> [!game] *Metroid Fusion*
> ![[Metroid Fusion Box Art - Front.jpg]]
> > [!art]- Back of Box
> > ![[Metroid Fusion Box Art - Back.jpg]]
>
> Developer: Nintendo R&D1
> Publisher: Nintendo
> Platform: Game Boy Advance
> Release: November 18, 2002
[User Manual](https://www.nintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/games_8/emanuals/game_boy_advance_8/Manual_GameBoyAdvance_MetroidFusion_EN_DE_FR_ES_IT.pdf?srsltid=AfmBOopAdwcdR0I3BedyDxmNRRcRzlJHSoLxO7Yb5wZJ3g8DH7j2uuSB)
[Save data](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z7m7k44zm2UtvaU-2wi0WsiVghJU1TgJ/view?usp=share_link)
# Summary
A return to 2D *Metroid* after an eight-year gap from *[[Super Metroid]]*. *Fusion* takes incorporates a healthy dose of horror into the mix with great effect. You gotta love the bold, neon blue suit design.
# Acquisition
I don't know why, but I bought this in-store at a GameStop, but using their online service. Perhaps I had a return/credit and expressed a desire for *Fusion* and they just ordered it for me on their portal. I do know that it never crossed my mind to check for a repro cartridge until many years later—don't worry, we good.
# Memories
*Fusion* came out the same exact day as *[[Metroid Prime]]*. While I don't specifically remember this, I wish I did. What a day that would have been to celebrate *Metroid*.
I do recall getting this on the Wii U Virtual Console since I never did buy this game as a lad. But I never played it on Wii U. It wouldn't be until getting the GBA cartridge that I'd finally dive in. Probably a lesson in the power/allure of physical games over digital ones. Although, I never finished it. I don't know why.
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# Versions
- Virtual Console, Wii U