Metroid was first released for the Famicom Disk System, exclusively in Japan. Due to the enhanced hardware support, it features a save system, has less slowdown and better quality music. However, when comparing with its International version, it doesn't have the second quest after beating the game, the players can't use Justin Bailey Samus (Zero Suit) and it is much lenient on difficulty and endgame requirements.
DeveloperNintendo R&D1, Iwasaki Giken Kogyo
PublisherNintendo
ReleasedAugust 6, 1986
StatusReleased
GenresShooterPlatformAdventure
ThemesActionScience fiction
PlatformsWii Wii3DS Nintendo 3DSWiiU Wii UFAM Family Computer Disk System
ModesSingle player
SeriesMetroid