1980s

Pixels & possibility.

Explore records from an era of home computers, arcade cabinets, and early consoles. Release dates and regional versions stay attached to each record.

Metroid gameplay — Nintendo Japanese Virtual Console reference image A — Nintendo — Japanese Virtual Console edition reference

Game record · v6

Metroid: How Exploration, Upgrades and Missile Doors Fit Together

Understand Metroid’s exploration loop, Morph Ball, beam upgrades, missile doors and energy system, with clearly scoped NES controls and Nintendo sources.