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4.5 / 5

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Platform
SNES
Genres
Shooter · Platformer · Adventure
Player Perspective
Side view
Developers
TestRunner · AmoebaOfDoom
Release date
August 31, 2022

Summary

Super Metroid: Subversion (often just called Subversion) picks up after the original’s climax, thrusting Samus back into a fresh Metroid research complex on the remote world TN578. The Space Pirates have upgraded their defenses, fielding Verdite‑based weapons and armor that force Samus to rethink her usual tactics. A complete overhaul of the map and room layout means every corridor feels new, while the added items and enemy types keep the exploration fresh and challenging. For those craving extra grit, the game introduces multiple difficulty modes that tweak enemy behavior and resource scarcity, turning a familiar journey into a true test of skill. All of these tweaks combine to make Subversion feel like a bold, modern reinterpretation of a classic adventure.

Storyline

Following the climax of Super Metroid, Samus Aran is called back into action in Super Metroid: Subversion. The Space Pirates have erected a new Metroid research facility on the remote world TN578, posing a fresh danger to the galaxy. This time the pirates are better prepared, fielding weapons and armor forged from Verdite technology. Samus must infiltrate the complex, destroy the research operation, and once again safeguard the galaxy from the pirate menace.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Multiplayer

Game modes
Single