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Super Metroid
Widely regarded as one of the greatest games ever and the archetype of the Metroidvania genre.
📝About This Game
Widely regarded as one of the greatest games ever and the archetype of the Metroidvania genre.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest games ever and the archetype of the Metroidvania genre. Originally a Action-Adventure title for the SFC, Super Metroid is part of the library supported by the R36 handheld series. Identical hardware to SNES. Full-speed emulation on all R36 models.
✨R36S Features for Super Metroid
🎮How to Play on R36S
- 1From the ArkOS main menu, navigate to the SNES / Super Famicom system
- 2Scroll to find "Super Metroid" in the game list
- 3Press A (or your configured button) to launch the game
- 4Use the SELECT + X shortcut to open the in-game RetroArch menu
- 5Access save states and display settings from the RetroArch quick menu
🕹️About SFC
Super Famicom (SFC) is the Japanese version of the SNES, released in 1990. Shares identical hardware; Japanese-region titles run exactly like SNES games.
R36S Compatibility (Perfect): Identical hardware to SNES. Full-speed emulation on all R36 models.
Game Details
Why Play Super Metroid on R36S?
Super Metroid is part of the SFC library available on the R36S handheld series. The R36S runs SFC games through ArkOS, bringing classic Action-Adventure gameplay to a portable form factor with a handful of quality-of-life additions.
ArkOS Features for Super Metroid
- Save States: Save your progress anywhere — no need to reach an in-game save point
- Display Scaling: Scale the original resolution to fill the R36S screen comfortably
- Button Remapping: Reassign controls to suit your preferred layout
- Fast Forward: Skip through loading screens or grind-heavy sections
- Rewind: Roll back a few seconds after a mistake (core dependent)
SFC on R36S — Compatibility
Identical hardware to SNES. Full-speed emulation on all R36 models.
Game Info: Super Metroid is a Action-Adventure game originally released for the SFC. It is listed in the R36S game library and can be played via ArkOS with save states, display filters, and customisable controls. Individual game performance may vary.