BlackNES Guy - NES Classic: The Ultimate Guide To Metroid

The Ultimate Guide

To

Metroid

By the BlackNES Guy

Copyright 2018 BlackNES Guy Books

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First, I want to thank you for purchasing my book. Whether this is your first purchase or another one to add to your collection, I appreciate your choice. Let me introduce myself, I am the one and only BlackNES Guy, I am your average lover of video games, especially the retro games that I grew up with as a kid. When I play those games now, I think back to a simpler time when it was just me and my brother playing Super Mario World for the first time or trying to figure out how to conquer The Legend of Zelda (without the help of the internet)! Playing those games now allows me to go back in time so to speak and relive some of those precious memories. Now being older and starting a family, I want to give my daughter the same type of experience that is why I have created these books. They are for her as much as they are for you and me. They are designed to be a nostalgic collectable for the hardcore gamer or a simple old school strategy guide to help you conquer that one game that has been eluding you all these years. Whatever your reason for buying these books it is my goal that they help and serve you on your quest in whichever game it might be.

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History

W hen Metroid was released on August 6, 1986, its creators had no idea that it would spawn an ever-expanding franchise which currently consists of 16 games. Samus Aran, the main protagonist, was not yet well known. In fact, the original manual that came with the English release even referred to her as a male. Although having a female protagonist in an alien shooter game was innovative, Metroid grew in popularity due to the dark atmosphere, nonlinear gameplay, replayability, and acquired power-ups.

Many of the mechanics found within the game would later be adopted by other games. Particularly, Metroid encourages players to acquire upgrade and, then, re-explore previous areas. Often, the new upgrades will open pathways previously unobtainable. It was also one of the first games to contain multiple endings. Depending on how fast a player completes the game, they can receive one of five endings. This made Metroid popular for speed running (completing a game as quickly as possible).

While the Japanese Disk Card system allowed for players to save up to three different game files, the English versions used a password system. Players can enter a 24-letter code to re-enter the game. This was popular because it allows players to save many times along their adventure and even return to previous save points. This feature is invaluable to reach the restricted time goals.