The Switch Might Be Getting A One-Two Screw Attack Of Metroid

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The Switch Might Be Getting A One-Two Screw Attack Of Metroid

A new rumor suggests that the Switch will be getting both a Metroid Prime HD collection and a remake of Super Metroid. A rumor states an HD port of the Prime Trilogy and a remake of Super Metroid are coming to . Fans have been starved for a new home console Metroid experience for years now. The previous home console installment was Metroid: Other M for Wii back in 2010. still appears to be far away from release. According to Twitter user , the Nintendo Switch is set to receive the long-requested HD collection of Retro Studios' Prime series. In addition, Super Metroid may be seeing a remake in a similar vein to Metroid: Samus Returns. This is all mere speculation, of course. notes LeakyPanda has made accurate predictions about Nintendo Directs, such as Banjo and Kazooie being announced during Nintendo's E3 presentation. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY It's important to remember everything posted in this Tweet is a rumor. LeakyPanda has not always been accurate. As another Twitter user points out, LeakyPanda predicted a Monster Hunter announcement for Switch, but that never materialized (the group later ). So, as always, take these things with a grain of salt. At the very least, Metroid Prime Trilogy HD on Switch has been . It would make sense for Nintendo to port it for fans to play before the release of Metroid Prime 4, whenever that is. The Metroid series is one of Nintendo's most beloved franchises. Since appearing on the NES in 1986, fans have been captivated by Samus Aran's adventures. According to , the highest-rated title in the series is the first Metroid Prime with a score of 97. It's no surprise; Metroid Prime was a landmark game, bringing the series into 3D similar to what Super Mario 64 accomplished. A Super Metroid remake would be unexpected considering fans have access to the original game through Nintendo Switch Online. Yes, Metroid II and both received remakes. Those two were Game Boy games in need of a graphical and gameplay update, though. Many consider Super Metroid to be the best SNES game ever made. Time will tell if this rumor is proven accurate. Here's hoping. Source: ,