Metroid Prime

 GameCube
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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 1558 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 54 out of 1558
  3. Negative: 104 out of 1558
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  1. Samus
    Jul 29, 2004
    10
    Brilliant plot, stunning graphics, amazing controls and an addictive play once again prove that metroid is the best series ever made. Long Live SAMUS!
  2. Ripper
    Nov 26, 2005
    10
    Great Graphics, Immersive Gameplay, Brilliant Soundtrack, Intricate & Geometrically Detailed Level Design, Releastic Lighting, Intelligent A.I., Beautifully Polished, Perfect 10.
  3. IvanV.
    Nov 18, 2006
    9
    excellent game however i cant help but feel it is highly overrated. this game is two points below zelda in average score on metacritic and it doesnt compare to it. The game at times becomes frustrating and i have certainly had more fun playing other games which have much lower scored. story is almost non-existant as well, you really dont feel part of the story at all. However still an excellent game however i cant help but feel it is highly overrated. this game is two points below zelda in average score on metacritic and it doesnt compare to it. The game at times becomes frustrating and i have certainly had more fun playing other games which have much lower scored. story is almost non-existant as well, you really dont feel part of the story at all. However still an excellent game… Expand
  4. GilesL.
    Mar 21, 2006
    10
    The GameCube's finest offering: A stunning, unique adventure game played from a first-person perspective. Retro Studios prove themselves to be masters of presentation with this game. The graphics are technically incredible, but it is the art-direction which is truly awe-inspiring. The sound design is crisp and powerful, and the score is an atmospheric mix of organic and electronic The GameCube's finest offering: A stunning, unique adventure game played from a first-person perspective. Retro Studios prove themselves to be masters of presentation with this game. The graphics are technically incredible, but it is the art-direction which is truly awe-inspiring. The sound design is crisp and powerful, and the score is an atmospheric mix of organic and electronic elements. The gameplay is where this game truly stands out as one of the games, if not THE game, of this generation. All (well, most) of the classic Metroid tropes are transposed to a three dimensional world wonderfully. The morphball can be rolled through narrow passages too small to otherwise traverse, or rolled back and forth on massive halfpipes; combat is both intuitive and intense, Samus having her standard power beam and missiles, along with three additional beam upgrades and four beam-missile combos; the environments all contain numerous secrets and hidden areas, ensuring that the ubiquitous Metroid backtracking is fully in place. Exploration, in fact, is in my opinion the most engaging and rewarding facet of the game. A new addition to the Metroid formula comes in the form of Samus's four visors, which change the way you interect with the world around you. You begin the game with the combat visor and the scan visor. The first represents the standard viewing mode in which you can make good use of Samus's arsenal of weapons, but it is this second visor which gives Prime it's trump card. The scan visor allows the player to scan almost every conceivable element of the game world -- items, enemies, technology, landscape, Space Pirate computer terminals, the list goes on -- and retrieve images and data which are then displayed on the screen whilst the game action pauses. Not only do these entries provide necessary clues to solve the game's numerous puzzles, but they are fascinating in their own right. Scans also serve to slowly unveil the story behind the game, a feature which, while not entirely original, is by far the most impressive and fully-developed example of this style of narrative (Metroid's scans are on a different plain entirely from Resident Evil's hackneyed 'files', for instance). All of these game elements -- graphics, music, sound design, scanning -- combine to create what is the most immersive videogame world I have ever entered into. Everything feels genuine and real -- through the windows of elevator shafts you are given tantalisingly brief glimpses of the site you will ultimately reach in the game's last few minutes; scanning Space Pirate computer terminals will reveal logs of their biological experiments, troop orders and security protocols, and in one memorable instance even morale-boosting propaganda. From the game's electrifying opening sequence onboard a seemingly deserted frigate right through to the incredible climactic battle, Metroid Prime oozes style, atmosphere, maturity, intelligence, and, most importantly, fun. It is both lengthy and challenging; it never outstays its welcome. Metroid Prime is the most immersive game I have ever had the joy of experiencing, and the best title currently available on the GameCube. I haven't played a better game this generation. Suberb beyond words. A modern masterpiece, a future classic. Buy it. Now.… Expand
  5. JoeBob
    Feb 14, 2009
    10
    This game is great. The amazing gameplay, graphics, atmospheres, puzzles, bosses, and music more than make up for any other flaws. To all you morons giving this game reviews of 0 because you think it's "an average FPS" or "not as good as Halo", you have to remember that it's not like most FPS's. It's a Metroid game, and that means exploration and puzzles.
  6. SilentAssasin
    Nov 15, 2002
    10
    Simply Amazing.
  7. Jon
    Nov 16, 2002
    10
    Wow, this game rules!!
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. KevS.
    Nov 17, 2002
    10
    Awesome...best game ver.
  11. 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.
  12. JasonH.
    Nov 24, 2002
    10
    It's just a really good game.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. 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!
  17. KalleK.
    Dec 11, 2002
    10
    This game is the BEST!! Very good gameplay ....I mean everything is very GOOD!!!!
  18. [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.
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. DaveB.
    Nov 18, 2003
    10
    This is the best game out there (still) for any next gen. console!
  22. ChrisC.
    Nov 22, 2003
    10
    An awesome first person adventure game that will echo through NIntendo history for many many years to come!
  23. JoeH.
    Nov 29, 2006
    10
    I'm playing this game again, 4 years later. This is my current impression. I love this game. I never did beat the sequel, which is unfortunate, someday I will, but not before I beat this one again.
  24. Tubie
    Jan 19, 2011
    10
    One of the best games of all time. This game was and still is brilliant in every way. Graphics, presentation, story and gameplay this game is as close to perfection as any game can get.
  25. Incarta
    Feb 7, 2014
    10
    Possibly my favourite GameCube game. Great action and exploration with a decent amount of challenge, tension and rewarding gameplay. The thinking man's shooter...
  26. Watermelon789
    Jul 23, 2011
    10
    Metroid was one of the few games that got changed by the genre, and got a successful margin. Sub estimating a game because it's having something new is tricky, sometimes you don't know if it is going to be a success. But Metroid did well, very well. Level design can be confusing with nice puzzles , the graphic's looks stunning for a game this old. Game Cube may be dead, and buried by theMetroid was one of the few games that got changed by the genre, and got a successful margin. Sub estimating a game because it's having something new is tricky, sometimes you don't know if it is going to be a success. But Metroid did well, very well. Level design can be confusing with nice puzzles , the graphic's looks stunning for a game this old. Game Cube may be dead, and buried by the strong dead competitors ( PS2 and Xbox) but it had the abilities that we never saw that it could have let go at the time. And this is a big example of the potential the cube had.… Expand
  27. DWlubu1998
    Jun 28, 2011
    10
    One of the best games for the gamecube, great graphics, gripping story, good controls, and especially you get to play as Samus obviously one of the biggest nintendo starts ever. I would recamend this to anyone IF you have the time to put into it.
  28. drlowdon
    Oct 31, 2013
    9
    The long running Metroid series has been highly regarded amongst gamers for two decades and this update continues the trend of providing quality gaming. In much the same way that Ocarina of Time translated the Zelda series into 3D whilst retaining the series uniqueness Retro Studios have taken the 2D formula of previous instalments to the next level.

    Metroid Prime is an action/adventure    The long running Metroid series has been highly regarded amongst gamers for two decades and this update continues the trend of providing quality gaming. In much the same way that Ocarina of Time translated the Zelda series into 3D whilst retaining the series uniqueness Retro Studios have taken the 2D formula of previous instalments to the next level.

    Metroid Prime is an action/adventure game that is unusually played from a first-person perspective and takes place just after the original Metroid on the NES. The game opens with bounty hunter Samus Aran on the trail of space pirates intent on using a substance known as Phazon to create a genetically engineered army capable of taking over the galaxy. Following an explosion in which she narrowly escapes with her life she finds herself trapped on an eerie and isolated planet without many of her abilities.

    Once on the planet the gameplay itself also follows the template laid down by the 2D iterations. The focus is largely on exploring the massive, uncharted world around you. As you do you gradually regain abilities such as the Morph Ball and Dash Boots that allows access to previously inaccessible areas that provide teasing hints as to the planets history. With useful signposting along the way it is only rarely that this exploration can become frustrating.

    Combat itself also takes inspiration from Ocarina of Time. A simple lock-on mechanic allows the player to target individual enemies and removes the need for twin analogue controls. Once targeted enemies can be blasted with a variety of weapons although many are weaker or stronger against certain types.

    With its superb graphics and haunting score Metroid Prime became an instant classic on release and remains amongst the best games of its generation.    … Expand
  29. oblivion2011
    Jul 3, 2011
    10
    One of the highlight games for the GameCube, Metroid Prime really shines for its transfer from a 2-d to a 3-d dimension. I really like the work they put into for this game: the visuals, music, gameplay, everything.
  30. MrCosplay
    Jun 27, 2011
    10
    Woah! This game was amazing! first let me shut the people below me up. Metroid Prime has scored higher than Halo! It is the most critically acclaimed FPS of the 2000-2010 period. Graphics are great. The controls took about five minutes to get used to (hey we live in a time where everything is handed to us). The story is great. The atmosphere is just incredible. The final boss (MetroidWoah! This game was amazing! first let me shut the people below me up. Metroid Prime has scored higher than Halo! It is the most critically acclaimed FPS of the 2000-2010 period. Graphics are great. The controls took about five minutes to get used to (hey we live in a time where everything is handed to us). The story is great. The atmosphere is just incredible. The final boss (Metroid Prime) left me gasping for breathe and my heart beating freaking fast (I just barely beat it with 10% of my health left). It was the most exhilarating experience ever! Space Pirates, metroids, and a whole bunch of other creatures give the game life and something to shoot at. Pick it up! Now! 10/10… Expand
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Metascore
97

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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