Metroid Prime

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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 1558 Ratings

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  1. Mallakai
    Jul 23, 2019
    10
    For me? Simply the best game ever created. its a shame nintendo dont bring a switch version.
  2. MXChampagnepapi
    Jun 25, 2019
    10
    A game whit an incredibly atmosphere and a little bit creepy ambientation, this New game from samus results in a turnover from the Nintendo games, in less words a masterpiece
  3. CharlesJohnson
    Mar 9, 2019
    10
    This is certainly one of the best games I've ever played. I didn't play it when it came out and only played it recently. I think it is the second best game on the GameCube (second only to The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker). My only complaint, and it is a small one, is that I thought Samus moved a little too slowly.
  4. Metroidguy4
    Mar 9, 2019
    10
    I really like Metroid Prime. The graphics and design are excellent, the controls and gameplay are awesome, the soundtrack is very good, and the boss battles and sub-boss battles are classic. Even though Metroid Prime is a first-person shooter, it still have the adventure elements that is associated with the Metroid series
  5. Wander22
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    Graphics/Art - 10
    Story/Atmosphere - 10
    Sound/Music - 10
    Gameplay/Design - 10
    OVERALL - 10/10 - Metroid Prime is a masterpiece. One of the greats.
  6. TJ_of_Carolina
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    An immersive experience of being alone on an alien planet, exploring the planet and picking up suit upgrades. Wonderful sound track, the controls are even better if you're playing the Wii version, which allows physically pointing at the screen to aim your gun. Even though the game is technically first person shooting, the focus is more on exploration and your weapons are used for puzzlesAn immersive experience of being alone on an alien planet, exploring the planet and picking up suit upgrades. Wonderful sound track, the controls are even better if you're playing the Wii version, which allows physically pointing at the screen to aim your gun. Even though the game is technically first person shooting, the focus is more on exploration and your weapons are used for puzzles and other non combat things. The game is worth playing even for people who don't like FPS games because of this. Collecting power ups is satisfying and the player becomes stronger over the course of the game thanks to their efforts. Scanning is very satisfying and lets the player see the lore and worldbuilding if they so please… Expand
  7. Skywardse
    Oct 30, 2018
    8
    Positives:
    + Visuals are great, especially for a GameCube game.
    + Reading about the world, the creatures and everything else through logs and scans is really interesting and lets people that don't care about story to easily skip the whole thing. + Soundtrack is fantastic and really adds to the already amazing atmosphere. + Boss fights are well made and fun. + Combat is solid and fun    Positives:
    + Visuals are great, especially for a GameCube game.
    + Reading about the world, the creatures and everything else through logs and scans is really interesting and lets people that don't care about story to easily skip the whole thing.
    + Soundtrack is fantastic and really adds to the already amazing atmosphere.
    + Boss fights are well made and fun.
    + Combat is solid and fun with the exception of the lock on-system.
    + Lots of interesting upgrades add a really nice feeling of progression.
    + Overall very polished game that runs in smooth 60 FPS.

    Negatives:
    - Controls are clunky. You can't manually aim while moving plus the lock-on system often times targets the wrong enemy. This makes even simply looking up a very slow and frustrating experience.
    - Saving is only possible at certain points which are few and far between in some areas.
    - Half of the game is just backtracking. I'd personally rather play a shorter game than go through the same generic halls and rooms 10 times because I constantly have to return for something on the other side of the map.

    Overall it's a great game and I'd definitely recommend it. But I don't see as some amazing masterpiece a lot of people claim it is.    … Expand
  8. antenneone
    Oct 30, 2018
    9
    Toda la magia de super metroid ejecutada magistralmente en 3D. Un juego imprescindible. La segunda y tercera entrega me parecen mas flojas. Eso si, super metroid sigue siendo el mejor de la saga
  9. yitus
    Sep 18, 2018
    6
    It's not a bad game, although personally I've never really liked the Metroid.
  10. Otisnemes
    Jul 8, 2018
    8
    A great game that can get on your nerves because of the awful, awful control and plataforming
  11. avoidingfern207
    May 10, 2018
    10
    one of the most realised and complete worlds in any game,ever. Outstanding graphics, music, gameplay and atmosphere
  12. Meta1234
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Congratulations to Retro Studios for this atmospheric masterpiece. Phenomenal combination of environment-music.

    Some bosses were a bit hard but this can be forgiven.
  13. fortknox67
    Apr 17, 2018
    8
    The first time I ever played Metroid: Prime was on the original Gamecube release just before uploading this review, and this game is genuinely fun to play, even today. Of course, as to be expected from any older piece of entertainment it is not without it's problems. This is a very solid single player, first person shooter with impressive atmosphere (especially for the time) andThe first time I ever played Metroid: Prime was on the original Gamecube release just before uploading this review, and this game is genuinely fun to play, even today. Of course, as to be expected from any older piece of entertainment it is not without it's problems. This is a very solid single player, first person shooter with impressive atmosphere (especially for the time) and well-varied locales. However, the controls (amongst a few, more nit-picky things) are certainly in need of an update. When I first started the game after only having played a few of the 2D Metroid games I kind of enjoyed the tank controls, because it gave me a very similar feel to how Samus controlled in those 2D games (like how you had to stop moving to be able to aim in the 3D space in front of you), but as I continued I quickly realized that this control scheme does not work well for the type of game that Metroid: Prime is. It was incredibly annoying to have to stop in place to be able to look up to lock on to one of the massive bosses mid-battle or look down at the ground you are standing on so you can actually DO the first person platforming the game asks of you. The combat also suffers a bit from not having a way to easily aim in a 3D space while moving, which means you are essentially required to use the lock on feature if you want to be able to move while shooting your foe. Of course Retro did a fantastic job of still making the bosses fun and interesting despite giving themselves this constraint, so the combat is still rather enjoyable during boss fights, with the smaller enemies feeling like more of obstacles to be avoided. I have heard that the Wii remake addressed the problem with the controls by giving it motion controls that are, for the most part, better, but I would love to see a remake of this game with dual stick controls more than anything. Despite that one major problem, this game is still incredibly fun to play, and the place where it shines the most is in its atmosphere. The music and sound design in this game, compared with the unique and almost foreign visuals leave you feeling like you are actually all alone on a hostile alien planet. This game with it's 2002 graphics made me feel an intensity most games of TODAY can't make me feel, and certainly deserves a look. All in all I can see why this game is beloved by many, especially considering when it was released, but there are certainly improvements to be made. I hope that the next two in the trilogy address some of the issues the first had, and I cannot wait for Metroid: Prime 4.… Expand
  14. TheCatalyst
    Jan 18, 2018
    10
    95/100 one of the better games I've played. The atmosphere in this game is phenomenal. Even without twin stick controls for a shooter (more of an exploration game) it holds up well in the control scheme. I had one problem with a portion of the game toward the end, but still an amazing experience. Glad I jumped on this one and decided to it. A great game hidden in my backlog.
  15. bespinach
    Nov 8, 2017
    10
    In 2017, the game is still spectacular, the mechanics, the feeling of being alone on a planet to explore, music combined with the environment recreates one of the most invasive feelings of not knowing what to do. The small details of development make the game one of the masterpieces of video games. Congratulations to Retro Studios for creating this masterpiece.
  16. Sausage22
    Nov 7, 2017
    8
    After 15 years since release graphics, music are stunning like they were, and great atmosphere and feel of loneliness are still there to amaze you. But game had some irritaiting stuff in it, like enemies that respawn over and over, when you are going form room to room and back and again, because game can be really confusing too. Also the post game quest is really nothing I needed in my life.
  17. JRRR
    Sep 18, 2017
    8
    Great game. I played the Wii version. The controls, although not perfect, are excellent and gives an accuracy not present in most FPS games. It is classic Metroid in 3D, but it also has it's flaws, Samus runs to slow and going from a section of the world to another just to go to the one you want gets old pretty fast. Also since it's an fps it comes with those same problems, it's hard toGreat game. I played the Wii version. The controls, although not perfect, are excellent and gives an accuracy not present in most FPS games. It is classic Metroid in 3D, but it also has it's flaws, Samus runs to slow and going from a section of the world to another just to go to the one you want gets old pretty fast. Also since it's an fps it comes with those same problems, it's hard to tell sometimes where you are and where/why are you stuck. The lock on, although incredibly helpful, is not perfect in it's execution.
    The game didn't wow me and I don't agree it's one of the best Metroid games, let alone the best, but it's still a great game.    … Expand
  18. CowDude121
    Aug 10, 2017
    10
    Begun my play through for a few hours, and I was really impressed. The visuals were stunning for a game made in 2002, and the core exploration, item collection and great boss battles were still there in a 3D environment with 60 FPS. The only let down is the controls, you are gonna need to get used to them for a bit.

    Overall - 96/100
  19. victoralvarez
    May 14, 2017
    10
    Metroid prime is the greatest Gamecube game ever. This game does everything an action adventure game should do and more. This game has a great story that is memorable and very relevant throughout the game. The game's difficulty is perfect since the player can usually figure out what to do with the game's clues, but the player must be skilled to understand those clues. The game's worlds areMetroid prime is the greatest Gamecube game ever. This game does everything an action adventure game should do and more. This game has a great story that is memorable and very relevant throughout the game. The game's difficulty is perfect since the player can usually figure out what to do with the game's clues, but the player must be skilled to understand those clues. The game's worlds are all very different and they are all alive with different kinds of enemies and secrets throughout the world. Boss battles are difficult, but can be beaten as long as the player knows the weakness through scanning the enemy. Backtracking is a large part of this game, but it provides the player with a way more in depth experience. Overall, this game is the perfect representation of what single player games should be like.… Expand
  20. ItsAllOgre5
    May 11, 2017
    10
    This was one hell of a debut for Retro Studios, especially with the game's troubled development. It's amazing that it still turned out to be one kickass game--the music, the lonely atmosphere, the fun combat, the still stellar graphics. Truly timeless.
  21. weskergamer
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    Simplemente una obra maestra. No existen palabras para expresar lo q se siente cuando se juega este superjuegazo. Q digo juegazo, esto no es un juego esto es una obra de arte
  22. AnzMore
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    questo gioco รจ un capolavoro anche a distanza di 14 anni dalla sua uscita e lo stesso vale per il resto della serie spero solo che nintendo la riprenda un giorno
  23. lalorocks
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    For far this is the best Metroid game in 3D, its a full world with creatures and the music of each enviroment is the best, there is a lot of map to explore
  24. thipmattos
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    This and Smash Bros Melee are the best games on Game Cube, and probably the two games that will be remembered in 2050 and so on. Sadly, Prime 2 Echoes didn't make a fine sequel.
  25. iamevilhomer
    Mar 6, 2017
    9
    Just now got to play this game for the first time. Been playing it for a week on and off. It's 2017. This game came out in early 2000. It's been like 15 years and I'm just now getting around to playing this game...

    And you know what? It beats the crap out of most games today. I'm such a stupid **** for missing out on this one. It really is freaking awesome. The work that went into the    Just now got to play this game for the first time. Been playing it for a week on and off. It's 2017. This game came out in early 2000. It's been like 15 years and I'm just now getting around to playing this game...

    And you know what? It beats the crap out of most games today. I'm such a stupid **** for missing out on this one. It really is freaking awesome. The work that went into the making of this game it amazing. I been out of the nintendo scene so I might be wrong here but even if I am I know I'm not too far off when I say this but... This is probably the best exclusive game on the game cube. Definitely one of the best games ever made I would say...

    I'm playing it on the wiiu with the nunchuck on the metroid prime collection version. It was hard to get used to at first, mostly because I never tried motion controls much but man oh man once I got used to it in about 4-6 hours it feels so awesome. I'm running and gunning and it feels so much more realistic than your standard shooter like halo or cod when using a non-motion controlled controller. If you thought you truly felt like the MC in the halo games then you haven't seen jack. In this game with the nunchuck you truly feel like samus. So many details went into this games amazing adventure. From the world feeling super life like to small things like seeing your facial reflection during flashy explosions. I'm addicted. Never thought a metroid game could be this great in a FP perspective but IT IS! Can't say I'm surprised... I knew this game would be good but it's DAMN GOOD! A great game that goes down in history as a game changer for the world of gaming. This is quality gaming at it's best. When nintendo hits hard they freaking nail it!

    Can't wait to play it's 2 sequels. I want to give this game a 10 so badly. No game is perfect though. Like not being able to skip the elevator cinematic scenes. Which only last like 10 seconds but still... It's not a big deal though considering they did a wonderful job with the visuals so you want to watch everything anyways.

    It's also silly how Samus loses her sweet gear in the beginning of the game by a simple explosion but hey... Details. Minor stuff. It doesn't take away from the over all amazing experience. I just got whooped by a giant space pirate monster and now I'm going back for more. If you missed this game you're simply missing out. GET THIS GAME!

    PS... I give this game a 9.8. I just don't do 10's though. Sorry. No game deserves a perfect score. Perfection doesn't exist. The game would have to be so good that I would never want to play another game ever again to earn a 10 rating from me and that simply wont ever happen for anyone. The game would have to rub my balls and give me a "get in to heaven for free guaranteed card" or some crazy thing like that for me to rate it a 10 lol. This game is up there though. Like halo CE. Perfect dark 64. And of course Ocarina of time.    … Expand
  26. Spillman30000
    Mar 2, 2017
    10
    Yeah this game is pretty bad. like if you were too look up a good game in the dictionary it would have a picture of literally any other game. still better than the last of us and ocarina of time tho.
  27. Captain_Faramir
    Jan 30, 2017
    10
    Still cannot understand how the graphics were so good for this game. Besides that, it is my favorite Metroid game besides Super Metroid, and has very unique game-play, enemies, and soundtrack.
  28. dppjr3
    Jan 27, 2017
    10
    My favorite video game. A perfect artwork that perfectly offers what you are looking for. This saga is underestimated by many people, and does not get the success it deserves. A real shame. Hopefully a game of this generation will be half as good as this game is.
  29. Daryehl
    Jan 3, 2017
    10
    Every aspect of the game is incredible. Graphics, soundtrack, gameplay is FAIRLY UNIQUE(I fail to see any other game combining adventuring and exploration in first person) and the story is pretty sci-fi. It's just delicious to play that game!
  30. monnomest
    Nov 24, 2016
    8
    Simply put, the best FPS of all time: the isolation was great as are the areas (especially Phendrana's Drifts), the bosses were fun, the puzzle were smart. The only issues I have are the scanning and the backtracking
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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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