Transitioning to 3D was a difficult process for Metroid, and Did You Know Gaming dive's into the development history to show why.
The video also offers details on pitches for other Metroid projects, as well as the current status of the often rumored handheld game, Metroid: Dread (spoiler alert: it's still a big mystery).
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