If you thought the beasts of SR388 were this mission’s only dangers, you’re in for a nasty surprise. SR388 is home to a great many creatures, but it’s survival of the fittest here, and guests will find the planet very unwelcoming. Read on to learn about some of the other dangers you can expect to find during your mission to exterminate the Metroids.
Lava
Not many locations feature lava, but don’t take it lightly when you happen across it. Even with protection from the heat it produces, entering lava directly drains your health faster than pretty much anything else on the planet.
Purple Liquid
This liquid doesn’t deal quite as much damage as lava, but it causes a lot of problems if you stay in it too long. It serves as a gate between areas, its purpose to keep the Metroids from reproducing, escaping, or being taken by those who are up to no good—like Proteus Ridley, Mother Brain, and the rest of the Space Pirates.
Red Plants
Red plants are seen frequently along the interior of the planet. They’re extremely toxic, damaging you even through the Power Suit. They don’t do a lot of damage, but more often than not, if you find a red plant, you can expect a whole slew of them to follow. They typically line narrow passages, which means you have to run through an entire stretch of them to get to the other side. If you’re not careful, red plants can catch you off guard.