Metroid Fusion game cover

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Celebrated classic

Platformer

Metroid Fusion

A tense GBA Metroid classic where Samus hunts X parasites while being hunted by her own clone.

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About Metroid Fusion

Metroid Fusion is the 2002 Game Boy Advance entry in the Metroid series, and one of the most story-driven games Samus Aran ever starred in. After a mission goes wrong, Samus is infected by an X parasite — a shape-shifting organism that mimics its hosts — and must hunt the creatures aboard a research station, with the station's computer AI (the mysterious Adam) guiding her through restricted areas. The game is a tighter, more linear take on the classic Metroid formula: exploration is still key, but the story pushes you forward, and a terrifying SA-X clone of Samus stalks the station in one of gaming's great pursuit sequences. The gameplay blends platforming, shooting, and ability-gated exploration with a strong horror-tinged atmosphere. It is considered one of the best GBA games ever made and a key chapter in the Metroid timeline.

Game details

CTRLControls
Open the official page, wait for the host to load, then follow the controls and prompts shown inside the game.
DEVSupported devices
Desktop, mobile, and tablet browsers where the destination page supports play.
CATCategory
Platformer
SRCSource
Wikipedia.
LINKAccess
Playable browser link.
UPDUpdated
Link verified in 2026.

How to play

Click Open Official Site, let the external game host load in a new tab, then follow the controls shown there. If the host is slow, return to ShouyouRadar and try another game from the same category.

Metroid Fusion FAQ

Is Metroid Fusion free?

No — it is a paid classic, available on Nintendo Switch Online and the Wii U virtual console.

Do I need to play other Metroid games?

No — Fusion stands alone, though it follows the timeline after Super Metroid.

Is Metroid Fusion scary?

It has a tense, horror-tinged atmosphere, especially when the SA-X clone appears.

How long is Metroid Fusion?

The main game takes about 8 to 10 hours.

Is it linear or open world?

More linear than most Metroid games, with a clear mission structure, but still full of secrets.