Category:Metroid series

Metroid is a series of video games created by Nintendo. Often considered a sister series to The Legend of Zelda, Metroid follows the exploits of legendary bounty hunter Samus Aran as she travels across the galaxy to hunt the creatures known as Metroids and thwart the plans of evil organizations such as the Space Pirates and their leaders, Ridley and Mother Brain. The series is noted for its dark, atmospheric nature and focus on exploration, and is one of Nintendo's most popular series for older gamers.

Various elements from the Metroid series, most notably Samus in both her armored and Zero Suited incarnations, have made cameo appearances in the Mario series and its WarioWare sub-franchise -- the latter of which Metroid co-creator Yoshio Sakamoto is heavily involved with. The two franchises have crossed over fully in the Super Smash Bros. series.