It is normal in the world of video games that not everything Deliveries from a specific franchise are masterpieces, with some being inferior. They can range from unnatural aberrations to titles that, while not reaching the heights of the franchise, are still completely worthyas in the case of Metroid.
The worst thing about Metroid is still a lot of Metroid
So since this universe rotates neither more nor less than 30 years in 2025, we wanted to review the cinco Metroids less good of all, taking as a reference their scores in Metacriticwho generally have a fairly unbiased opinion. And now the introductions are made, we can start at the top.
5. Metroid II: Samus Returns
That this game is in the fifth position of the worst Metroid I should already give you an idea of the general quality of this franchise. With an 86 on Metacritic, it's a direct sequel to the first Metroidpresenting iconic elements of the franchise becoming obligatory. A Game Boy classic.
4. Metroid Prime: Hunters
This episode chose to move away a little from what we had seen so far in the saga, opting for a perspective of first person shooter and attaching great importance to appearance multiplayer. It has a very positive Metacritic rating of 85 out of 100 on Metacritic. Definitely one of the rare experiences that went well.
3. Metroid: Other M
Here we have already dropped a little further in terms of qualifications. This episode chose to deepen the personality and history of our protagonist, Samus Aranmake decisions that they did not convince to all players equally. On Metacritic it has a very positive score, more precisely a 79.
2. Metroid Prime Pinball
As its name suggests, this video game has chosen Cancel completely what the franchise had presented to us so far, to focus on one pinball one of those that we have always loved and that we all love so much. Its score on Metacritic is surprisingly positive, with a score of 79. Nothing but nothing bad.
1. Metroid Prime: Federation Force
Speaking of experiments that went well, here's one that went very wrong, once again choosing to focus on the online cooperative. Its greatest crime was to relegate Samus, the great icon of the franchise, to a secondary role. Furthermore, he had the Amiibo as a very important mechanic in the game, which made the experience not the best for many. For all this, he is considered the Metroid the lowest of all, counting more precisely on a 64 on Metacritic.
And you? What is your least favorite game Metroid?
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