-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [BRL 39.99](https://www.nintendo.com/pt-br/store/products/metaloid-origin-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [CLP 5600.0](https://www.nintendo.com/es-cl/store/products/metaloid-origin-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [COP 27000.0](https://www.nintendo.com/es-co/store/products/metaloid-origin-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) N/A N/A N/A [PEN 29.0](https://www.nintendo.com/es-pe/store/products/metaloid-origin-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) Show me all prices! 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