

Back in the 2000s, however, it was a fantastic time to be a Metroid fan, as the tidal wave of Metroid Prime’s success reverberated for the duration of almost two whole gaming generations. Nowadays, it’s uncertain whether or not Nintendo will follow up on Metroid’s third wind after another ten-year interval of silence, a worrisome state for Metroid fans everywhere. At least, this was the case for a while until Metroid once again upheld its reputation as the Snorlax of Nintendo’s franchises: massively conspicuous, yet disappointingly dormant. Rejoice, fellow Metroid fans for once Metroid Prime was released to mark Metroid’s debut in the third dimension, and the franchise didn’t crawl back under its dark, damp rock for another decade of hibernation.
