After its E3 Spotlight presentation concluded this morning, Nintendo announced something unexpected: a new 2D Metroid game for Nintendo 3DS. The game features a 2.5D style that captures the feel of classic Metroid, and draws from Metroid II for Game Boy as its main source of inspiration (functioning as a remake similar to Zero Mission on the Game Boy Advance).
Atlas is an action-rpg with rogue-like elements where you use your ability to control the ground to fight the enemies and move through procedurally generated worlds.
