Metroid is an action-adventure game developed by Nintendo for the Nintendo Entertainment System, released in 1986. Players control Samus Aran as she navigates the planet Zebes to thwart the plans of the antagonist Mother Brain. Throughout her journey, Samus acquires various power-ups like the Ice Beam and High Jump Boots, essential for overcoming enemies and accessing new areas, ultimately confronting Mother Brain to prevent the misuse of the Metroid species.
It's you against the evil Mother Brain in the thrilling battle of Metroid! You're inside the fortress planet Zebes. The planet of endless secret passageways where the Metroid are multiplying. Left alone the Metroid are harmless. But in the wrong hands they could destroy the galaxy. It's up to you to prevent the Mother Brain that controls Zebes from using the Metroid for evil purposes. But that won't be easy. You'll have to use your spacesuit to absorb valuable energy for your search to gain the use of power items like the Ice Beam, Wave Beam, High Jump Boots and Varia. If you survive, it will be you and your acquired powers against the Mother Brain.