Nintendo of America tweeted about the classic Game Boy Advance game Metroid Fusion which is a remastered edition. The game is available on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription service. The image post featuring Samus Aran, the intergalactic mercenary, received quick and strong reactions from the gaming community. Gamers were talking about the game’s legacy and even asking for more future Metroid projects. This tweet is proof that the Metroid franchise is still among the favorites of the players and that they still interact with Nintendo’s retro games.

Nintendo has simply chosen to recognize and honor the presence of Metroid Fusion in the main Instagram account, which is so, like, a major thing. The tweet stated, “Stop the unstoppable. Play as interstellar bounty hunter, Samus Aran, in Metroid Fusion, obtainable on Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Classics for #NintendoSwitchOnline + Expansion Pack members.” Easy, isn’t it? But the replies, my goodness, the replies are where the actual story is. It’s a complete vibe check for the Metroid fanbase and, at the same time, a peculiar little window into what the gamers are actually thinking about when they come across such announcements.

First of all, people are just ecstatic that Fusion is being recognized. User MetroidFREAK21 labeled it “My favorite game of all time,” which is a huge claim but you still got to appreciate the enthusiasm. Another gamer, Philthy Opinions, stated it was “The first Metroid game I ever beaten,” which is a milestone for so many people, you know? That game was very hard! So it’s a bit of personal connection to see that. And TheNCSmaster said “We will never complain about a shoutout to peak Metroid,” which, to be honest, is the mood. It is a very popularly liked entry.

However, wait a minute, it gets complicated, as it always does. This is the internet, after all. Some replies were not at all jubilant. A user, LegendofH3r0, said, “It’s been there for like forever. Definitely a better Metroid than whatever the hell you released last month.” Ouch! That’s a direct hit on the recent Metroid game, igniting the usual gamer argument of old versus new. Another user, BI_likewise_BO, commented, “This was the golden era of Metroid before Nintendo ruined it.” Well, that’s certainly a viewpoint. It suggests that for some of the gaming community, the classic 2D titles like Fusion represent a golden era that should be untouched.

And then there is this whole issue about what exactly the tweet means. Is it merely a reminder? Or a teaser? User iparkedmycar seemed to think so, stating, “we ARE getting metroid 6 in that february direct 🙏”. The excitement is very much alive! On the other hand, some were inquiring more, like “twilight princess on gamecube next please” from ItsGioDude_ and “prime 2&3 please” from 3v3nMoR. It’s as if Nintendo mentions one classic and suddenly everyone’s remake and re-release wish list comes out. Even a demand for a Fusion remake was voiced by osc1707. The desire is undoubtedly there, just simmering beneath the surface of a simple social media post.

There was also a simultaneously funny and sad comment on the Nintendo Switch Online service itself. User EspeonDude stated, “Just to let you know, it has been 114 days since the last GBA drop.” Gamers are totally keeping track! They are aware of such durations and wish for a continuous flow of those classic GBA games. It’s not just about the service; it’s about one’s feeling of being supported through new (old) stuff to play. Another user, Brayden, in response to EspeonDude’s post said, “Don’t forget your remaining NES, SNES, N64 and Game Boy games. So close to finishing them.” Nintendo has definitely got their spotlight on them!

The discussion even went into other languages, as user ELKAINAMAMBI answered in Spanish to the question regarding a Fusion remake, “Porque la compañia que hizo metroid dread y metroid samus return en un primer momento lo que queria hacer era el remake de metroid fusion. Esperemos noticias.” The translation is: “Because the company that made Metroid Dread and Metroid Samus Returns at first wanted to make the remake of Metroid Fusion. Let’s wait for news.” That’s some insider-level hope, so to speak, connecting dots between developers’ past interests and future possibilities.

So, what’s the major takeaway from a single tweet? It tells that Metroid, primarily its 2D episodes, has a God-like stature in the gaming culture. A mere promotional push from Nintendo