Not the same guy, just a reference. He's human, not animal. BUT - Samus and Kirby take place in the same universe: https://kirby.fandom.com/wiki/Samus https:

Not the same guy, just a reference. He's human, not animal. BUT - Samus and Kirby take place in the same universe: https://kirby.fandom.com/wiki/Samus https://kirby.fandom.com/wiki/Samus Although if every cameo means that it's the same universe... https://metroid.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_cameos_and_crossovers_in_other_games https://metroid.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_cameos_and_crossover...