Super Metroid Darkholme Hospital
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In this action-adventure platformer, bounty hunter Samus Aran must infiltrate the rebuilt planet Zebes to rescue a stolen Metroid hatchling from the clutches of space pirates. Players guide Samus through six distinct, hostile environments—ranging from the watery depths of Maridia to the fiery caverns of Norfair—to defeat the pirate forces and secure the larva. Along the way, players can save their progress and replenish vital energy and missiles at Samus's starship.
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In this action-adventure platformer, bounty hunter Samus Aran must infiltrate the rebuilt planet Zebes to rescue a stolen Metroid hatchling from the clutches of space pirates. Players guide Samus through six distinct, hostile environments—ranging from the watery depths of Maridia to the fiery caverns of Norfair—to defeat the pirate forces and secure the larva. Along the way, players can save their progress and replenish vital energy and missiles at Samus's starship.
Story
Broken Peace
The galaxy once enjoyed a period of peace and prosperity. Trade lines were open, the citizens were happy and the Galactic Federation kept a watchful eye over the planets. Not long ago, that peace was broken by a startling discovery.
The Dawn of the Metroids
On a routine survey mission of the planet SR388, the crew of a Galactic Federation vessel discovered a new airborne life form and gave it the name "Metroid." These creatures, which could engulf other living beings and take away their energy, proved to be strong and prolific. After just a few seconds of Beta-Ray bombardment, a single Metroid became two Metroids, and then four.
Several Metroid specimens were gathered so that the survey vessel crew could take them to Galactic Federation Headquarters for further examination.
As the crew sped towards headquarters, they were ambushed by space pirates from the planet Zebes. The pirates stole the Metroids and took them to their home planet, where the planet-leading Mother Brain created a Metroid force.
Enter Samus
Bounty hunter Samus Aran was commissioned by the Galactic Federation to eliminate the space pirates and do away with the dangerous Metroids. Samus landed on Zebes alone and carried out her mission with speed and precision.
After the skirmish on Zebes, a special corps was assigned by the Galactic Federation to destroy the Metroids on SR388. That corps was never heard from again.
The Supreme Council gave Samus the job to fly to SR388 and do what the special corps could not do—make the Metroids extinct.
Return to SR388
The Metroids on SR388 were more advanced than the creatures on Zebes. These monsters could shed their skins and grow even stronger. Samus worked deep below the surface and blasted all of the Metroids in her path.
Her final victory was against the enormous Metroid Queen. When the queen was defeated, Samus discovered a Metroid egg which hatched before her eyes. Even this hardened bounty hunter could not destroy the Metroid larva. When the larva sensed Samus' presence, it clung to her as though it had found its mother.
Samus packed up the Metroid larva and took it with her to the Space Science Academy on the Galactic Federation Space Colony where scientists could study the creature and understand its special organic structure.
A New Discovery
The Science Academy scientists found out that the energy-producing properties of the Metroid could benefit humankind. Their report suggested that the Metroids may have originally been created for peaceful purposes.
Just when it seemed peace and order had been restored, Samus received an emergency directive from the Galactic Federation: "Emergency! Emergency! Return immediately to the Space Science Academy!"
When Samus made her way to the research facility, she found the building in ruins and the Metroid larva was nowhere to be found. Out from the darkness came a group of Zebesian space pirates and their leader, Ridley, who had the Metroid larva in tow. The pirates fled to a rebuilt planet Zebes and Samus followed them, resolving to finish them off and save the hatchling!
Raid on Zebes
Samus Aran's mission is to infiltrate the headquarters of the Zebesian space pirates and recapture the Metroid hatchling. Zebes is made up of six huge areas.
Planet Zebes Areas
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Starship: The Starship acts as Samus' base. As you guide Samus on her journey, you can save the game data here and fill up with energy and missiles.
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Wrecked Ship: Long ago, astronauts from an ancient civilization crash landed on Zebes. This is what remains of their ship.
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Crateria: Crateria is the surface area of Planet Zebes. It is under a constant deluge of acid rain.
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Maridia: The water world of Zebes is full of killer crustaceans and fierce fish.
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Brinstar: The jungle area of Zebes is a maze of heavy foliage.
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Tourian: Tourian is the control center for the Zebesian space pirates and the Mother Brain. The original Tourian was located just below the surface. After Samus Aran annihilated the forces of Zebes the first time, this new Tourian was built in a more secure area.
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Norfair: Norfair is deep below the surface of Zebes. The lava and heat prove to be too much for unprotected visitors.
Controls
L button
Aims Samus' weapon down at an angle (or shows the map screen when on the Samus screen).
R button
Aims Samus' weapon up at an angle.
L and R buttons simultaneously
Press both when Samus is kneeling to aim straight up.
+ Control Pad (Up)
Aims Samus' weapon upwards (or selects items in special setting mode).
+ Control Pad (Left/Right)
Makes Samus run to the left and right (or changes selected entries in special setting mode, or scrolls the map screen).
+ Control Pad (Down)
Press once to make Samus kneel. Press again to make Samus roll into a ball (If you have the Morphing Ball). Press down while Samus is in the air to aim her weapon downwards (or selects items in special setting mode).
SELECT Button
Press to cycle through the special item icons at the top of the screen.
Y Button
Cancel Button. Press to turn off the selected special item and switch back to Samus' beam weapon.
X Button
Fire button. Press to fire beams and launch missiles. Press and hold for rapid fire shots or to charge the beam (if you have the Charge Beam item). Plant a Bomb by pressing when Samus has rolled into a ball (if you have the Bomb item).
A Button
Jump button. Press to make Samus jump (she will spin in the air if jumping while running). Refills Samus' energy by 99 units if you move the cursor to RESERVE TANK and press it on the Samus screen (when set to MANUAL).
B Button
Dash button. Press and hold to make Samus run faster.
START Button
Press during game play to pause the action and show the map screen. Press again to resume play. Press on the Samus screen to return to the game.
How to Play
Getting Started
Insert the Super Metroid™ Game Pak into the Super Nintendo Entertainment System® and turn on the power. The title screen will appear, followed by a demonstration of game play.
Title Screen
Press the START button or A button while the title screen is displayed to go to the Samus Data screen.
Samus Data
The Samus Data Screen displays the progress of the three data files. When you select a data file, play the game and save the data within the game, the data file will be updated. You can also use the Samus Data Screen to copy and clear files.
Move the cursor by pressing Up and Down on the Control Pad to the desired data file or function, then press the A Button to carry out your choice.
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Samus A/B/C: Select Samus A, B or C data and press the A Button to make the Option Mode Screen appear.
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Data Copy: This selection initiates the data copy mode.
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Data Clear: This selection initiates the data clear mode.
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Exit: This selection takes you to the title screen.
Option Mode
The Option Mode Screen allows you to change controller settings and the text language. Move the cursor by pressing Up and Down on the Control Pad buttons to the desired entry, then press the A button to carry out your choice.
If you select JAPANESE TEXT, the controller setting and special setting screens will be displayed in Japanese.
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Start Game: Select this entry when you are ready to play the game.
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English Text: Displays the Demo Screen text in English.
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Japanese Text: Displays the demo screen text in Japanese.
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Controller Setting Mode: Allows you to switch to the Controller Setting Screen.
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Special Setting Mode: Allows you to switch to the Special Setting Screen.
Tips & Maps
DATA SAVE UNITS
These units are found in each area and prompt you to save your game data when Samus enters them. Selecting YES and pressing the A button allows you to save and later restart the game from that point.
RESTART SCREEN
When restarting a game, the planet Zebes map screen and the map screen of the last played area will be shown after passing the option screen.
DATA COPY MODE
This mode allows you to copy your game data to another file by selecting the source data, choosing the destination file, and confirming the copy in the Samus Data screen.
DATA CLEAR MODE
This mode lets you erase saved game data by selecting the data you want to delete, confirming with YES, and pressing any button to return to the Samus Data screen.
Items & Weapons
MISSILE TANKS
For every Missile Tank that you collect, you'll have the capacity to carry five more Missiles.
SUPER MISSILE TANKS
Super Missiles are much more powerful than standard Missiles. For every Super Missile Tank that you collect, you'll be able to carry five more of these explosive items.
POWER BOMBS
The blast of these powerful bombs can hit everything on the screen. Blocks with the Power Bomb icon can destroyed by Power Bombs.
GRAPPLING BEAM
You can use this beam to grab onto special blocks, then swing into open areas. You can shoot the Grappling Beam into metallic blocks with holes in the center.
X-RAY SCOPE
This item allows you to see hidden passages. Samus cannot move while using this item.
ENERGY TANKS
Every Energy Tank that you collect will give Samus 99 units of energy.
RESERVE TANKS
Reserve Tanks act as Samus' emergency energy source. Reserve Tanks are empty when you collect them.
Energy Ball
Left behind by destroyed enemy creatures to add to your Energy supply.
Big Energy Ball
Left behind by destroyed enemy creatures to add to your Energy supply.
Missile
Left behind by destroyed enemy creatures to add to your Missile supply.
Super Missile
Left behind by destroyed enemy creatures to add to your Super Missile supply.
Power Bomb
Left behind by destroyed enemy creatures to add to your Power Bomb supply.
CHARGE
The charge item allows you to charge your beam and send out a super-powerful blast.
ICE
The Ice Beam freezes enemies for a short time. You can use frozen enemies as platforms.
WAVE
The Wave Beam sends out a charge in a wavy pattern and pierces some obstacles.
SPAZER
The Spazer Beam is a three beam attack allowing you to hit objects in a wider range.
PLASMA
The most powerful of all the beams can destroy several targets at once.
VARIA SUIT
This suit cuts the damage from enemy attacks in half and allows you to explore in high-temperature zones.
GRAVITY SUIT
This suit reduces the damage from enemy attacks to one fourth and allows you to move freely in water-filled areas.
HI-JUMP BOOTS
The Hi-Jump Boots allow Samus to reach higher places.
SPACE JUMP
With the Space Jump Boots, Samus can jump continuously in the air and fly through open areas.
SPEED BOOSTER
These boots allow Samus to run at a super high speed and make her invincible as she runs through enemies.
MORPHING BALL
You can use the Morphing Ball to make Samus roll into a ball and squeeze into narrow areas.
BOMB
Allows you to set explosive devices by making Samus roll into a ball and pressing the fire button. Bombs can damage enemies and blow open certain sections of floors and walls.
SPRING BALL
The Spring Ball allows Samus to jump while she is rolled up into a ball.
SCREW ATTACK
This powerful item turns Samus' suit into a weapon. When activated, Samus can somersault into enemies and blast them out of the air.
Enemies & Characters
RIPPER
The armor of these flying creatures is so strong that standard beams cannot beat them.
SKREE
These creatures hang down from ceilings and drop as intruders approach.
GEEMER
Geemers crawl on floors and walls.
WAVER
Wavers fly in a wave pattern.
REO
These creatures have sharp claws and can withstand several hits.
CACATAC
These walking cacti launch needles as a defensive measure.
SIDEHOPPER
Sidehoppers pounce on intruders with powerful legs.
FIREFLEA
These enemies emit light. If you blast them, the surrounding area will become darker.
SPORE SPAWN
This creature was genetically engineered by the space pirates. Its weak point is its core, which is protected by the plant's hard shell.
KRAID
The giant lizard of Brinstar attacks Samus with thorny projectiles and spits spheres out of its mouth. No weapons have any effect on its body.
DRAGONS
These enemies lives in lava, and spit out fireballs.
MAGDOLLITES
Magdollites have the power to turn into magma and change shape at will. They attack by tossing lava.
CROCOMIRE
This huge creature has sticky skin and spits plasma balls. When adventurers attempt to fight the Crocomire, it becomes angrier with every blow.
MULTIVIOLA
The fiery Multiviolas bounce off walls and randomly fly in the face of intruders.
GERUTA
This enemy defends itself by a heat-resistant shell and attacks ceaselessly with two large claws.
RIDLEY
Ridley headed the mission to the Space Colony and stole the Metroid Hatchling. It whips out at enemies with its long tail and spits fire while flying through the air.
SKULTERA
These creatures are fish with bony frames and joints that rotate mechanically.
MOCHTROIDS
Mochtroids are the space pirates' first attempt at Metroid clones. These creatures, unlike the real Metroids, are easy to defeat.
OWTCH
The hard shelled Owtches keep enemies away with sharp spikes and burrow into the sand when they sense danger.
EVIR
These creatures fire thorny bullets from their tails.
DRAYGON
The Draygon has an armor-like hard shell which gives it a lot of defensive strength.
COVERN
These souls of shipwrecked creatures turn into evil spirits that wrap themselves around intruders.
WORK ROBOTS
These robots were built by ancient man to service the inside of the ship. Since the crash, they have gone completely haywire.
PHANTOON
The ghost of the ship taps in to the vicious brainwaves of the Mother Brain and attacks adventurers with deadly plasma.
SPACE PIRATES - ZEBESIANS
These feared aliens are known as the scourge of the Galaxy. They are known for stealing galactic trading ships and leaving the crews stranded in space.
SPACE PIRATES - KEYHUNTERS
These creatures are pirates from another galactic system who helped rebuild Zebes. When they lose their wings, they spit powerful acid.
FLOATING LIFE FORMS - METROIDS
It is said that Metroids are life forms created by an ancient civilization. Metroids engulf living creatures and absorb their energy.
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