The Metroid series is one of many long-running Nintendo franchises that contains both 2D and 3D entries. With Metroid Prime 4: Beyond also releasing this year, you may be interested in playing one of many games in the series, though the 2D and 3D games differ more than you may expect, and I’m here to explain the similarities and differences between the 2 kinds of games. Whether you’re more of a 2D fan with games such as Metroid Dread, or a 3D fan with games such as Metroid Prime, the Metroid series has a ton of fun to offer!