SNES Super Metroid Introduction - Super Metroid

This foundational 1994 action-adventure main game casts you as Samus Aran, exploring the hostile planet Zebes to recover a stolen Metroid from the Space Pirates. The core loop involves side-view shooting, non-linear exploration, and environmental puzzle-solving, where progression relies on finding new gear like the Grappling Beam and X-Ray Scope to unlock previously inaccessible areas. Community reception highlights its masterful atmosphere and influential design that rewards thorough discovery.