Before we had the internet in our hands, players had to call the companies for help when they got caught up in the video game. One Nintendo game that many people find a little confusing at times was the 1994 title, Super Metroid.
Back in the day of Nintendo power phone number, gameplay consultants used a "forbidden map" to help guide players through Super Metroid. According to a Twitter user ArtofNP (also known as Archon 1981 on YouTube), the map was drawn by a Japanese developer, and Nintendo of America couldn't confirm if it was completely accurate. It turns out that it wasn't, either.
As highlighted by the Twitter user vervalkon, this particular map includes a vacant room either type of last game:
This was not enough to stop Nintendo's electric advisors from entering the map and entering their details to help guide players. The map itself is believed to be based on the design of the Super Metroid originally, and while Nintendo may not have approved it at the time, we are sure many fans would like to hang this on their wall these days. If you look closely, you can even see a small version of Cab.
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