metroid

Definitions

• A parasitic alien species featured in the Metroid series of video games.
  Creatures of void-born shadows, these metroids drift silently across the cosmos, latching onto life's fragile spark, an echo of both dread and marvel.
  Example: Samus must eliminate the metroids to stop the space pirates.
• A series of action-adventure video games developed by Nintendo, starring the bounty hunter Samus Aran.
  A symphony of stars and solitude, where a lone heroine dances through darkness and light, weaving tales of courage and cosmic mystery.
  Example: Metroid is considered a classic game series with a large fan base.