Hey I’m paid to be harsh, and that’s why V I T A L I T Y takes the 8th spot in our best Metroid ROM hacks list and isn’t further down… Still, every now and again, there are parts that feel incredibly similar to the main game and smack you hard in the face. Sometimes it feels as though you’ve left Super Metroid behind completely, which is the true mark of an inventive hacker. It’s almost as though DMan has spent some time on another planet… maybe it’s some pseudonym for Meta Ridley? It’s a Metroid game through and through, but the extra additions, the design of the new world areas, and the new storyline are an absolute joy to play through. Hack wizard ‘DMan’ has certainly made a masterpiece here. Yes, I had to write Vitality with those spaces in it that’s the name of the game! This is the kind of hack that experts should check out if they want to improve their game.Ĭan you discover the secret behind the Planet Uviol? 8. This hack actually has a ‘Challenge’ rating, meaning it’s not for the faint of heart. It’s got a new story, lots of incredible new artwork, and some exciting new rooms to play through. Well, this version has been turned all the way to 11. Cliffhanger Redux is an updated version of the ROM hack ‘Super Metroid Cliffhanger’.

Now, this is one of the most challenging Metroid hacks out there (I’m probably going to say that a lot through this article, so bear with me). Experience a new hub area and pick up bonuses hidden around every corner! 9. Control Samus, and blast bad guys.Įscape II has a Sonic feel about it too in the form of saving animals as you move through each of the levels. While the game’s altered story is listed in Japanese, the premise is still pretty similar. Still, we’re not complaining it gives the game a unique look and instantly makes it recognisable amongst the other hacks out there. The ROM hack’s creator ‘Hiroshi’ clearly just likes blue. Nor is it a hack that takes place underwater. Now, I know what you’re thinking, and the answer is no this isn’t being shown on my mate Josh’s TV which for some reason is incredibly blue (if you’re reading this, Josh, then for crying out loud, fix it…). First up on our list of the best Metroid ROM hacks is Super Metroid: Escape II!

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