Editing Metroid (universe)

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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]].

After the incredible success of ''[[Mario (universe)|Super Mario Bros.]]'' and {{uv|The Legend of Zelda}} for the Famicom / NES, Nintendo wished to branch out and create a game with fast-paced action like the former, but with intricate exploration like the latter. Nintendo Research and Development 1 division led by Yoshio Sakamoto with producer Gunpei Yokoi were tasked with making this game a reality. The team took inspiration from Ridley Scott's 1979 sci-fi horror film ''Alien'' for both aesthetics and structure. Like ''The Legend of Zelda'' before it, the team wanted to hide permanent upgrades around the labyrinthine levels and encouraged backtracking to find new secrets with recently acquired upgrades. This game eventually released in August, 1986 as ''{{b|Metroid|game}}'', the name being a portmanteau of "Metro" and "Android."

The game tasked bounty hunter [[Samus Aran]] with a lone mission to hunt down and kill all [[Metroid (creature)|Metroid]]s on planet {{iw|metroidwiki|Zebes}}, and taking down anyone and anything that gets in the way of the mission. While initially starting out with little more than basic weapons, Samus eventually finds a multitude of upgrades that will help find and take down any adversary. The game received praised for its inventive gameplay structure and its atmosphere, reveling in the sense of isolation and fear of what comes next. ''Metroid'' was also one of the first games to contain multiple endings, which were awarded based on how fast the game was completed; this had a hand in popularizing the concept of the "speedrun". Finally, ''Metroid'' was one of the first video games to feature a female protagonist - and this was initially presented to the gaming public as a concealed secret, even using masculine pronouns when referring to Samus in promotional material and the instruction manual, until the game was beaten in a fast-enough time. Despite this praise, the game only sold modestly in Japan, starting a trend of the franchise never performing well in that region. However, the 1987 North American release sold much better, and the game was overall considered a success. Also, in retrospect, this seminal entry has not aged particularly well, including a total lack of help over where to go and clunky feeling combat, especially compared to modern standards. Though most of these complaints are offset by its historical and cultural significance.

A sequel was then put into productions for Game Boy, which this time released in North America first in August 26, 1991 as ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid II: Return of Samus}}''. While very similar to the previous entry in terms of gameplay, his sequel did something that very few Nintendo series attempted to do during this time frame: directly continue the story from the previous game. Samus is now tasked with exterminating the last known population of metroids on planet {{iw|metroidwiki|SR388}}, including the {{iw|metroidwiki|Queen metroid}} and all of her eggs. However, Samus hesitated and refused to kill the last remaining metroid egg, and later handed the baby over to the {{iw|metroidwiki|Galactic Federation}}. Despite its important narrative influence on the series, the game was considered a step down from its predecessor, mostly due to being much more linear and was overall an easier experience. This caused sales to drop significantly, and put the series in a precarious position.

[[File:RidleyMeleeCameo.png|thumb|Samus fighting her archnemesis, [[Ridley]], as depicted in the [[opening movie]] of ''Melee'' (based on ''Super Metroid'').]]

Another sequel was planned immediately after development wrapped, this time for the Super Famicom/SNES. Many members of the team that were not involved in the Game Boy entry, including Yoshio Sakamoto, returned for this entry, which would release in 1994 as [[Super Metroid]]. Immediately after the events of ''Return of Samus'', the Galactic Federation is ambushed by [[Ridley]] and the {{iw|metroidwiki|Space pirates}} who steal the baby metroid and flee to planet Zebes. Samus gives chase and hunts down the Space pirates in an effort to get the baby back. With vastly refined combat, exploration mechanics, world design, and dialogue-free storytelling, the game garnered universal acclaim and is often labeled by official publications as not only one of the best games on the SNES, but also one of the best video games ever made. The greatest irony is that the American and PAL versions of ''Super Metroid'' sold well as a result of aggressive marketing by Nintendo that was spurred on by the game's poor sales in Japan. Analysts proclaim that the Japanese release of ''Super Metroid'' was poorly timed, not only because of more commercially successful games being released at the time like ''{{s|mariowiki|Donkey Kong Country}}'', but because of the launches of the next-generation systems Sony PlayStation and Sega Saturn. This was a major contributing factor to what became a now-legendary eight-year hiatus for the series, which remained dormant despite Samus' appearance in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' on the Nintendo 64, and Nintendo mentioning the possibility of an N64 installment which had never came to fruition.

The franchise would continue its presence in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series as Samus reprised her role in ''Melee'', but no new core entry appeared to be on the horizon. This hiatus was broken in 2002 with two brand new entries released that year. The first was ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid Fusion}}'' for the Game Boy Advance, which continued the story after ''Super Metroid''. The Galactic Federation realizes that metroids were natural predators to the {{iw|metroidwiki|X Parasite}}, which have begun invading all parts of the galaxy. Around this time, Samus gets infected by and X Parasite and nearly dies. The only way she was saved was to surgically remove her power suit and graft metroid DNA into her, which gave her the side effect of being able to consume X Parasite. Her new task is to hunt down any X Parasite before they destroy all life in the galaxy. The game was praised for its presentation and more in-depth story that ties in all previous entries, though was criticized for being more linear than any previous entry with many blatant efforts of handholding.

The second release was ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid Prime}}'' for [[Nintendo GameCube]], the series' inaugural transition into the third dimension as a first-person shooter. Set between ''Metroid'' and ''Metroid II'', Samus discovers that the Space Pirates were experimenting with a dangerous substance known as {{iw|wikipedia|Phazon}}, and must both learn how to harness and properly wield it, as well as defeat any creature corrupted by it. This entry was highly controversial prior to release. Not only was it being developed by a then-unknown company in the United States, the Texas-based [[Retro Studios]], but its presentation with a first-person perspective led to accusations of being a complete departure from the ''Metroid'' fabric for the worse. The released product ultimately allayed these concerns, as ''Metroid Prime'' garnered extremely enthusiastic acclaim from critics and fans for managing the task of faithfully transplanting the classic formula into three dimensions and using the first-person viewpoint to its advantage and became one of the GameCube's best-selling titles as a result, securing the franchise's place as a Nintendo staple for the foreseeable future.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

===Fighter===

*[[File:SamusIcon(SSB).png|50px|right|link=Samus (SSB)]]'''{{SSB|Samus}}''' ([[Starter character|Starter]]): An intergalactic bounty hunter in a technologically advanced and flexible Power Suit, Samus Aran is a bona fide warrior who was orphaned from a Space Pirate attack at a young age. She was harbored by the benevolent Chozo race at a young age and infused with their heritage and technology, and she now allies with the Galactic Federation as ostensibly a one-woman army against the menace of the Space Pirates and their attempts to use the life-stealing Metroids to conquer the universe. In ''Smash 64'', Samus appears as a starting roster. Her [[neutral special]] is the [[Charge Shot]], a chargeable ball of energy that Samus shoots out of her arm cannon. Her [[up special]] is the [[Screw Attack]] first appearing in the original ''Metroid''. Finally, her [[down special]] is her [[Bomb (Samus)|Bomb]] from the original ''Metroid'', in which she turns into the Morph Ball and lay a bomb that will explode either upon contact after a set amount of time.{{clr}}

*[[File:PlanetZebesIconSSB.png|right|link=Planet Zebes]] '''[[Planet Zebes]]''' ([[Starter stage|Starter]]): This stage is designed to resemble the general environment and hazards of the caverns of the titular planet that ''Metroid'' and ''Super Metroid'' take place in. It is a big platform with three platforms above it, and one on the right moving vertically. The stage features an ocean of acid that periodically rises up and submerges the lower portion of the stage. Touching the acid will damage a character and send them flying upward. Due to the rising acid, however, it is impossible under normal conditions to be KO'd by falling below the main platform.{{clr}}

*'''{{SSBMusicLink|8: Planet Zebes Stage|8: Planet Zebes Stage}}''': A remix of the Brinstar music from the original ''Metroid'' for NES. It is heard on [[Planet Zebes]].

*'''[[Victory theme#Metroid Victory Theme|18: Samus Wins]]''': The victory theme of [[Samus]] is an orchestration of the music heard when Samus finds a new item or power-up in general ''Metroid'' games.

==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==

Much like the original ''Smash 64'', there was no new ''Metroid'' game released before ''Melee'', so the majority of ''Metroid'' representation is still from the original ''Metroid'' and ''Super Metroid''. This game features much more ''Metroid'' content than ''Smash 64'', including one returning character, two new stages, and a handful of trophies. This game also introduces the first ''Metroid'' item.

===Fighter===

*[[File:SamusIcon(SSBM).png|50px|right|link=Samus (SSBM)]]'''{{SSBM|Samus}}''' ([[Starter character|Starter]]): Samus returns as a starter character, and as the only ''Metroid'' character, likely because of the nature of ''Metroid'' games and how they do not tend to feature notable supporting characters. As with all returning characters, Samus gained a new [[side special]], being her [[Missile]] attack from ''Super Metroid''. She points her arm cannon in front of her, and shoots either a Homing Missile or a Super Missile depending on how the control stick is tapped. Samus is considered to be one of the [[Jigglypuff (SSBM)|two]] most buffed characters from ''Smash 64''.{{clr}}

*[[File:BrinstarDepthsIconSSBM.png|right|link=Brinstar Depths]] '''Planet Zebes: [[Brinstar Depths]]''' ([[Unlockable stage|Unlockable]]): This stage appears to be loosely based on Kraid's encounter in ''Super Metroid''. A difficult stage to keep on top of, this is essentially a giant, craggy, circular mass of rock that floats above lava. The lava on the bottom of the screen does not damage the player like other Metroid stages, as it is merely a background effect symbolizing the [[blast line]]. The stage is routinely rotated by the gigantic alien monster [[Kraid]] in the background. It is impossible to grab onto any ledge in this stage.{{clr}}

 

 

 

 

==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==

A fairly decent amount of content from the ''Metroid'' franchise appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.

 

*<!--[[File:SamusZeroSuitSamusIcon(SSBB).png|50px|right|link=Samus/Zero Suit Samus]]-->'''[[Samus/Zero Suit Samus]]''' ([[Starter character|Starter]]): Unique to ''Brawl'', Samus can transform into Zero Suit Samus. Unlike other transformations, the player can switch between the two via [[Final Smash]] rather than their [[down special]] (or in Samus' case, also by a series of [[taunt]]s). While only Samus is shown on the [[character selection screen]], the player can start the match as Zero Suit Samus by holding down a certain button depending on the controller when selecting Samus.{{clr}}

:*[[File:ZeroSuitSamusIcon(SSBB).png|50px|right|link=Zero Suit Samus (SSBB)]]'''{{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}}''': The suitless version of Samus from ''Metroid: Zero Mission'' is playable via Samus' Final Smash. She fights acrobatically and carries a projectile attack in the form of her handheld [[Paralyzer]] gun, which she also uses as the basis for her [[Plasma Whip]] and [[Plasma Wire]] special attacks - both of which can be used for [[tether recovery]]. Zero Suit Samus' Final Smash involves a huge, blinding ball of light forming around her, returning her to her status with the Power Suit.{{clr}}

On the final character select screen (after all characters are unlocked), Samus shares the fourth column with fellow Famicom/NES-originated characters {{SSBB|Ice Climbers}}, {{SSBB|R.O.B.}}, and {{SSBB|Pit}}.

*[[File:RidleyBrawl.jpg|right|120px|link=Ridley]]'''[[Ridley]]''': Samus's arch enemy Ridley makes an appearance in the [[Subspace Emissary]] as a [[boss]] that Samus and {{SSBB|Pikachu}} encounter in a facility on the Island of Ancients shortly after Samus regains her Power Suit.  It would seem he is working for the Subspace Army, but no information really exists on his storyline importance.{{clr}}

*[[File:Meta Ridley SSBB.jpg|right|120px|link=Meta Ridley]]'''[[Meta Ridley]]''': Later in the game, when a slew of characters are escaping from the self-destructing Subspace Bomb Factory on Captain Falcon's Falcon Flyer, a rebuilt Ridley in his "Meta" form as seen in ''Metroid Prime'' appears.  While he is canonically just a modified Ridley, the fight plays out nothing like the previous Ridley fight.  It is worth noting that ''Metroid'' is the only represented franchise to feature more than one boss fight.{{clr}}

 

*[[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-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}}

*'''{{b|Screw Attack|item}}''': The Screw Attack item returns in ''Brawl''. However, the item is now placed on the user's body when equipped rather than holding it. This means it cannot be thrown at other players.

 

*'''{{b|Metroid|creature}}''': A Metroid latches its body on a character's head and starts draining their health, increasing the character's damage percentage in the process.

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Metroid|Main Theme (Metroid)}}''' - A rock styled remix of the Brinstar theme from the first ''Metroid'' title.  Aside from the vocals at the beginning of the track, this is taken almost directly from ''Metroid Prime Pinball'', with the insertion of some extra instruments and the addition of the original Brinstar NES-like remix.  It is used on the ''Norfair'' stage.

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Metroid|Ending (Metroid)}}''' - An orchestrated version of the credits theme used in both the original ''Metroid'' and its remake, ''Metroid Zero Mission''. It is used on the ''Norfair'' stage.  This song is also played during both Samus and Zero Suit Samus' Classic Mode credits.

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Metroid|Norfair}}''' - A quirky remix of the lesser-known Norfair theme from the original ''Metroid'' game. It is the theme of the ''Norfair'' stage.

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Metroid|Theme of Samus Aran, Space Warrior}}''' - An orchestration of the credits theme of the SNES hit, ''Super Metroid''.  It is used on the ''Norfair'' stage.

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Metroid|Vs. Ridley}}''' - A remix of Ridley's theme that is featured in several ''Metroid'' games and originated in ''Super Metroid''. It is used on the Frigate Orpheon stage.

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Metroid|Opening/Menu (Metroid Prime)}}''' - A medley of two tracks from ''Metroid Prime'' - the title screen and the credits theme (which itself was an extension of the menu theme).  With the exception of the vocals at the beginning, the title screen theme is taken directly from the game, while the credits theme is arranged.  It is the theme of the ''Frigate Orpheon'' stage.

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Metroid|Sector 1}}''' - An orchestrated version of the background music of the first mission in Sector 1 in ''Metroid Fusion''.  It is used on the Frigate Orpheon stage.

====Returning Tracks====

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Metroid|Vs. Parasite Queen}}''' - Taken directly from ''Metroid Prime'', this was the track that played when Samus fought the Parasite Queen during the opening section of the game.  It is used on the Frigate Orpheon stage.

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Metroid|Vs. Meta Ridley}}''' - Taken directly from ''Metroid Prime'', this was the background music that played during the fight against Meta Ridley.  This same, unaltered track was also used in ''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption''.  It is used on the Frigate Orpheon stage.

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Metroid|Multiplayer (Metroid Prime 2)}}''' - A track taken directly from the multiplayer mode of ''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes'', which itself was a techno remix of the Brinstar background music from ''Super Metroid''.  It is used on the Frigate Orpheon stage.

====Victory Theme====

*'''[[Victory theme#Metroid Victory Theme|Victory! Metroid Series]]''' - The "get item" fanfare featured in every single ''Metroid'' game to date except for ''Metroid: Other M''.

===Trophies===

{{main|List of SSBB trophies (Metroid series)}}

{{main|Masterpieces}}

*''[[Super Metroid]]''

==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==

The ''Metroid'' series is one of the better represented series in ''Smash 4''. Not only do all characters from ''Brawl'' return with updated designs and most secondary content (the Screw Attack item, the Metroid Assist Trophy, the Ridley boss, most stages, and music), but it includes a wealth of new content, including two new Assist Trophies, a new stage, and two new music arrangements. Much of the new content derives from ''{{s|metroidwiki|Metroid: Other M}}'', which was released between the releases of ''Brawl'' and ''Smash 4'' in 2010.

===Fighters===

*[[File:SamusIcon(SSB4-U).png|50px|right|link=Samus (SSB4)]]'''{{SSB4|Samus}}''' ([[Starter character|Starter]]): A galactic bounty hunter who fights to eradicate the Metroid threat. Samus Aran was confirmed to return during the [[E3|E3 2013]] [[Nintendo Direct]]. This is the first ''Smash Bros.'' title where her orange [[Varia Suit]] is no longer based on its design in ''{{s|metroidwiki|Super Metroid}}''. It now reflects its design in ''{{s|metroidwiki|Metroid: Other M}}'', though it includes details not in the source material, such as perforated metal and black vents between the seams. Her [[Grapple Beam]] has been significantly improved as a [[grab]] and [[tether]], and the speed of a fully powered [[Charge Shot]] has been increased. Due to limitations of the Nintendo 3DS hardware, Samus can no longer transform into Zero Suit Samus by any means. She has two new alternate costumes for [[8-Player Smash]]: one is based on the {{s|metroidwiki|Light Suit}} from ''{{s|metroidwiki|Metroid Prime}}'' and the other is based on her rival from the ''Prime'' saga, {{s|metroidwiki|Dark Samus}}.{{clr}}

*[[File:ZeroSuitSamusIcon(SSB4-U).png|50px|right|link=Zero Suit Samus (SSB4)]]'''{{SSB4|Zero Suit Samus}}''' ([[Starter character|Starter]]): Space Warrior Samus Aran as she appears in the eponymous {{s|metroidwiki|Zero Suit}} from ''{{s|metroidwiki|Metroid: Zero Mission}}''. She was confirmed to return during the dedicated April 2014 Smash Bros. Direct. Like {{SSB4|Fox}} and {{SSB4|Marth}}, Zero Suit Samus has a composite design that combines elements from several titles, including ''Zero Mission'', ''{{s|metroidwiki|Metroid Fusion}}'', and ''{{s|metroidwiki|Metroid: Other M}}''. Uniquely to ''Smash'', Samus is equipped with a pair of Jet Boots that emphasize buffs made to her kick-based attacks and jumps. Like the Grapple Beam, the [[Plasma Wire]] of her [[Paralyzer]] has been significantly improved as a tether. No longer bound to her Varia Suit, Zero Suit Samus summons her [[Gunship (Final Smash)|Gunship]] and fires powerful beams for her [[Final Smash]].{{clr}}

 

 

*[[File:BrinstarIconSSB4-3.png|75px|right|link=Brinstar]]{{GameIcon|SSBM}}'''[[Brinstar]]''' ([[Starter stage|Starter]]): Staged in a [[metroidwiki: Brinstar|cavernous area]] on {{s|metroidwiki|Planet Zebes}}, the setting of the original ''{{s|metroidwiki|Metroid}}'' and ''{{s|metroidwiki|Super Metroid}}''. Acid rises and falls at the bottom of stage and burns players on contact. What resembles a massive egg sac wiggles in the distance, and a {{s|metroidwiki|Chozo statue}} is in the immediate background. The acid is more vibrant than it was in ''Brawl'', likely to stand out more on the 3DS's screen. It is one of the possible stages to appear in Level 2 of [[All-Star Mode]] as a [[home stage]] for Samus. Its [[Ω form]] is a spacious floating platform like [[Final Destination]].{{clr}}

====''for Wii U''====

*[[File:NorfairIconSSB4-U.png|75px|right|link=Norfair]]{{GameIcon|SSBB}}'''[[Norfair]]''' ([[Starter stage|Starter]]): Staged in a [[metroidwiki:Norfair|magma-filled cavern]] deep within Planet Zebes. Like Brinstar, the volatile magma sea rises and falls, often covering the lowermost platforms. Rushing waves of magma periodically engulf the stage's platforms and can only be avoided by entering the protective safe zones. The magma glows more intensely than it did in ''Brawl''. Norfair is large enough to accommodate [[8-Player Smash]], but the magma does not rise. It is one of the possible stages to appear in Level 6 of [[All-Star Mode]] as a [[home stage]] for Samus. Its [[Ω form]] is a spacious floating platform like [[Final Destination]].{{clr}}

*[[File:PyrosphereIconSSB4-U.png|75px|right|link=Pyrosphere]]'''[[Pyrosphere]]''' ([[Starter stage|Starter]]): A spacious arena within the [[metroidwiki:Sector 3 (Pyrosphere)|lava-filled sector]] of the ''{{s|metroidwiki|Bottle Ship}}'', the setting of ''{{s|metroidwiki|Metroid: Other M}}''. The primary platform is Pyrosphere's Geothermal Power Plant. Secondary floating platforms flank the Power Plant, making the stage similar to [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]. The main gimmick of the stage is that Ridley resides here as a stage boss. Otherwise, [[Joulion]]s and [[FG II-Graham]] units appear as enemies that will attack nearby opponents. {{b|Zero|Metroid}}s also appear but are harmless. They can be picked up and tossed at opponents. Pyrosphere is large enough to accommodate [[8-Player Smash]], but Ridley does not appear and the background lava is removed. It is one of the possible stages to appear in Level 2 of [[All-Star Mode]] as a [[home stage]] for Zero Suit Samus. Its [[Ω form]] is a spacious floating platform like [[Final Destination]].{{clr}}

 

*'''{{b|Screw Attack|item}}''' (status): A badge from the original ''{{s|metroidwiki|Metroid}}''. When equipped, the player's first and second jumps are replaced with energized, rotating jumps that damage opponents on contact. It is an iconic item in the ''Metroid'' series and serves as the series icon in ''Smash''.

 

*'''{{b|Metroid|creature}}''': The eponymous jellyfish-like parasite of the ''Metroid'' series. It hovers around the stage before attaching to a nearby opponent's head, inhibiting their motion and increasing their damage percentage. It does not attack the summoner. It also appears as an enemy in Smash Run and [[Smash Tour]].

*'''''[[Mother Brain]]''''': One of the main antagonists of the ''Metroid'' series. She is an enormous, disembodied brain with one unblinking eye. In ''Smash'', she is restricted to her {{s|metroidwiki|Control Capsule}} and attacks opponents with her Laser Brain Attack from ''{{s|metroidwiki|Super Metroid}}''. Though sessile, a swarm of {{s|metroidwiki|Rinka}}s hover around her and cause damage on contact. Opponents can attack her to stall her attacks and make her disappear prematurely. She does not attack the summoner.

 

*'''{{b|Metroid|creature}}''': The eponymous jellyfish-like parasite of the ''Metroid'' series. In Smash Run, it hovers around the stage before attaching to a nearby opponent's head, inhibiting their motion and increasing their damage percentage. It is most weak to [[ice]]-based attacks, an attribute carried over from the ''Metroid'' games. In Smash Tour, it steals stats from the first player it makes contact with on the board and grants the stats to whichever player bumps into it next. It also appears as an Assist Trophy.

 

*'''[[Geemer]]''': An insectile creature from the original ''{{s|metroidwiki|Metroid}}'' that scuttles on floors, walls, and ceilings. Its body is covered in spikes that cause damage to opponents on contact. It is most vulnerable to projectile attacks. It resembles its appearance in ''{{s|metroidwiki|Super Metroid}}''. A similar being appears in the Wii U version inside [[Master Fortress]].

 

 

*{{Head|Mii Gunner|g=SSB4|s=24x24px}} '''[[Samus Aran|Samus's Armor]]''' ([[DLC]]): The outfit is based on Samus Aran's Power Suit from ''Other M''. The costume was released as [[downloadable content]] on July 31, 2015. An official Mii based on Samus's likeness can be downloaded via QR code on the official site.

 

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Metroid|Title (Metroid)}}''': An arrangement of "Title" from the original ''[[metroidwiki:Metroid (game)|Metroid]]''. It plays on Pyrosphere. It is featured on Disc 2 of ''[[A Smashing Soundtrack]]''.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Metroid|Escape}}''': an arrangement of "Escape" from the original ''Metroid''. It plays on Pyrosphere.

 

Arrangements and remixes from previous ''Smash'' titles.

*{{GameIcon|SSBM}}'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Metroid|Brinstar}}''': An arrangement of "Brinstar Area" from the original ''[[metroidwiki:Metroid (game)|Metroid]]''. It plays on Brinstar and Norfair. It is featured on Disc 1 of ''A Smashing Soundtrack''.

*{{GameIcon|SSBM}}'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Metroid|Brinstar Depths}}''': An arrangement of "Kraid's Lair" from ''Metroid''. It plays on Brinstar and Norfair.

*{{GameIcon|SSBB}}'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Metroid|Main Theme (Metroid)}}''': An arrangement of "Brinstar Area" from ''Metroid'' featuring opening narration by Jay Ward. It plays on Norfair.

*{{GameIcon|SSBB}}'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Metroid|Norfair}}''': A remix of "Norfair" from ''Metroid''. It plays on Norfair.

*{{GameIcon|SSBB}}'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Metroid|Ending (Metroid)}}''': An arrangement of "Ending" from ''Metroid''. It plays on Norfair.

*{{GameIcon|SSBB}}'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Metroid|Theme of Samus Aran, Space Warrior}}''': An arrangement incorporating "Theme of Super Metroid" and "Theme of Samus Aran, Galactic Warrior" from ''{{s|metroidwiki|Super Metroid}}''. It plays on Norfair.

*{{GameIcon|SSBB}}'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Metroid|Vs. Ridley}}''': An arrangement of "Big Boss Confrontation 1" from ''Super Metroid''. It plays on Pyrosphere.

*{{GameIcon|SSBB}}'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Metroid|Sector 1}}''': A remix of "Sector 1" from ''{{s|metroidwiki|Metroid Fusion}}''. It plays on Pyrosphere.

 

Compositions and arrangements directly sourced from the ''Metroid'' series with no alterations.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Metroid|Vs. Parasite Queen}}''': from ''{{s|metroidwiki|Metroid Prime}}''. It plays on Pyrosphere.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Metroid|Vs. Meta Ridley}}''': from ''Metroid Prime''. It plays on Pyrosphere.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Metroid|Multiplater (Metroid Prime 2: Echoes)}}''': Though sourced from ''{{s|metroidwiki|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}'', the piece itself is a remix of "Brinstar Overgrown with Vegetation Area" from ''Super Metroid''. It plays on Pyrosphere.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Metroid|Psycho Bits}}''': from ''{{s|metroidwiki|Metroid Prime Hunters}}''. It plays on Pyrosphere.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Metroid|Lockdown Battle Theme}}''': from ''{{s|metroidwiki|Metroid: Other M}}''. It plays on Pyrosphere.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Metroid|The Burning Lava Fish}}''': from ''Other M''. It plays on Norfair.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Metroid|Nemesis Ridley}}''': from ''Other M''. It plays on Pyrosphere.

 

* '''[[Victory theme#Metroid Victory Theme|Victory! Metroid Series]]''': An orchestrated flourish of the fanfare played when Samus obtains a power-up or an addition to her {{s|metroidwiki|Power Suit}} in the original ''Metroid''. This same flourish plays when she defeats [[Kraid]] or Ridley as well. It is sourced from ''Brawl''.

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===Masterpieces===

*''{{b|Metroid|game}}''

*''[[Super Metroid]]''

*'''{{b|Screw Attack|item}}''' (status): Returns from the previous game as a wearable item.

 

*'''{{b|Metroid|creature}}''': Returns mostly unchanged from ''Brawl'' and ''Smash 4''; it floats around the stage and latches on to an opponent to deal damage. Can now be KO'd and is especially vulnerable to ice attacks.

 

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*{{Head|Mii Gunner|g=SSBU|s=24x24px}} '''[[Samus Aran|Samus's Armor]]'''

*'''[[Samus Aran|Samus's Helmet]]'''

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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