Nintendo releases Metroid for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), introducing players to the character Samus Aran and setting the foundation for the Metroid series.
Super Metroid launches on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) and is widely acclaimed for its expansive world and gameplay mechanics, becoming a classic in the series.
The first-person adventure Metroid Prime is released for the Nintendo GameCube, transitioning the series into 3D and receiving critical acclaim.
Metroid Dread launches worldwide for the Nintendo Switch, concluding the story arc begun in earlier games and receiving positive reviews.