Metroid Prime Remastered

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1066 Ratings

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  1. Killagoose
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Amazing remaster that is honestly more of a complete REMAKE. The team at Retro Studios outdid themselves on this. I'm a huge Metroid fan and everything about this game feels fresh and new. Let's hope they remake the rest of the trilogy. Do yourself a favor and wear a pair of headphones playing this. All of the music and sounds have been redone top notch!!!
  2. Pkm21
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Un remaster en toda regla, además de ser uno de lo juegos que le sacan mayor provecho a la nintendo switch, sin duda un gran juego que es fiel al original.
  3. Dianko
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    It doesn't need any change in the plot or in the gameplay because it was a masterpiece even in its Gamecube version. Just perfect.
  4. Metroid777
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Joguei originalmente no Game Cube, e ao reviver esta aventura, senti novamente tudo que, me fez, considerar este, um dos melhores jogos de todos os tempos. Remaster feito com muito cuidado e carinho.
  5. futureP
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
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  6. PotatoMaster69
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    One of the greatest games ever made but now with modern controls HD Graphics and 60fps worth every penny
  7. Dany8
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    El mejor port creado en Nintendo Switch, parece un remake, modelados nuevos, texturas nuevas, 60 fps, a un precio menor siendo este un AAA, obra maestra de Nintendo atemporal que todos debemos tener
  8. 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
  9. ExodusZion
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Fantastic remaster! Retro Games has done an excellent job bringing this amazing game to an even higher level. One of my favorite games of all time, and this is the best way to play it. Please support Metroid games so Nintendo will realize how many people love these games!
  10. Spacemerune28
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Simply the best remaster ever made. So much time given to remastering art, sound and effects, yet entire original game left intact. The entire gaming community across every platform should look at how Retro Studios and their support teams accomplished this.
  11. Hydrochlorics
    Feb 16, 2023
    10
    One of the best remakes on the Nintendo Switch to date, period. The massive graphic overhaul makes this old masterpiece shine even brighter than in its glory days. General movement feels incredibly smooth, excellent world environments keeps combat refreshing, and the game mechanics couldn't have been implemented much better to keep the feel of the original while simultaneously making itOne of the best remakes on the Nintendo Switch to date, period. The massive graphic overhaul makes this old masterpiece shine even brighter than in its glory days. General movement feels incredibly smooth, excellent world environments keeps combat refreshing, and the game mechanics couldn't have been implemented much better to keep the feel of the original while simultaneously making it feel improved in almost every way. This classic is a must-have for any avid Metroid fan or even for those that never had the chance to play this incredible game.… Expand
  12. Billy368
    Mar 14, 2023
    10
    A Game Cube remastered game is the best game on Switch. Well, tied with BOTW. Why is this game great?
    1. The best graphics on the Switch
    2. The best controls on Switch 3. Minimal annoying dialogue to read 4. The price is amazing!!! My only issue - I wanted a physical copy - but Nintendo only made a few physical copies in North America. The best Switch game and no physical copies -    A Game Cube remastered game is the best game on Switch. Well, tied with BOTW. Why is this game great?
    1. The best graphics on the Switch
    2. The best controls on Switch
    3. Minimal annoying dialogue to read
    4. The price is amazing!!!

    My only issue - I wanted a physical copy - but Nintendo only made a few physical copies in North America. The best Switch game and no physical copies - typical Nintendo.    … Expand
  13. J3123540656
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Estoy demasiado feliz de que Nintendo le esté dando a metroid protagonismo después de varios años y que mejor que trayendo este juegazo a swicht
  14. RiffMachine
    Feb 20, 2023
    10
    Everything about this game is flawless with one glaring exception. Why the developers felt the need to make all the weapons fire multi-shots BEFORE charging is puzzling. This should have been an accessibility option as opposed to the default firing method. This wasn't the case in the original version of the game, and I hope a patch is released to fix this soon.

    Other than that, this    Everything about this game is flawless with one glaring exception. Why the developers felt the need to make all the weapons fire multi-shots BEFORE charging is puzzling. This should have been an accessibility option as opposed to the default firing method. This wasn't the case in the original version of the game, and I hope a patch is released to fix this soon.

    Other than that, this game remains perfect and the graphical upgrade is a welcome change. A brightness option would be nice but I'm honestly fine either way. The biggest surprise is that Nintendo isn't charging full price for it.    … Expand
  15. MrDeven
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Bro. It's Metroid Prime, AKA one of the BEST FPS GAMES EVER MADE, finally home on the Switch after all these years with multiple control schemes and a satisfying visual upgrade. What else do I need to elaborate on here????

    Props to Nintendo, Retro Studios, Iron Galaxy Studios and all of the other amazing folks responsible for developing a port that not only came the heck out of nowhere,    Bro. It's Metroid Prime, AKA one of the BEST FPS GAMES EVER MADE, finally home on the Switch after all these years with multiple control schemes and a satisfying visual upgrade. What else do I need to elaborate on here????

    Props to Nintendo, Retro Studios, Iron Galaxy Studios and all of the other amazing folks responsible for developing a port that not only came the heck out of nowhere, but turned out to actually be worth the wait for a change. A true rarity in the current gaming era.    … Expand
  16. DianeTheGamer
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    This isn't simply a remaster. Basically Everything was remade from the Ground up and I'm being serious when I say that this is one of the Best Looking Switch Games. The game itself is Great to Play with multiple control options. Both this and Metroid Dread are two of the best games you can get on the Console. I highly recommend Metroid Prime Remastered.
  17. Don_Rolando
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    One of the best games of all time got a well deserved re-work. It plays just perfectly today as it did 20 years ago. And wow, the soundtrack of this game ist just still one of the best out there, amazing work! Kudos to the composer!
    If you have never play this GOTY before then do it now! You wont be disappointed!
  18. Tommano
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    The best designed game just got better. Lush graphics and the same adventure that puts every metroidvania to shame. The king is back.
  19. jpcloud
    Feb 13, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best remaster of metroid prime the best of one de games of history of video games… Expand
  20. Twixa
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    One of the Highlights this year for the Nintendo Switch and also one of the best Remasters i´ve ever played.
  21. calvinbrine
    Mar 19, 2023
    10
    Before, this was already one of my favorite games ever, but between the new controls and the graphical overhaul that looks so good that it makes the original look BAD somehow(which I don't understand, because the original metroid prime looks great, but somehow they made it look bad in comparison.)

    Everything other than that is just more of the same old glorious Metroid Prime, which is a    Before, this was already one of my favorite games ever, but between the new controls and the graphical overhaul that looks so good that it makes the original look BAD somehow(which I don't understand, because the original metroid prime looks great, but somehow they made it look bad in comparison.)

    Everything other than that is just more of the same old glorious Metroid Prime, which is a really **** great game. Hell yeah. HELL YEAH!    … Expand
  22. DickSweeting
    Mar 26, 2023
    10
    Few words can truly discribe the majesty of the original release of Metroid Prime on the Gamecube! It was not only a game that showed off the potential of the little purple cube but also expanded what a player could expect from the genre and the new found Retro Studios. It still is to this day a shining achievment in atmosphere, gameplay, graphics and sound design.
    And yet some how Retro    Few words can truly discribe the majesty of the original release of Metroid Prime on the Gamecube! It was not only a game that showed off the potential of the little purple cube but also expanded what a player could expect from the genre and the new found Retro Studios. It still is to this day a shining achievment in atmosphere, gameplay, graphics and sound design.
    And yet some how Retro Studios saw to breaking the usual mold of a traditional visually enhanced re release to instead rebuild the games visuals completely in a new engine.
    All other aspects are largely the same and still deserve top scores as they have aged incredibly well but the visuals and new control options have guarenteed this game it everlasting place as one of the greatest games of all time. Now accessable to more gamers than ever before. Visually there are few games on the switch and even from the other more powerful competition that exhibit such intricate attention to details. Some details being a testament to the original development and some all new details of exquisite nature. New or old everything has been re lit, re textured or remodeled.
    When you first land on Talon 4's surface you are imidiatly great but the thick humid atmoshere redesigned to be even more dense than ever. You will experience rain flowing off your suit contextually. Whether aiming up, down or level. There is an animation for it all.
    We are far from where there details end. Your visor which helps to immerse you into the role of Samus Aran will have a number of animations occur to give further depth to her visor. Such as steam from volcanic areas, moisture from waterfalls, gore from exterminated creatures, liquid run off from emerging from a body of water and even her face reflected in the face of explosions. It is truely a marvel taking on this role as it isnt a traditional action oriented ordeal. Quite litteraly it is a Metroidvania in First Person making it one of the most unique games in the genre and in gaming history. You will take on enemies as you venture deep into Talon 4's belly uncovering her many secrets in an effort to understand the state of the planet, its inhabitants and what part you have been chosen to play.
    This is a one of a kind game that has been made even more perfect than its original release because of incredible control options and visual changes that rival even the current gen of consoles. It should not be missed by anyone looking to show off what the switch can do, any FPS fan or any Metroidvania fan but Im sure there are others out there that would be taken by the experience for different reasons.
    Last point before I go. Huge fan of water physics and the first game was lovely and known for the ripples. Sadly Trilogy took it out. They are back and better than ever. Find a small body of water(certain bodies of water show this better than others) and use your charge shot or charged ice shot and shoot near an edge. You will notice that the ripples dont just go outward from the blast point but that the bounce off walls. I had never seen anything quite like it. Truly this game just kept blowing me away! Buy it!    … Expand
  23. DPV07
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    It's literally just better than the masterpiece it already was. Nothing else to say, get it if you love Metroid, get it if you haven't played it yet, JUST GET IT. It's worth its price and I don't care what crybabies have to say about it.

    10 out of frigging 10
  24. AlexSantoss
    Feb 14, 2023
    10
    Most of the negative reviews here are by Steam Deck owners and Nintendo haters. Don’t read those, they’re irrelevant! The game plays amazing! Would even say better than back on the GameCube! It looks way better too! Such a fun time with this gem!

    Definitely recommend this game to anyone who’d love to experience an amazing game!
  25. Bent3ndo
    Feb 19, 2023
    10
    Metroid Prime was not only a must play GameCube title, but is easily up there as one of the must play games in the history of the medium. And while other remasters have been mere upscales and a few control tweaks, Retro and Iron Galaxy have given us a perfect example of how to do a remaster (remember, not a remake). Remodelling every polygonal 3D shape, redrawing every texture, providingMetroid Prime was not only a must play GameCube title, but is easily up there as one of the must play games in the history of the medium. And while other remasters have been mere upscales and a few control tweaks, Retro and Iron Galaxy have given us a perfect example of how to do a remaster (remember, not a remake). Remodelling every polygonal 3D shape, redrawing every texture, providing multiple eras of control schemes, and making the audio and ambiance clearer than ever. Other than making a game from scratch, this is the next best thing, and is obvious why websites have been giving this glowing reviews as the new benchmark in remasters. Anyone saying otherwise has missed the point of this release. Here’s hoping the remaining two segments of this trilogy are provided the same quality of polish on Switch.… Expand
  26. gumtree
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    The fact that they included updated modern controls, the original gamecube tank controls, and the wii motion controls from the trilogy remake.
  27. Niewiemczyje
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    I TO jest dobry remester Nintendo gratulacje od fana Xboxa na pewno zagram kiedyś.
  28. affus
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    This game was a easy win for Nintendo. It is a masterpiece which a lot of modern players didn't have the opportunity to play. The graphics are updated and the game got really beautiful. Besides that, it runs softly at 60 fps. Totally recommended.
  29. Red_XIIl
    May 7, 2023
    10
    Absolute Masterpiece. This doesn't feel like a game that originally came out 20 years ago. It holds up just as well as any new release today. Must buy!
  30. Schmuel
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Metroid prime aged like good wine. With the new controls and the overhauled graphics it even looks and plays better. Still an unrivalled masterpiece!
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Universal acclaim - based on 95 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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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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