5stars
108ratings4stars
8ratings3stars
1rating2stars
0rating1star
0rating
77 reviews
A Classic for Its Time
Metroid is a groundbreaking non-linear adventure game that paved the way for many exploration games. It is still very fun to play, but it is very much a product of its time and hasn't aged particularly well. There is not an in-game map so finding your way around can be a headache, but finding a simple map online fixes this problem. Once you know where to go and what to do, this game can easily be finished in a day. It is probably more geared towards collectors or nostalgics of the 8-bit era, but it's still worth a visit for any gamer who wants to work through the series. For gamers who don't have the patience for older games, check out Super Metroid or Metroid Zero Mission. These are the same general gameplay and storyline with much improved graphics and control. Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: jared-schutte
What an important and great game for the NES
This game really takes me back to growing up as a kid playing with my friends. So obviously there is nostalgia value for me but it is more than that. What a great game for the NES! When I play this game and compare it to most other NES games it is so much better. The colors and characters are vivid. The gameplay and movement are extraordinary. The music has a genuinely creepy feel and is well orchestrated. You have to think and explore a relatively large world especially for an 8 bit game. It is challenging and fun. This might be the greatest NES game ever made. Everybody with an NES should have this game in their collection.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: starotron
Great NES game
This game is fun, challenging and full of secrets. If you’re new to collecting NES games this is a must have.
The Metroid story and gameplay is great and if you like this game you’ll love the other Metroid games in the series. Metroid 2 for Gameboy and Super Metroid for the SNES are must haves as well. I feel the games get even better as they go on.
This game comes in the yellow label and silver label, just an FYI it’s the same game just different release dates. Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: cyclopswasright
Picture didn't match the game received. Game label was scratch and a little bubbling. I got a good deal so I will live with it but not as described.
Picture didn't match the game received. Game label was scratch and a little bubbling. I got a good deal so I will live with it but not as described.
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: the-video-game-...
Best Game 1987
Metroid is a great game. Although there aren’t any save stations like the later series, when you die, you respawn with all of your equipment. The only way to save is to use passwords, but otherwise, it’s a fairly challenging game with lots to do.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: 9Ju6E9MyQOu@Del...
A must have a classic
Metroid is a great game, that's overlooked by a lot of people. But don't get me wrong this game is hard and it will make you want to throw the controller across the room LOL the 80s.
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: froyder1984
Exactly as expected - works fantastically.
Cartridge was in excellent condition, and the game itself ran flawlessly, especially considering this was probably produced 20 years ago.
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: litephiter
Nintendo classic
One of the best games I ever played brings back memories of my childhood. Getting lost in a great adventure. Definitely a classic
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: findquestpr
Works, but not without significant repairs
I ended up getting it working, but the internal plastic holding the cartridge was even more damaged than the pictures showed.
To be fair it was known damaged, so I guess thats on me. The actual internal electronics of the cartridge work fine after the case was repaired, but would not play without corruption before it was repaired.
Overall I would probably still have bought this knowing about the extra damage, but it was just another hour or two messing with plastic and jb weld. Wouldn't have been as bad, but a piece of the plastic was missing that actually held the internals of the cartridge in place, hence it not working.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: meloan_19
It came just as described
It looked almost brand new and everything was in the package, it was a gift for my boyfriend and he really enjoys it, another game for his collection!
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: sunnysidemoonfl...