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[[metroidwiki:Metroid (series)|''Metroid'']] is a series of video games created by [[Nintendo]]. Often considered a sister series to ''[[:Category: The Legend of Zelda Series|The Legend of Zelda]]'', ''Metroid'' follows the exploits of legendary bounty hunter [[Samus Aran]] as she travels across the galaxy to hunt the creatures known as [[Metroid (species)|Metroids]] and thwart the plans of evil organizations such as the [[metroidwiki:Space Pirates|Space Pirates]] and their leaders, [[Ridley]] and [[Mother Brain]]. The series is noted for its dark, atmospheric nature and focus on exploration, and is one of Nintendo's most popular series for older gamers.
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▲Various elements from the ''Metroid'' series, most notably Samus in both her armored and [[Zero Suit Samus|Zero Suited]] incarnations, have made cameo appearances in the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' series]] and its ''[[WarioWare (series)|WarioWare]]'' sub-franchise -- the latter of which ''Metroid'' co-creator [[Yoshio Sakamoto]] is heavily involved with. The two franchises have crossed over fully in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]].
