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It's been 20 years since Metroid II came out, so I figured it was time to pick up a copy for the 3DS Virtual Console and give it a play-through. If you've never played Metroid II before, you should definitely check out the review. The game is pretty solid after 20 years, and while it lacks the bells and whistles of the series post-Super Metroid, it's still a fun game. I really think you're doing yourself a disservice if you've somehow managed to avoid it this far. With an SP, Virtual Console, or GB Player, the poor hardware of the original GameBoy is no longer an excuse.

If you already have Metroid II and are thinking of getting it for the 3DS Virtual Console, I've written a 3DS Virtual Console review as well. Basically, the game is in black and white only, but the graphics are very sharp, and the sound is in full stereo. There is save state functionality through restore points, and the game plays fine with the D-Pad. The game will set you back $4.15 after tax, but you have to give money to Nintendo in $5 increments... I don't think it's worth it if you already have a copy (unless your battery is dead), but it's definitely worth it if you don't have the game yet and own a 3DS. Otherwise, you can pick up a used copy for around $10 after shipping.

Until next time...
Captain Commando