Allows Samus to hang from and climb ledges, a series staple. Speed Booster
At the highest levels of play, your route is everything. The fastest players don't just play the game—they strategically manipulate its sequence. The current meta for the Any% category prioritizes a "Ridley First" route, which is widely considered faster than the alternative "Kraid First" path, though both have their merits. The Ridley First route can save significant time in a run, as demonstrated by top leaderboard times like a 42:50 full run. metroid zero mission top
To reach the top of the leaderboards (or simply the top of Norfair), you must master advanced movement. The game teaches you to run and jump. The experts do the following: Allows Samus to hang from and climb ledges, a series staple
Sold over 500,000 copies in the US alone, becoming a "Player's Choice" title. The current meta for the Any% category prioritizes
are massive, screen-filling encounters that feel far more intimidating than their 8-bit counterparts. The "Epilogue" Surprise:
: This new late-game area is only accessible after the Tourian escape.
Regardless of your definition, Metroid: Zero Mission respects your intelligence. It rewards curiosity and punishes hesitation. It is a game that, two decades later, remains the gold standard for how to remake a classic.