Sand



Sand is a recurring material in the Metroid series. Sometimes, it acts merely as ground, but it will occasionally be a gameplay element. Sand is found in desert and ruins regions that Samus explores. It is only really a gameplay element in Metroid II: Return of Samus and Super Metroid. In the former, there will occasionally be walls of sand that Samus must clear away by shooting it. Sometimes she will uncover an enemy (including Metroids) or an item. In the latter, there are sand pools in many parts of Maridia that will suck Samus in. She will have to jump out slowly (this can be quite difficult). Sometimes it will take her to another chamber.