The one thing that has always characterized Metroid has been its approach to power ups- they are hidden and tucked away around the world, and as you get more of them, you gain new abilities, letting you access more of the world (and therefore, more power ups in turn). It’s one of the most satisfying gameplay and structural loops in gaming- and it is enhanced, if not outright better than ever before, in Metroid: Samus Returns, too.

There are, of course, a lot of power ups and collectibles to find in Metroid: Samus Returns. A lot of these are optional (missile ammo expansions, and the like), but some of them can be essential. But no matter what the importance of a collectible is, if it is in this game, the video below shows you how to get it- all collectibles, needed for your 100% progression.

Just remember, however- there will be severe spoilers (at least location spoilers) in this video. So make sure you’re not jumping ahead of where you are in the game.

This year marks the long awaited return of everyone’s favorite space faring bounty hunter Samus Aran. Starring in the appropriately named Samus Returns, the game is a throwback to the Gameboy title Metroid 2: Return of Samus, and it is exactly what the doctor ordered for the ailing franchise- a return to form with the kind of old school Metroivania action platforming that made the series so big to begin with.

But apart from the Metroidvania style progression, the Metroid series has always also been known for its frankly spectacular boss battles- and Metroid: Samus Returns is no exception in that regard. In fact, it has some truly frightening and imaginative boss battles, including undoubtedly one of the hardest ones in series history.

If you need help with defeating any bosses, we’re here to help- this video guide below will walk you through every single boss, and show you how they are beaten. Just remember- there are spoilers here, so maybe don’t try and skip ahead of where you already are in the game.

https://youtu.be/qSsCImO8kp0