Product Description

Metroid Fusion expertly mixes action and adventure elements to create a rich, highly stylised gaming experience. As in the original Metroid titles, heroine Samus begins the game in a weak state and must locate power-ups to slowly become stronger. Players can power-up with classic enhancements like the Morph Ball, Space Jump, Screw Attack, Varia Suit, Wave Beam and more. Almost everything Samus uses is upgradeable, including bombs, missiles, suits and the arm cannon. In addition to the old favourites, Metroid Fusion delivers several new power-ups as well.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8651 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Nintendo
• Model: GANIN 045496731847
• Released on: 2002-11-29
• Rating: To Be Announced
• ESRB Rating: Everyone
• Platform: Game Boy Advance
• Subtitled in: German
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .25" h x 5.25" w x 4.75" l, .15 pounds

Amazon.co.uk Review
After an absence of almost eight years, Samus Arran is finally back in Metroid Fusion battling evil in a brand new 2-D arcade adventure that's one of the best GBA games so far.

Taking its cue from the SNES game Super Metroid, this all-new title starts with Samus infected by the evil X parasites and battling to rid a space station of their menace. Part platform game, part shoot-'em-up and part RPG, the Metroid games are some of the most revered in all gaming history.

With a gameplay not unlike that of the newer Castlevania games (although Metroid did it all first), Metroid Fusion forces you to explore the huge space station as you slowly regain your various bounty hunting powers. The game includes all the old Metroid power-ups, including the morph ball and screw attack and plenty of other new gadgets. There's also the chance to practise your wall bounce, which must rank as one of the most difficult yet satisfying moves to pull off ever in a video game. Another nice new twist is that all the enemies are infected by X parasites, so when you shoot them the parasites just fly off and infect another creature unless you catch them first.

As good as the game is, though, it's not as perfectly designed as its forebear--there's far too much dull story line and the game is (perhaps by necessity on a portable console) more linear than before. But even these slight foibles might be seen as positives by some, making this a game no-one will want to miss. --David Jenkins

Total Advance Magazine
"A game that no GBA owner should be without. 96%."

Nintendo Official Magazine UK
"Prepare to be stunned. [Samus'] handheld comeback will keep you hooked for weeks."

Customer Reviews

Greatest GBA game so far!!!!??!!!!!!
In my opinion, Metroid Fusion is the greatest GBA game released so far, as you try to help Samus recover to full strength to take on the X parasites, in an all new game from the creaters of the original Metriods.

Technically, the game runs with incredable speed, and it is very fluent in changing scenes and music.

A lot of people were worried about the control methods for this game, but i can assure you that the button combinations used within this games are spot on, and very easy to get the hang of.

This game is a definate must for all Metriod fans, and for GBA owners who like their platformers nice, fast, and with a good story behind them!

Metroid Fusion is Gaming Heaven.
This is the fourth game in the Metroid series which, until now, hasn't had the recognition it deserves. Hopefully, this is set to change, however, with the advent of this fantastic new Gameboy Advance update, and the upcoming Metroid Prime on Gamecube.
If I were to describe Metroid Fusion as a side-scrolling shoot 'em up adventure, it would really be selling it short, even though that's exactly what it is. You take on the role of Samus Aran, female bounty hunter, and star of the Metroid games, whose DNA has been fused with that of the Metroids in order to save her from an attack by the parasitic life form, X. The plot is driven by well-drawn cutscenes of events and Samus’ own internal monologue, as you learn her history, and also about the new enemy.
Graphics throughout are fantastic, with smooth animation on all characters, and the backgrounds are intricate and well drawn. Add some tasty spot effects like fog and water, and the overall look is very stylish. The audio also deserves a mention, with music being very subtle, and ambient sounds increasing the tension. However, as with all Nintendo games, gameplay is the priority here, and it excels. Initially, Samus has only a few moves, but as progress is made, her latent abilities, such as morphing into a ball to enter narrow gaps, and the charge laser, are unlocked, enabling you to explore further, occasionally running into a fearsome boss creature, destruction of which may yield a new skill.
The blend of exploration and shooting action is VERY playable and addictive- you will find it hard to put down. After completing the game once, you will be able to start over, and try to increase your item count (there are many secret areas, not listed on the map) and decrease the time taken- it’s a good incentive to revisit those areas, and again it’s the idea of unlocking abilities to enable more detailed exploration that keeps you hooked. All in all, a classic game from Nintendo, and one which should definitely be in every Gameboy Advance owner’s collection. BUY!

Samus is back!
This is a fantastic game by nintendo.It is the 4th metroid game where samus encounters the X virus.From the very beggining of the game it will keep you thrilled with the tricky levels,excellent scenery and immence storyline.You will encouter destructive bosses and cool upgrades to your suit.

Without ruining the storyline, you encounter the SA-X (a clone of yourself) with your original devestating power before you lose it at the beggining of the game.The SA-X tries to destroy you as you flee helplessly and the music builds tension.
The graphics and scenery are ecxellent and you won't want to stop playing.
The worst bits are the tough bosses and puzzles where You'll probably get stuck for ages.

This game is completely amazing.I highly recommend it!