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When Dr. Mario 64 launched in 2001, it brought Nintendo's beloved puzzle formula into a new era. Combining the fast-paced capsule-matching gameplay fans loved with updated visuals, new modes, and up to four-player battles, this Nintendo 64 installment became the most feature-packed version of Dr. Mario ever released.

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.