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Players in the 80's expected their video game heroes to be sweaty, hulking, testosterone-laden men who go shirtless and kill everything in sight (think Contra 1), so when they were confronted with a badass protagonist wearing a cybernetic armor and sporting a versatile arm cannon in Metroid, they automatically assumed a pair of cojones were behind the suit as well. In one of the greatest twist endings in video game history, it was revealed that Samus Aran, the one behind the armor, was a femme fatale! Metroid featured one of the first female protagonists and paved the way for future stars Chun-Li and Lara Croft. Samus Aran also became a leading sex symbol for video gaming fans around the world.

Metroid NES is an action-platformer that combines elements from Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda. It was developed in 1986 by Nintendo and featured non-linear gameplay where players can take multiple routes towards the ending. The game deviates from normal side-scrollers by having the option to explore the left side of the screen as well as the right. The controls are tightly-handled and the jump function is excellently tuned, making this game a definite keeper.

The story starts with Samus Aran, the best interplanetary bounty hunter, on a mission to destroy the Space Pirates' lair in the planet Zebes. The Space Pirates have acquired samples of Metroids, dangerous organisms that drain life force, and are planning on using it as a biological weapon. Samus must explore the cavernous interior of the planet and defeat two bosses as well as the Mother Brain, the planet's defense liaison.

The gameplay is mostly repetitive and involves Samus jumping on suspended platforms, exploring five labyrinthine areas, and defeating multiple enemies. However, what make the game unique are the different power-upgrades that Samus can acquire; she starts with nothing but the regular cybernetic suit and blaster cannon, but can amass up to ten power-ups, slowly increasing her resistance, damage, and special abilities.

The game is also notable for providing five different endings depending on how fast the player completes it. The worst ending appears if the player beats the game in ten hours or more and does not feature Samus revealing her true form. The best ending, completed in under an hour, has Samus removing her cybernetic suit and disclosing that she is a woman. Finishing the game in over one hour but less than three hours also enables the player to play the game with Samus in swimsuit costume. Metroid is among the first games to have a self-destruct sequence that forces the player to evacuate the lair under a set period of time.

Metroid is currently one of Nintendo's strongest franchises, and solid sequels are still being produced to this day. Whether it's the gameplay, the graphics, or Samus Aran that's pulling in players from all walks of life, Metroid is one game you don't want to miss. Gamers can now play Metroid online, where it acts as a monument to the bygone era when female heroes first burst into the scene, changing gaming history forever.

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