Metroid (1986)
Metroid is a 1986 shooter video game made by Nintendo R&D1 and Iwasaki Giken Kogyo.
Metroid was first released for the Famicom Disk System, exclusively in Japan. Due to the enhanced hardware support, it features a save system, has less slowdown and better quality music. However, when comparing with its International version, it doesn't have the second quest after beating the game, the players can't use Justin Bailey Samus (Zero Suit) and it is much lenient on difficulty and endgame requirements.
Quick answers
What is Metroid about?
Metroid was first released for the Famicom Disk System, exclusively in Japan. Due to the enhanced hardware support, it features a save system, has less slowdown and better quality music. However, when comparing with its International version, it doesn't have the second quest after beating the game, the players can't use Justin Bailey Samus (Zero Suit) and it is much lenient on difficulty and endgame requirements.
When was Metroid released?
Metroid was released on 6 August 1986.
Who made Metroid?
Metroid was made by Nintendo R&D1, Iwasaki Giken Kogyo and Nintendo.