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Metroid: Samus Returns
2017 · Metroidvania, Platformer, Action-adventure · Nintendo 3DS · Nintendo
Metroid: Samus Returns is ranked no. 710 among the best video games of all time by GameForever voters, with an ELO score of 1,635 and 51% of duels won. Its most contested head-to-head pits it against Axiom Verge: 2 wins to 2 across 4 duels. Its best standing outside the world ranking: no. 18 out of 95 (Metroidvania).
World rank
no. 710
ELO score
1,635
Wins
51%
Duels played
164
About Metroid: Samus Returns
Metroid: Samus Returns is a remake of Metroid 2: Return of Samus.
It uses a 3D graphic style with a side view camera that zooms in and changes for cutscenes. It also has new mechanics, items, and abilities.
"Brave the hostile terrain of an alien planet teeming with vicious life forms as legendary bounty hunter Samus Aran. Her mission? Terminate the Metroid menace in this masterful reimagining of her 1991 Game Boy adventure. Samus Aran’s arsenal has been enhanced with new moves and abilities that are sure to help her face the deadly surprises that await. This intense, side-scrolling action platformer is a great entry point into the Metroid franchise and perfect for returning fans as well, and it’s available only on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems."
ELO progression
Score moved from 1,500 to 1,635 ELO points over the last 170 days.
Head-to-head
Direct record on the most played match-ups.
- against Axiom Verge 50% 4 duels played · 170 points ahead
- against Ori and the Blind Forest 0% 4 duels played · 192 points behind
- against Hollow Knight 0% 4 duels played · 194 points behind
- against Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia 100% 3 duels played · 81 points ahead
- against Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin 100% 3 duels played · 149 points ahead
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The games Metroid: Samus Returns sits between in the world ranking.
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The standing
Where Metroid: Samus Returns ranks
The world rank mixes every family of games. Here is where Metroid: Samus Returns stands in each of the ones it belongs to. Its best standing, all families considered: 18 out of 95 (Metroidvania).
| Ranking | Position | Games competing |
|---|---|---|
| World ranking | 710 | 5,035 |
| Metroidvania | 18 | 95 |
| 2010s | 304 | 2,050 |
| 2017 | 31 | 223 |
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