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Metroid II: Return of Samus
Nintendo R&D1
August 25, 1991
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Shooter, Platform, AdventureDevelopers
Nintendo R&D1Release Date
August 25, 1991 (33 years and 8 months ago)Publishers
Nintendo, PlaytronicContent Rating
E Mild Animated Violence, Mild Violence
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Metroid
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A Sinister Planet Threatens the Galaxy! Battle through a sprawling underworld, seeking out every last Metroid, and build up your arsenal by discovering mysterious artefacts. Enjoy new abilities like the Spider Ball, and powerful new weapons like the Plasma Beam, as you attempt to eradicate the Metroids once and for all.
Genres
Shooter, Platform, AdventurePlatforms
Nintendo 3DS, Game BoyDevelopers
Nintendo R&D1Release Date
August 25, 1991 (33 years and 8 months ago)Publishers
Nintendo, PlaytronicContent Rating
E Mild Animated Violence, Mild Violence
Franchises
MetroidMore from Nintendo R&D1
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