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Metroid: Samus Returns was a remake of the Game
Boy game, Metroid II: The Return of Samus. The game was developed
by MercurySteam and Nintendo. It was published by Nintendo.
The game was released on September 15, 2017.
New features were added to the game. Samus can now perform a melee
counterattack. She can also fire at any angle which wasn't
available in the original game. There were also additional
features in the remake.
The game was
compatible with Metroid series amiibo. Nintendo released two new
amiibo alongside the game. There were a new Samus and a Metroid
amiibo.
A special edition was released.
The package featured a reversible cover and a soundtrack CD. A
European version also included an art book.
The game received positive reviews. The game won the The Game
Awards 2017 "Best Handheld Game". As of August 2018, the game
sold 470,000 copies.
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Metroid: Samus Returns |
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Developer(s) |
MecurySteam Nintendo |
Publisher(s) |
Nintendo |
Release Date |
September 15, 2016 (Worldwide) |
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