Metroid: Samus Returns

Metroid: Samus Returns is a side-scrolling shooter and platformer developed by MercurySteam and Nintendo EPD for the Nintendo 3DS. It is a remake of Metroid II: Return of Samus.

History
Metroid: Samus Returns is likely a response from Nintendo due to a call from fans requesting a new traditional 2D Metroid title.

Prior to the game's announcement, a fan game titled AM2R: Another Metroid 2 Remake was shut down by Nintendo. It is unknown whether or not this has to do with the development of Samus Returns.

The game was announced during Nintendo's E3 2017 presentation on June 13, 2017; interestingly, it was not the only Metroid title revealed on this day. The other title revealed was Metroid Prime 4.

Metroid: Samus Returns was given a release date of September 15, 2017.

Game-play
The game-play is quite similar to that of former 2D Metroid titles, as well as certain elements of 2010's Metroid: Other M. The player must travel throughout a 2D map with several collectibles and enemies scattered throughout. The player also must defeat several Metroids; this is required to progress through the game, and the evolved Metroids consist of the majority of boss fights.

A new counter mechanic was introduced, in which Samus can parry or block the attack of an enemy, then quickly counterattack.