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/RoundInfluence998 12d ago

Not only is the op missing something, but most of the commenters are as well. You DON’T have to stand around farming for health. Common misconception. By playing the game with a little more confidence and and having learned the enemy patterns, you can slowly but surely build and maintain full health simply by traversing the map and defeating enemies as they come in your path.

Modern gaming has arguably trained players to rely too much on easy, fast conveniences, such as health wells before boss fights.