Metroid: The Sky Calls is a Hell of a Good Fan Film

Now, look. You know me. At least, I assume you do. And in my assumptions, I assume you know that I don’t write much about fan works. I love fan projects as much as the next guy but generally I only like talking about news from game developers themselves. Feels more professional. Also their press releases do half my work for me.

But sometimes, I notice something I just can’t ignore. And when Kotaku drew my attention to this particular beauty, well--I couldn’t look away. So without further ado, ladies and gentlemen, may I introduce you to Metroid: The Sky Calls.



Rainfall Films and director Sam Balcomb bring us this 11-minute short about Samus exploring Czono Ruins, Fighting Space Pirate drones, and staring at a bunch of screens. Samus is played by Nerdist’s Jessica Chobot, who does a passable job as the universe’s best bounty hunter, but what we’re really here for is impressive CGI and a modern look at Samus’s arsenal, which the movie does admirably.

It’s just so damn cool guys. And it’s Metroid. With Samus in it, something Nintendo has neglected to do for years now.

Anyway. Just wanted to share.