Metroid Prime: Federation Force

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  3. Negative: 114 out of 275
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  1. LoneFurryFox
    Aug 19, 2016
    10
    Metroid Prime: Federation Force is a true masterpiece of the FPS Genre, and expands the Metroid universe with a gripping narrative that leaves you hooked till the last mission
  2. JayPenrith
    Sep 6, 2016
    10
    6 years of waiting and this has been worth it, my wife and I actually play it together and it is amazing fun, it is fast, fun and has some nice little puzzles in it. I know that a lot of fans expected more of the original but this is a breath of fresh air as far as FPS goes. Well done Nintendo, you did not let me down.
  3. mixedupman2000
    Aug 30, 2016
    10
    Pretty fantastic addition to the metroid universe. I mean, come on. Samus can't be the only one out their taking down alien scum right?
    Super easy to pick up and play and the Co-op gives it a totally different experience . A much less lonely and isolated feel.
    Try it out for yourself. Don't let mine or any other review away you. It you like Metroid and games then you will most likely    Pretty fantastic addition to the metroid universe. I mean, come on. Samus can't be the only one out their taking down alien scum right?
    Super easy to pick up and play and the Co-op gives it a totally different experience . A much less lonely and isolated feel.
    Try it out for yourself. Don't let mine or any other review away you. It you like Metroid and games then you will most likely enjoy this entry into the Metroid universe.    … Expand
  4. SaigonBrit
    Sep 6, 2016
    9
    OK.........this may not be the title everyone was expecting but I have played the campaign and Federation Force is a damn good game. Amazing controls and lots of nods towards the Metroid Prime universe. This is what I call a 'Double A' release. It's definitely Metroid Prime and feels like it but it's not the main 'cannon'/ a side story existing within the same universe. Don't worry guys,OK.........this may not be the title everyone was expecting but I have played the campaign and Federation Force is a damn good game. Amazing controls and lots of nods towards the Metroid Prime universe. This is what I call a 'Double A' release. It's definitely Metroid Prime and feels like it but it's not the main 'cannon'/ a side story existing within the same universe. Don't worry guys, there will be a fully fledged 'triple A' Metroid coming on the NX. Just give it time.

    In terms of play it's surprisingly deep and tense. I am a fan.    … Expand
  5. jampot2000
    Sep 28, 2016
    8
    Great game on Single Player,even better on multiplayer.I came into this with low expectations because of all the hate,and I was blown away.8/10 for single player,and 9/10 for multiplayer.
  6. VideoGameLover
    Aug 22, 2016
    10
    Wow. The hate for this is so annoying. Just because you didn't get the Metroid game YOU wanted, stop abusing the score by spiking it with a ZERO score, just because you didn't get your way (just like an entitled whiney toddler)

    This game, from the creators of the great LUIGI'S MANSION 2, is fantastic. It is everything you want in a Metroid game (yes, even Samus is in it. In cuts    Wow. The hate for this is so annoying. Just because you didn't get the Metroid game YOU wanted, stop abusing the score by spiking it with a ZERO score, just because you didn't get your way (just like an entitled whiney toddler)

    This game, from the creators of the great LUIGI'S MANSION 2, is fantastic. It is everything you want in a Metroid game (yes, even Samus is in it. In cuts scenes, AND, you can play as Samus if you scan her Amiibo into the system - which you greatly benefit from, as she will give you 10 missiles vs the standard 3!). It has exploration, architectural puzzles, backtracking, and, some damn fine combat.

    Is the game hard? Hell yes it is. It's Demon Souls hard at times. However, as you play a level again and again (and having fun doing so), you truly do get better, especially as you gain mods and expansions that help your character get stronger.

    Single player is worth the price alone. Mission 13, 14, WOW. Though the online is a game in itself, and, if you feel the heat in a certain level (14 talking to u!), go online, and beat the hell out of those wretched bosses!). THEN, you get Blast Ball! Think soccer with guns! Thats a $10 game in itself.

    Folks, trust me on this: this is a polished, beautifully made, deep deep big game that will give you well over 25 hours of play. Lots of objectives, medal, strong replay value. The controls take a little getting used to, however, once you learn them, you get even better (yes, in sense, this game would have benefited from console/bigger controllers, though, I feel, a big console Metroid is coming to NX in 2017, so, Nintendo gave us something a little different, like Tri Force Heroes last year, to tide over until the big console game comes out)

    IGNORE THE HATERS. People scoring this a ZERO simply have not played the game. I mean, if the game is not your cup of tea, fine. Though to score a game a ZERO with such love, polish, great gameplay, as Meroid Federation Force, shows ANGER, HATE, not an honest score.

    I felt compelled to post this review because of the utter shock and dismay of the hate and lies being spread on this game. If you like great gaming, give this a try.    … Expand
  7. Xorn15
    Aug 19, 2016
    8
    Now, I know what you are probably thinking: "This isn't a Metroid game! Automatic 2 out of 10!" But to be honest, this game isn't as bad as you might think. Give it a try, you might like it!
  8. maisel97
    Aug 23, 2016
    8
    Upon seeing the initial trailer of Federation Force (FF) I was enraged like many other fans of the series. As time went on though I realized that I needed to not let my being a fan of the series get in the way of a fair review. With that said I decided to try and stay neutral about the game, its art style, and mechanics. Now it is August and I have finally gotten my hands on FF. I'll beUpon seeing the initial trailer of Federation Force (FF) I was enraged like many other fans of the series. As time went on though I realized that I needed to not let my being a fan of the series get in the way of a fair review. With that said I decided to try and stay neutral about the game, its art style, and mechanics. Now it is August and I have finally gotten my hands on FF. I'll be putting this review into several categories to judge the quality of the title. These categories are Atmosphere (graphics, artsyle, and sound effects,) Controls (3DS and New 3DS versions,) story (includes characters, and lore,) and replay ability. No bias for or against FF. These are the rules I put on myself for every review so that I am as fair as possible.

    The graphics in FF are cartoon like to put it bluntly. Your characters are Chibi like in appearance and the game has a more vibrant color palette than any other Metroid game before it. However, being that Federation Force is a first person shooter with very smooth online capabilities and a solid framerate for a 3DS game, it is evident that the brighter and more simplistic art style actually compliments the game. Don't be fooled by YouTube's poor quality of its videos. FF looks great on 3DS. The 3D effects are some of the best on the handheld too, allowing the player to get a feel as though they are behind the an actual visor. The only thing I personally would have preferred is for the marines inside the mechs to have a more humanlike appearance. However what is most important is the art within the game's world. There are multiple times that you will come across ancients ruins or old Galactic Federation outposts. There is quite a bit of detail in them that make the world feel a bit more alive. As for the sound in the game, I think that the effects sound good whether it be the sound effects of a blaster bolt, to the delightful roar of an Ice Titan. The only negative I have for this game is the lack of any really memorable music. However, I will acknowledge that the theme for hard mode is easily the most badass theme in the game, on par with the classic Super Metroid theme. So graphically and artistically Federation Force gets my seal of approval. I wish there were a bit more memorable music scores, however the atmosphere we get from the sound in general makes the game good in the sound department as well.

    Obviously though, you are going to be having good reason to want to know the the controls are. I tried both the 3DS and New 3DS versions of the game's controls, and I must say I prefer the use of the c stick far more than the use of the gyroscope. When walking around in the normal setup, you feel like you are driving a big tank, similar to the control scheme of Resident Evil 4. It would have been nice to have seen the option to use the stylus to move the camera, however that didn't stop me from enjoying the use of the c stick's nearly flawless controls. Luckily the game features a lock on feature, the problem is that some enemies can easily dodge your shots. This is where FF brings in a brilliant idea from Metroid Prime 3 Corruption, the ability to move your reticle while locked onto an opponent. It make the game so much easier when you are trying to dispatch and enemy quickly with a headshot. If you don't have a New 3DS, I recommend buying a circle pad pro for this game.

    Like most other games in the series, the story for FF is very simple and straight forward. You are basically a new marine in the Federation Force and are being sent on missions in the Bermuda system to test out the mechs the Galactic Federation has made for the marines. By the 3rd mission you discover the space pirates are in the Bermuda system too and you must stop their different schemes as you and the Federation Force slowly discover a plot to wipe out the Galactic Federation with what is basically a Death Star. However there is more to the story than that. You can find little bits of lore throughout the game when you find certain computers in the different levels. You learn of the ancient race of Bion and how they became giants in size, as well as find old Federation battleships which crash onto the cold planet of Excelcion. The lore isn't quite as extensive as the Prime games, however it was nice to read.

    Replay ability is definitely there. There are tons of mods to discover that allow for a multitude of ways of fighting. Each mission gives you medals based on your score and whether you complete certain objectives, some of which are very difficult in single player. These medals allow you to carry more mods, equipment and (best of all) unlock new paint jobs. Beating the main story treats you to a nice end credits cutscene to Metroid Prime 4, gives you a new paint job that admittedly looks pretty badass, a new mod that increases movement speed and attack power, and the option to play the aforementioned hard mode. There is also blast ball and the ability to play co op.

    Difficult, but worth the $40    … Expand
  9. OnlyGaming
    Sep 10, 2016
    10
    Federation Force blew me away, it is amazing i already completed normal and hard mode and now working to get
    All of the medals. People who don't enjoy this game are just
    Metroid fans who want nothing different, just metroid games
    Whereas this great Fps game for the 3ds is the best. And proves
    The 3ds is saved again!
  10. PHDIKOULAS
    Feb 8, 2021
    0
    not a metroid game, cheap fps wannabe that has the metroid name to grab some money. Sad but true
  11. Kaniya
    Aug 19, 2016
    7
    Federation Force is meant to be a multiplayer game and it is not necessarily but game suffers from a few critical issues.
    Federation force encourages you to play with your friends, it does not restrict from doing missions solo but it just feels so bland and tasteless. with having other friends in your game the game feels more alive and enjoyable.
    first problem is problematic control    Federation Force is meant to be a multiplayer game and it is not necessarily but game suffers from a few critical issues.
    Federation force encourages you to play with your friends, it does not restrict from doing missions solo but it just feels so bland and tasteless. with having other friends in your game the game feels more alive and enjoyable.
    first problem is problematic control scheme. getting used to motion sensor for shooting accuracy is kind of annoying, but the second control scheme which benefits from extra control of new 3ds is much better.
    The gameplay takes place in 3 different planets, variety of missions are present and takes roughly 11-13 hours to complete the campaign. The problem is some of the objectives are a bit dull, but each mission has its own set of unique designs, battles and puzzles which kept me interested throughout the whole game enough. One of the biggest issue in the game is upgrades and guns, sadly there arent enough resources in the game to use these upgrades more often, this result into a boring single gun for the whole 13 hours. I believe this is the biggest issue and it adds so much repetition. battles are fun and boss fights are challenging and amazing but sadly having a same gun makes the action boring. Overall I should say Federation force could have been much better if some of the ideas were executed better.
    Is it worth it ? Im going to say YES it is, its not like 3ds gets FPS games now and then, nth is better than a metroid prime spinoff at least ! but i am going to emphasize also this game isnt that good playing solo !    … Expand
  12. rude76
    Aug 20, 2016
    8
    Pretty fun shooting/adventure game especially online. Good customization options and variety in missions. BlastBall mode isn't as good as the main mode but I guess it's nice to have.
  13. VidyaBum
    Aug 20, 2016
    5
    You know I would have been happy to come here and say "yeah it's not even resembling a Metroid game, but at least it's fun", but...it's not.

    It's generic as hell, uninspired, it's a decent game, but take out the brand name, and most people would just say "it looks like monster hunter crossed with Halo, but way less good than either". Which is why they stuck the brand name I guess.    You know I would have been happy to come here and say "yeah it's not even resembling a Metroid game, but at least it's fun", but...it's not.

    It's generic as hell, uninspired, it's a decent game, but take out the brand name, and most people would just say "it looks like monster hunter crossed with Halo, but way less good than either".

    Which is why they stuck the brand name I guess.

    So let me just add my paper to the pile and say: I'm a metroid fan, this is not what I wanted, this is not a metroid game, AM2R is a metroid game, which was forbidden by Nintendo by the way, and it's still far more loving and respectful of Metroid than this generic shooter.

    Speaking of respect, let me spoil and say that the final boss of this already forgotten crap is Samus herself. Yes, you end the game by killing Samus Aran and trapping her under falling debris. Nice love letter for the 30 years of existence of your best franchise, Nintendo.

    Play AM2R.

    Don't bother with Federation Force.    … Expand
  14. LightningLiam
    Sep 2, 2016
    6
    I just got the game, and here's my honest opinions on it. Metroid Prime: Federation Force can be fun with multiplayer, and a hell of a struggle on singleplayer. The simple, chibi character design compliments the game, runs smoothly online and offline, and the environments look nice, especially for a 3DS game. The downsides I found are there's no character development, repetitive missionsI just got the game, and here's my honest opinions on it. Metroid Prime: Federation Force can be fun with multiplayer, and a hell of a struggle on singleplayer. The simple, chibi character design compliments the game, runs smoothly online and offline, and the environments look nice, especially for a 3DS game. The downsides I found are there's no character development, repetitive missions and is a somewhat linear game compared to other Metroid games, being exploitative (But opinions on liking linearity and exploration are different from person to person) Give this game a chance, who knows, you may like it! I kinda did.… Expand
  15. Owb101
    Aug 19, 2016
    8
    Yet another game judged by what people want it to be rather than what it is. A great and fun shooter set in the Metroid universe. People ask Nintendo for new ideas and then cry about getting them.
  16. RLRRLRLL
    Aug 21, 2016
    10
    It's a great game that doesn't get the credit it deserves. Too many people are upset it isnt the style game they want so they leave harsh reviews. It's a great game that focuses on team work and a multiplayer experience. I have been playing this game since day 1 and I really enjoy it! I highly recommend getting the game and experiencing the online play for yourself!
  17. EpicLadySponge
    Aug 19, 2016
    7
    You see, I've been sitting all day... asking my 3DS, "Is this game worth it or not? They can't fail to make this one a bummer, unlike Star Fox Zero (Score for that is a solid 7/10)." That's until I'm starting to recognize its flaws while playing this game. While the game itself may or may not be filled with the best fun, the iconic feeling that made Metroid what it is today is obviouslyYou see, I've been sitting all day... asking my 3DS, "Is this game worth it or not? They can't fail to make this one a bummer, unlike Star Fox Zero (Score for that is a solid 7/10)." That's until I'm starting to recognize its flaws while playing this game. While the game itself may or may not be filled with the best fun, the iconic feeling that made Metroid what it is today is obviously missing and I can't play this game without thinking of those feelings. It may seem to work enough as a 30th anniversary game though. All Metroid fans, this game is not as bad as you thought it would, but don't be expecting much of it because I know what your opinion could be.… Expand
  18. 7Ru3Gam3R
    Aug 21, 2016
    2
    This is not a true Metroid game. So much so that it's hard to not think of it as a declaration of creative bankruptcy. Chibi characters in a series that's known for it's haunting, eerie atmosphere. Random space marines in a series known for it's strong protagonist. Nintendo truly has fallen from grace...
  19. Kiddkyle
    Aug 24, 2016
    5
    This game is decent, not great or terrible, just standard. When comparing this game to others in the series it's easy to see why this is the worst. No exploration, most iconic upgrades are missing, and the art style takes away from the grim atmosphere that the Metroid series is known for. The lack of actual characters or an interesting story doesn't helps its case either. The only thingsThis game is decent, not great or terrible, just standard. When comparing this game to others in the series it's easy to see why this is the worst. No exploration, most iconic upgrades are missing, and the art style takes away from the grim atmosphere that the Metroid series is known for. The lack of actual characters or an interesting story doesn't helps its case either. The only things making this game a metroid game are the space pirates/metroids, the secret ending, and the occasional appearance of samus. The gameplay is fun with friends but can become a tedious chore alone, which is why its always advertised as a co-op game, even though all of the game's predecessors were single player. The controls are tolerable but nothing compared the the fluid controls of the original prime trilogy. All in All, this game is a not the best co-op shooter by far or the best metroid game by far. I would only recommend it for people who have friends with 3DS's and even then I would advise them to wait for a price drop because 40 dollars per person is not worth it.… Expand
  20. jeebar1984
    Sep 5, 2016
    10
    Finally got my copy of Metroid Prime Federation force. A good game and I mean it. A rare FPS on the the 3ds, I don't know why by the way...Apart for Moon chronicles (that I do not own) and some other 10 years-old FPS games on the original DS. By far, Federation force offer better controls than its previous Metroid prime hunters. Remember? Also: different mood, different challenges,Finally got my copy of Metroid Prime Federation force. A good game and I mean it. A rare FPS on the the 3ds, I don't know why by the way...Apart for Moon chronicles (that I do not own) and some other 10 years-old FPS games on the original DS. By far, Federation force offer better controls than its previous Metroid prime hunters. Remember? Also: different mood, different challenges, different everything... It's a spin-off guys so get over it and you will probably enjoy the game has its own value. You have at least to give it a try. I do understand how sad it is for the fans of the series that Nintendo do not to listen to their gamers, but in my own book,MPFF is a completetly different game than the previous Metroid games. And it's not a bad thing at all. The biggest problem of the game is probably the lack of check point. I guess we'll have to wait until the NX for a Metroid Prime 4. Can't wait! Cheers… Expand
  21. Nekoid
    Oct 20, 2016
    0
    bad game, get the real metroids on the wii u e shop...................................................................................... just bad.....
  22. IsaakGames
    May 13, 2017
    7
    Metroid Prime: Federation Force is the best FPS for the 3DS, because there is no other good FPS games on 3DS. Not to say it is a bad game, it just didn't impress me that much. Including this in a wonderful expansive game library with games such as Zelda: A Link Between Worlds and Super Smash Bros, I feel like they could have done a Galactic Federation-focused game much better. A lot ofMetroid Prime: Federation Force is the best FPS for the 3DS, because there is no other good FPS games on 3DS. Not to say it is a bad game, it just didn't impress me that much. Including this in a wonderful expansive game library with games such as Zelda: A Link Between Worlds and Super Smash Bros, I feel like they could have done a Galactic Federation-focused game much better. A lot of people say that this game is bad because it is slower than the Metroid games where you are Samus Aran. This is intentional, as you are NOT Samus. No speed booster, spin jump, morph ball, and much mobility. You are a team of clunky Federation tanks tasked with blasting the **** out of the Space Pirates and (for one mission) Metroids. Just because you are using heavy Federation elites doesn't mean it is a slow game. It can actually get very fast-paced at times, especially in rooms that lock you with waves and waves of Space Pirates. I also really like the variation in missions that never fails to provide tension, excitement, and overall hectic moments. My least favorite thing about Federation Force: the lack of a single deathmatch mode. Sure, you can disable other Mechs in Blast Ball, but you cannot lock on to them like the Space Pirates and Metroids. A team deathmatch mode with a slew of (not destroyed) iconic Metroid locations such as Phazon Mines or a rebuilt B.S.L station would be amazing and not worth missing by any means. Also, the limit of 3 planets throughout the entire game was a bit disappointing for a 3DS game. Each environment is amazingly crafted and the enemies haunting each environment can make some moments exciting and sometimes even threatening. The DOOMSEYE mission was amazing, and provided pure excitement and action that made it worth calling a final mission. Samus saving your life TWICE in this mission was also cool and even surprising, and provided another reason to say that a single blind playthrough of this game was well worth it.
    Blast Ball was fun... if you had anyone to play it with. That is all I am saying about it.
    Overall, MPFF was a solid game and still worth the buy, despite the amount of hate it gets.    … Expand
  23. ChrisJT
    Jul 18, 2020
    0
    Éste juego tiene controles incómodos, tiene un sistema de progreso bastante pobre que no vale la pena, no gasten su dinero en el.
  24. jotamasu
    Aug 19, 2016
    5
    Haven't completed it yet, and I think I'll never will. This is just a bad game.

    I could excuse it for not being what a "Metroid game" should be (read as "exploration game where you obtain powers to get to places or beat enemies you couldn't before"), but it's not even a good game by its own. It's heavily biased to be a multiplayer game, yet I don't feel it's a game worth playing with    Haven't completed it yet, and I think I'll never will. This is just a bad game.

    I could excuse it for not being what a "Metroid game" should be (read as "exploration game where you obtain powers to get to places or beat enemies you couldn't before"), but it's not even a good game by its own.

    It's heavily biased to be a multiplayer game, yet I don't feel it's a game worth playing with friends. Graphics are a joke, they could be way better and without that **** "chibi" artstyle. Also, there's some weird thing with proportions between characters and environments, I don't know if it's an optical illusion, a trick, it's done on purpose or it's simply bad graphics, but characters seem to change size from one cutscene to other, to gameplay, it's really weird.

    Controls are bad if you have a O3DS (like me), there's better ways to do a first person shooter on 3DS than relying on motion control. Best and most precise for me was Kid Icarus, but it was hard to grow accustomed to.

    Single player is quite bland and uninspired, and the last boss is a great f*** you from the developers to the fans who were waiting a Metroid game with Samus since Other M.

    Play the free football thing instead of this (Blast Ball).

    I give it a final score of 5 because even with all its flaws it can still entertain someone, but if you have any doubts about buying this or not, just don't do it. Even less if you're expecting a Metroid game    … Expand
  25. snakekill321
    Aug 19, 2016
    9
    Hello there and thank you for taking the time to read this review. Metroid Prime Federation force didnt come out of the gate with the best welcoming. Many of the fans, were understandably upset after the vast exploration of the original metroid games were not included here. Also the fact that the last main series metroid game was the love it or hate it "Other M". However I ask that youHello there and thank you for taking the time to read this review. Metroid Prime Federation force didnt come out of the gate with the best welcoming. Many of the fans, were understandably upset after the vast exploration of the original metroid games were not included here. Also the fact that the last main series metroid game was the love it or hate it "Other M". However I ask that you judge the game for what it is not what you wanted it to be. If you took off the "Metroid Prime" logo, you would still have a solid game. The mechanics are fine tuned for a great solo player experience, but it is designed for friends. And boy did my friends and I have fun playing it. Think of an OVerwatch kind of team composition, with final fantasy tactics or monster hunter type components. You have your healer your tank your defense your aggression and alot of missions, and no two missions are alike. This game is well done wand worth the 40$ if youre willing to put aside the fact its a spin off metriod game… Expand
  26. demonbloodpal
    Aug 19, 2016
    10
    Is amazing game, expand the metroid universe and this a new perspective of the metroid games, the gamaply es perfect like a metrodis prime gc !the mini game blast ball its really fun random items factos is like a party games mario kart , smash etc.
  27. iandizion713
    Aug 20, 2016
    10
    So far this game has been awesome. Ive been enjoying the exploring, customization, shooting, weapon mods, solo, and even online multiplayer. Game is a little tough, but im getting better the more i play.
  28. revolution_mc
    Aug 19, 2016
    4
    Federation Force is generic, repetitive and uninspired. It lacks the isolation and dark atmosphere that the franchise is known for and artistically it's the complete opposite of what you would expect from a Metroid title.
  29. Frederick500
    Aug 19, 2016
    10
    Metroid Prime Federation force is a really fun game to play with friends and others. The game game has a good enough plot and it does fit within the metroid universe.
  30. NatT96
    Aug 20, 2016
    1
    This games not that good I went in thinking it would be a great game looking at Nintendo themed YouTube channels praise the game to high hell! Its pretty mediocre and I barely really enjoyed the game, most of the time the clunky control elements. The multiplayer aspect seemed fun for a couple hours then gets repetitive very quickly. The original 3DS's DMP PICA200 GPU can handle way moreThis games not that good I went in thinking it would be a great game looking at Nintendo themed YouTube channels praise the game to high hell! Its pretty mediocre and I barely really enjoyed the game, most of the time the clunky control elements. The multiplayer aspect seemed fun for a couple hours then gets repetitive very quickly. The original 3DS's DMP PICA200 GPU can handle way more advance shader and polygon construction, so why the graphics are so mediocre is beyond me. The game had some lock up lag here and there on my New 3DS that was suppose to up the performance, but its barely noticeable.
    I'm not a Metroid fan, i only own Prime 3 and strangely a lot of people started going against angered fans defending the game and calling the game great and constantly telling the fans to shut up. Well fact of the matter, its really not a great game, people defending it just because a fanbase has a vocal outcry for an actual metroid game also won't help, it just shows Nintendo to make more of whatever this was. People defending it JUST because the fans are complaining about it will damage the IP's future releases. So I am probably going to agree with the fans, its sad they can't get something they have been waiting desperately for.    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 56 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 56
  3. Negative: 6 out of 56
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Nov 9, 2016
    61
    Metroid Prime: Federation Force is a clear sign of Nintendo either not understanding or just not caring about what kind of games their player base wants. It’s a shame really, since Federation Force controls pretty well. It just has the burden of being a multiplayer shooter in a series no one wants to be about multiplayer shooters and on a platform no one wants to use for multiplayer games outside of Japan. [Nov 2016]
  2. Games Master UK
    Nov 9, 2016
    70
    No classic, but no mess either. [Nov 2016, p.76]
  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Oct 21, 2016
    74
    Mission objectives are rarely limited to simple elimination of opposition: from the very beginning game presents tasks like luring animals into cages or infiltrating enemy base. Not to mention that there are tons of levers or buttons to be pushed and secret passages to be found, which brings back fond memories of FPS from the 90-s, as well as classic Metroid games. [Issue#213, p.56]
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