The reveal of Metroid Ravenous, the next installment in Nintendo's acclaimed series, has ignited a wave of online creativity, primarily in the form of memes. A logo generator, allowing users to style any text in the distinctive, jagged font of Metroid Ravenous, has become a viral sensation on platforms like Reddit and Bluesky.
The generator, developed by Pixelframe Design, lets users input custom text, which is then rendered to resemble the game's logo. This has led to a flood of humorous images featuring phrases ranging from pop culture references like "girl dinner" and "They Took My Ass" to absurdities like "I ASKED FOR NO PICKLES," all appearing "metal" in the game's aesthetic. The tool offers four background options, further diversifying the meme output. Pixelframe Design has previously created similar generators for other notable titles, including GTA 6 and Pokopia.
The core gameplay hook of Metroid Ravenous, which reportedly involves Samus Aran needing to kill and consume enemies for survival, has also lent itself to food-related humor. Memes have riffed on iconic scenes from comedy sketches and viral internet concepts, with simple "Om Nom Nom" jokes also proving popular. The edgy font transforms even mundane phrases into something seemingly more intense, a quality that has amused many users.
Beyond game-specific jokes, the generator has been used to rebrand other video game titles, such as "Hello Kitty Island Adventure," in the Ravenous style. Some of the more vulgar or gross-out memes have also garnered significant attention for their comedic effect. However, it is unlikely that Nintendo will adopt any of these fan-made creations for official marketing purposes.
The Metroid subreddit experienced a significant influx of these memes, prompting moderators to create a dedicated megathread to manage the content. Amusingly, many of the top-rated posts within this megathread are themselves memes humorously referencing the moderators' decision.
Metroid Ravenous was revealed during the September 2026 Nintendo Direct and is scheduled for release on January 28, 2027. It serves as a follow-up to 2021's Metroid Dread and marks a return to the franchise's 2D roots. While Nintendo has not officially confirmed the developer, MercurySteam, the studio behind Metroid Dread, has hinted at its involvement in the upcoming title. A special edition featuring a steelbook case and an Amiibo figure will also be available at launch.