Metroid Prime

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  1. ChrisC.
    Nov 22, 2003
    10
    An awesome first person adventure game that will echo through NIntendo history for many many years to come!
  2. DaveB.
    Nov 18, 2003
    10
    This is the best game out there (still) for any next gen. console!
  3. SalmonE.
    Oct 23, 2003
    10
    Retro Studios showed us one of the best games ever made. This game is a masterpiece! It made gaming history!
  4. Samson
    Oct 8, 2003
    10
    The most fun I've ever had playing a video game besides maybe the original Mario for NES. This is an epic game.
  5. SoulCalibur2
    Sep 9, 2003
    9
    Beautiful graphics. This game has perfect enviroments, and Samus looks really cool in this game. Even though it doesn't really follow the Metroid series, it would be a lot more fun if there was a multiplayer, something like Halo's (great game). This is a great game and the excellent graphics and gameplay make up for the difficulty.
  6. LordA.
    Aug 12, 2003
    8
    Initial impressions- great graphics, great music and sound, pretty good but slightly bland gameplay and far too much scanning.
  7. CarlosA.
    Jul 31, 2003
    10
    Its a great come-back for SAMUS ARAN!The graphics are fantastic,the story is very well planed out.Samus arsenal is very creative and unique.The controls are a bit complicated and not that orthodox. Its a good first person shooter.The enemis are very cool.And for Cody S.(who loves the word "mediocre",and probably mis uses it),he doesnt really know what he's saying and hes comparing Its a great come-back for SAMUS ARAN!The graphics are fantastic,the story is very well planed out.Samus arsenal is very creative and unique.The controls are a bit complicated and not that orthodox. Its a good first person shooter.The enemis are very cool.And for Cody S.(who loves the word "mediocre",and probably mis uses it),he doesnt really know what he's saying and hes comparing Metroid Prime with Splinter Cell which is not possible because they are both diferent game types, i mean you cant compare a car with an airplane, its car with car and plane with plane, sorry Cody just stick to playing instead of writing :)… Expand
  8. CodyS.
    Jul 26, 2003
    5
    Okay, Im going to be fair to the wonderful saga of metroid, but this game lacked 100% fun, but kicking entertainment. I will admitt, the graphics are some of the best I,ve seen on the Game Cube, from the frost on your visor to the beads of water dripping down. As a first person shooter, it is mediocre, as a metroid game, it is mediocre, it is a mediocre game all around. The scan feature Okay, Im going to be fair to the wonderful saga of metroid, but this game lacked 100% fun, but kicking entertainment. I will admitt, the graphics are some of the best I,ve seen on the Game Cube, from the frost on your visor to the beads of water dripping down. As a first person shooter, it is mediocre, as a metroid game, it is mediocre, it is a mediocre game all around. The scan feature gets old after a while, but the different visor's are alot of fun, but I would sidetrack this game and go for splinter cell, all the way!… Expand
  9. AaronC.
    Jul 7, 2003
    10
    This is an awesome game. Great graphics, awesome music with ingenious remixes from previous Metroid games. Certain small elements could have been improved by use of more standard FPS controls but this does not hurt the game. If you're looking for a strait shooter or a true FPS you're going to be disapointed with this game however. The object is not to run and gun or to have an This is an awesome game. Great graphics, awesome music with ingenious remixes from previous Metroid games. Certain small elements could have been improved by use of more standard FPS controls but this does not hurt the game. If you're looking for a strait shooter or a true FPS you're going to be disapointed with this game however. The object is not to run and gun or to have an FPS frag fest. Gameplay is focused on exploration and thought. The addition of a Hard mode once the game is completed adds to replay value and the fun of the game. Although a lack of save points in a few areas can make thing frustrateing this problem does not occur often. Fan of the first three Metroids will quite enjoy this game although there isn't much in the game that uses the tradition Metroid "sixth sense" that fans of the series have come to aquire it does have it's own flare. Over all an excellent game.… Expand
  10. MarcP.
    Jun 18, 2003
    10
    This game is simply perfect, from gameplay to graphics. The most fun I've ever had playing a game, and one of the greatest game challenges ever.
  11. TheLoneGamer
    May 18, 2003
    10
    Firstly i'd like to say that this is the absolute best adventure game I have ever played. maybe you think I am just following the critics but really this is amazing. And to all the people who can't find a storyline, that is what the scanner is for. this game isn't about going in guns blazing and just shooting - it is about adventure, exploration and truth, that is why you Firstly i'd like to say that this is the absolute best adventure game I have ever played. maybe you think I am just following the critics but really this is amazing. And to all the people who can't find a storyline, that is what the scanner is for. this game isn't about going in guns blazing and just shooting - it is about adventure, exploration and truth, that is why you scan things. And who ever said that the controls are bad i can only pity those people, the controls elevate this game above first person shooters, the controls make it a first person adventure as Nintendo tried to explain. Just give Nintendo the respect the deserve. this game is a masterpiece. sure not everyone will enjoy it but I am sure for 75% of the people who play it will enjoy it. Wot about the hype? This game hasn't actually been hyped much by Nintendo but instead by magazines and reviewers and rightly so. I haven't played any other metroid games before so i was totally following reviews when i decided to buy it and hell it was more than i eexpected. it is the best ame on the gamecube and quite possibly the best on any next generation console so far. Nintendo i am forever in your debt for this amazing game.… Expand
  12. DougM.
    Apr 27, 2003
    9
    Awesome game with some of the best graphics in an game on any console. The visor effects kick some serious ass!
  13. NeilW.
    Apr 23, 2003
    10
    One of the best games i've ever played. And plz stop bitchin about the controls. If you find them wierd, you should after about 15-30 mins of playin discover that they work flawlessly. And if they dont? well, I think you're the one that has a problem.
  14. TomC.
    Apr 13, 2003
    10
    Super Metroid in 3D. Enough said.
  15. ShadowW.
    Apr 7, 2003
    10
    One of the best games ever made! Graphics were inredible and game controls are easyily accessible, simply amazing!
  16. Uter
    Apr 5, 2003
    9
    Excellent game, but I do think it's a touch overrated. The graphics are it's strongest point. The sound I don't think is very good; it's adequate though. The world is huge and there aren't real load times between areas, so it's revolutionary in some ways. 1 thing I don't like is how enemies respawn. Although with so much backtracking I'm not sure Excellent game, but I do think it's a touch overrated. The graphics are it's strongest point. The sound I don't think is very good; it's adequate though. The world is huge and there aren't real load times between areas, so it's revolutionary in some ways. 1 thing I don't like is how enemies respawn. Although with so much backtracking I'm not sure what they could have done instead to make that part exciting.… Expand
  17. DizantheMan
    Apr 2, 2003
    10
    Metroid prime is the greatest game i have ever played. anyone who says it has no story didnt scan enough, fools.
  18. TukeS.
    Mar 30, 2003
    10
    Good game.
  19. Unknown
    Mar 24, 2003
    10
    It is amazing.
  20. ANintendofan
    Mar 16, 2003
    7
    I just don't understand what the big deal is. This game's story is basically nonexistant, the main (and only) character has no depth, and there are no cutscenes where there is actual communication. Think of Myst, but think of it with much more backtracking, and an annoyingly huge world. I just don't see what the big deal about this game is. Only Metroid Prime fans will I just don't understand what the big deal is. This game's story is basically nonexistant, the main (and only) character has no depth, and there are no cutscenes where there is actual communication. Think of Myst, but think of it with much more backtracking, and an annoyingly huge world. I just don't see what the big deal about this game is. Only Metroid Prime fans will think this game is great, and there are a lot of them, so their reviews may be misleading, but IF YOU ARE NOT A METROID FAN, don't make the mistake I made. Rent it first. Overall, good, but really lacked a good story, lacked any cutscenes (except close-ups of bosses, or doors opening) and basically lacked anything besides rapidly pushing the A button. At times, the gameplay is truely addicting. At other times, it's so dull it borders on torture.… Expand
  21. Jimto
    Mar 9, 2003
    10
    Anyone who didn't give this game 10 should be ashamed of themselves. Jelaous fools.
  22. JimL.
    Mar 7, 2003
    10
    One of the best games of all time continues the metroid story. Excellent!!!
  23. Theimminent26
    Mar 4, 2003
    9
    Am I late? I guess not. This game is almost definitely the best gamecube game out. While people complain about bad controls, I never take things like that into affect because like every other game with weird controls everything is learnable with time. The graphics are pretty nice I didn't like the popup steam but whatever. Alot of people dismiss this game for its disobeying its third Am I late? I guess not. This game is almost definitely the best gamecube game out. While people complain about bad controls, I never take things like that into affect because like every other game with weird controls everything is learnable with time. The graphics are pretty nice I didn't like the popup steam but whatever. Alot of people dismiss this game for its disobeying its third person roots, All I can say is don't judge the game after playing it for 10 minutes, I know It's all been said before but this game is very true to the classic Super metroid. In closing I will say the main thing that bugged me is the lack of new power-ups (other than visors)other than that I can only recomend this game to everyone don't miss out....THe masive 26 is the best... … Expand
  24. ShadowMasterson
    Mar 4, 2003
    10
    A long awaited game in the Metroid saga! Excellent graphics, sound, music, and appeal. I ecspecially love how you have to investigate EVERYTHING it understand the rich and in depth story that spans through the whole Metroid universe. The world is as rich as the story, and every inch of it is teeming with deadly life forms. A must have for all Game Cube owners.
  25. ShawnT.
    Feb 27, 2003
    10
    Amazing. Simply amazing. Pick up a copy now. it's really fun and u get to shoot stuff ^_^
  26. MichaelB.
    Feb 24, 2003
    9
    This game is good but on of the most over-rated titles of the year. I own a Game-Cube and realize that this is probably one of the best that you can get on the cube, but there are other games out there that eat this alive. The graphics though are stunning for the Cube. However they cannot measure up to graphics like MGS2, Splinter Cell, or even Silent Hill 2. There is no story, that This game is good but on of the most over-rated titles of the year. I own a Game-Cube and realize that this is probably one of the best that you can get on the cube, but there are other games out there that eat this alive. The graphics though are stunning for the Cube. However they cannot measure up to graphics like MGS2, Splinter Cell, or even Silent Hill 2. There is no story, that really bothers me. However, this game is a solid effort by Nintendo and deserves the some of the credit that it gets. … Expand
  27. AndrewC.
    Feb 18, 2003
    10
    Very cool! As for Jeff M. :P This game has excellent graphics. Get about 75% complete and ya' get to see Samus's hot face. Can't stand first person? Get used to it!!! Pff! Has plenty of action!
  28. JeffM.
    Jan 14, 2003
    7
    Very overated for a wanna-be 1st person game. Oh wait...the fact that you see yourself in 3rd person for less than a 1/4 of the game makes it something better. The controls are crud. I would only praise this game if it was my only system, because compared to the games on other systems it falls VERY SHORT! NIce job Nintendo, another lackluster title over hyped as usual.
  29. FTcharter
    Jan 14, 2003
    10
    I rent a PS2, played good games like Metal Gear Solid and didn't slept because I was too busy playing, too captivated. I rent an Xbox with a friend and played Halo 22 hours in a row because we couldn't stop. I rent a Game Cube and played Metroid Prime all the time, forgetting to eat, to drink, to pee. I am not going to buy a PS2 nor a Xbox, but I will Buy a NGC for MP. Metroid I rent a PS2, played good games like Metal Gear Solid and didn't slept because I was too busy playing, too captivated. I rent an Xbox with a friend and played Halo 22 hours in a row because we couldn't stop. I rent a Game Cube and played Metroid Prime all the time, forgetting to eat, to drink, to pee. I am not going to buy a PS2 nor a Xbox, but I will Buy a NGC for MP. Metroid Prime is the best.… Expand
  30. BrianF.
    Jan 8, 2003
    10
    The only flaws I found were: Some doors took awhile to open and it doesn't tell you where to go for about 15 minutes after you complete a mission (By then, you're on the other side of the planet).
  31. MetroidOmegaRidley
    Jan 7, 2003
    10
    This game is simply brilliant in every aspect you could give it. From details to rain drops on visor to intense Boss battles. Good storyline essepcally the mindbending third ending with the arm out of the Phason, do you smell "Metriod Prime Reborn". Anyways just great game good controlls, great sound, great graphics,and superb plot. Lets see if it will compete with Zelda The Wind Wakers.^_^
  32. BillyF.
    Jan 7, 2003
    10
    Best game ever. i love it. A+. i highly recommend it!
  33. Nova
    Jan 5, 2003
    10
    Best title I've played (and beaten) this year, besting Neverwinter Nights and Battlefield 1942 by a sizable margin. I'm about 10% through hard difficulty now, proving it has longevity as well. This comment is non-sequitur: I suspect Star Wars Galaxies will surpass any game in recent years.
  34. Anonymousguy
    Jan 5, 2003
    10
    Quite possibly the best game of the year, it is almost flawless. The controls are very confusing at first but after a solid hour of gameplay you get used to them. This game has some of the best graphics to hit the Gamecube yet. In every corner of every room you enter you are bombarded with endless amounts of flawless detail. The gameplay offers more fun than any first person shooter game Quite possibly the best game of the year, it is almost flawless. The controls are very confusing at first but after a solid hour of gameplay you get used to them. This game has some of the best graphics to hit the Gamecube yet. In every corner of every room you enter you are bombarded with endless amounts of flawless detail. The gameplay offers more fun than any first person shooter game I have ever played. Even though it gets a little hard to follow, the Metroid Prime story line it is good nonetheless. The only flaw in this game is that it doesn't have any dialogue. … Expand
  35. The_Exorcist
    Jan 2, 2003
    10
    I can honestly say i have never played a better game. I was completely immersed by all the zelda games, then half-life got me into first person shooters. But after an hour of playing prime i got to see what perfection really means. No game compares. The graphics are perfect, apart from the polish on the suit, if you look at samus on the elevator, the grooves in her suit arent too great, I can honestly say i have never played a better game. I was completely immersed by all the zelda games, then half-life got me into first person shooters. But after an hour of playing prime i got to see what perfection really means. No game compares. The graphics are perfect, apart from the polish on the suit, if you look at samus on the elevator, the grooves in her suit arent too great, but this is all hardly a basis to take off marks. I'd easily give this game a 20 were it an option. They implemented so many graphical effects that could have easily been left out, but made all the difference. The visor effects, the convex view you get, the many various reflections, the different scanners, the perfectly modeled environments. It was all too perfect. Something just had to be wrong. But as of yet, at 40% through the game, i cannot find anything wrong with the game. Some will say there is no story. BULL. This game merely makes you uncover the story for yourself. Slowly as you progress you uncover more and more of exactly whats going on on Talon IV. The scanning and reading gives you a breather, time to relax and relish in how complete the story actually is. Sure, it involves no gigantic creature who's raining havoc on the world, or an ancient tome telling of mysteries of the past, but instead it has a story that i can almost see as being real. When i reached the Phendrana rifts and started reading about the space pirates role in the whole situation i began to think of them more as a power hungry race searching to gain more control over the univers, much like humans, always wanting to kill off the opposition through force. They were conducting genetic research on the organisms of the planet with this new found energy source, phazon. As i read more and more terminals I saw all the mistakes they had made and how they changed their tactics to provide better results. It got even more interesting when the terminals started to speak of the hunter who was causing too many casualties. Much of what happens within the phazon mines has to do with you and your constant meddling in their plans. The Pirates are no super powerful race, nor are the chozo who were infected by the phazon along with all the other creatures. I was amazed by how realistic they made the game in that sense. The controls were not bad despite what anyone says. You cant put a game down because it doesnt live up to your fps expectations. The controls fit the adventure scheme. Id go more into detail on this aswell but i think ive said alot already. If you haven't tried this game get out there and buy it damnit. It is absolutely amazing.… Expand
  36. MarceloC.
    Jan 2, 2003
    10
    Metroid Prime is easily the best game in the metroid series but is also one of the most atmospheric game on the gamecube to date, and simply one of the best in years.
  37. DancingLavoisier
    Dec 28, 2002
    7
    As a guy who started with "Metroid" and "Metroid II" on the NES, (Metroid was the third game I ever bought, after Mario and the original Zelda), then played the Gameboy version (yeah folks, back when it was a huge grey box), and LOVED the SNES incarnation, I think I'm fit to review this game. And it was good. But not great. The transfer to 1st person was not perfect. It LOOKS great As a guy who started with "Metroid" and "Metroid II" on the NES, (Metroid was the third game I ever bought, after Mario and the original Zelda), then played the Gameboy version (yeah folks, back when it was a huge grey box), and LOVED the SNES incarnation, I think I'm fit to review this game. And it was good. But not great. The transfer to 1st person was not perfect. It LOOKS great because of the attention to detail (rain on the mask, your facial reflection when light hits just right) but it just didn't feel right. To me, a first person viewpoint needs true freelook capability (ala Half-Life) and the controls on the gamecube just weren't up to the task of providing that. I don't know how it could have been done better given the limits of the gamepad, but that's how it is. If this game were released on my computer, I'd give it an instant 10; there could have been a few more improvements though. More weapons would have been nice; the earlier games had you finding stuff ALL the time. The backtracking also got to be a bit too much towards the end; something could have been done. Transports might have worked, though it'd be equally nice to ensure there is a new item to get or a shift in landscape (the rooms change somehow) each time through. The enemies are pretty well balanced, the bosses were well-matched. All in all, I suggest the game for anyone who enjoys shooting or puzzle games, and certainly for fans of the genre.… Expand
  38. MatthieuR.
    Dec 25, 2002
    8
    Metroid Prime is a good game that would have scored higher if Halo hadn't come out a year before. They even borrowed the "Flood" type creatures and the lasers! The story here is also pretty weak and again full of cliches. That said, my biggest gripe is the constant busy work that is required: scan, activate, switch to combat, repeat. The graphics are good overall, but some textures Metroid Prime is a good game that would have scored higher if Halo hadn't come out a year before. They even borrowed the "Flood" type creatures and the lasers! The story here is also pretty weak and again full of cliches. That said, my biggest gripe is the constant busy work that is required: scan, activate, switch to combat, repeat. The graphics are good overall, but some textures are better than others. I'm not a fanboy, so I couldn't care less which system "wins", but Halo, Splinter Cell have better graphics and more intuitive controls. That said, this is a solid effort.… Expand
  39. EricN.
    Dec 24, 2002
    10
    Metroid Prime is arguably the single best game for the Game Cube. Everything about the game, from start to finish, is well thought out and masterfully executed. The only real problem that it has is not a flaw of the game, but of gamer perception - like the rest of the Metroid series (and Prime is a faithful adaptation thereof) it is primarily an *adventure* game, not, as many have been Metroid Prime is arguably the single best game for the Game Cube. Everything about the game, from start to finish, is well thought out and masterfully executed. The only real problem that it has is not a flaw of the game, but of gamer perception - like the rest of the Metroid series (and Prime is a faithful adaptation thereof) it is primarily an *adventure* game, not, as many have been led to believe by the screen shots, a First-Person Shooter. Its lack of multiplayer modes, for example, is intentional. One would not expect the next Legend of Zelda game to feature a deathmatch, and Prime is more akin to the Zelda series than to, say, Halo. Make no mistake: Metroid Prime is no mere point-and-shoot bloodfest, however entertaining they can be. It is a game of survival and exploration. It's the type of game that you pick up to kill 20 minutes and end up playing an hour. And for the first time in the series, you realy feel as if you are the one delving into magma-filled caverns or trudging across the frozen plains. It is a completely engrossing adventure that grabs hold of you and fills you with a sense of both wonder and dread. -EJN… Expand
  40. PeteP.
    Dec 24, 2002
    10
    Excellent!!! This game sets a new standard on FPS/Exploration games. This game takes you and doesn't let you go. It captures all the elements of the Metroid series and put them in a 3D world. All the classic Metroid elements are there such as Morph Ball, Missiles, Wave Beams, and Graple Beams. There are new tricks as well such as the space jump and gravity suit. The controls are a Excellent!!! This game sets a new standard on FPS/Exploration games. This game takes you and doesn't let you go. It captures all the elements of the Metroid series and put them in a 3D world. All the classic Metroid elements are there such as Morph Ball, Missiles, Wave Beams, and Graple Beams. There are new tricks as well such as the space jump and gravity suit. The controls are a bit tricky to learn at first. They're not your typical FPS controls and you'll see why. Much detail was taken into the graphics such as rain drops and condensation hitting the visor. Effects such as Samus' face reflecting off the shield is totally awesome. I sometimes find myself looking for places to blast so I could witness the reflection of her face. The music is excellent. It totally sets the tone and theme of this game which is Sci-Fi. It fits the game just as the music did for Blade Runner. Sound effects are also totally awesome. I haven't heard such great sound effects since the likes of a Star Wars movie. The Space Pirates growl with a creepy, monster like voice. The sound effects from the different blasters is amazing. Loadtimes? What loadtimes? Loadtimes are minimal and will easily go unnoticed. There is no sitting around, waiting while the load bar moves accross the screen. This isn't PS2. Overall, this game has all the elements of a great game. Everything that your looking for in a Sci-Fi game is here. Hands down, if you don't have this game, there's something wrong with you. … Expand
  41. C.Snowdon
    Dec 23, 2002
    9
    Incredibly well thought out controls, gorgeous graphics, a frame rate that never slows down, and a sountrack that's a joy to listen to even on it's own. My only gripes are a few really low resolution textures, though this may have been intentional to keep the framerate as smooth as it is. The atmospheric effects more than make up for this shortcoming, though I wish the water Incredibly well thought out controls, gorgeous graphics, a frame rate that never slows down, and a sountrack that's a joy to listen to even on it's own. My only gripes are a few really low resolution textures, though this may have been intentional to keep the framerate as smooth as it is. The atmospheric effects more than make up for this shortcoming, though I wish the water effects were better. I've been spoiled by Mario Sunshine. The game is huge, it almost never seems to end. I've clocked in a ton of hours and I'm still not finished with the game. Also, I've seen complaints on the lack of multiplayer and people saying it wasn't made for multiplayer. Well, it's true, the controls for this game make Multiplayer worthless for the same reasons that they make single player work so well. The auto targeting and autolock functions make any sort of deathmatch a bad joke. But this also keeps the game firmly in the realm of first person 'adventure' as opposed to a shooter. Anyone who expects a shooter or tries to play this game like a shooter will be sorely dissapointed. This game is all about exploration and puzzle solving. The game plays more like Super Metroid in 3D than any shooter.… Expand
  42. JuanA.
    Dec 23, 2002
    10
    This is an outstanding game you must buy it now or you will be missing out.
  43. ChrisG.
    Dec 22, 2002
    10
    I don't know what some of you expect, but this is a sequel to a SIDESCROLLER ACTION GAME, and not an FPS. It stays true to it, and easily parallels the gameplay of Metroid Fusion. The story is deep with lore and is only exposed if you want it to be. Ever try using your scanvisor on the tablets on the wall? Read it. The game never tried to be anything beyond a Metroid game and it I don't know what some of you expect, but this is a sequel to a SIDESCROLLER ACTION GAME, and not an FPS. It stays true to it, and easily parallels the gameplay of Metroid Fusion. The story is deep with lore and is only exposed if you want it to be. Ever try using your scanvisor on the tablets on the wall? Read it. The game never tried to be anything beyond a Metroid game and it succeeded in every way possible.… Expand
  44. [Anonymous]
    Dec 17, 2002
    10
    This is the best game so far for GameCube! ....even though there is no story, it makes that up with gameplay and graphics.
  45. JoshC.
    Dec 16, 2002
    2
    I don't see what all the fuss is about. Crappy controls, less than par graphics, no multiplayer, and a boring story. Anyone who says it wasn't 'made for multiplayer' is just making up an excuse as to why it doesn't have it.
  46. RyanC.
    Dec 15, 2002
    10
    This game is pure awesomeness. I don't think that's even a word. That shows you how great this game is: I had to make up a word to describe it. Where to start? Graphics: sweet. Controls: tight. Story: creative and immersive. Overall game: addictive in a good way. If you have a Gamecube, this is the must own title for it. If you have a Gamecube but don't have enough money to This game is pure awesomeness. I don't think that's even a word. That shows you how great this game is: I had to make up a word to describe it. Where to start? Graphics: sweet. Controls: tight. Story: creative and immersive. Overall game: addictive in a good way. If you have a Gamecube, this is the must own title for it. If you have a Gamecube but don't have enough money to get this game, trade in all your other games and get this one. If you don't have a Gamecube, go buy one then buy this game. If you don't have enough money to buy a whole other system, sell your current one. If you don't have any money and you have absolutely no income and/or you're a bum living on the street, then I feel sorry for you because you won't get to play this game. Trust me, it's worth it. … Expand
  47. JerradH.
    Dec 14, 2002
    10
    Nicolas B. is a sad, sad example of today's modern gaming audience. Metroid and multiplayer simply don't mix. It would totally screw up the formula. If you had played any of the previous Metroids, or even Fusion, you'd realize that. Pure gaming bliss. Period.
  48. KalleK.
    Dec 11, 2002
    10
    This game is the BEST!! Very good gameplay ....I mean everything is very GOOD!!!!
  49. JasonM.
    Dec 10, 2002
    10
    Considering that this game dosen't have a multiplayer it is the best game for game cube yet. Halo has got to be the best multi player yet but the actual game on campaign isn't that good. Metroid prime blows halo out of the water and can't wait for the next game featuring Samus.
  50. NeillC.
    Dec 9, 2002
    10
    This game captured me from the opening cut scene. It's amazing how these people have kept this a Metroid game, but it still has all the elements of a NG game, maybe more. Definately BETTER THAN HALO!!
  51. MikeW.
    Dec 7, 2002
    10
    Metroid Prime is a great FP game. At first the controls seem weird but once you get into a couple hours of gameplay the controls become natural and easy. The graphics are great comparing to those of Halo. The music in the game is neat because some of it is from the original Metroid Prime. This is one of the best FP games iv'e ever played.
  52. JohnF.
    Dec 6, 2002
    10
    Truly incredible, amazing. This game holds true to the originals but the, biaised loosers who base their decisions on which their favorite systems are should really just shut the f... up.
  53. Dr.L.
    Dec 6, 2002
    10
    This is to cancel out the idiot who rated it "0" cause someone said something bad about halo. XD
  54. NicholasB.
    Dec 4, 2002
    0
    No I cannot say good-bye Halo you stupid moron, where is the multiplayer Biznotch. Wheres the game of the year award. The game is incredible but nothing compared to the classics like Grand Theft Auto 3, Vice City, or Halo. But really the only problem with this game is that the controls are wierd, but since the Gamecube controller is not designed for FPS I congratulate nintedo on the No I cannot say good-bye Halo you stupid moron, where is the multiplayer Biznotch. Wheres the game of the year award. The game is incredible but nothing compared to the classics like Grand Theft Auto 3, Vice City, or Halo. But really the only problem with this game is that the controls are wierd, but since the Gamecube controller is not designed for FPS I congratulate nintedo on the effort. Great Game, the zero is just to get the attention of the itiot who said it was better than Halo. … Expand
  55. EricC.
    Dec 4, 2002
    10
    This is the single player mode that I wish Halo had had, but when you look at level design, graphics, enemy A.I., strategy, story, and detail, Metroid Prime wins in all categories. Retro Studios held on to the close attention to detail that made the last Metroid great. It's like someone mixed Super Metroid with all the good parts of Resident Evil, Half-Life, and Halo, and yet is This is the single player mode that I wish Halo had had, but when you look at level design, graphics, enemy A.I., strategy, story, and detail, Metroid Prime wins in all categories. Retro Studios held on to the close attention to detail that made the last Metroid great. It's like someone mixed Super Metroid with all the good parts of Resident Evil, Half-Life, and Halo, and yet is still just as original as it was when the first game was released. While control does take a little getting used to, it works great when the player gets used to it. I'm not sure what Gamepro meant by a "lack of polish", but for the game's graphics to be better, the pictures would have to pop out of your screen. What's really sad though is that many anti-Gamecube people (mainly Xbox owners) have degraded themselves to the point of stupid insults and saying negative quotes like "over-hyped" and "copying Halo". Get the facts straight: One, hype is not a negative, but merely what people think the game will be like when it is released, and two, Metroid was released WAY before the exisistence of Halo, let alone first-person games. If anything, Halo 2 will have to take some tips from Metroid Prime when it's released. Nintendo more than deserves the award for Game of the Year for Metroid Prime. It's fantastic work. … Expand
  56. Saiyuki
    Dec 2, 2002
    10
    Can you say "Good bye, Halo"?
  57. KyleD.
    Dec 2, 2002
    10
    Metriod Prime is one of the best games ever, and is as imersive as Medal of Honor, Resident Evil (remake), or Metal Gear Solid 2. Great graphics, slick controls, the best jumping in a FP game, and inovative games ellements. It is so good that it rightfuly deserves the title of "Best First Person Adventure Game."
  58. JohnA.
    Dec 1, 2002
    10
    This game's overall user rating needs to be higher. This is probably the best game for the gamecube so far, but it's definitely geared more towards the "cereberal" gamer; this game is not all about white-knuckle action and shooting. In fact, much of the combat is easy and secondary to exploration and puzzle solving, all of which is naturally integrated into the game. However the This game's overall user rating needs to be higher. This is probably the best game for the gamecube so far, but it's definitely geared more towards the "cereberal" gamer; this game is not all about white-knuckle action and shooting. In fact, much of the combat is easy and secondary to exploration and puzzle solving, all of which is naturally integrated into the game. However the game has it's tense moments, especially during the boss battles. For gamers who enjoy the finer things in games (ie immersiveness, attention to detail, innovative gameplay) and are willing to deal with a slightly slower-paced game, this is probably the best game of the year, especially if you are a fan of the old metroid games. If not, you still ought to put your preconceptions about "first person shooters" aside, and give the game a shot: you may suprise yourself. Something to consider about the first person perspective: after playing the game it's safe to say that they used that perspective for aesthetic purposes: for one, it's more immersive that way, and many of the environments are so small that a third person camera wouldn't work. Furthermore, the visor system (which is integral to the gameplay) would not work from a third person perspective. But the game was never designed as a "first person shooter", so it would behoove the gamer to not approach it as such. Comparing this game to a game like Halo would be like comparing WarCraft III to Final Fantasy X; they are both great games with some surface similiarities in presentation, but are drastically different in gameplay and purpose. The graphics, though not the best I have ever seen, are still incredible. What's most incredible about them is not the technical abilities they show off: the models aren't especially high polygon, there are no fancy special effects like bump mapping or real time lighting, and some of the textures are lo-res. What makes the graphics great is the details. There are all sorts of effects that happen on samus' visor, which, though they aren't technically impressive (they are actually quite simple), go a long way towards increasing the immersiveness of the game. The environments themselves are all quite well-varied and detailed as well, and you never get the sense that you've been somewhere before because of reused textures or anything like that. If you are a REAL gamer, that is, you are interested only in the qualities of the actual games and the entertainment and experience that you will get from them, then you shouldn't let something silly like what system this game is on or its unconventional control system stop you from enjoying this game. If you choose to let trivial issues like that interfere with your decision, then it's your loss.… Expand
  59. TarikT.
    Nov 29, 2002
    10
    Great game not so hot at 1st but as u play on u learn 2 luv samus, get this game now!
  60. AaronE.
    Nov 28, 2002
    10
    First off this game is not perfect...however every aspect of the game from gameplay to graphics is so top notch that anything less than a 10 would be a travesty. Second for the people that complain about the controls if you would actually play the game for more than an hour they become very second nature unless you're a cripple. Also people comparing the graphics to splinter First off this game is not perfect...however every aspect of the game from gameplay to graphics is so top notch that anything less than a 10 would be a travesty. Second for the people that complain about the controls if you would actually play the game for more than an hour they become very second nature unless you're a cripple. Also people comparing the graphics to splinter cell...in the context for the difference in power of the two machines Metroid Prime is much better...and a hell of a lot better game.… Expand
  61. KrisK.
    Nov 27, 2002
    9
    Would have scored a perfect 10 if not for the random lockups. A truly engrossing game. The visuals are great and the puzzles provide enough challenge without getting annoying. The controls take a minute to adjust to, but once you get them it becomes natural, and I think any problem people are having with the controls really stems from the GC controller rather than the game itself. All in Would have scored a perfect 10 if not for the random lockups. A truly engrossing game. The visuals are great and the puzzles provide enough challenge without getting annoying. The controls take a minute to adjust to, but once you get them it becomes natural, and I think any problem people are having with the controls really stems from the GC controller rather than the game itself. All in all, a great game that lives up to the legacy of the original.… Expand
  62. Joojoobee
    Nov 27, 2002
    10
    This game is rad. I feel like im back in the 80s wit a sooped up NES and Mizzetroid up in it. Only its been time warped and all. The game graphics look like a T&C shirts been cut up really short and thrown on a beach babe...radical. yeah dude.
  63. YoreM.
    Nov 27, 2002
    10
    That's a spicy tamale!!!
  64. TerryP.
    Nov 25, 2002
    10
    I've been playing games for the last 20 years. I was a bit apprehensive about the first person prespective. Controls are actually quite accurate with a bit of getting use to. Nevertheless, a quite gargantuan achievement. You feel as if you are the afforementioned character (SAMUS) and immerses you in 100% Sci-Fi Fantasy realism. Superb visuals, Stunning Soundset and most of all, I've been playing games for the last 20 years. I was a bit apprehensive about the first person prespective. Controls are actually quite accurate with a bit of getting use to. Nevertheless, a quite gargantuan achievement. You feel as if you are the afforementioned character (SAMUS) and immerses you in 100% Sci-Fi Fantasy realism. Superb visuals, Stunning Soundset and most of all, AMAZING GAMEPLAY. RETRO STUDIOS-TAKE NOTE. If you have this kind of talent, By the grace of god, surely you should be thinking of coding METROID 4. No game could ever be perfect but this one comes in pretty close. achievement.… Expand
  65. HansV.
    Nov 25, 2002
    10
    Awesome! The first night I played it I stayed up all night. I just couldn't put it down. I haven't had this much fun with a game in five years.
  66. VijliD.
    Nov 24, 2002
    10
    Holy S##T, this is one of the best titles out for the GC as of 2002. Metroid prime lives up to all the hype, but I can say the controller for me is a little iffy. Nothing will compare to the mouse, and the keyboard for fps controls, but nevertheless its absolutely justifiable to buy a Game Cube for this title.
  67. JasonH.
    Nov 24, 2002
    10
    It's just a really good game.
  68. LScottM.
    Nov 22, 2002
    7
    This is a nice game, but in its foolhardy effort to avoid being labeled an "FPS" (as if it were a bad thing) Nintendo has on its hands a game with the quirkiest and most inefficient controls. Instead of opting for a set of 1994-era FPS controls with a lock-on button, Nintendo should have gone with the TimeSplitters/RedFaction/Halo route. Apparently Nintendo didn't trust MP's This is a nice game, but in its foolhardy effort to avoid being labeled an "FPS" (as if it were a bad thing) Nintendo has on its hands a game with the quirkiest and most inefficient controls. Instead of opting for a set of 1994-era FPS controls with a lock-on button, Nintendo should have gone with the TimeSplitters/RedFaction/Halo route. Apparently Nintendo didn't trust MP's gameplay to convey the focus on exploration over battling. Instead, we get to learn weird controls. I have no problems learning unusual controls, such as Gun Valkyrie's, but they better be intuitive and efficient in the long-run, again, such as Gun Valkyrie's. MP's controls aren't. They are a mess and really distract from the game experience. But what tops it off was that it all is so useless and could have been avoided if Nintendo wasn't trying so hard to avoid the FPS stigma of mindless shooting. And that's the only thing I find bad about the game, which is why I only ranted about that one subject. Metroid Prime is a first-person shooter focused on finding your way through areas by, literally, overcoming the areas instead of slaughtering enemies, but messy controls, enacted for such a stupid reason, ruin part of the fun. Shame on you, Nintendo. … Expand
  69. JesseS.
    Nov 22, 2002
    10
    A perfect 3d realization of the metroid universe. An absolute masterpiece. You all should thank god for developers this talented.
  70. BrodieP.
    Nov 22, 2002
    9
    Certainly not your average fps... its more of an adventure game where seeing what you can unlock next as apposed to blasting aliens is the majority of the fun. And while theres not hordes of enemies to kill as in Halo, it seems balanced for this adventure and you'll never get bored. It is beautifully accomplished in almost every aspect. A must have for Gamecube owners.
  71. MikaelKääriäinen
    Nov 21, 2002
    10
    It's sad that some people think that this game is FPS. Actually it is more like an FPA (First Person Adventure). Despite the fact that game's graphical power is outstanding the main thin is that this game is The Game. Ten points.
  72. JohnB.
    Nov 21, 2002
    10
    Unbelievably KICK-ASS! Metroid Prime is a superbly crafted adventure game that just happens to be in first-person with some pretty fierce monsters to shoot at along the way. So is it an adventure game or an FPS? It's the best of both. Add the jaw-dropping, immense environments with incredibly detailed effects, cool alien sounds, and a fascinating story, and you've got one truly Unbelievably KICK-ASS! Metroid Prime is a superbly crafted adventure game that just happens to be in first-person with some pretty fierce monsters to shoot at along the way. So is it an adventure game or an FPS? It's the best of both. Add the jaw-dropping, immense environments with incredibly detailed effects, cool alien sounds, and a fascinating story, and you've got one truly unforgettable and entertaining game - an instant classic. … Expand
  73. BernieT.
    Nov 20, 2002
    10
    It's amazing how many people rate the game a 7, then say "I've played better FPSs" 0_o. You know the game's called METROID, right?
  74. KevinS.
    Nov 20, 2002
    10
    Metroid Prime is an outstanding acheivement. First you must understand one thing: it is NOT an FPS. It is an adventure game played from a first person perspective. The controls are a little weird at first, but become second nature after an hour. Graphics are outstanding. There are some low-res textures and low polygon counts, but it makes up for it with its amazing artistic vision and Metroid Prime is an outstanding acheivement. First you must understand one thing: it is NOT an FPS. It is an adventure game played from a first person perspective. The controls are a little weird at first, but become second nature after an hour. Graphics are outstanding. There are some low-res textures and low polygon counts, but it makes up for it with its amazing artistic vision and pain staking attention to detail. MUST BUY!… Expand
  75. ChrisS.
    Nov 20, 2002
    10
    To those who said that this doesn't compare to any FPS on the PC -- it's not an FPS. It's not just another game based on running around and aiming. It has story, style, gameplay that involves more than just spinning around and shooting, and the best sense of adventure I've felt in a long time. I would never apply the title of the tired, repetitive genre to Metroid To those who said that this doesn't compare to any FPS on the PC -- it's not an FPS. It's not just another game based on running around and aiming. It has story, style, gameplay that involves more than just spinning around and shooting, and the best sense of adventure I've felt in a long time. I would never apply the title of the tired, repetitive genre to Metroid Prime. As for the graphics, Metroid Prime is perhaps the most visually impressive game I've seen. It lacks some of the high-res textures and bump mapping effects effects of Halo, but makes up for this with fantastic lighting, models, architecture, and twice the framerate!… Expand
  76. BOboP.
    Nov 20, 2002
    10
    AMzing AMzing
  77. IanT.
    Nov 20, 2002
    10
    This game is awesome, f*ck renting it, just buy it! It is definitely a console seller.
  78. JonathanP.
    Nov 20, 2002
    10
    What an amazing game, I have not been this hooked since Zelda 64. This is the best GameCube game yet -- hell, this is the best game of the last 4 or so years. NOT TO BE MISSED.
  79. JoeC.
    Nov 19, 2002
    9
    Haha. Not near what I thought it would be, but still a good game. For everyone who said great gfx, you must only play gamecube games. Plus the guy who said something about going back to your Xbox... Guess he was too stupid to read that the other guy said something about Outcast for PC.
  80. ScottP.
    Nov 19, 2002
    7
    For a game that's supposed to be great, it's not. I've looked forward to thing game for over a year now, and it was a let-down. It's got unimpressive graphics and stupid controls. Just not what it should have been..
  81. MattR.
    Nov 19, 2002
    7
    To Gary M. and other fanboys who can't stand different opinions: grow up (and if you actually played the XBox instead of dissing it, you'd see why Metroid's graphics are not the best). This is a pretty good game, but still doesn't compare to any FPS on the PC. The control scheme is contrived, and the graphics are good to very good. Again, a solid effort, but by no To Gary M. and other fanboys who can't stand different opinions: grow up (and if you actually played the XBox instead of dissing it, you'd see why Metroid's graphics are not the best). This is a pretty good game, but still doesn't compare to any FPS on the PC. The control scheme is contrived, and the graphics are good to very good. Again, a solid effort, but by no means does it live up to my expectations.… Expand
  82. DylanM.
    Nov 19, 2002
    10
    An outstanding achievement!
  83. SteveM.
    Nov 19, 2002
    10
    Holy crap!! This game rocks!!
  84. KevS.
    Nov 17, 2002
    10
    Awesome...best game ver.
  85. HarryQ.
    Nov 17, 2002
    7
    Not really an average first-person-shooter, but not much more. Try Outcast for PC.
  86. JustinS.
    Nov 17, 2002
    10
    This game is revolutionary...breaking the barriers between adventures and first person shooters...this is the ultimate game for any console...this is not an FPS game at all by the way.
  87. PasiK.
    Nov 17, 2002
    10
    Grat, this ih one the best games i played, why because this is metroid IN gamecume:)
  88. DannyG.
    Nov 16, 2002
    10
    Holy crap, i cant say i've played it yet, but it looks so @#^&*(ing sweet! and to the guy who scored it a 1, you are a fool, a fanboy, and a f***head.
  89. Jon
    Nov 16, 2002
    10
    Wow, this game rules!!
  90. J.C.
    Nov 16, 2002
    10
    This game is amazing from what I played and it seems to be the Game of The Year.
  91. SilentAssasin
    Nov 15, 2002
    10
    Simply Amazing.
  92. FyunE.
    Nov 14, 2002
    1
    Too hyped for an average FPS.
  93. JamesBond007
    Nov 13, 2002
    10
    This is everything a Metroid game should be...and more. One of the best game I have ever played!!!!
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Metascore
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Universal acclaim - based on 70 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 70 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 70
  3. Negative: 0 out of 70
  1. GamerFeed
    90
    It looks fantastic, it plays fantastic (the best usage of the GameCube controller to date), it sounds fantastic, and darn it, it is just fun to play.
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  2. GameNow
    100
    It doesn't matter if you've never played a Metroid game before - Prime will kick your ass and unrelentingly own you. [A+; Jan 2003, p.62]
  3. Into Liquid Sky
    100
    It oozes with so much addictiveness that the storyline plays second fiddle and reminds you of a time when gameplay was an integral part of gaming. Put simply, this is one of the best games I have played in a long, long time. [Grade = A+]
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