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Metroid: Samus Returns – reviews and rating

Metroid: Samus Returns has an average rating of 89% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics have slightly different opinions – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9.8/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4/5). The game was released on September 15, 2017 for Nintendo 3DS. Metacritic score is 88, players on RAWG rate the game 87%.

Updated

What critics praise
„Despite the many challengers to Metroid’s throne, Samus Returns proves that Nintendo still understands the formula best.“
9,8/10 Game Informer
What critics criticize
„While not allowing for the subterranean trek through SR388 to fully flourish in its own individual right, Metroid: Samus Returns is nonetheless a highly enjoyable remake of one of the series’ more overlooked and forgott…“

Game info

Release date
Sep 15, 2017
Platforms
Nintendo 3DS
Genres
PlatformerAction
Developer
Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development, MercurySteam, Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 7
Publisher
Nintendo
Reviews count
2

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FAQ

What is the rating of Metroid: Samus Returns?

Metroid: Samus Returns has an average rating of 89% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics have slightly different opinions – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9.8/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4/5).

When was Metroid: Samus Returns released?

Metroid: Samus Returns was released on September 15, 2017.

What platforms is Metroid: Samus Returns available on?

Metroid: Samus Returns is available for Nintendo 3DS.

Is Metroid: Samus Returns worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 89%, Metroid: Samus Returns is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Slightly different opinions

Spread of ratings
18 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 8,8
Best rating
9,8/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
4/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #46 of 711 games released in 2017 better than 94 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 89%
  • Foreign critics3 reviews 86%
  • MetacriticMetascore 88%
  • Players (RAWG)58 votes 87%

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 40 %
  • Recommended 53 %
  • Meh 7 %

58 votes · RAWG

Reviews

4/5
HardcoreGamer Sep 29, 2017
While not allowing for the subterranean trek through SR388 to fully flourish in its own individual right, Metroid: Samus Returns is nonetheless a highly enjoyable remake of one of the series’ more overlooked and forgotten entrants. With new items and gameplay mechanics added into the mix, not to mention the surprisingly tense confrontations with the many titular foes throughout, Nintendo’s own take...
9,8/10
Game Informer Sep 12, 2017
Despite the many challengers to Metroid’s throne, Samus Returns proves that Nintendo still understands the formula best.

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