Metroid Zero Mission
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The fate of the galaxy rests on the shoulders of Samus Aran as she takes on a perilous mission to rescue an alien life-form known as Metroid. Stolen from her home planet SR388, Metroid was left in a state of suspended animation after its own planet was destroyed by this very entity.
The pirates who seized Metroid have taken it to the foreboding planet Zebes, where they're fending off the Galactic Federation's attacks. With their plans for world destruction imminent, Samus must navigate through treacherous terrain and battle formidable foes to reach the heart of Zebes and put an end to the pirates' nefarious scheme.
As Samus embarks on this critical mission, she'll encounter a mix of classic gameplay elements from her first encounter with Mother Brain in Metroid , as well as new puzzles to solve and expanded cut scenes that delve into Samus's personal story. The game also includes updated moves from the original, such as the power grab, taken straight from Metroid Fusion. A link to Metroid Fusion can unlock special extras.
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
In this action-adventure game set in a futuristic sci-fi universe, players control Samus Aran, a elite bounty hunter tasked with eliminating the threat of Space Pirates and their lethal biological weapons, the Metroids. After a failed military assault, Samus must infiltrate the heavily fortified planet Zebes to destroy the Mother Brain and save galactic civilization. The gameplay involves exploring distinct planetary layers and battling intense hazards to complete this critical mission.
Story
In the year 2003 of the Cosmic Calendar, representatives from various planets established the Galactic Federation, ushering in an age of prosperity and interstellar travel. However, the rise of Space Pirates threatened this peace, as their attacks proved difficult to halt despite the efforts of the Galactic Police and Army. Consequently, the Federal Bureau recruited powerful bounty hunters to combat the piracy.
By the year 20X5, Space Pirates seized capsules containing samples of an unknown species from a research vessel on planet SR388. These creatures, known as Metroids, are dangerous floating organisms capable of draining the life-energy of other beings. They can be replicated in vast numbers through exposure to beta rays, raising the hypothesis that they caused the extinction of planet SR388.
Fearing that the Pirates would use the Metroids as biological weapons to destroy galactic civilization, Federation Police located the enemy's base on the fortified planet Zebes. A full assault failed due to strong pirate resistance, allowing the Pirates to continue breeding the Metroids deep within the fortress. As a last resort, the Federation deployed Samus Aran, the greatest bounty hunter, to infiltrate the base and destroy the Mother Brain, the mechanical life-form controlling the defenses.
Samus landed on Zebes, the planet where she was raised, and buried her personal memories to focus on the mission. It remains to be seen if she can complete the task and restore peace to the galaxy.
THE PLANET ZEBES
The fortress on Planet Zebes is composed of multiple layers, each with distinct characteristics:
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Mother Brain's Core: The deepest level of the fortress, housing the mechanical life-form Mother Brain.
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Kraid: The lair of the fortress's largest boss.
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Brinstar: A region covered in rock formations and home to numerous dangerous indigenous creatures.
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Crateria: The surface of Planet Zebes.
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Tourian: The area where Ridley, the leader of the Space Pirates, can be found.
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Norfair: A region of intense heat generated by subterranean magma.
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Starship: The location of Samus's spaceship, where players can save progress and replenish energy and Missiles.
Controls
L Button
Aim Samus's weapon up at an angle.
+ △
Aim Samus's weapon down at an angle.
R Button
Ready Missiles
+ B
Fire Missiles
< >
Move
Hold down < >
Dash
Power Grip
Grab ledges when jumping.
▽
Crouch
▷
Activate Morph Ball
◁
Activate Elevators
△
Aim Samus's weapon straight up. Deactivate Morph Ball.
+
Select
A
Confirm
B
Cancel Return to previous screen
A Button
Jump
< > + A
Spin Jump
B Button
Shoot (Fire beam weapons and Missiles.) Charge Shot (Press and hold B. Release to fire.) Bomb (Drop Bombs in Morph Ball form.) Power Bomb (In Morph Ball form, press and hold R then press B .)
R
Scroll from Map screen to Status screen.
L
Scroll from Map screen to Easy Sleep screen.
START
Switch between Missiles and Super Missiles
SELECT
Exit Easy Sleep Mode
SELECT + R+L
Exit Easy Sleep Mode
A Button (NES)
Jump Jump height depends on how long you hold down the button.
B Button (NES)
Shoot Fire beams and Missiles. Set Bombs Press to set bombs in Morph Ball form.
SELECT (NES)
Switch between beam and Missile weapons.
START (NES)
Start or pause the game.
R + L + SELECT (NES)
Deactivate Easy Sleep mode.
+ Control Pad
Move left or right. Aim arm cannon up. Deactivate Morph Ball form. Activate Morph Ball form.
Tips & Maps
Jump
Press the A Button to jump. Jump while running left or right to perform a spin jump.
Spin Jump
Jump while running left or right to perform this attack.
Hang from Ledges
Face a ledge and jump toward it to grab and hang from it. Some are harder to reach than others.
Power Grip
This upgrade gives Samus the strength to grab onto and hang from ledges after jumping toward them.
Defeat Enemies with Spin Jump Attacks
Strike enemies while jumping to damage them.
Screw Attack
Obtaining this power-up gives Samus the ability to damage enemies by jumping into them and break specific blocks apart.
Navigate Narrow Passageways
Samus can travel through narrow passageways using the Morph Ball capability.
Morph Ball
This ability allows Samus's suit to curl into ball form and navigate narrow passageways. Press Down twice to activate.
THE MAP SCREEN
Press START to pause the game and view the Map screen. Press START again to exit. Areas explored appear in blue, while hidden rooms are green.
Save Rooms
You can save your game progress in these rooms, marked with an S on the map.
Chozo Statues
Chozo Statues often hold items. Change to Morph Ball form on a statue's palm to have all energy, Missiles, and Power Bombs filled to the maximum.
Elevators
Stand on elevator platforms and press Up or Down to operate elevators.
Map Rooms
In Map Rooms, Samus can access map data for entire sections of the Space Pirate fortress.
Speed Booster
With this power-up, Samus is able to dash at supersonic speeds and crash through certain barriers and enemies. Press and hold Right or Left in the direction you want to dash.
Hi-Jump
This upgrade gives Samus the ability to jump higher and allows her to jump while in Morph Ball mode.
Missiles (Normal)
This is the most basic form of Missile.
Missiles (Super)
This is a more powerful version of the normal Missile. Press SELECT to switch between normal and Super Missiles.
Varia Suit
This enhanced suit reduces the amount of damage taken from enemies and negates the effects of intense heat and acid.
Fake Blocks
Cracked blocks can be destroyed with bombs or beam attacks. Some blocks with no apparent flaws cover hidden areas; use bombs to look for these.
Pit Blocks
These blocks will crumble as soon as you stand on them. Some may take longer to crumble than others.
Bomb Blocks
Only Bombs can destroy these special blocks.
Power Bomb Blocks
Only the blast of a Power Bomb can destroy these blocks.
Missile Blocks
These blocks are immune to all weapons except Samus's Missiles.
Super Missile Blocks
Super Missiles are the only weapons that can destroy these durable blocks.
Boost Blocks
Break through Boost Blocks by acquiring the Speed Booster and then charging through them at supersonic speed.
Screw Attack Blocks
Use the Screw Attack to break these blocks apart.
How to Play
Getting Started
Insert your Metroid: Zero Mission Game Pak into your Game Boy Advance system and turn the power ON. When the title screen appears, press START.
Once the Samus Data screen appears, choose one of the three data files and press the A Button. Next, choose "Start Game" and press the A Button.
Finally, choose the difficulty level you want to play and press the A Button.
Continuing a Saved Game
To continue a game you've already begun, choose the save file you want to play on the Samus Data screen and press the A Button. The game will continue from the last Save Room in which you saved or from Samus's ship.
Game Options
On the Samus Data screen, use the + Control Pad to choose Options and press the A Button to change options for the sound and other game settings. Press the B Button to return to the Samus Data screen.
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Sound: You can play with stereo sound when playing with headphones. Choose the sound option, press the A Button, and use the + Control Pad to change the sound setting.
See page 35 for details on linking with Metroid Fusion.
Saving the Game
When you save the game, you can turn it off and resume playing from where you last saved-either in a Save Room or at Samus's spaceship. These are the only places the game can be saved, and it will only be saved if you choose to do so.
Enter a Save Room and stand on the Save Unit to access the option to save game data. Use the + Control Pad to choose "Yes" and press the A Button to confirm. When "Save Complete" appears, your game has been successfully saved.
NOTE! If you turn the power OFF while playing without saving the game, you will have to restart from the last place you saved. If you've never saved, you'll have to restart from the beginning.
Copying & Erasing Files
You can copy and erase data files on the Samus Data screen.
To copy a data file, choose the "Copy" option and press the A Button. Then just choose where you want the extra copy of the file to go, and press the A Button again to copy it there.
To erase a data file, choose "Erase" on the Samus Data screen and press the A Button. Choose the file you want to erase and press the A Button. When prompted, choose "Yes" and press the A Button to confirm that you want to erase the data file. The file will then be erased.
If you hold down the L and R Buttons when you turn the power ON, a screen will appear giving you the option to erase all saved data. To erase all data files and all game progress, choose "Yes" and press the A Button, then choose "Yes" and press the A Button again to confirm. Only then will all data and progress be erased.
Easy Sleep Mode
Easy Sleep allows you to conserve battery life without turning the power off. Easy Sleep is useful for when you want to take a short break but aren't near a Save Room.
Access the Map screen and press the L Button to display the Easy Sleep screen. Choose "Yes" and press the A Button to activate Easy Sleep mode. The screen will then go dark, indicating the Game Boy Advance has entered Easy Sleep mode.
Press and hold SELECT and the L and R Buttons to deactivate Easy Sleep mode. If the power is turned OFF after Easy Sleep mode has been activated, the next time you play you will have to continue from the last Save Room you accessed. Be careful! If the Game Boy Advance is left in Easy Sleep mode for too long, the batteries may run out.
The Status Screen
On the Map screen, press the R Button to view the Status screen and check Samus's status. View the abilities Samus can use on this screen.
The Gallery
You will be able to see different images at the end of the game depending on how much of the game you have completed when you finally reach the end. Once you have seen these images at the end of the game, you can go back and look at them again in the gallery whenever you like.
After you reach the end of the game, the Gallery option will appear on the Options screen. You can then access it via the Samus Data screen. Use the + Control Pad to choose Gallery, then press the A Button. If there is more than one image available for viewing, you can press ◀▶ to scroll through the images. To return to the Options screen, just press the B Button.
Metroid Fusion Special Feature
If you link Metroid: Zero Mission to Metroid Fusion, an added bonus will appear on your Metroid: Zero Mission Game Pak. After loading data from Metroid Fusion, an option to view the Metroid Fusion gallery will appear on the Options screen. View these images just as you would the Metroid: Zero Mission images.
Follow the instructions for linking your systems on page 39. On player one's Game Boy Advance, choose "METROID FUSION LINK" on the Options screen and press the A Button to begin loading Metroid Fusion data.
Note: If the link fails, an error screen will appear. In this case, check all cable connections and try again from the beginning.
NES Metroid
Once you reach the end of Metroid: Zero Mission, you will be able to play the original NES version of Metroid. Choose "Options" on the Samus Data screen to find the newly added "Original Metroid" option.
On the Options screen, choose "Original Metroid" and press the A Button. On the NES Metroid
Items & Weapons
Beams
This is Samus's standard beam weapon.
Long
Obtaining this power-up increases the range of Samus's beam weapon, including the Ice and Wave Beams, allowing her to destroy enemies from a safe distance.
Charge
This power-up allows Samus to charge beam energy into a single, powerful beam blast by holding and releasing the B Button.
Item Ball
Shoot the item balls held by Chozo Statues to reveal power-up items hidden in the fortress.
Ice
This weapon allows Samus to freeze enemies temporarily and stand on them.
Wave
This allows Samus to fire beams of energy waves that penetrate solid objects.
Bombs
Samus can set unlimited Bombs in Morph Ball form to damage enemies and destroy some blocks and walls.
Power Bombs
These massive explosions damage everything in view, but Samus has a limited supply.
Energy Tanks
These tanks increase and fully recharge Samus's energy reserves.
Missile Tanks
These tanks allow Samus to carry more Normal Missiles.
Super Missile Tanks
These tanks allow Samus to hold a larger number of the more powerful Super Missiles.
Power Bomb Tanks
These tanks increase the number of Power Bombs that Samus is able to carry.
Blue Hatches
These hatches can be opened with any of Samus's weapons.
Red Hatches
Only Missiles will open these hatches.
Green Hatches
Firing Super Missiles at these hatches will clear the way.
Yellow Hatches
Only Power Bombs can open these doorways.
Gray Hatches
Meeting certain requirements is the only way to open these hatches.
Enemies & Characters
Rippers
These organisms fly slowly through the air in straight lines and are impervious to most attacks.
Zoomers
These fierce little creatures excrete a sticky liquid from their feet to move across surfaces, with red ones being more powerful than yellow ones.
Skrees
These creatures hang from ceilings and drop to attack, then self-destruct to inflict damage with shrapnel from their exoskeletons.
Kraid
The largest enemy in the mazes beneath Planet Zebes, Kraid fires spikes from his belly and claws from his fingertips for powerful attacks.
Metroids
Floating organisms discovered on planet SR388 that latch onto other organisms and leech the life energy out of their prey.
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