Metroid: Samus Returns Amiibo Functionality Revealed

Samus's return won't have exploitative amiibo implementation.

Posted By | On 24th, Jul. 2017

Metroid: Samus Returns marks the launch of not only the first true Metroid game in seven years, but also the launch of a brand new Metroid amiibo line. And according to Japanese Nintendo (via NeoGAF), now we know what these amiibo will do in the game. The answer? It looks like Nintendo and developers Mercury Steam were relatively restrained in how they decided to implement amiibo functionality.

Among the things you unlock are an Elon Reserve Tank (which gives you a special recovery ability), a Metroid 2 art gallery (which is unlocked upon completing the game anyway), Metroid Marker functionality (which tells you where the nearest Metroid is), Fusion difficulty mode, which lets you play in the Fusion suit (which you unlock upon completing the game anyway), missile reserve tank, concept art gallery (again, unlocked upon beating the game anyway), energy reserve tank, and a Sound Test mode (once again, unlocked after beating the game anyway).

So, yes- most of the good stuff is obtainable in game anyway. The other stuff admittedly sounds appealing, but also takes away a lot of the challenge from the game, it sounds like. So maybe we are better off without it. Metroid: Samus Returns launches exclusively on the Nintendo 3DS in September.


Amazing Articles You Might Want To Check Out!

Share Your Thoughts Below  (Always follow our comments policy!)



Keep On Reading!

Helldivers 2 Patch Fixes Freezes From Arc-Based Weapons and Stratagems

Helldivers 2 Patch Fixes Freezes From Arc-Based Weapons and Stratagems

The new patch ensures the Arc-12 Blitzer, Arc Thrower, and Tesla Tower will no longer cause players' games to ...

Like a Dragon, Judgment Developer is Seemingly Teasing an “Important Announcement” for Monday

Like a Dragon, Judgment Developer is Seemingly Teasing an “Important Announcement” for Monday

But Monday is April Fool's Day, so it could be a whole lot of nothing. Then again, it could be Judgment 3.

Princess Peach: Showtime! Beats Dragon’s Dogma 2 and Rise of the Ronin to Top Weekly Japanese Charts

Princess Peach: Showtime! Beats Dragon’s Dogma 2 and Rise of the Ronin to Top Weekly Japanese Charts

Princess Peach steals the spotlight from both massive, new open world action RPGs in the latest sales charts f...

Monster Hunter Wilds is Fully Open World, Capcom’s “Biggest Game by Far” – Rumour [UPDATE]

Monster Hunter Wilds is Fully Open World, Capcom’s “Biggest Game by Far” – Rumour [UPDATE]

UPDATE: Leaker Dusk Golem has said the screenshot of their supposed leaked details on Monster Hunter Wilds is...

Spyro 4 in Active Development Since January 2024 – Rumor

Spyro 4 in Active Development Since January 2024 – Rumor

YouTuber Canadian Guy Eh heard "whispers" of its development over the past few months, with some individuals a...

Overwatch 2 Season 10 Starts April 16th, New Gameplay Highlights Venture’s Skills

Overwatch 2 Season 10 Starts April 16th, New Gameplay Highlights Venture’s Skills

A limited-time trial kicks off from today till March 31st, allowing players on all platforms to try out the ne...