Infant Metroid

The Metroid that bonded with Samus is taken for research before Ridley abducts it. That bond gives the pursuit a personal significance beyond recovering a dangerous specimen.

• Story: Its later role becomes central to the final sequence and contains major spoilers. The relationship established before the game affects the outcome of the mission.
• In the game: This is not a companion the player equips or directs. Continue through the region and boss gates, and watch the scripted changes during the final confrontation.

Story spoilers.

Super Metroid · Super Nintendo · 1994 · Original SNES game; randomizers and ROM hacks are outside this guide. · Picture: the Baby Metroid’s sprite from the game.