Story
5h 3m
Length of Metroid II: Return of Samus
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Extras
5h 17m
Complete
4h 50m
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About Metroid II: Return of Samus
Metroid II: Return of Samus is a classic action-adventure game released in 1991 for the Game Boy. It follows the bounty hunter Samus Aran as she embarks on a mission to exterminate the Metroid species on their home planet, SR388. The game features a side-scrolling gameplay style, exploration of interconnected environments, and power-ups that enhance Samus's abilities. Players navigate through caves and underground areas, battling various alien creatures while seeking to destroy the remaining Metroids. Metroid II: Return of Samus is notable for its atmospheric storytelling and is regarded as a significant installment in the Metroid series, laying the groundwork for future games in the franchise.
Metroid II: Return of Samus is available on Emulated, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Color, Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch.
How long is Metroid II: Return of Samus?
Next, let’s look at the time you might spend on Metroid II: Return of Samus depending on how you play it, also considering the average times based on players’ skill levels.
According to the data provided by 66 players, Metroid II: Return of Samus has an average duration of 5 hours and 3 minutes if you limit yourself to completing the main objectives of the game,. The slowest players tend to complete this playstyle in an average time of 9 hours and 20 minutes. The fastest players tend to finish this playstyle in an average of 3 hours and 27 minutes.
According to the data provided by 53 players, if you also complete the extras, including optional objectives or side missions from Metroid II: Return of Samus, the average time is 5 hours and 17 minutes. The slowest players tend to complete this playstyle in an average time of 7 hours and 39 minutes. The fastest players tend to finish this playstyle in an average of 3 hours and 44 minutes.
According to the data provided by 55 players, to complete the story, the optional objectives, and also achieve all achievements, collectibles, or trophies from Metroid II: Return of Samus completing it at 100%, the game has an average duration of 4 hours and 50 minutes. The slowest players tend to complete this playstyle in an average time of 7 hours and 46 minutes. The fastest players tend to finish this playstyle in an average of 3 hours and 27 minutes.
| players | Average Time | Playing slowly | Playing quickly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story | 66 | 5h 3m | 9h 20m | 3h 27m |
| Extras | 53 | 5h 17m | 7h 39m | 3h 44m |
| Complete | 55 | 4h 50m | 7h 46m | 3h 27m |
Length of Metroid II: Return of Samus by platform
Below, you can see the average duration of Metroid II: Return of Samus based on each playstyle for the different platforms where it is available:
| players | Story | Extras | Complete | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emulated | 18 | 4h 24m | 5h 3m | 4h 19m |
| Game Boy | 88 | 2h 57m | 6h 41m | 8h 13m |
| Game Boy Advance | 3 | 3h 16m | 4h 13m | 3h 53m |
| Game Boy Color | 6 | 4h 30m | 3h 27m | 4h 25m |
| Nintendo 3DS | 42 | 5h 46m | 8h 15m | 6h 15m |
| Wii U | 1 | - | 5h 22m | - |
| Nintendo Switch | 16 | 5h 23m | 5h 30m | 5h 12m |
Speedruns of Metroid II: Return of Samus
Check out the statistics for speedruns of Metroid II: Return of Samus submitted by users:
| players | Average Time | Median | Slowest | Fastest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1h 55m | 1h 55m | 1h 55m | 1h 55m |
Records of Metroid II: Return of Samus
Below is the maximum time and minimum time Below, you can see the maximum time and minimum time that among all players has been spent on Metroid II: Return of Samus to complete it for each platform, including all available playstyles:
- Minimum Time: If you go as fast as possible, Metroid II: Return of Samus could last 1 hour and 57 minutes.
- Maximum Time: Playing slowly, Metroid II: Return of Samus could last 13 hours and 43 minutes.
Below, you can see the maximum time and minimum time that among all players has been spent on Metroid II: Return of Samus to complete it for each platform. This does not necessarily reflect the players’ skill levels but rather the number of hours that can be dedicated to the game:
| player | Fastest | Slowest | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emulated | Mr/s. Unknown | 2h 2m | 10h 10m |
| Game Boy | Mr/s. Unknown | 1h 57m | 13h 43m |
| Game Boy Advance | Mr/s. Unknown | 3h 5m | 4h 21m |
| Game Boy Color | Mr/s. Unknown | 2h 20m | 8h 6m |
| Nintendo 3DS | Mr/s. Unknown | 2h 32m | 10h 42m |
| Wii U | Mr/s. Unknown | 10h 10m | 10h 10m |
| Nintendo Switch | Mr/s. Unknown | 2h 7m | 10h 56m |
