Before the Internet provided walkthroughs to complete a game, gamers would call companies and ask for assistance on finishing a game! The Nintendo Power hotline was one of the hotlines gamers would call for help. Did you know that the gameplay counselors from the Nintendo Power hotline used a “forbidden map” to guide players through Super Metroid? NintendoLife has the details:
According to Twitter user ArtofNP (also known as Archon 1981 on YouTube), the map was drawn by a Japanese developer, and Nintendo of America couldn't confirm if it was entirely accurate. It turns out it wasn't, either.
As highlighted by Twitter user vervalkon, this particular map features a room that isn't in any version of the final game.
image via NintendoLife