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A normal 2-D Metroid game is just Space Invader with the Metroid Skin pack added, but it does have a uniqueness to it. You shoot and fight your way through space and it "totally" doesn't have anything besides it being a normal 2-D Metroid, arcade game.
It is perfectly normal and "totally doesn't soft lock you because the evil AI hates you."
Also there is no evil AI, maybe.
Once you have fought through the enemies you would need to stop and fix up your ship before continuing to The End.
https://shell-razor.itch.io/metroid
Metroid: Space Pirate Escape is a Metroid shooter game that is endless. With unique ships and sounds each time you play your high score can change. Along with a power up to help you, this game will be a blast.
Maneuver through the ships or take them head on. It is truly a classic arcade game.
https://chaotic-immortal.itch.io/metroid-space-pirate-escape