Super Metroid

Super Metroid is the game that defined the 'Metroidvania' genre. Samus Aran's return to Zebes to recover the Baby Metroid stolen by Ridley is an adventure of solitude and discovery. No dialogue, no NPCs: just the map, weapons and an interconnected world where every power-up opened new possibilities. The final sequence — the Baby Metroid sacrificing itself to save Samus from Mother Brain — is one of gaming's most emotional moments. Yoshio Sakamoto and team R&D1 created an experience that 30 years later hasn't lost an ounce of its power.