Looking back at Metroid NES 35 years later

Happy 35 years to my favorite game series ever, to celebrate the occasion I decided to look back at the original game that started it all!
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[@Golden12500]

35 years of pure glory, and hopefully another 35 to come Assuming Nintendo acknowledges it after Dread

[@FandeJay]

That's for us to make it happen! Let's buy this game, and let's buy it hard!!

[@a.liguria2698]

Prime 4 is still a thing, and it surely won't be axed after all the hype and patience from people around, AND an official announcement.

[@EtherealMystic]

@@a.liguria2698 hes clearly talking abt the future of the 2d games

[@a.liguria2698]

@@EtherealMystic Well, I wanted to assure him anyway...

[@yeetiests4842]

Imagine celebrating its 70th anniversary.

[@Kev-D-OG]

That was a really solid look back at the original game. Your passion for Metroid is really infectious and its great to see you're able to show tons of people this series! Another great video.

[@mandudecrt3105]

I just finished my tradition of playing through the Famicom version in one sitting right as you posted this. I do it every year for Metroid’s anniversary

[@madcap3450]

Damn. I dont know what impresses me most. That you have a famicom that works or that you can speed run the original metroid so reliably, or the dedication to the anniversary

[@r100curtaincall]

I tend to do this a lot too. It’s always fun to go back and look at this game and celebrate it. I can do the whole thing quite fast. Its always a good time.

[@r100curtaincall]

@Frumpysnorfls This is very true, though I'm honestly good enough I've never had to stop and grind. in fact, the only obligated hit in the game is in the first door in tourian, as a rinka ALWAYS will hit you in that doorway.

[@BrendanGill]

I just played through it last night for the first time in over a decade. Took about 90 minutes. I was a little rusty, and also doing some sightseeing. Absolutely beautiful game.

[@BrendanGill]

@@r100curtaincall Yep! There are plenty of extra energy tanks to grab for a pit stop!

[@residentevilplayer877]

I have an Xbox that has an emulator feature and I did a speedrun of this game and all I can say is it was a intense not in a frustrating way but an more interesting way to me. And Happy 35th Anniversary Metroid excited for Dread.

[@BrendanGill]

Yes! This game is really interesting. It's a "metroidvania" obviously, but is it really? More like, everything is accessible once you grab bombs, ice beam, high jump and missiles in the first 10 minutes.

[@AceTrainerX3]

Doctors Hate her: learn how to stay in shape after 35 years of Bounty Hunting with these simple steps!

[@Spearel18]

Bird magic

[@soundsofstabbing3627]

this was actually my first metroid game, I got it on the Wii U eShop because I had heard the games were really good and wanted to start at the beginning. looking back, it was a bad choice for a first game and I didn't even get to kraid, but I still had fun and metroid is now one of my favorite if not my favorite Nintendo series

[@MoxieBoosted]

Babe wake up, new Orpheon vid!

[@DuoDynamo]

I never realized how much I'd love a Metroid tokusatsu until seeing these live-action ads for Metroid 1.

[@OtakuUnitedStudio]

All of the live action Metroid commercials make me feel that way, except that one for Prime 2. Something about the exposed midriff in the armor and the fake Angelina Jolie made if feel a bit weird.

[@CrystallizedBlackSkull]

@@OtakuUnitedStudio ....they had a fake Angelina Jolie as Samus for an ad? Shit I gotta see tht shit

[@orinanime]

The original Famicom Metroid promo art and character design is my favorite look for Samus' suit as well. I think it looks awesome.

[@ShinoSarna]

I actually like that you don't get a map. Having to go by terrain orientation is such a unique experience. REAL exploration.

[@dougmasters4561]

Yup, these kids are so hand held. It wasnt difficult back in the day. Its just how you learned to play it. You just recognized where to go. Kids were doing it. Kids beat this game...

[@miguelbranquinho7235]

Except there are literal copy-pasted shafts and corridors everywhere. There are plenty of games that work without a map, but this is not one of them.

[@ShinoSarna]

@@miguelbranquinho7235Yeah, that's the real problem here. Super Metroid has a map, but arguably doesn't need it.

[@GoldDragon20]

Nice review, 10/10 But think about it There was no Bird Magic back in those days

[@DrazenX195]

The Metroid Planets fan hack is a pretty great way to play through it. 60 fps, added particle effects, a fully functional map, starting at 99 energy instead of 30, it's actually pretty fun. It was the first way I ever beat the original Metroid and Nestroid is one of the first games I ever played nearly 30 years ago.

[@paragonplays6919]

Nothing makes me feel old among Metroid fans more than hearing "Prime was my first Metroid". Oof. But this series means so so much to me. It was my favorite Nintendo franchise growing up, and Samus made me feel powerful as a girl. And that's aside the fact that I love the secrets and exploration. I'll always keep going back to the original three.

[@youraveragejoe2]

Might be the arthritis kicking in

[@orinanime]

Well how's this for an odd combination? I'm in my mid 30s. I experienced the NES Metroid and GB Metroid 2. But never got into them. I played SNES Super Metroid at a friends house but didn't really enjoy it. The first Metroid game I legitimately got into and enjoyed and played was Metroid Prime. Then, after falling in love with AM2R, I went back and replayed the series.

[@TheFluBugZ]

I played Metroid 2 first, got it at a yard sale with manual and box. Originally my mom brought me so I could get a Spider-Man gb game, but I saw Metroid 2 and wanted that one.

[@paragonplays6919]

@@orinanime That one doesn't make me feel old. Prime might have been what got you invested, but the classics were still your first. You're around my age. Haha!

[@paragonplays6919]

@@youraveragejoe2 My arthritis is beside the point!

[@kmcsciguy]

The “just in time” gets me every video it’s in 😆

[@Alphadog220]

Can I have your soul?

[@lh9591]

The wave beam has advantages in Norfair, such as being stronger as well as being able to damage and kill Ridley. Being able to combine gun power ups in Super Metroid was so revolutionary.

[@RageUnchained]

Back in the mid 90s my family was rather poor, we didn’t have any game consoles, and couldn’t afford them. my first introduction to Nintendo games was playing the Original Metroid on NES at my Aunt Lisa’s house when we had family dinners. The memory has been with me for nearly two and a half decades. RIP Aunt Lisa, I’ll always think of you when I hear that “Samus appears” fanfare.

[@dcbandit]

Metroid Prime was my first Metroid game as well! It got me to play Metroid II, Fusion, and Zero Mission on the Gameboy. I was hoping for something from Nintendo for this anniversary, like some ports or something. At least we got Metroid Dread to look forward to.

[@Galactusperson]

My first exposure to Metroid was the NES one. I remember playing it many times as a wee one. My second one was Super Metroid which to this day, still remains one of my favourite video games. During the N64 years, I was hoping there would've been a Metroid 64. But years later after waitng so long for a new Metroid game, we got Metroid Prime. Metroid is a unique franchise that revolutionized video games.

[@Austroid]

So glad there's others who love the NES Power suit's design! In a perfect world, Nintendo would've given us amiibo based on Samus' different looks over the years; like they did with Zelda's recent anniversary.

[@netherbrine5902]

5:20 I absolutely agree with you Orpheon. P.S I started with Metroid Prime Corruption! I'm just sad that my Wii controller no longer works. Not to forget how the lockdown here is intense, it's gonna be hard getting a new one or even a Switch to play Dread...

[@Unglaublicher2]

Best series in existing! So hyped for Dread. Great video. Keep it up!

[@abdullahirfan9991]

I feel old and a pure Glory

[@Morrtimus]

Solid video yet again Orph! Thanks for your wonderful insight on my favorite franchise ever made. I look forward to more videos!!!

[@Magic_Ice]

Even Elma showed up for her party from Mira!

[@TheOrpheon]

She wouldnt miss such an important occasion

[@DeadweightLKS]

I'd love to see you tackle Metroid 2. I think a lot of people agree it's a much more playable and enjoyable game

[@NGC4261]

Happy anniversary to all fans!!! 🎊🎉 And so happy to see more content of you mate👏👏💪

[@dlfon99]

"Wow, SA-X, I can't believe you came to Samus' birthday! Anything you wanted to say to the birthday girl?" " l̶̫̹̻͐ͅk̴̹̭͙̑͆͌̕j̴̹̿͆͜d̸̳̉̋h̵̺͒f̸̛̜͋̆̊k̸͚͇͇̥̐̍j̸͕̏ͅh̵̼͙̖̀̿d̸̩̀͆͘k̴̨̟̦̙̑̀͑̚s̸͉͕̿͆̓̒ằ̶̲̮̔̕ȟ̷̞͖͑̔ͅf̶̟͔̼̊̆͛l̸͕̱̎̐̀h̴̻͔͝d̵̤̙͉̘̀́̓̒k̴̨̥̠̪͆̇̓s̴̜͊̌̏̚a̴̮̪͍̼͊̅̈́h̵̠̲͕͗̓l̸̢̹̣̀ķ̵͍̯̙͐̏͂f̴̹̺̈́͌͛ "

[@portlianstudio6786]

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO ONE OF THE SAGAS I LOVE THE MOST Although the first metroid game was very difficult, I ended up enjoying it a lot (I also got lost more than once, but I finished it with all the items) Very good video.

[@seroujghazarian6343]

2:33-2:35 That released in mid-1977, and it's called the Color TV Game 6. 15 followed suite the following week.

[@nintendogamer3227]

Another great Metroid video Orpheon. Thanks for continuing to give this under appreciated series the love it so RICHLY deserves!!

[@TheOrpheon]

As long as it makes you guys happy, then I’ll gladly keep making more

[@maccamachine]

It’s been great how much love metroid has been getting lately as one of my favorite series I hope it keeps getting even better

[@darkestlost]

6:02 the samus we love e need

[@HPRshredder]

Great video! I love this game. Beat it for the first time almost exactly a year ago.

[@LorenHelgeson]

Metroid was the very first video game I ever beat. It was at a time when I was still in grade school, and my parents had just separated. I would get to play it whenever I went to visit with my dad, and it was a long journey that took many rentals - I didn't have access to Nintendo Power.. So yeah, this game has a lot of sentimental value for me. Thanks for retrospective!

[@Gran.Estratega]

What a great video!!! A look back at Metroid II: Return of Samus might be really interesting as well. Keep up the amazing work!

[@BlueDude87]

I loved watching this look back on the NES Metroid game for the 35th Anniversary. It's amazing what the game accomplished back then. I remember first playing it through Metroid Prime on the GameCube as well. The GBA remake of it, Metroid: Zero Mission is my favorite 2D Metroid game.

[@shay3878]

Poppi be like: 0:26

[@lurkathon]

happy birthday, metroid!!!

[@samus-rd1channel585]

Awesome anniversary video, love it!

[@ddylan615]

happy birthday ah my favorite nintendo series

[@hriday684]

10:13 Uhh... Metroid games are iconic for their self-destruct countdowns.

[@Ixapter]

Great vid! Happy 35th, Metroid!

[@travezripley]

This was solid, you have great taste and love for good games.

[@ThatGuyIsWill]

I didn’t get through Metroid NES without constant save states, it’s just rough going back to it.

[@OtakuUnitedStudio]

Too much damage from enemies, not enough item pickups, obtuse requirements that mean a lot of backtracking (hope ya didn't go to Tourian with the Wave Beam!), and confusing LITERAL cut-and-paste environments (that map is too big for the cartridge so several rooms use the same layout but different sprite sheets). It's fun, but very flawed.

[@GinraiPrime666]

It is rough to start with but ultimately its still an enjoyable game. It definitely rewards you for being familiar with where things are and where to go and while I used to feel a similar way about the OG Metroid, the past few years I've gained much more appreciation for the original and its definitely become much more enjoyable to me in recent years!

[@Vicefromkof]

First Metroid I played, discovered the series with this game and I needed a lot of guides to be able to understand how Metroid NES worked and nowadays, I absolutely love this game! It isn't the best Metroid doesn't really matter to me since this game, has a special place in my heart.

[@MechaDragonX]

This was a great video with all the Metroid stuff for sure, but all that Star Force music really brought me back!

[@pepijn23]

I freaking love NES Metroid. My favorite NES game and one of my favorites in the whole series.

[@BrendanGill]

Thanks Orpheon! Great happy birthday video. There are lots of people these days discovering the series and declaring this game broken, outdated, not worth anyone's time, etc. Thanks for keeping perspective and celebrating this classic that we'll keep talking about another 35 years from now and beyond!

[@halfdraggy]

It's bird magic isn't it

[@BendBern]

I did actually play and complete the original a few months ago. Had a blast really! Sort of a big inspiration for me doing KZbin now!

[@DropkickNation]

The new teaser from today looks AWESOME!

[@adrianachumaceiro513]

Happy Anniversary Metroid and to The Orpheon for showing us your passion during the last 5 years

[@siricus]

Now you’re making me want to see Samus wear her NES-era Power Suit in a modern Metroid game…

[@joseroman5084]

Holy crap?! I was two and a half years old when this game debuted?!? Man this is making me feel old?

[@GinraiPrime666]

I was only 6 months old!

[@joseroman5084]

@@GinraiPrime666 You win!!

[@charlesmurphy1840]

I’m 49 when this came out my younger brother and I pretty much didn’t stop playing it until we beat it.no maps or cheat codes because there were none.to this day still my favorite game from the nes

[@eliozvance4474]

Castlevania, silent hill, resident evil, metal gear, Darksouls/bloodborne, ninja gaiden and the reason i subscribed to this chanel, Metroid.

[@novustalks7525]

Great video by the way!

[@SonicXKX]

On this great support that he is accompanying the fans for his Anniversary he has the immense potential deserved of the saga. Happy Anniversary of Metroid for all

[@Shantae1188]

Hard to believe that this series is 35 years old

[@myleswelnetz6700]

The difference is there, and it is glorious!

[@KalebKing88]

My first experience to Metroid was Metroid II: Return of Samus on the Game Boy.

[@jeythecount6546]

It's still great. My favorite Metroid.

[@Sharkluvr127]

I remember the first metroid game I ever played was metroid fusion on my Nintendo ds

[@paragonplays6919]

Happy birthday, Space Mom!

[@rundasthehunter5736]

That was amazing.

[@Nigel222]

Zero Mission was my first Metroid game. But I first saw Samus in smash Melee.

[@edurmissa]

I love Orpheon's Samus voice actress

[@BMW-sd6nn]

My favorite NES game easily, pretty fun with a map and an afternoon to kill.

[@Angalotro]

WHAT, The metroid saga born the same day as me? WHAT

[@TheTrashman9]

I don't think I'll ever get tired of seeing ghor pop up every time you mention doing anything in a timely manner.

[@doktorfury8616]

I always thought it was funny how in the ending she has red hair, but with the Justin bailey code she has green hair, in the SNES version she has brown hair, yet in cannon she is actually blonde. I get it was due to limited color palletes, but hey maybe she just really had a phase where dying her hair was a thing lol

[@LankyTurtleMedia]

Mate! I love the OG Metroid!! The difficulty just makes you more determined to finish it. I think I’ve probably played it on Nintendo online more times then I have Super

[@carmenocsalev334]

😭❤🧡💛Happy 35th anniversary of Metroid, to all fans of this great saga!❤🧡💛 👾❤🧡💛thanks for being a great channel dedicated to this beautiful saga of nintendo.

[@nintendokings]

I enjoyed it quite a lot for an NES game. Love that feeling of being lost and letting the player figure things out. I drew my own map, which is basically mandatory and a forgotten 'feature' of old adventure games like Metroid and Zelda on NES. Had a few glaring issues that kinda ruined it, though. Namely: many rooms looking identical, bombing walls without direction, grinding for health/ammo, to name a few. Yet to play Zero Mission (luckily do own a copy) so curious if these issues are fixed

[@zaneiken07]

Having the original instruction manual helps. It has a general map and explains all of the power-ups.

[@4-kathryn]

Got access to the orginal Metroid after finishing Metroid Zero Mission. Never finished it but I found the level design easy to navigate. The use of various colors & textures made it memorable for me. Metroid 2 on the otherhand... the lack of color drained the spark of that game's magic imo and to be frank I'm shocked I managed to complete it because those levels sorta blended together for me.

[@TheOrpheon]

True, I honestly recommend NES much more than Metroid 2

[@goldenphonautogram6141]

The video started buffering after “Stupid Adam making me come” lmao

[@auroraastralis]

HAPPY 35 YEARS METROID!!!! AND DREAD WILL COME SOON!

[@Reyn_the_Insane]

The absolute best way to play it is Metroid Planets. It keeps the spirit of the original while making essential quality of life improvements.

[@Crimson_Tyranus_6720]

Happy birthday metroid

[@Cannon_1964]

My first Metroid was fusion on a tablet emulator

[@schwarzerritter5724]

I would like to see a remake of the NES game. I know Zero Mission is technically a remake, but I mean a game as open as the NES Metroid, but with modern game design.

[@TheOrpheon]

But thats just Zero Mission though D:

[@Aidanunemployed]

The reason why samus is in such good shape after so many years is because of bird magic

[@MintyTheCorgi]

I started most series on nintendo ds. I started on the metroid series with Metroid prime hunters

[@seran0k]

I still enjoy Metroid NES, even after so many years.

[@legomeaker101potato]

i respect what metroid did for the industry. despite tech not being ready for such an open game it paved the way for the future

[@MrBeiragua]

If I'm not mistaken, the game manual calls Samus an cyborg, or Android or something.

[@SteamedIguana]

I'll admit you got me with that Dark Samus figma, I immediately looked it up to see if it was real

[@the1ghost764]

Awesome

[@ultradius7]

I tried to play Metroid 1 and it was certainly complicated precisely because of the points mentioned in the video, that was a few years ago, but I think I'll give it another chance, my favorite without a doubt is Super Metroid, I love it and it was part of my childhood, I have played it countless times and even today I feel like experiencing it again (And I will do it again haha), I consider it the epitome of the franchise and I fantasize about one day seeing or even making a proper remake, Metroid has an incredible potential, Nintendo, if at some point you plan a remake, don't limit yourself, because it's a masterpiece.

[@TheRealDustinNunn]

The best GBA SP model is the AGS-101 backlit model.

[@mikethecurious2489]

You a Gundam fan too? Awesome!

[@olgagachaphoenix9130]

Oh my

[@RivieraStyx]

Samus is my smash main, that's why I'm into Metroid now

[@alvarostockle]

I love this game, I played many many times. My only real big problem is the ammo and life situation when you lose a life. It's almost impossible to recover after dying to Mother Brain.

[@kishodax2174]

It’s that Metroid DNA man

[@setsers1]

That was a nice intro.😊😉😆

[@Elwood128]

Samus wasn't randomly decided to be a lady by some intern, the entire series is based on Alien and Ripley was a woman so they made Samus the same. It's also why Ridley was named after Ridley Scott.

[@ProJatior]

Metroid NES has my favorite soundtrack of the original 4 2D games.

[@kennyryan4173]

35 years ago. Sheesh.