> [!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. # Related Posts - [[A Guide on How To Find and Buy Retro Video Games]] - [[GB Operator Thoughts and Impressions]] - [[The RetroTINK-4K is Almost Here]] - [[Summer Games Done Quick 2020 Schedule is Live]] # Versions - Virtual Console, Wii U