Samus Aran Origins: Metroid's Influences Beyond Alien | Hardboiled History (Hidden Influences)

Everyone knows Metroid was inspired by the movie Alien, but what about its other influences? Who did "Samus Is A Girl" before Samus? Why does Adam call Samus "Lady" in Metroid Dread? Were Metroid and Zelda inspired by Rareware games? Why does Samus fight a Mother Brain? Where does Samus' first name come from? What does "Metroid" mean? Why does Adam call Samus "Lady" in Metroid Dread? What is a "bailey"? Who was the first character with an arm canon? And why can't Metroid crawl? Critical Kate explores the overlooked retro gaming history.

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0:00​ Cold Open & Spoiler Warning
0:42 Introduction
1:25 Big Reveal (Baraduke, Alien, Nausicaa, Return Of The Jedi)
5:25 Gameplay (Adventure, Zelda, Underwurlde, Rare Replay)
11:06 End Boss (Section Z, Gradius, Lensman, Lupin III)
15:16 Samus Aran I (Zero Suit, Justin Bailey, Athena, Mega Man, Astro Boy)
20:10 Samus Aran II (Space Cobra, Metroid Dread, Barbarella)

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○ Fearless First
○ I Knew A Guy
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