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Game entry

Metroid II: Return of Samus

1991 · Metroidvania, Platformer, Shoot 'em up, Action-adventure · Game Boy, Nintendo 3DS · Nintendo

Metroid II: Return of Samus carries 1,552 ELO points on GameForever and holds position no. 1,297 in the world ranking, with 44% of duels won out of 143 played. Its best standing outside the world ranking: no. 9 out of 45 (1991).

World rank

no. 1,297

ELO score

1,552

Wins

44%

Duels played

143

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About Metroid II: Return of Samus

A Sinister Planet Threatens the Galaxy!

Battle through a sprawling underworld, seeking out every last Metroid, and build up your arsenal by discovering mysterious artefacts.

Enjoy new abilities like the Spider Ball, and powerful new weapons like the Plasma Beam, as you attempt to eradicate the Metroids once and for all.

ELO progression

Score moved from 1,500 to 1,552 ELO points over the last 215 days.

Head-to-head

Direct record on the most played match-ups.

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Around this spot

The games Metroid II: Return of Samus sits between in the world ranking.

  1. 1,294 Tales of Berseria 1,552
  2. 1,295 Beholder 1,552
  3. 1,296 Teamfight Tactics 1,552
  4. 1,297 Metroid II: Return of Samus 1,552
  5. 1,298 The Lord of the Rings Online 1,552
  6. 1,299 Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness 1,552
  7. 1,300 The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero 1,552

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The standing

Where Metroid II: Return of Samus ranks

The world rank mixes every family of games. Here is where Metroid II: Return of Samus stands in each of the ones it belongs to. Its best standing, all families considered: 9 out of 45 (1991).

Where Metroid II: Return of Samus ranks
Ranking Position Games competing
World ranking 1,297 5,110
Metroidvania 31 96
1990s 183 655
1991 9 45

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