Is Super Metroid appropriate for children?

# Super Metroid Parent Guide Super Metroid is a solo action-adventure game featuring moderate combat as you explore alien worlds and solve puzzles. While rated Everyone, the fast-paced shooting gameplay requires good hand-eye coordination and timing, making it best suited for children ages 8+. There's no violence, language, or scary content to worry about.

What age is Super Metroid suitable for?

Our verdict for Super Metroid is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Super Metroid safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Shooter, Adventure, Platformer

Released

1994

ESRB Rating

Everyone

Available on

Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, SNES

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

With parent

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to play

🎁 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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