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The '''''Metroid'' universe''' ({{ja|メトロイド|Metoroido}}, ''Metroid'') refers to the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series' collection of characters, stages, and properties that hail from Nintendo's long-running series of science-fiction action-adventure games. Conceived and inspired by Western media, the ''Metroid'' series has garnered a notable following outside of Japan, with a large number of titles having also been developed by Western studios. The series has had twelve official games released thus far, with most of them being near-universally praised by critics and players alike. This series, along with {{uv|Castlevania}}, were the progenitors of a subgenre of exploration-based adventure games known as "Metroidvania". The series also has a compilation (''Metroid Prime: Trilogy'') and two enhanced remakes (''Zero Mission'' and ''Samus Returns''). The main series revolves around the space-faring bounty-hunting exploits of a woman named [[Samus Aran]] trying to stop the terrors brought about by the parasitic {{s|metroidwiki|Space Pirates}} and their monstrous commander, [[Ridley]], while the ''Prime'' subseries revolves around Samus stopping the sentient mutagen substance Phazon and its avatar [[Dark Samus]].
The '''''Metroid'' universe''' ({{ja|メトロイド|Metoroido}}, ''Metroid'') refers to the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series' collection of characters, stages, and properties that hail from Nintendo's long-running series of science-fiction action-adventure games. Conceived and inspired by Western media, the ''Metroid'' series has garnered a notable following outside of Japan, with a large number of titles having also been developed by Western studios. The series has had twelve official games released thus far, with most of them being near-universally praised by critics and players alike, and it was the progenitor of a subgenre of exploration-based adventure games known as "Metroidvania". The series also has a compilation (''Metroid Prime: Trilogy'') and two enhanced remakes (''Zero Mission'' and ''Samus Returns''). The main series revolves around the space-faring bounty-hunting exploits of a woman named [[Samus Aran]] trying to stop the terrors brought about by the parasitic {{s|metroidwiki|Space Pirates}} and their monstrous commander, [[Ridley]], while the ''Prime'' subseries revolves around Samus stopping the sentient mutagen substance Phazon and its avatar [[Dark Samus]].


==Franchise description==
==Franchise description==
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Meanwhile, producer Yoshio Sakamoto would continue working with MercurySteam to develop a new 2D entry into the series. This would manifest in 2021 as ''Metroid Dread'' for the Nintendo Switch, a project 15 years in the making and the first proper continuation of the ''Metroid'' storyline since ''Fusion''. This game sees Samus travel to planet {{iw|metroidwiki|ZDR}}, only to be attacked and left stranded by a somehow living {{iw|metroidwiki|Chozo}}. Trying to find a way off the planet and investigate what this Chozo wants, Samus will learn long forgotten parts of galactic history, as well as her own past and heritage. The game was universally praised for being the culmination of the 2D ''Metroid'' formula with excellent controls, level design, and a good balance of exposition and environmental storytelling. This caused the game to sell over 3 million copies and become the best selling single release in the series, breaking its curse of each entry having relatively low sales.
Meanwhile, producer Yoshio Sakamoto would continue working with MercurySteam to develop a new 2D entry into the series. This would manifest in 2021 as ''Metroid Dread'' for the Nintendo Switch, a project 15 years in the making and the first proper continuation of the ''Metroid'' storyline since ''Fusion''. This game sees Samus travel to planet {{iw|metroidwiki|ZDR}}, only to be attacked and left stranded by a somehow living {{iw|metroidwiki|Chozo}}. Trying to find a way off the planet and investigate what this Chozo wants, Samus will learn long forgotten parts of galactic history, as well as her own past and heritage. The game was universally praised for being the culmination of the 2D ''Metroid'' formula with excellent controls, level design, and a good balance of exposition and environmental storytelling. This caused the game to sell over 3 million copies and become the best selling single release in the series, breaking its curse of each entry having relatively low sales.


A remaster of the first ''Metroid Prime'' game would release in early 2023, featuring a large graphical overhaul along with a more modern control scheme. Release to rave reviews, ''Prime Remastered'' would ensure the series' continued presence from there on. The game is also an indication of what directions ''Metroid Prime 4'' will take, though nothing about the game would materialize until June 2024, where first look at gameplay would finally be shown off in a Nintendo Direct. It is currently scheduled for a 2025 release.
A remaster of the first ''Metroid Prime'' game would release in early 2023 by Retro Studios, featuring a large graphical overhaul along with a more modern control scheme. Release to rave reviews, ''Prime Remastered'' would ensure the series' continued presence from there on. The game is also an indication of what directions ''Metroid Prime 4'' will take, though nothing about the game has materialized.


Overall, the ''Metroid'' series is often held up as one of Nintendo's greatest classic franchises and maintains a dedicated fanbase, particularly in the West. ''Super Metroid'' and the ''Metroid Prime'' trilogy in particular have garnered significant praise from fans and reviewers. Samus herself, while not achieving the same level of recognition or even marketability as [[Mario]] or [[Link]], is widely praised as one of Nintendo's most iconic characters and a groundbreaking example of proactive female protagonists in gaming.
Overall, the ''Metroid'' series is often held up as one of Nintendo's greatest classic franchises and maintains a dedicated fanbase, particularly in the West. ''Super Metroid'' and the ''Metroid Prime'' trilogy in particular have garnered significant praise from fans and reviewers. Samus herself, while not achieving the same level of recognition or even marketability as [[Mario]] or [[Link]], is widely praised as one of Nintendo's most iconic characters and a groundbreaking example of proactive female protagonists in gaming.
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===Stages===
===Stages===
*[[File:Icon-brinstarmelee.gif|right|link=Brinstar]]{{gameIcon|SSBM}}'''[[Melee Stages]]: [[Brinstar]]''' ([[Starter stage|Starter]]): One of the few stages to return from the previous game, it is mostly unchanged from ''Melee''.{{clr}}
*[[File:Icon-brinstarmelee.gif|right|link=Brinstar]]'''[[Melee Stages]]: [[Brinstar]]''' ([[Starter stage|Starter]]): One of the few stages to return from the previous game, it is mostly unchanged from ''Melee''.{{clr}}
*[[File:Icon-norfair.gif|right|link=Norfair]]'''[[Norfair]]''' ([[Starter stage|Starter]]): A new stage set in the fiery depths of [[Zebes]], this stage, like previous ''Metroid'' stages, features rising lava.  In addition to this, lava can come from the sides of the screens too, as well as in an enormous wave from the background that forces players to fight to stay inside a temporary safe zone to avoid damage.{{clr}}
*[[File:Icon-norfair.gif|right|link=Norfair]]'''[[Norfair]]''' ([[Starter stage|Starter]]): A new stage set in the fiery depths of [[Zebes]], this stage, like previous ''Metroid'' stages, features rising lava.  In addition to this, lava can come from the sides of the screens too, as well as in an enormous wave from the background that forces players to fight to stay inside a temporary safe zone to avoid damage.{{clr}}
*[[File:Icon-frigateorpheon.gif|right|link=Frigate Orpheon]]'''[[Frigate Orpheon]]''' ([[Starter stage|Starter]]): Set in the opening area of the first ''[[Metroid Prime]]'', which contains the Parasite Queen, this stage has an interesting twist. When the warning siren sounds, the stage flips, and what was once above the players becomes the new platforms to fight on.{{clr}}
*[[File:Icon-frigateorpheon.gif|right|link=Frigate Orpheon]]'''[[Frigate Orpheon]]''' ([[Starter stage|Starter]]): Set in the opening area of the first ''[[Metroid Prime]]'', which contains the Parasite Queen, this stage has an interesting twist. When the warning siren sounds, the stage flips, and what was once above the players becomes the new platforms to fight on.{{clr}}
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*Playable characters:
*Playable characters:
**{{gameIcon|SSBU}} Dark Samus's design in ''Ultimate'' comes from this game.
**{{gameIcon|SSBU}} Dark Samus's design in ''Ultimate'' comes from this game.
**{{gameIcon|SSBB}} Zero Suit Samus's design in 'Brawl' comes from this game.
*Assist Trophies
*Assist Trophies
**{{GameIcon|SSB4}} Dark Samus's design and attacks as an Assist Trophy are based on her boss fight.
**{{GameIcon|SSB4}} Dark Samus's design and attacks as an Assist Trophy are based on her boss fight.

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