Super Nintendo · Action-Adventure / Shooter
Super Metroid
Certified classic
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Shooter, Adventure |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Metroid |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 30 |
Developed by Nintendo, Super Metroid arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1994 as an action-adventure game. It blends action-adventure, shooter and adventure elements.
It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and EarthBound. Among the 23 SNES action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the Metroid series. The series also appears on other systems with Metroid (NES) and Metroid II: Return of Samus (Game Boy). Nintendo also made Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Super Mario Kart for the SNES.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want to experience one of the SNES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Super Metroid is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Super Metroid cheats & codes
300 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Almost Infinite Missles | C288-C5A7 |
|---|---|
| Almost Infinite Super Missles | C28A-C9D7 |
| Almost Infinite Super Bombs | 3CA4-450D |
Super Metroid walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Super Metroid.
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Super Metroid FAQ
When did Super Metroid come out on the SNES?
Super Metroid was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.
Who made Super Metroid?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is Super Metroid multiplayer?
No. Super Metroid is a single-player game.
How long does Super Metroid take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Super Metroid typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Super Metroid on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.