Metroid Prime Remastered

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  1. JokeSociety
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Perfect remaster!

    Brought back many memories of exploring and defeating Space Pirates!

    A must play!
  2. futureP
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
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  3. Robert88
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Metroid prime remastered is a great game , , fluid gameplay , great graphics , amazing story. What’s not to like cult classic
  4. NorwayGamer
    Sep 9, 2023
    9
    This is a great remaster of a timeless classic, which just doesn't seem to age at all. This was actually my 3rd time playing through this game, (twice on Wii Prime trilogy) and it is still just as enjoyable.

    The greatly enhanced dual-stick controls makes the gameplay that much better, and as you lock on to enemies, you get kind of an auto-aim, which makes shooting enemies and bosses a    This is a great remaster of a timeless classic, which just doesn't seem to age at all. This was actually my 3rd time playing through this game, (twice on Wii Prime trilogy) and it is still just as enjoyable.

    The greatly enhanced dual-stick controls makes the gameplay that much better, and as you lock on to enemies, you get kind of an auto-aim, which makes shooting enemies and bosses a breeze. There is also an option for classic Gamecube controls and Wii-style motion controls, but I personally preferred, and stuck with the modern dual-stick option.

    Simply a masterpiece that should be experienced by anyone into action/adventure games, and now made that much more accessible with enhanced visuals and modernized controls.

    One small nitpick is the amount of backtracking you have to do in this game, but that doesn't hamper an otherwise great experience. Highly recommended!    … Expand
  5. NanGamer
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    A perfect game that doesn't look more than 20 years old. Honestly this is one of the most incredible experiences for first person games and also for games of the Metroidvania genre. A masterpiece of video games. Let Echoes come.
  6. temiklis
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    Great game, perfect gameplay, if you don't know where you need to go, game give you some advice, after some time. Highly recommend.
  7. eddytronpie
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Metroid Prime Remastered is a great remaster and Nintendo did a really great job on this game
  8. PersonaTime
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece of an already masterpiece game. They made so that you can play the game with many different styles. If you miss the Wii Pointer style, you have it. If you miss the GameCube style, you have it. And you can even customize a few options of buttons mapping too. It's a master class. And this can only get better for a Remaster of Metroid 2, and 3 as we all wait for 4. Great time toA masterpiece of an already masterpiece game. They made so that you can play the game with many different styles. If you miss the Wii Pointer style, you have it. If you miss the GameCube style, you have it. And you can even customize a few options of buttons mapping too. It's a master class. And this can only get better for a Remaster of Metroid 2, and 3 as we all wait for 4. Great time to be a Metroid Fan.… Expand
  9. HicksyUK1
    Aug 18, 2023
    9
    An unexpected remastered from Nintendo, this is subjectively the best looking Switch game. It is just as fun as the original with updated controls to enhance the gameplay.

    A definite must to get if you are look for a game to get on the NSW.
  10. carlostrejo
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    The design is AMAZING, the puzzles in the game are perfect, they're intuitive and the design of the game leads you to the next part without even noticing that the game led you, it is te PERFECT example of how the 3D METROIDVANIA genre sould be
  11. Afenger
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Um remaster de alta qualidade, revivendo um dos melhores jogos disponíveis para Game Cube. Trazendo 3 tipo de controle para todos os gostos. Trilha sonora impecável como sempre, uma ótima engine bem otimizada. Enquanto não chegar o MP4, recomendo a todos essa obra.
  12. Fausthor
    Aug 11, 2023
    9
    The Gamecube classic with a new coat of paint; a very enjoyable experience, with options to cater the classic player with the original control scheme, or a new, updated version for the average FPS gamer. A nice morsel to quench the thirst for the fourth entry in the Metroid Prime series.
  13. torjo
    Aug 2, 2023
    10
    I have not played the original, but I know very well the franchise.
    The way they converted a traditional 2D game in 3D, preserving all the elements of metroid, is just perfect. When exploring, it combines the features of platforms and metroidvania, while leaving the shooter part for the fights against the bosses.
    As a negative point, I have found it a bit easy in "normal" mode, which is    I have not played the original, but I know very well the franchise.
    The way they converted a traditional 2D game in 3D, preserving all the elements of metroid, is just perfect. When exploring, it combines the features of platforms and metroidvania, while leaving the shooter part for the fights against the bosses.
    As a negative point, I have found it a bit easy in "normal" mode, which is the hardest option you have in your first play. I appreciated some help from the game, suggesting you the correct path (but without solving any puzzle), but it was quite tedious to obtain the 12 pieces, revisiting again all the places.    … Expand
  14. J_R
    Aug 1, 2023
    9
    9.3/10

    A great remaster of an absolute classic. Metroid Prime is one of the greatest Gamecube games and one of the best games of that generation. It’s great to see it get a quality remaster for old fans to revisit it and so new players can jump in easily. They did an excellent job with this remaster by taking an already good looking game that was still holding up well after all this    9.3/10

    A great remaster of an absolute classic.

    Metroid Prime is one of the greatest Gamecube games and one of the best games of that generation. It’s great to see it get a quality remaster for old fans to revisit it and so new players can jump in easily. They did an excellent job with this remaster by taking an already good looking game that was still holding up well after all this time and making it look beautiful. The game works perfectly too. They also added new control options without getting rid of the old controls. One thing to keep in mind though is this is a Gamecube game so it was made within the limitations of that time and hardware. Not that it really matters as I still enjoyed this more than the majority of current games but it’s still worth remembering when going into Metroid Prime remastered.

    Metroid Prime is one of those games that can be hard to put down after starting it. The exploration is so satisfying and enjoyable. Every time you find a new ability it triggers your memory of all the things you went past that can now be reached/unlocked. The exploration is also elevated so much by the atmosphere, beautiful visuals and great soundtrack. The environments are a joy to become familiar with and all the small details, like reflections and moisture on the visor, add so much. Combat is good with a variety of great looking enemies to dispatch. There is also a good variety of weapons at your disposal, once unlocked, that you are regularly forced to switch between. Things really work well when faced with a small number of different creatures. There are some puzzles to solve too and the developers trusted players to pay attention to the environment and use the tools available. There is plenty of scanning to do and lore to discover which adds another layer of depth to the experience.

    Metroid Prime does have some things to nitpick though. First of all I think the design could be a little tighter or the locations more interconnected to reduce backtracking slightly. It is also on the smaller/shorter side and could have benefited from one more location. I think most first time players will probably finish it in around 11 to 13 hours. On top of this, while it is definitely worth revisiting, it doesn’t have a lot of immediate replayability. You could try for 100% or do a different difficulty but Metroid Prime could be a one weekend game for many people. It does lack a little in challenge and the enemy AI could be better. Another thing is that some of the bosses don’t take quite enough damage which means the fight drags on a tad too long. However none of this brings down the whole experience too much.

    Metroid Prime is a beautiful, fantastic game with very minor faults and this is a really well done remaster. I hope Metroid Prime 2 can get the same remaster treatment soon too. Metroid Prime Remastered is a must own Switch game. If you’ve never played this before then go grab yourself copy, this is one of the greats.

    9.3/10    … Expand
  15. fanmadeendings
    Jul 25, 2023
    9
    It's really good fun, I just think that I personally prefer 2D Metroidvanias.
  16. Lirde9244
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    A reborn masterpiece !
    Graphics are awesome, Metroid Prime is as good as it's ever been.
    It's a must buy for sure, such a classic !

    Thank you Nintendo and Retro studio.
  17. iMustang
    Jul 7, 2023
    9
    Metroid Prime has been an experience I’ve wanted for a long time. Becoming a fan so late in the franchise and playing the 2D games, all I got to hear about for years was how good the 3D ones are. Between not owning a Gamecube anymore and Prime 4 being continuously delayed, hoping for a remaster of the original became one of my number one wishes for the Switch, and thankfully my wish wasMetroid Prime has been an experience I’ve wanted for a long time. Becoming a fan so late in the franchise and playing the 2D games, all I got to hear about for years was how good the 3D ones are. Between not owning a Gamecube anymore and Prime 4 being continuously delayed, hoping for a remaster of the original became one of my number one wishes for the Switch, and thankfully my wish was granted.

    Metroid Prime captures the full essence of what makes the franchise great, with its puzzle-like bosses and fantastic progress system. The feeling of exploring, finding a new ability, and getting excited to explore new areas is at its finest here. Gameplay is fast and intense with very impressive visuals making this a true remaster in ever sense of the word, and overall for a game two-decades old it still felt as though I was playing something new and fresh. Where this game showed its age was in its brutal difficulty; games were shorter back then, so they had to be harder. A lot of my play time was spent replaying the same rooms between save points trying to reach a new milestone, and that repetitive nature rarely made me feel happy to succeed and made me instead cheer it was over. The other sign of its age is complete lack of direction. Sure occasionally the game gives you hints but sometimes they’re contradictory to where you need to go, and they only give you those hints after you’ve searched aimlessly for a bit. To make things worse sometimes you have to solve very strange one time puzzles to progress, with no indicator of where or how to solve them. To you Gamecube kids who figured these puzzles out with not strategy guide or internet I tip my hat to you, because childhood me would have given up.

    In the grand scheme of things however these complaints are minor and cannot take away from the true work of art I played. The world was fun to explore, the music was some of the best in franchise (and game) history, and the most important thing was this game was FUN! Every boss fight felt great to win, every power-up made me feel cooler having earned it, and in general this game completely exceeded my expectations for Metroid in 3D. Years of hope and patience definitely paid off, and I can only hope more remasters are on the way because I want to continue this journey all the way to the long awaited new entry.    … Expand
  18. Karnotik
    Jul 5, 2023
    10
    Perfection. It was in 2002 and it is in 2023.

    Retro really knows what they're doing- even if they had none of the original team working on this remaster, they certainly do a fabulous port.
  19. Babajaga88
    Jul 5, 2023
    10
    a Perfect game in the gamecube period; a perfect game in the switch period, a masterpiece
  20. Thorhof
    Jul 2, 2023
    9
    A great Remastered that was done by people who clearly understood what made the original great and why it's loved by fans.
  21. Yazanyousef
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    It's a fantastic game with a fare price
    I beat it in game cube in 2004 and now I can't wait to play it again ❤️❤️❤️
  22. Banjoair1992
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    Really good remaster brings life back into the metroid franchise. Alot of gamers who were around with the the first one was out will realize how much they have done to modernize the graphics and its simply amazing
  23. Polka43
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    The game took me back in the days playing on my cousin's gamecube ,I was never a big nintendo fan but metroid prime is one of my favorite fps games of all time while also offering a great 3rd person gameplay.
  24. wyan10526
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    I never got to experience this gem on the GameCube. Playing it on the switch was so awesome. It might be the best looking game on the switch. The gameplay is incredible. The absolute best game you can get for $40.
  25. o15ika
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    It’s a bit difficult to get use to the new controls if you only played it on the GCN, but there are other control options. Nice upgrade of graphics and keeping the essence and gameplay. This is what remakes should do instead of changing everything just for the sake of it or to show off.
  26. N64Lizard
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    My first game I played in the series was Metroid Dread (late to the party, I know) and it quickly became addictive and I really enjoyed it so I was really happy when they shadow dropped Metroid Prime Remastered but I don’t like buying digital games so waited for the physical and recently picked it up after finally have time to play due to work. I can now easily say this is a fantastic gameMy first game I played in the series was Metroid Dread (late to the party, I know) and it quickly became addictive and I really enjoyed it so I was really happy when they shadow dropped Metroid Prime Remastered but I don’t like buying digital games so waited for the physical and recently picked it up after finally have time to play due to work. I can now easily say this is a fantastic game and I’m enjoying it a lot more than Metroid Dread because of the first person side of it, highly recommend if you’ve never played it before :)… Expand
  27. maliou
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    I haven't played the original, but this game doesn't feel dated at all after all these years! The only downside is that there is a long jump in it, and it would be sad to fall off accidentally. 9 points.
  28. XAmirX
    Jun 20, 2023
    8
    Pretty solid game. There are parts, that can get a bit tedious, but from my experience, its a really fun action adventure game.
  29. Bountyhuntre
    Jun 6, 2023
    9
    A terrific update to a classic. The spirit of Metroid remains in Prime; you'll unlock new abilities as you progress and use them to access areas previously inaccessible or locked. There is also a hint system which will point the player in the right direction if they're idle too long. If you're a longtime fan or newcomer to Metroid, this remaster is definitely worth checking out!
  30. P-Daniele
    Jun 3, 2023
    10
    venti lunghi anni sono passati da quando metroid prime arrivò nello scetticismo più totale, e dopo aver fatto ricredere tutti dinnanzi alla sua incredibile bellezza, ancora oggi sorprende e stupisce della sua qualità.
    a tal punto che se sulla cover del gioco ci fosse stato scritto metroid prime 4 non sarei stato in grado di dire che questo è un titolo così vecchio, non sfiguarando affatto    venti lunghi anni sono passati da quando metroid prime arrivò nello scetticismo più totale, e dopo aver fatto ricredere tutti dinnanzi alla sua incredibile bellezza, ancora oggi sorprende e stupisce della sua qualità.
    a tal punto che se sulla cover del gioco ci fosse stato scritto metroid prime 4 non sarei stato in grado di dire che questo è un titolo così vecchio, non sfiguarando affatto davanti alle produzioni moderne di nintendo, ed anzi offrendo un prodotto solido che va pure a 60 fps.
    questa qualità viene ulteriormente migliorata grazie ad un lavoro di remake che lo migliora molto rispetto al originale, oltre ad offrire comandi moderni adatti a due analogici, ma senza limitare chi vuole provare altri tipi di comandi.
    i metroidvania risultano ad oggi uno dei generi più complessi da sviluppare, per via del lavoro incredibile che bisogna fare per creare una mappa tutta interconnessa, ed è per questo che ci si limita al 2d.
    metroid prime prende questo genere e lo porta al 3d in un modo che ancora ad oggi risulta insuperato (almeno per le esperienze che ho avuto io)
    il titolo offre una mappa davvero vasta, ricchissima di segreti e potenziamenti con la quale sbloccare sempre nuove zone.
    e questi potenziamenti sono ben messi per indicarti bene dove è la prossima zona da visitare.
    a questo si aggiunge un visore con la quale attivare interruttori, o scoprire le debolezze dei nemici e la lore disseminata per le varie strutture.
    se bisogna trovargli un difetto la mappa non è chiarissima su cosa abbiamo trovato o cosa ci manca da trovare, dato che si limiterà a dirci se siamo entrati in una stanza oppure no.
    se vedremo un contenitore di vita o razzi scordiamoci che ci verrà segnalato sulla mappa, e sia se una stanza è completata al 100% sia se non abbiamo preso nulla avrà lo stesso colore.
    questo problema si amplia nelle fasi finali quando dovremo trovare i 12 sigilli, per fortuna però avremo dei piccoli indizi che ci diranno dove cercarli.
    metroid prime risulta ancora oggi un titolo imperdibile per qualsiasi fan dei metroidvania, un titolo tanto bello e ambizioso che ancora ad oggi risulta insuperato
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  1. Pocket-lint
    Jun 23, 2023
    90
    This is an excellent remaster that preserves a classic game and makes it highly playable by modern standards. It also confirms that Metroid Prime remains as special a title as ever.
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  2. Het Nieuwsblad
    May 15, 2023
    100
    Game makers: take note. Metroid Prime Remastered is a masterclass in how to modernize a masterpiece. Twenty years after the series made the transition to 3D, this remains a classic that has stood the test of time. The updated visuals prove that with some optimization and visual tricks, the Switch is really capable of delivering great games. In fact, this is one of prettier – if not the prettiest –Switch games to date.
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  3. XGN
    May 1, 2023
    96
    A classic returns in Metroid Prime Remastered. A complete visual overhaul makes the world of the game look better and more detailed than ever before. A new dual-stick control scheme makes the game approachable and palatable for new players, while veterans can opt for controls that mimic the original. Underneath it all, though, the masterpiece that is Metroid Prime Remains unchanged. Some more quality of life improvements could perhaps have been made, but it is a tiny complaint for a near-perfect remaster.
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