In 2011, Nintendo Power listed Samus as their third-favourite hero, citing her bravery in the face of dangerous situations, while UGO.com included her on the list of video game characters who need their own movies.
2011 listade Nintendo Power Samus som deras tredje favorithjälte och lyfte fram hennes mod trots farliga situationer, medan UGO.com även tog med henne på en lista över spelfigurer som behöver sina egna filmer.