If Metroid: Zero Mission is the gold standard for 2D Metroid gameplay, AM2R is its spiritual sibling. Unlike the more linear, counter-heavy gameplay of Nintendo’s official Samus Returns, AM2R leans heavily into the speed and fluidity of the GBA era.
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Not beginner-friendly.
This NSP includes the full AM2R 1.5.2 (latest community update) with:
For years, Metroid II: Return of Samus on the Game Boy was considered a "black sheep" of the franchise. While it established key lore regarding the extinction of the Metroids, its monochromatic graphics and repetitive structure aged poorly. While Nintendo eventually released their own official reimagining, Metroid: Samus Returns, on the 3DS, a solo developer by the name of Milton Guasti (DoctorM64) spent nearly a decade crafting what many fans consider the definitive version of the story: AM2R (Another Metroid 2 Remake). AM2R- Otro remake de Metroid 2 para Switch NSP ...
Originally released for PC in 2016, AM2R quickly became a legend in the fan-game community. Today, thanks to the efforts of the homebrew community, this title is available on the Nintendo Switch via NSP packages, allowing players to experience a "lost" Metroid game on modern hardware.
Title: AM2R: Return of Samus (Another Metroid 2 Remake) Platform: Nintendo Switch (via NSP/Homebrew) Genre: Action-Adventure / Metroidvania Developer: Milton Guasti (DoctorM64) If Metroid: Zero Mission is the gold standard
Solo para fines educativos. No enlazamos a NSP pre-hechos.
💡 Alternativa más fácil: usa el lanzador homebrew
.nrode AM2R desde el menú de Atmosphère (sin convertir a NSP). Not beginner-friendly
| Feature | AM2R (Switch NSP) | Metroid: Samus Returns (3DS) | Metroid Dread (Switch) | |--------|----------------|-----------------------------|----------------------| | Graphics | 16-bit pixel art | 3D, 30 FPS | 3D, 60 FPS | | Map size | Large, interconnected | Linear with teleporters | Semi-linear | | Melee counter | No | Yes | Yes | | Free aiming | 360° with angle lock | 360° with counter | 360° with slide | | Price | Free (unofficial) | Paid / Nintendo Online | Paid |
Verdict: AM2R feels more like Super Metroid’s exploration, while Samus Returns is more action-oriented.