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* The NewGamePlus in ''Videogame/{{Snailiad}}'' is preceded by a fake password screen into which the game types "JUSTIN SNAILY".
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* The Usefulnotes/VirtualBoy game ''Galactic Pinball'' has Samus's Gunship as well as several other ''Metroid'' enemies in the minigame Cosmic.

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* The Usefulnotes/VirtualBoy Platform/VirtualBoy game ''Galactic Pinball'' ''VideoGame/GalacticPinball'' has Samus's Gunship as well as several other ''Metroid'' enemies in the minigame Cosmic.
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* ''Fanfic/NotTheIntendedUseZantetsukenReverse'': At the end of Chapter 9, it's said that Dracula has played at least one of the games.
--> Metroid reminded him far too much about his sworn enemies
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* ''Film/PressStart'' has an ActionGirl named Sam, who starts out in a space suit and ends up dressed in a black sports bra and panties. There's also a guy wearing a Justin nametag who is referred to as "Mr. Bailey".

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* ''Film/PressStart'' ''Film/PressStart2007'' has an ActionGirl named Sam, who starts out in a space suit and ends up dressed in a black sports bra and panties. There's also a guy wearing a Justin nametag who is referred to as "Mr. Bailey".
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* ''WesternAnimation/TheSuperMarioBrosMovie'': A news ticker bulletin says there is a mysterious signal coming from Planet Zebes and Tallon IV's home system, System FS-176.
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* ''Videogame/FamicomWars'' has the Red Star commander on Donut Island called Samasuun, and his icon is Samus's helmet.

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* ''Videogame/FamicomWars'' ''[[VideoGame/NintendoWars Famicom Wars]]'' has the Red Star commander on Donut Island called Samasuun, and his icon is Samus's helmet.
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* Among its many, many {{Shout Out}}s, ''VideoGame/EnterTheGungeon'' references the ''Metroid'' series by making Samus' ArmCannon available as one of its myriad firearms, called the Heroine. The Heroine also synergises with various items (namely, those that confer elemental effects to your shots) to enable the player to toggle between its various beam upgrades (Ice Beam, Plasma Beam, and Wave Beam). As well as this, the Roll Bomb item is a clear reference to the staple Morph Ball bombs, right down to its icon. In a specific callback to the climax of ''VideoGame/SuperMetroid'', the player can temporarily avail of a drastic increase to the Heroine's firepower if the Pig [[TakingTheBullet saves them from dying]].
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* ''Manga/WorldWarBlue'', being a parody of the ConsoleWars, has in the manga a blonde clad in an orange costume with shoulder pads called Saroid, clearly meant as a Samus stand-in.

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* ''Manga/WorldWarBlue'', being a parody of the ConsoleWars, UsefulNotes/ConsoleWars, has in the manga a blonde clad in an orange costume with shoulder pads called Saroid, clearly meant as a Samus stand-in.
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* The character of Justin Bailey in ''VideoGame/{{Catherine}}'' was explicitly named after the famous ''Metroid'' ClassicCheatCode.

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* ''Manga/WorldWarBlue'', being a parody of the ConsoleWars, has in the manga a blonde clad in an orange costume with shoulder pads called Saroid, clearly meant as a Samus stand-in.



* ''ComicBook/ScottPilgrim'' has one scene where the title character says "I wish I could turn into a Morphing Ball and roll to the bathroom from here, instead of having to stand up."



* ''Film/{{Jarhead}}'' had this fairly innacurate quote:
-->What would you be doing if you were a civilian? Staying up late, jacking off... playing ''Metroid'', trying to get to that ninth level? You know what happens when you get there? Nothing. You just start all over again.
* ''Film/PressStart'' has an ActionGirl named Sam, who starts out in a space suit and ends up dressed in a black sports bra and panties. There's also a guy wearing a Justin nametag who is referred to as "Mr. Bailey".



'''Francis:''' Technically that's not true. There's no lava in ''Franchise/{{Halo}}''. And in ''Metroid'', it's molten magma.

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'''Francis:''' Technically that's not true. There's no lava in ''Franchise/{{Halo}}''. And in ''Metroid'', it's molten magma.
magma.[[note]]"Molten magma" is redundant as magma is molten rock to begin with; but the assessment is correct as ''Metroid'' is underground and lava is extruded magma.[[/note]]



* One of the {{Vanity Plate}}s of Creator/ChuckLorre, premiering in April 2022, [[https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/metroid/images/4/4d/Chuck_Lorre_vanity_card_702.jpeg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/1000?cb=20220626181750 has him noting that after six months, he is about to complete]] ''Videogame/MetroidDread''.
* ''Series/HouseMD'', in the episode "Occam's Razor", had the title character playing ''Videogame/MetroidZeroMission'', albeit it treats the scene of Samus activating the Chozo statue that proceeds to break a wall as a game over. Another episode, "Mob Rules," had House putting his DS, where ''VideoGame/MetroidPrimeHunters: First Hunt'' is on, near a comatose patient's ear.
* ''Series/MysteryScienceTheater3000'', in the episode for ''Being from Another Planet'', has the quote "Can I go back to my game? I was on the third level of ''Metroid''."
* ''Series/OneTreeHill'' has Jamie Scott playing ''Videogame/MetroidPrime3Corruption'' in the episode "Holding Out for a Hero" (albeit the sound effects heard are from ''Videogame/MetroidOtherM'').



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* In ''VideoGame/DonkeyKongCountryTropicalFreeze'', Samus' gunship can be seen parked on a trunk in the background of Busted Bayou as a nod to the ''VideoGame/MetroidPrimeTrilogy'', which, much like ''Tropical Freeze'', was developed by Creator/RetroStudios.

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* ''Videogame/DeadOrAlive: Dimensions'' has the Pyrosphere from ''Videogame/MetroidOtherM'', developed by the same crew, as a playable level.
* Given Creator/RetroStudios moved from the ''VideoGame/MetroidPrimeTrilogy'' to the new ''Donkey Kong Country'' games, a few ''Metroid'' references were hidden:
**''VideoGame/DonkeyKongCountryReturns'' has Crocomire's skull in Foggy Fumes, and a Gyroscope straight out of ''Videogame/MetroidPrime2Echoes'' in Lift-Off Launch.
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In ''VideoGame/DonkeyKongCountryTropicalFreeze'', Samus' gunship can be seen parked on a trunk in the background of Busted Bayou as a nod to Bayo. [[https://twitter.com/oracrest/status/1414354471266684928 A Metroid can also be found underwater in Amiss Abyss.]]
* ''Videogame/DynastyWarriors Vs.'' has
the ''VideoGame/MetroidPrimeTrilogy'', which, much like ''Tropical Freeze'', was developed by Creator/RetroStudios.Zero Suit as an unlockable costume.
* ''Videogame/FamicomWars'' has the Red Star commander on Donut Island called Samasuun, and his icon is Samus's helmet.
* Both ''VideoGame/FatalFrameMaskOfTheLunarEclipse'' and ''VideoGame/FatalFrameMaidenOfBlackWater'' have the Zero Suit as an unlockable costume.
* The Usefulnotes/VirtualBoy game ''Galactic Pinball'' has Samus's Gunship as well as several other ''Metroid'' enemies in the minigame Cosmic.
* ''Videogame/{{Geist}}'' has Samus's helmet hidden inside a locker.



** In ''VideoGame/KirbysDreamLand3'', one of the level objectives is to defeat a bunch of ''Metroids''[[note]]with Kirby's ice attack, naturally[[/note]]. Samus herself rewards you with a heart star for doing so. She even takes off her helmet for 'HundredPercentCompletion'.

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** In ''VideoGame/KirbysDreamLand3'', one of the level objectives is to defeat a bunch of ''Metroids''[[note]]with Metroids[[note]]with Kirby's ice attack, naturally[[/note]]. Samus herself rewards you with a heart star for doing so. She even takes off her helmet for 'HundredPercentCompletion'.


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* The Website/SCPFoundation decided to test if the RobotGirl [[https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-191 SCP-191]] could emulate the Wii's controls, the game they brought was ''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption''.


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* ''Westernanimation/CodeMonkeys'' had Mary dress up as Samus to kill a robotic teddy bear.


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* ''Westernanimation/RegularShow'': Eileen dresses as Samus in "Terror Tales of the Park VI".
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* ''ComicBook/SuperMarioAdventures'': In the second ''Mario vs. Wario'' comic, the titular characters fight to get Princess Toadstool's ideal birthday present -- a Samus doll.


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* ''VideoGame/KidIcarus'': The Komayto enemies are based on Metroids.
** The idol description for them in ''VideoGame/KidIcarusUprising'' references the opening of ''VideoGame/SuperMetroid'':
---> "The last Komayto is not in captivity and Skyland is not at peace."
** Also in ''Uprising'', a dialogue between Pit and Viridi directly references the ''Metroid'' franchise:
--> '''Pit:''' You know, Komaytos look an awful lot like little Metroids.\\
'''Viridi:''' No! Shhhh! Stop right there!\\
'''Pit:''' What's the matter? All I said was that Komaytos look like little Metr—\\
'''Viridi:''' *hums the ''Metroid'' ItemGet theme* [[IgnoringBySinging I can't HEAR you!]]\\
'''Pit:''' Hey, what's your problem?\\
'''Viridi:''' [[SuspiciouslySpecificDenial This game universe and that game universe have NOTHING to do with each other!]] So don't go around spreading rumors!

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* ''Film/SpyKids3DGameOver'': When the kids arrive in a LethalLavaLand level, this exchange happens:
--> '''Juni:''' [[LampshadeHanging Why is it that every video game has lava in it?]]\\
'''Francis:''' Technically that's not true. There's no lava in ''Franchise/{{Halo}}''. And in ''Metroid'', it's molten magma.



* At the start of the second episode of ''Series/{{Supernatural}}'' "Wendigo", two campers play ''Metroid Prime Hunters: First Hunt'' before being attacked by the monster.

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* At the start of the second episode of ''Series/{{Supernatural}}'' "Wendigo", two campers play ''Metroid Prime Hunters: ''VideoGame/MetroidPrimeHunters: First Hunt'' before being attacked by the monster.
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* At the start of the second episode of ''Series/{{Supernatural}}'' "Wendigo", two campers play ''Metroid Prime Hunters: First Hunt'' before being attacked by the monster.

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* ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossingWildWorld'' includes a Metroid as a furniture item.
* In ''VideoGame/DonkeyKongCountryTropicalFreeze'', Samus' gunship can be seen parked on a trunk in the background of Busted Bayou as a nod to the ''VideoGame/MetroidPrimeTrilogy'', which, much like ''Tropical Freeze'', was developed by Creator/RetroStudios.
* ''Franchise/{{Kirby}}'':
** The Great Cave Offensive in ''VideoGame/KirbySuperStar'' includes a Screw Ball (later renamed Screw Attack in ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'') as one of the treasures to collect.
** In ''VideoGame/KirbysDreamLand3'', one of the level objectives is to defeat a bunch of ''Metroids''[[note]]with Kirby's ice attack, naturally[[/note]]. Samus herself rewards you with a heart star for doing so. She even takes off her helmet for 'HundredPercentCompletion'.
* ''VideoGame/SuperMarioRPG'': After Mario gains the fifth Star Piece, Samus can be found sleeping in the guest room at the Mushroom Castle. If Mario talks to her, she says "I'm resting up for Mother Brain." Also, there's a toy of Samus that can be found in a toy box inside a room at the top of Booster Tower.
* In the NES version of ''VideoGame/{{Tetris}}'', Samus makes a cameo (where she is playing cello) alongside other Nintendo characters in the success screen of Type-B if cleared on Level 9 or 19.



* ''Webcomic/GirlGenius'': When Zeetha and Agatha [[http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20120425 check out armors]], some of them look [[TabletopGame/{{Warhammer 40000}} kind of]] [[ComicBook/{{Galactus}} familiar]]...
-->'''Zeetha:''' [[VideoGame/{{Metroid}} What about this?]]\\

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* ''Webcomic/GirlGenius'': When Zeetha and Agatha [[http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20120425 check out armors]], some of them look [[TabletopGame/{{Warhammer 40000}} kind of]] [[ComicBook/{{Galactus}} familiar]]...
are references to pop culture. These include Samus' armor, prompting this exchange when Zeeta is wearing it:
-->'''Zeetha:''' [[VideoGame/{{Metroid}} What about this?]]\\this?\\



* ''Webcomic/GrrlPower'': [[https://grrlpowercomic.com/archives/comic/grrl-power-277-aura-you-having-chowdah-at-the-cah-pahk/ Vehemence's aggro aura]] is stuffed full of references, such as a ring full of ''Franchise/{{Metroid}}'' upgrade symbols, the design of a ''VideoGame/{{Halo}}'' energy sword, and ComicBook/WonderWoman's logo in the outer points. The aura's detail can be seen in better detail [[https://www.deviantart.com/davebarrack/art/Vehemence-s-aggro-aura-502088664 here]].

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* ''Webcomic/GrrlPower'': [[https://grrlpowercomic.com/archives/comic/grrl-power-277-aura-you-having-chowdah-at-the-cah-pahk/ Vehemence's aggro aura]] is stuffed full of references, such as a ring full of ''Franchise/{{Metroid}}'' ''Metroid'' upgrade symbols, the design of a ''VideoGame/{{Halo}}'' energy sword, and ComicBook/WonderWoman's logo in the outer points.symbols. The aura's detail can be seen in better detail [[https://www.deviantart.com/davebarrack/art/Vehemence-s-aggro-aura-502088664 here]].



* ''WesternAnimation/GlitchTechs'': Miko exclaims "Heavens to ''Metroid''!" as an expression of awe in the episode "Adventures in Pet Training".

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* ''WesternAnimation/GlitchTechs'': Miko exclaims "Heavens to ''Metroid''!" as an expression of awe in the episode "Adventures in Pet Training".Training".
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* ''WesternAnimation/GlitchTechs'': Miko exclaims "Heavens to ''Metroid''" as an expression of awe in the episode "Adventures in Pet Training".

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* ''Webcomic/GrrlPower'': [[https://grrlpowercomic.com/archives/comic/grrl-power-277-aura-you-having-chowdah-at-the-cah-pahk/ Vehemence's aggro aura]] is stuffed full of refrences, such as a ring full of ''Franchise/{{Metroid}}'' upgrade symbols, the design of a ''VideoGame/{{Halo}}'' energy sword, and ComicBook/WonderWoman's logo in the outer points. The aura's detail can be seen in better detail [[https://www.deviantart.com/davebarrack/art/Vehemence-s-aggro-aura-502088664 here]].

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* ''Webcomic/GrrlPower'': [[https://grrlpowercomic.com/archives/comic/grrl-power-277-aura-you-having-chowdah-at-the-cah-pahk/ Vehemence's aggro aura]] is stuffed full of refrences, references, such as a ring full of ''Franchise/{{Metroid}}'' upgrade symbols, the design of a ''VideoGame/{{Halo}}'' energy sword, and ComicBook/WonderWoman's logo in the outer points. The aura's detail can be seen in better detail [[https://www.deviantart.com/davebarrack/art/Vehemence-s-aggro-aura-502088664 here]].here]].

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* ''WesternAnimation/GlitchTechs'': Miko exclaims "Heavens to ''Metroid''" as an expression of awe in the episode "Adventures in Pet Training".
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* ''Webcomic/GirlGenius'': When Zeetha and Agatha [[http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20120425 check out armors]], some of them look [[TabletopGame/{{Warhammer 40000}} kind of]] [[ComicBook/{{Galactus}} familiar]]...
-->'''Zeetha:''' [[VideoGame/{{Metroid}} What about this?]]\\
'''Agatha:''' No way -- [[SamusIsAGirl can't even tell you're a girl.]]
* ''Webcomic/GrrlPower'': [[https://grrlpowercomic.com/archives/comic/grrl-power-277-aura-you-having-chowdah-at-the-cah-pahk/ Vehemence's aggro aura]] is stuffed full of refrences, such as a ring full of ''Franchise/{{Metroid}}'' upgrade symbols, the design of a ''VideoGame/{{Halo}}'' energy sword, and ComicBook/WonderWoman's logo in the outer points. The aura's detail can be seen in better detail [[https://www.deviantart.com/davebarrack/art/Vehemence-s-aggro-aura-502088664 here]].

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