Metroid II: Return of Samus / key characters and Metroid forms

Metroid II key characters and Metroid forms

Identify Samus and the creatures that define the SR388 expedition.

Edition covered

Original monochrome Game Boy adventure. Metroid: Samus Returns on Nintendo 3DS is a separate remake with different maps, combat and upgrades.

10 characters · one picture per entry · open a picture for full size.

Key cast and creatures

Playable bounty hunter

Samus Aran

Uses the Power Suit and arm cannon.

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Early evolution

Alpha Metroid

Introduces missile-focused fights.

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Electrical evolution

Gamma Metroid

Adds a new attack hazard.

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Later evolution

Zeta Metroid

Changes movement and spacing.

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Late evolution

Omega Metroid

Demands greater endurance.

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Nest guardian

Queen Metroid

Climactic battle.

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Hatchling

Baby Metroid

Accompanies the ending.

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Encounter context

Route hazards and pickups

Ordinary cave creatures

Use the current beam.

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Required hunt target

Evolved Metroid

Maintain missiles.

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Late hunt encounter

Larval Metroid

Have the Ice Beam.

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Quick notes

Samus explores alone. Metroid II has no town, merchant or partner system.
Read the Metroids as a life cycle. Alpha, Gamma, Zeta and Omega are evolved forms, not named rival hunters.
Use ordinary enemies as route hazards. Small creatures are usually obstacles or sources of pickups.
Recognize the baby’s different role. The hatchling encountered after the Queen belongs to the ending sequence.

References

Guide references
Reference	Website
Original Nintendo instruction booklet	www.thegameisafootarcade.com
Equipment reference	metroid.retropixel.net
Metroid forms	metroid.retropixel.net
Ending times	metroid.retropixel.net