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In 2006, Nintendo Software Technology took a bold step forward with Metroid Prime Hunters for the Nintendo DS — a first-person action-adventure that redefined handheld gaming. Bridging the gap between Metroid Prime and Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, it brought the series' signature atmosphere, exploration, and combat into a fully portable format without losing any of its depth or ambition.

In 2002, Nintendo R&D1 brought the Metroid series into the handheld era with Metroid Fusion on the Game Boy Advance. Far from a simple portable spinoff, this entry delivered one of the most gripping and story-driven experiences in the entire franchise. Blending exploration, tension, and cinematic storytelling, it redefined what a handheld adventure could be.

Before puzzle games filled handhelds and mobile screens, there was Dr. Mario. Released for the Super Nintendo in 1990, this colorful and challenging game from Nintendo proved that even a plumber in a lab coat could create one of the most addictive experiences of the 16-bit era.

When Super Metroid arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1994, it wasn't just another sequel — it was a revolution. Developed by Nintendo R&D1, this landmark title perfected the balance between exploration, atmosphere, and action, shaping what would later be known as the Metroidvania genre.

When Dr. Mario & Tetris hit the Super Nintendo in 1994, it brought together two of the most iconic puzzle games in gaming history. Published by Nintendo, this combo cartridge delivered hours of brain-bending fun and cemented both titles as must-play experiences for fans of quick thinking and fast reflexes.