This video takes viewers behind the scenes of a fan film inspired by Metroid Prime, Super Metroid, Samus Aran, and the wider Metroid universe. The production focuses on transforming a sci fi game ...

Since this franchise title makes up one half of the inspiration for the genre term “metroidvania,” you probably already know what a typical 2D Metroid game looks like, but I’ll break it down anyway.

I can’t believe I’m writing about the portrayal of Samus Aran again. I didn’t think I’d ever be back here. But Metroid Dread has awoken me from my years of Metroid fan slumber. It’s 2021, and Metroid ...