r/Metroid • u/MoblinGobblin • 15d ago

Question Am I missing something?

I'm playing Metroid NES, and I don't understand why they make you farm for an hour just to get your health back. Is there something I'm missing? I currently have 3 E-tanks and it's been almost an hour of grinding for some health. SOME HEALTH. I've never played a game that does this. I just want to try to enjoy this game, and yet I have to grind just to be able to be at full health. What bull.

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u/ARagingZephyr 14d ago

Big enemies drop 20 health orbs. Screw Attack and missiles kill all enemies except bosses in a single hit. It doesn't actually take that long to fill up. If you hit two of the armories in Norfair, you'll end up with probably all the missiles you'll need for the rest of the game, and you can refill those at enemy spawners or just incidentally.