Metroid, one of the big three

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Otakumegane said:

Gamerace said:
I like TheLastStarfighter's explanation but I'm not sure I believe it 100%.

Metroid certainly has an avid following, but then so does Starfox, Pikmin, and Fire Emblem and the first two at least sell similar numbers to Metroid. I guess it's that Metroid pre-dated all those franchises (and Animal Crossing, Wii, Nintendogs, and everything else that vastly outsells it). Doesn't pre-date Kirby though and Kirby also sells similar numbers and is also a completely unique universe. But for some reason Nintendo fans tend to think Kirby sucks.

Kirby games haven't been the best lately.

Return to dreamland was cool but the Kirby formula has changed less than even 2D Mario.

Really ? Mass Attack, Power Paintbrush/ Canvas Curse dont count ?