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