Metroid is a franchise that operates in a unique pattern. It tends to weave in and out of the industry, and even on the heels of critically acclaimed titles like Super Metroid and Prime, will vanish into the ether. And in the wake of these disappearing acts, it leaves behind a legacy of questions surrounding where a new player should enter. Starting at the very beginning vs. jumping into Metroid Prime is a common question and one that is echoed in other franchises like Yakuza and Final Fantasy.