Metroid (1986)
0.1574Canon Score · ranked #172 all time
Aggregated from 3 of 17 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the game
Metroid is an action-adventure game franchise created by Nintendo. The player controls the bounty hunter Samus Aran, who protects the galaxy from Space Pirates and their attempts to harness the power of the parasitic Metroid creatures. Metroid combines the platforming of Super Mario Bros.
Why it ranks #172
Every list on which Metroid appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Game Informer Top 300 (2018) | Critics' canon | #57 / 300 |
| Next Generation Top 100 (1996) | Editorial list | #70 / 100 |
| Polygon 500 Best (2017) | Critics' canon | #89 / 500 |