Episode 523: Super Metroid + The Metroidvania, Pt. I (Patreon)

Imagine my surprise to realize that, despite all the many conversations we've had about the Metroid series and the metroidvania format, we've never had a full-on dedicated Super Metroid episode. So, here we go: An episode dedicated specifically to the game, vis-a-vis the ways its design, mechanics, and narrative drew from the games before it while informing the many works that followed it. Diamond and Stuart and I delve into the conversation, which—yes, once again—proves to be too immense to fit into a single episode. So, we'll have to circle back soon. (Hopefully you don't mind.)

10:22 - Theme of Super Metroid

21:40 - The Prelude

34:39 - Shadows of the Past | Theme of Samus Aran

44:51 - Nemesis

54:34 - Nurtured Life

1:04:37 - Fragile Verdance

1:16:18 - Castlevania: Symphony of the Night: Dance of Gold

1:25:23 - Relics of the Chozo

1:36:07 - Lurking Presence

Closing - See You Next Mission