Metroid II: Return of Samus

メトロイドII RETURN OF SAMUS

Metroid II: Return of Samus
System Game Boy
Developer Nintendo
Genre 2D Platformer

After wiping out the Metroids on Zebes, Samus Aran is sent to the Metroid homeworld of SR388 to destroy every last Metroid and ensure the species could never be used again as a weapon. But the Metroids on the planet have developed into larger, more deadly forms.

You have a Metroid counter that displays the number of Metroids remaining. SR388 is a network of caverns. As you defeat Metroids, earthquakes are triggered that open up new paths, allowing you to progress.

Samus can upgrade her suit by collecting items left by the Chozo. You can save your progress at Save Points around the map.

Release Information

Region Date Name System
US Nov 1991 Metroid II: Return of Samus Game Boy
Japan 21 Jan 1992 メトロイドII RETURN OF SAMUS Metroid II: Return of Samus Game Boy
Europe 21 May 1992 Metroid II: Return of Samus Game Boy
Japan 01 Mar 2000 メトロイドII RETURN OF SAMUS Metroid II: Return of Samus Game Boy
Nintendo Power
Japan 28 Sep 2011 メトロイドII RETURN OF SAMUS Metroid II: Return of Samus Nintendo 3DS
Virtual Console
US 24 Nov 2011 Metroid II: Return of Samus Nintendo 3DS
Virtual Console
Europe 24 Nov 2011 Metroid II: Return of Samus Nintendo 3DS
Virtual Console