
Release
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Player score
Awaiting reviews
Platform families
1
Connected releases
Core game only
Game data from IGDB
Editorial overview
What it is
This pack replaces graphics, sound effects, and music for the original NES game, Metroid. It is a hack that builds upon many prior hacks and it uses Metroid mOTHER as a base. It should be used with the Mesen 2 emulator.
The premise
Metroid: HD follows the same storyline as the original.
Metroid: HD adds: • Increased resolution** • Increased frame count for movement animations** • Scrolling backgrounds and foregrounds** • Updated sound effects and music** • File resources for alternate sound and graphics** • New title and ending screen** • Automap** • New secret area in Brinstar** • Pause screen powerup status indicators** • Animated environments • Beam stacking • Saving • Full health on startup • Enemies disappear during door transitions • Improved bomb laying mechanic
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Play styles
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Themes
Action · Science fiction
Languages
1 supported
Cinematic archive
Official footage, in-game captures, and production artwork—collected into one immersive gallery.
Trailer
Production dossier
Cast, creators, hardware, release history, and the details that define how this game plays.

Nintendo Entertainment System
Gen 3