Metroid Prime Remastered

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  1. Po7a7os
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Never played any Metroid Prime before, and my first Metroid was Dread that I really enjoyed. Here I got the same vibes, the ambiant sounds and the musics are very good, the game is very good looking without suffering any fps drops, making it one of the best games the switch can give us, I watched videos of the original, when I see the difference, I easily understand why some doesn'tNever played any Metroid Prime before, and my first Metroid was Dread that I really enjoyed. Here I got the same vibes, the ambiant sounds and the musics are very good, the game is very good looking without suffering any fps drops, making it one of the best games the switch can give us, I watched videos of the original, when I see the difference, I easily understand why some doesn't hesitate to call it a remake, it's clear that the devs decided to go from 0, this game is really insane and I love every seconde of it, I look forward to play the other ones… Expand
  2. Samevi
    Feb 14, 2023
    10
    Metroid Prime is still one of the greatest games I've ever played, and this remaster is no exception. Everything's been touched up faithfully to the original and improved in many ways to make playing on the Switch one of the best possible ways to experience this game, whether it be for the first time, or the hundredth time.
  3. Steyraus
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    When I got Metroid Prime Remastered I went back and also played Prime on my Wii and Gamecube and with this comparison I can say this is a damn fine remaster. The game runs at 60 fps just as the original did on GCN. Seems obvious , but these days there is remasters running at worse or lower FPS than the origional, see upcoming Tales of Symphonia as an example. They have done exactly whatWhen I got Metroid Prime Remastered I went back and also played Prime on my Wii and Gamecube and with this comparison I can say this is a damn fine remaster. The game runs at 60 fps just as the original did on GCN. Seems obvious , but these days there is remasters running at worse or lower FPS than the origional, see upcoming Tales of Symphonia as an example. They have done exactly what should be done and made the game feel exactly the same as the Gamecube version just as if it was new on the Switch.All the atmosphere, locomotion and sound design is in tact . Moving shooting exploring all feels like it dose on the Gamecube just as if Prime was made on a modern machine..They haven't gone through and gutted the game like in the crappy Dead Space remaster or pasted crappy textures over everything like the GTA remaster. This Metroid Prime Remaster has been crafted with absolute care to make this feel and play as great as the origional on the day it was released.… Expand
  4. Vermin
    Feb 15, 2023
    10
    one of the best games ever. was and still is. this remaster is gold. do yourself a favour and play it.
  5. Unbiased_Critic
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    Metroid Prime remaster is a perfect reminder why open world games aren’t the holy grail of gaming. It’s a concise game that feels great to explore. You get meaningful upgrades if you do and the game has a mix of tight corridors and tunnels as well as more open spaces to jump around in. The ever expanding mix of abilities at your disposal break any kind of routine that could settle in andMetroid Prime remaster is a perfect reminder why open world games aren’t the holy grail of gaming. It’s a concise game that feels great to explore. You get meaningful upgrades if you do and the game has a mix of tight corridors and tunnels as well as more open spaces to jump around in. The ever expanding mix of abilities at your disposal break any kind of routine that could settle in and turn to boredom.

    The level design is close to perfect with almost Hub like areas that lead to the different parts of the level making “backtracking” painless. It’s a 14-16 hour game that doesn’t wast your time and surprises and delights at every turn.    … Expand
  6. jowa1991
    Feb 16, 2023
    10
    This game is a very well executed remaster (or almost remake) of the original Metroid Prime game for the Nintendo GameCube (2002). The most striking change is obviously the graphics: Everything looks very polished in HD. I tie in with the opinion you would think this might be a PS5 or XBOX Series X game if you didn't know it was for the Nintendo Switch. The only negative point I have isThis game is a very well executed remaster (or almost remake) of the original Metroid Prime game for the Nintendo GameCube (2002). The most striking change is obviously the graphics: Everything looks very polished in HD. I tie in with the opinion you would think this might be a PS5 or XBOX Series X game if you didn't know it was for the Nintendo Switch. The only negative point I have is the backtracking between already visited areas. Other than that it remains one of the best video game experiences you can have to this date.… Expand
  7. ejoseph
    Apr 24, 2023
    9
    Great game. Only thing it needs is a fast travel option. Can’t wait for prime 4.
  8. chuydavid
    Feb 16, 2023
    10
    One of the best shooter games I've ever played. It seems like if they had made an entire new game again.
  9. vgmkyle
    Feb 11, 2023
    9
    I wouldn't call a remake of an old game a shadow drop in the same sense of Hi-Fi Rush, but seeing as how much better this remake looks, I guess that could be up to date. I'm not playing when I say this is the first time I've been visually impressed by a Switch title.
  10. MarkyShark
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    Metroid Prime Remastered on Nintendo Switch was an unexpected but extremely appreciated release of the greatest entry on Metroid series.
    It delivers an updated experience with incredible visuals, it's almost unfair to call this simply a "remaster" considering the amount of work that has clearly been put into recreating the models, lighting, physics and animations into HD for the first time    Metroid Prime Remastered on Nintendo Switch was an unexpected but extremely appreciated release of the greatest entry on Metroid series.
    It delivers an updated experience with incredible visuals, it's almost unfair to call this simply a "remaster" considering the amount of work that has clearly been put into recreating the models, lighting, physics and animations into HD for the first time ever. It's definitely the best looking game on Nintendo Switch right now, all of this while keeping smooth 60fps even in areas of intense combat. This game set the bar really high for future remasters of the other Metroid Prime titles.    … Expand
  11. TheNine
    Feb 16, 2023
    10
    A Masterpiece, updated and intact. One of the few perfect games to ever exist. Ageless.
  12. Firewing2
    Feb 13, 2023
    9
    A gorgeous graphical upgrade to one of the greatest video games of all time. What more could you possibly want?
  13. Bodom
    Apr 17, 2023
    10
    I'll give this a rare 10/10. The gameisnas exciting as the first time I've played it, but it looks like a 2023 game. I highly recommend this to any fan of adventure or sci Fi games!
  14. iConfabulated
    May 7, 2023
    10
    Dropping into this world and exploring still feels as magical as it did at launch on the GC, when I didn't know anything about Metroid. Love how authentic they stuck to the original art and level design. Would have liked to see some of the more dynamic lighting, but seems like that relied on instructions accelerated in the GC gecko hardware. Maybe to 'expensive' on the Nvidia GPU, orDropping into this world and exploring still feels as magical as it did at launch on the GC, when I didn't know anything about Metroid. Love how authentic they stuck to the original art and level design. Would have liked to see some of the more dynamic lighting, but seems like that relied on instructions accelerated in the GC gecko hardware. Maybe to 'expensive' on the Nvidia GPU, or just didn't fit with the new more advanced baked lighting? In any case, I'll take the smooth 60fps any day. Honestly a Switch game shouldn't look this good .. I tried all 3 modes of control, became proficient at all of them, and not sure which is my favorite since they all have pros and cons. Dual stick works well with the pro controller on the TV, classic feels good in hand held/joycon since the sticks are smaller and feel a little less 'precise'. Honestly a bit surprised how well motion pointer worked considering no sensor bar, and enjoyed that quite a bit. It's more about the offset from the last time you zero'd out than actually pointing at places on the screen. Which allows for a more relaxed arm/wrist position.

    No, this game doesn't need fast travel or infinite save states. That's the whole point of exploration and finding new things the second/third time. Loved it. Maybe it should be 9.5 because they didn't credit the names of the original creators (blanket staff credit), or including more behind the scenes/documentary stuff would have been neat... But I'm rounding up.    … Expand
  15. essjaydubya
    Feb 16, 2023
    10
    One of the best games of all time, and one of the best remasters of all time. Anyone giving this lower than a 9 hasn’t played it.
  16. 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
  17. sixlink
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Just when I thought i was bored with gaming, an old game I've played originally..
    It's like a breath of fresh air, there's nothing out there like this! And it's had the remaster it deserves, an absolutely faultless classic..
    I'm really hooked
  18. whatisakyler
    Feb 13, 2023
    10
    I love this game so much, it genuinely made me able to play this game using controls that my brain understands
  19. Starfree
    Feb 13, 2023
    8
    This is objectively a better version than the GameCube and Wii versions. Twin stick controls work surprisingly well. Honestly don’t know how I played the game without them. And the little details. Like the water drops on the arm cannon switching direction when looking up and down is so nice. It still has all the problem I had with it as a kid. It is way to easy to hey lost, the map reallyThis is objectively a better version than the GameCube and Wii versions. Twin stick controls work surprisingly well. Honestly don’t know how I played the game without them. And the little details. Like the water drops on the arm cannon switching direction when looking up and down is so nice. It still has all the problem I had with it as a kid. It is way to easy to hey lost, the map really is hard to read, and the objectives notices aren’t that helpful. So I still go to every area and check the map for 15 minutes straight before figuring out where I can go after getting a new item. An updated map would have been greatly appreciated, but otherwise a very good remaster.… Expand
  20. 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!!!
  21. 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.
  22. Azrial13
    Feb 11, 2023
    9
    Now this game is great, BUT it's not going to be for everyone, it's not a first person shooter in the traditional sense, this is an adventure game with tactical shooting elements, if your expecting something similar to CoD , then look elsewhere. But those willing to try something more cerebral than a normal FPS, you're in for a treat. This is one of the best looking games currently out onNow this game is great, BUT it's not going to be for everyone, it's not a first person shooter in the traditional sense, this is an adventure game with tactical shooting elements, if your expecting something similar to CoD , then look elsewhere. But those willing to try something more cerebral than a normal FPS, you're in for a treat. This is one of the best looking games currently out on the Switch, with a plethora of control options to experience this in a new or old way, it should be played by everyone. Those giving this negative scores are either review bombing this because they don't have a Switch to play this on, haven't actually played it, or are just idiots!… Expand
  23. serdan80
    Feb 11, 2023
    9
    I Played it a log time ago and Loved it even when FPS arent my piece of pie.
  24. 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.
  25. Zski
    Feb 28, 2023
    7
    I have a troubled history with Metroid Prime. When it first came out, I was an adrenaline filled teenager and I could not get into Metroid Prime because it felt too slow. I never played any of the other Metroid Prime games for that reason. Now that I am re-experiencing this as an adult, I really regret not getting into it back then. While this is very much a product of its time, but I canI have a troubled history with Metroid Prime. When it first came out, I was an adrenaline filled teenager and I could not get into Metroid Prime because it felt too slow. I never played any of the other Metroid Prime games for that reason. Now that I am re-experiencing this as an adult, I really regret not getting into it back then. While this is very much a product of its time, but I can say it aged very well. It feels like they did a solid job capturing the exploration of Super Metroid in the 3D world. The entire game feels like a puzzle because there is minimal guidance on where to go, similar to Super Metroid. This is ultimately a really great feature of the game because if you pay attention as you are playing, it’s very rewarding solving the puzzles as you go without looking anything up. The atmosphere is a little weak, it’s made up through some pretty uninspired world building done by scanning objects. The soundtrack is ambient which really makes for a passive experience. For some reason I feel like the sound design in Super Metroid was vastly more memorable - that’s not to say this game doesn’t have good music, but they have a lot of ambient filler tracks. I feel like this game misses a lot of the charm of Nintendo games, but it makes up for it in the gameplay. The core enjoyment of the game is really around the exploration and natural feeling of accomplishment of figuring out where to go. The game is an excellent remaster. It looks fantastic on the Switch. Nintendo did a great job with this release, and I believe they priced it perfectly. I enjoyed it far more than when I played it when it first launched, but just something about this game has always felt hollow to me. Great experience, but a hollow experience.… Expand
  26. 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!
  27. thecrow33
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Its a stunning game the controls are the best. the Primes tell the Metroid Story so well love these games the game play is great too. The story and the graphics are awesome as well
  28. DrSillyNipsMD
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    Nintendo really went all out with this one. When I had originally heard rumors that they were remastering Metroid Prime, I felt they should just give us a Switch port of Metroid Prime Trilogy. Happy to have been wrong. The graphical overall is superb & the new controls breath new life into an all time classic. Would love to see Prime 2 & 3 get the same treatment.
  29. It_Dat_Boi
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    First time ever playing this gem and it has just completely sucked me into this beautiful world to explore I just can't seem to put it down.the performance on switch is rock solid, definitely one of my new favorites on the platform .
  30. LETT
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    One of the best games of all time just became even better. This is now officially the best looking game on the Switch, and it holds 60fps. That's pretty telling of how ahead of its time the game was back on the GameCube. Plenty of control schemes and accessibility options allow players to customize this game to tailor make the experience how they want. If this is a sign of what's to comeOne of the best games of all time just became even better. This is now officially the best looking game on the Switch, and it holds 60fps. That's pretty telling of how ahead of its time the game was back on the GameCube. Plenty of control schemes and accessibility options allow players to customize this game to tailor make the experience how they want. If this is a sign of what's to come for Metroid Prime 4, I think it will have been well worth the wait. This remaster seems to be Retro Studios proving they have found the perfect balance of maximizing both visual fidelity and gameplay performance. 3D Metroid is back where it belongs, in safe hands.… Expand
  31. JoshZaWarudo
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    An amazing port and still a great lesson of level and gameplay design. If you like solo asventure, just go.
  32. dremgaben
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    Literally one of the best remasters I’ve ever seen. In fact I would say this would be the staple of what remasters should look like in general. The dev team of this game really built the game from the ground up while leaving the artistic style intact!
  33. Luis64
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Juegazo, como siempre lo recordé el título es engañoso ya que parece más un remake que una remasterización, es recomendable si ya lo haz jugado o es tu primera vez no te va a decepcionar.
  34. Orion1989
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    I was not expecting that release with so much graphic enhancements and 60 FPS, the game is gorgeous and the gameplay as perfect as before, if not better because the enhancements! I'm very impressed by it, I almost finished it already! Top recommendation on Switch!
  35. Anonymous_47
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    This game is a 10/10 without the improvements but WITH the improvements, I wish I could give it a 12/10 but I can’t.
  36. Ositoyogui79
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    Es un remaster que se ve y se juega genial. El original de Gamecube ya fue en su día un prodigio técnico y esta nueva versión hace honor al original. Juego a 60 frames estables que se ve genial hasta en modo portátil. Distintos tipos de control que se pueden elegir al gusto del usuario. Entre ellos el control original, uno basado a como era en Wii, un o mixto y por último uno moderno comoEs un remaster que se ve y se juega genial. El original de Gamecube ya fue en su día un prodigio técnico y esta nueva versión hace honor al original. Juego a 60 frames estables que se ve genial hasta en modo portátil. Distintos tipos de control que se pueden elegir al gusto del usuario. Entre ellos el control original, uno basado a como era en Wii, un o mixto y por último uno moderno como se ve hoy en día. Ya se puede considerar uno de los grandes lanzamiento del año.… Expand
  37. Heshton0987
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    A Masterpiece, if the original game is great already, now with this new visuals Metroid Prime is on another level
  38. Torby
    Feb 15, 2023
    10
    A timeless classic, perfected with a fresh coat of paint and new control options.

    It's true that there are some annoyances to the original game, at least viewed through the lens of today's gaming (backtracking, scattered save spots). But when the game was already considered to be a masterpiece, it makes complete sense to keep it as is. Being able to enjoy it in handheld mode is a pure    A timeless classic, perfected with a fresh coat of paint and new control options.

    It's true that there are some annoyances to the original game, at least viewed through the lens of today's gaming (backtracking, scattered save spots). But when the game was already considered to be a masterpiece, it makes complete sense to keep it as is. Being able to enjoy it in handheld mode is a pure joy. The game carries over features from the Wii version such as casual mode, and motion controls (but this time optional). The extras and art gallery are also stellar. The graphics are the biggest upgrade though, looking clean and crisp on my 75-inch TV (which can be rare for Switch games), and not dropping a single frame. It is without a doubt the definitive version of the game, and at a reasonable price. This is how you do a remaster.    … Expand
  39. TitanMars
    Feb 14, 2023
    9
    The game borders on a remake. Really well done. Gives me hope for a Metroid Prime 4.
  40. NeotheRipper
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Wow.wow.wow the nintendo for this masterpiece Nintendo brings hier a old game in the new Technic and the same feeling! I love it, for me is this a graphic Benchmark vor Nintendo switch.
  41. Juanc212
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Visually, it's amazing! This is more of a remake than remaster in many ways. Modern twin stick controls, as well as the option for original controls. Looks & plays great on the Switch OLED. This is the definitive way to play this masterpiece!
  42. dexirian
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Finally a proper remaster, and of a great game at that. What could be improved was (graphics, minor QoL changes, UI) and what didn't to wasn't (gameplay, music). The fact that this runs 60fps on the switch is a technical achievement, it is simply the best looking switch game on the market at the time of this review.
  43. Lauxemlamae
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    You can tell they really poured their heart and soul in to this remaster, it's not just a cheap upscale, it's a whole rework and it's such a service to old and new fans to be able to enjoy this incredible experience.
  44. InfoGamer
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    An absolute stunning display of the Nintendo Switches hidden potential. I was blown away by the visual clarity and Retro Studios ability to maintain that 60 frames per second we have come to love. This game is a true testament to the importance of taking the time to get things right. If this is the same team developing Prime 4 I think the Nintendo Switch easily has 2 more years.
  45. Honest30
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    One of the greatest games of all time. The atmosphere, the soundtrack, the sense of isolation. It’s all incredible
  46. Edrovere
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La fórmula de Prime siempre estuvo adelantada a su época (2002) hoy el remaster conserva la inmersión del ambiente y la eleva, el mismo desafío y se pulieron detalles, Prime necesito esta lavada de cara hace mucho, es imprescindible Nintendo nos vuelve a dar en la nostalgia y un gran acierto… Expand
  47. Toadoda
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    The game is absolutely fantastic. I have every detail of the original GC Metroid Prime memorized, I know it like the back of my hand, and as a tradition I play it once a year from start to finish. That being said, the remaster perfectly captures the essence of the original game perfectly and I say that with no hyperbole. It doesn't drastically change the art style like most remakes, butThe game is absolutely fantastic. I have every detail of the original GC Metroid Prime memorized, I know it like the back of my hand, and as a tradition I play it once a year from start to finish. That being said, the remaster perfectly captures the essence of the original game perfectly and I say that with no hyperbole. It doesn't drastically change the art style like most remakes, but gives it a much needed face lift, so much so it actually shows the original Prime's age. The dual stick controls make it handle like a dream, and for purest who like the tank controls of the original, that is an option to play with, among other control styles like the Trilogy releases motion controls, or you can do hybrid controls for gyro aiming for those who want it. The game might be running on dated hardware at this point, but it's hard to tell with how fantastic this game looks, being visually on par with current day releases. It runs at 60 FPS and does not hiccup once during the entire run (Yes, this includes handheld mode), and load times are almost non-existent; with me only being able to count one loading screen ever in all three of my play throughs. The music is left totally untouched, just of a much higher quality, and some mixing issues were fixed so we can now hear the soundtrack as intended, sound design has seen some tweaks with added details.

    Metroid Prime Remastered sets a new standard for what a remaster should be. Granted, this will never replace the original for me, I will still play my old GC initial release for speedrunning, but if I just want to play Metroid Prime again? This is the version I will be playing for the foreseeable future. It just has so many improvements over the original that the tree things in this remaster that I dislike will come off as nitpicks. By the way, those two little gripes are the lack of holograms around Samus' boots when she obtains Space Jump, the mirrors in the Chozo Ruins don't reflect Samus, and Samus' face admittedly isn't a good look for her (at least in my opinion. She doesn't look bad, but she can look better). In conclusion, PLAY IT. You owe it to yourself if you love Metroid, if you love FPS games, if you love metroidvania's, or if you want a good time. This game really shows you what the Switch is really capable of when you have competent developers behind the wheel.

    Also, if you're looking to emulate the game on a Steam Deck, please support Retro Studios and buy the game and show Nintendo this is where the moneys at.    … Expand
  48. Badskwall
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    In an age where there are numerous remasters and remakes, none quite give the same level of love and attention that Retro Studios has done with Metroid Prime Remastered.

    Between the graphical overall, updated soundtrack, and modernized controls, Metroid Prime Remastered still captures the original game in all of its glory, now with a fresh coat of paint and supported on official hardware.    In an age where there are numerous remasters and remakes, none quite give the same level of love and attention that Retro Studios has done with Metroid Prime Remastered.

    Between the graphical overall, updated soundtrack, and modernized controls, Metroid Prime Remastered still captures the original game in all of its glory, now with a fresh coat of paint and supported on official hardware. If you’re a fan of the original, then this game will still surprise you. Playing through the game again with the updated visuals somehow enhances scenes and environments. What was once polygonal and shadowy is now *very* detailed and *very* frightening. Definitely a must buy.    … Expand
  49. amiright
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    the visual update is great for a switch game. its faithful yet still massive. still one of the best videogame soundtracks in history. appreciate the amount of control options and extras. what can be said about the general game? still a total masterpiece which everyone should experience.
  50. DarkSamusPrime
    Feb 13, 2023
    10
    Dear Nintendo, I'm no longer 17. Now I'm almost 37 years old and I could have a heart attack. Day one digital purchase and now I'm waiting for physical release just to be able to hold it during sleep.
    One of the few best games of all time served in the most beautiful remaster.
    I deeply thank you Nintendo & Retro Studios for this gift.
  51. SkyBlue483
    Feb 13, 2023
    10
    What an amazing video game. 20+ years and Metroid Prime still holds up!! As a game it's super fun to shoot enemies and explore the world. And the remaster has upgraded the visuals beyond anything I've seen in a Switch game to date. This is the best looking game on Switch. The new controls and the ability to switch controls whenever is great as well. The music is perfect. And I can't forgetWhat an amazing video game. 20+ years and Metroid Prime still holds up!! As a game it's super fun to shoot enemies and explore the world. And the remaster has upgraded the visuals beyond anything I've seen in a Switch game to date. This is the best looking game on Switch. The new controls and the ability to switch controls whenever is great as well. The music is perfect. And I can't forget to mention the lore. Though there isn't any cut scenes with long story telling, the game gives you so much lore about the Chozo and Space Pirates, so you can learn a lot. It's made so that those who want to go deep, can go deep. And everyone else can just enjoy the combat and exploration. I cannot recommend this game enough. I've played all the Metroid Prime games and this is by far the best looking one because of the remastered work.… Expand
  52. QUARTA-FERA
    Feb 13, 2023
    10
    Simplesmente impressionante!Essa palavras não são o suficiente pra descrever o sentimento que se tem ao jogar essa maravilha da Nintendo q agora depois d mais d vinte anos volta a nos surpreender como se fosse a primeira vez!Dez é muito pouco!
  53. Laguioche
    Feb 13, 2023
    10
    C'est un excellent remaster, je ne regrette pas d'y avoir joué
    Le travail est d'une qualité incroyable. Les jeux de lumières, les textures, les environnements ont entièrement été refaits. C'est la définition même de ce qu'est un remaster.

    Beaucoup de studio devraient s'en inspirer.
  54. Harouhiko
    Feb 13, 2023
    10
    One of the best games ever made, now even better! This remaster is maybe the best one out there, adding tons of new effects. This is how a remaster should be done.
    The gameplay remains the same as it is already perfect.
  55. RefLEcTionLXW
    Feb 13, 2023
    9
    It's hard to believe that you can see such beautiful and smooth pictures on the switch, but due to the factors of the times, part of the design of the game is too outdated, especially the map design in the process of getting props, there are too many repeated walking paths, and there is no value of repeated exploration. The guidance in the game are too metroid,some important path areIt's hard to believe that you can see such beautiful and smooth pictures on the switch, but due to the factors of the times, part of the design of the game is too outdated, especially the map design in the process of getting props, there are too many repeated walking paths, and there is no value of repeated exploration. The guidance in the game are too metroid,some important path are invisible. As the first step of the 3D design of metroid, he successfully 3D the excellent design concept of 2d Metroid.As a new player who paly dread as his frits metroid game.This remastered is a good way for new palyer to feel the beauty of prime series.Prepare for the 4th prime… Expand
  56. SATAN_CLAWS
    Feb 15, 2023
    10
    Metroid Prime Remastered is exactly how you do a remaster. Masterpiece! I'm so nostalgic about Metroid games from this era. Bravo, Nintendo!
  57. PoloStroke98
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    Este Metroid dice ser un remastered pero más bien yo diría que es un remake, es un excelente juego, de los mejores juegos que tiene Nintendo en todo su catálogo en general, duración extensa, bosses muy bien hechos, la historia no tiene mucha narrativa pero el entorno cuenta la historia con el visor de samus que escanea te cuenta todo lo que acontece, sin duda uno de los mejores títulos deEste Metroid dice ser un remastered pero más bien yo diría que es un remake, es un excelente juego, de los mejores juegos que tiene Nintendo en todo su catálogo en general, duración extensa, bosses muy bien hechos, la historia no tiene mucha narrativa pero el entorno cuenta la historia con el visor de samus que escanea te cuenta todo lo que acontece, sin duda uno de los mejores títulos de switch y de metroid, 10/10… Expand
  58. WarFare
    Feb 16, 2023
    10
    I just finished the game yesterday, and all I can say is wow. It was my first time playing Metroid Prime and I really enjoyed it. The atmosphere was done so well. The combat is fun. The music is perfect. And the puzzles are great. I loved exploring Tallon IV so much that I'm going to replay this game a bunch of times to try and cut down my completion time. I strongly recommend MetroidI just finished the game yesterday, and all I can say is wow. It was my first time playing Metroid Prime and I really enjoyed it. The atmosphere was done so well. The combat is fun. The music is perfect. And the puzzles are great. I loved exploring Tallon IV so much that I'm going to replay this game a bunch of times to try and cut down my completion time. I strongly recommend Metroid Prime Remastered!… Expand
  59. jaquay2003
    Feb 17, 2023
    10
    Simply stunning! From dual stick controls to the classic and wii pointer. The visuals are outstanding. I had this game at launch on the GameCube and on the the Wii, in the trilogy edition. This is truly the definitive version. The love crafted into this game shows and doesn't deter even against new shooters. There isn't another game like this and I look forward with anticipation for Prime 4.
  60. porcorosso1
    Feb 18, 2023
    10
    I’m a huge metroid nerd and this remaster is truly a gift from gods. If you’re not familiar with the gamecube era of nintendo, you’re missing out on a lot of great games. Thankfully prime is here!
  61. shozer
    Feb 24, 2023
    10
    das metroid prime remaster setzt neue maßstäbe für remasters.
    die grafik ist gerade für die switch fantastisch & wurde liebevoll aufbereitet während die
    ursprüngliche atmosphäre respektiert & erhalten blieb was das gameplay betrifft hat sich nicht viel getan, was auch nicht nötig war. das retro dazu noch mehrere steuerungsmöglichkeiten eingebaut hat ist gern gesehen, andere entwickler    das metroid prime remaster setzt neue maßstäbe für remasters.
    die grafik ist gerade für die switch fantastisch & wurde liebevoll aufbereitet während die
    ursprüngliche atmosphäre respektiert & erhalten blieb
    was das gameplay betrifft hat sich nicht viel getan, was auch nicht nötig war.
    das retro dazu noch mehrere steuerungsmöglichkeiten eingebaut hat ist
    gern gesehen, andere entwickler könnten sich da paar scheiben von abschneiden    … Expand
  62. Alejale
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    I didn't expect to be remastered so well that it looks like a remake in graphics but the story is the same so it is remastered and has the same essence as the original
  63. pattersonlevi5
    May 2, 2023
    10
    Now THIS is how you do a remaster! I was really impressed with the heavily improved visuals when I started playing it and even more so I was really happy to see that it was running at that buttery smooth 60FPS. This game looks even better when playing on the OLED model. I truly believe that the other Metroid prime games need to be ported to the Switch even if not given this level ofNow THIS is how you do a remaster! I was really impressed with the heavily improved visuals when I started playing it and even more so I was really happy to see that it was running at that buttery smooth 60FPS. This game looks even better when playing on the OLED model. I truly believe that the other Metroid prime games need to be ported to the Switch even if not given this level of graphical improvement. This really is one of the best remasters I have ever played… Expand
  64. Ferrarius
    Sep 3, 2023
    7
    That's how remasters should be done! For Switch's capabilities, the game looks and runs alsolutely amazing. For the game itself: it is very immersive and atmospheric, the gameplay is great, but the backtracking and repetitiveness is annoying.
  65. stAmbrosius
    Apr 29, 2023
    6
    Just beat the game. It's an ok game. The first person platforming doesn't get too crazy. Story really isn't important at all. It's just you exploring this maze, gathering power-ups and trying to make it to the next savepoint. Making progress is fun, the bossfights not so much. They were always a struggle for me. I just don't see me playing this ever again. Kind of overrated of you ask me.
  66. perci
    Apr 22, 2023
    7
    I think I must be missing something here. On paper, I should love this game. It's a shooter, it's a metroidvania, it's acclaimed, it's a major Nintendo franchise and yet I just didn't like it that much. I've played through roughly 80% and just had enough. I find myself wasting so much time trying to work out where I should go next (and yes, I know there's a hint system), I don't find theI think I must be missing something here. On paper, I should love this game. It's a shooter, it's a metroidvania, it's acclaimed, it's a major Nintendo franchise and yet I just didn't like it that much. I've played through roughly 80% and just had enough. I find myself wasting so much time trying to work out where I should go next (and yes, I know there's a hint system), I don't find the maps very helpful and the shooting just didn't quite do it for me. More power to everyone out there who loves it, but for me I can only score it a 7 because I can appreciate why it is techinically a good game. If it was a rating of how much fun I had with it, it would be an 8 for the first few hours, before the map got unweildy and a 5 after that.… Expand
  67. JeffP3456
    Feb 12, 2023
    8
    I'm sorry but not updating the save system makes this game an exercise in frustration and not worth my time. I'm not 12 yrs old and I don't have 4 hours to replay the same scene over and over because there are no saves and my health is slowly whittled down little by little.
    As someone who has not played the original a little info up front would have also been nice. I want to play a game    I'm sorry but not updating the save system makes this game an exercise in frustration and not worth my time. I'm not 12 yrs old and I don't have 4 hours to replay the same scene over and over because there are no saves and my health is slowly whittled down little by little.
    As someone who has not played the original a little info up front would have also been nice. I want to play a game that has been remastered to today's usability standards not some exercise in frustration.
    I regret this purchase.    … Expand
  68. fksony
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    nicenicenicenicenicenicenicenicenicenicenicenicenicenicenicenicenicenicenicenicenicenicenicenicenicenicenicenicenice
  69. UthenLobo
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Los gráficos están bien chulooos y la banda sonora... hombreeeeee musicazaaaaaaa, vamooos la optimización y personalización de los mandos se la han rifado, sin bajones de frames todo fluido explotando los recursos de la consola de lo más top de switch. Pedazo de remaster, algo bien hecho, seas fan o no de la saga es una gozada.
  70. Petromxc12
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    Mejor juego en lo que llevamos de año. Tremendo remake, si remake. Imprescindible.
  71. DanMC
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    Deporsi es increíble el juego ahora que hicieron un remaster se nota una gran mejora gráfica incluyendo una gran mejora en el sonido.
  72. Squiddon64
    Feb 15, 2023
    10
    This game has been my favorite game since I first played it 6 years ago, and I have been a hard-core metroid fan since, the remaster is nothing short of a miracle and a dream come true with stunning redone graphics, a smooth 60 fps and the masterpiece that was Metroid Prime returning to a modern audience in full force. If you have not played Metroid Prime Remastered please do, it IMO looksThis game has been my favorite game since I first played it 6 years ago, and I have been a hard-core metroid fan since, the remaster is nothing short of a miracle and a dream come true with stunning redone graphics, a smooth 60 fps and the masterpiece that was Metroid Prime returning to a modern audience in full force. If you have not played Metroid Prime Remastered please do, it IMO looks better than any switch game to date, and runs smoother as well. NOT TO MENTION THE DUEL STICK CONTROLS ARE PERFECT and massive respect to the old design team and the new design team at Retro Studios for creating this masterpiece!… Expand
  73. Sokuru
    Apr 4, 2023
    5
    It's not fun. You have to look for some weapon or ability in order to advance in the story. Then you have to go back to the same places where you have been before. It gets boring after a while. The music is weird and not exciting at all. Then, the Switch's Joy-Con joysticks were simply not made for shooters. It feels like you're constantly missing an enemy and it would have been easier toIt's not fun. You have to look for some weapon or ability in order to advance in the story. Then you have to go back to the same places where you have been before. It gets boring after a while. The music is weird and not exciting at all. Then, the Switch's Joy-Con joysticks were simply not made for shooters. It feels like you're constantly missing an enemy and it would have been easier to play this with a computer mouse. Then the frame rate is actually too high in my opinion. I feel motion sickness after playing an hour because everything is so fluid. I have never had this problem before on any other Switch game. It's just this game. I feel very lonely in it, there's barely any story (unless you read every information on aliens) and the map in the game is so complicated I rather stare at an underground map in London.… Expand
  74. glorgleplorp
    May 16, 2023
    6
    The gameplay, particularly the shooting, has aged incredibly poorly. It's clunky, extremely tedious, and devoid of challenge. The controls are awkward. Many elements were lifted directly from 2d metroid without sufficient consideration for how they would work in a 3d or 1st-person environment. An incomprehensible amount of the bestiary is locked to fixed points or tracks, with most unableThe gameplay, particularly the shooting, has aged incredibly poorly. It's clunky, extremely tedious, and devoid of challenge. The controls are awkward. Many elements were lifted directly from 2d metroid without sufficient consideration for how they would work in a 3d or 1st-person environment. An incomprehensible amount of the bestiary is locked to fixed points or tracks, with most unable to harm you unless you walk into them. Consequently almost every enemy encounter before the last 3rd of the game asks you to either just stop, stand and shoot for 5s in no danger, or try to duck and 1st-person platform past them to save a little of your lifespan. You can really feel the hours slipping away as you clean up the aggressively respawning enemies over and over, wait for animations to switch weapons at almost every door in the endgame, and backtrack through tedious lengthy areas without enough connections, shortcuts, or mobility tools. If you enjoy lore you'll also have the pleasure of reading 1000s of completely flavorless scan descriptions between the odd interesting one. Those enemies who aren't simple time gates are massive bullet sponges. Even in the act of pulling the trigger your time is wasted as you have to fire a sequence of regular shots to even begin charging a beam shot, which feels terrrrrible. Most enemies are also tiny bugs, this works fine in a 2d sprite environment but lifted into 3d 1st person game they The game is carried entirely by graphics, atmosphere, and sound. Sadly the graphics go partially to waste: you will spend a significant portion of the game with vaseline smeared on your screen as you use various visors. The opening hours are the best, leaving a good first impression for someone looking to get out a quick review. Many are sadly also blinded by nostalgia and the original's reputation. There are definitely positives: the graphics are largely beautiful, the game runs smoothly, the music is great, and there's a real sense of accomplishment as you acquire more abilities and master terrain and enemies. These elements were enough to carry me nearly to the end of the game, where the tedium of the combat increases sharply. As a fan of the 2D games it's sad to see this fumble.… Expand
  75. arw002
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    I can't believe this is real! My favorite game of all time gets an amazing remaster that borders on remake. This is easily the best looking game on switch - truly beautiful and even more impressive at 60fps. Its nostalgic and new at the same time, major kudos for including every control scheme (each of which has its own pros and cons). Finally playing this game in full dual analog stickI can't believe this is real! My favorite game of all time gets an amazing remaster that borders on remake. This is easily the best looking game on switch - truly beautiful and even more impressive at 60fps. Its nostalgic and new at the same time, major kudos for including every control scheme (each of which has its own pros and cons). Finally playing this game in full dual analog stick mode is a dream though. This gives me hope for metroid prime 4, even if still ends up on the ancient switch.… Expand
  76. Ectomorph
    Jul 19, 2023
    5
    I haven't played the original game. This remaster feels incredibly dated, in terms of gameplay and level design. Is this hype all about nostalgia, or am i missing something?
  77. DarthPadme
    Feb 14, 2023
    6
    Don't get me wrong, Metroid Prime is probably in my top 5 games of all time, and the fact that this is remade by Retro themselves is just fantastic. But this is running on Switch hardware, which was outdated when it launched. I'm not a huge graphics guy, and I'll go ahead and say they stayed super true to form with their attention to detail, but man is this console underpowered. Sure, itDon't get me wrong, Metroid Prime is probably in my top 5 games of all time, and the fact that this is remade by Retro themselves is just fantastic. But this is running on Switch hardware, which was outdated when it launched. I'm not a huge graphics guy, and I'll go ahead and say they stayed super true to form with their attention to detail, but man is this console underpowered. Sure, it stays at 60 FPS and the models are nice and all, but if this is the best we can hope for for Prime 4, oh no. Oh, no. Nintendo, you have singlehandedly slowed down, halted, and possibly backslid gaming development, and forcing studios like Retro to remake their own games onto hamstrung hardware like this is just sad. I couldn't even tell a difference between this new game and the original at first - is that a testament to Retro, my nostalgia glasses, or the terrible hardware it's running on?… Expand
  78. TuxDC
    Mar 11, 2023
    4
    Remastered graphics and controls are great. The game is meh with the wandering aimlessly and needing to back track constantly with long slogs, especially to go save. FPS platforming is an awful experience. Nostalgia feels like essential driver for its high ratings. There is a reason the prime series was dead.
  79. krlosrb
    Feb 13, 2023
    6
    I remember playing this game and getting excited with the remaster for the switch. Idk, it's kind of weird because I don't get the vibe the same way and the bosses are too easy. The only thing interesting is to explore and get the items. Not worth the price.
  80. SamuraiEdgeplay
    Feb 26, 2023
    5
    People giving this a perfect score are being held hostage by their childhood. Gameplay is ok but stiff and awkward, the maps are cool to look at but cumbersome to use, and the game constantly suffers from horribly dull and pointless backtracking. On the plus side the tracks are funky and relaxing, while the atmosphere is constantly impressive and oppressive (in a good way). Don't get mePeople giving this a perfect score are being held hostage by their childhood. Gameplay is ok but stiff and awkward, the maps are cool to look at but cumbersome to use, and the game constantly suffers from horribly dull and pointless backtracking. On the plus side the tracks are funky and relaxing, while the atmosphere is constantly impressive and oppressive (in a good way). Don't get me wrong it's an A+ remaster, despite us paying $20 for the ENTIRE trilogy and $40 for this one title... but not adding ONE teleport per zone, not even from your map or every save, was a mistake. The backtracking itself ruins the game's flow near constantly and asks that you have the patience and free time you once did as a child.… Expand
  81. Mortanius_lok
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Je n'avais ressenti ces sentiments sur un FPS depuis..... Metroid Prime sur GameCube. J'aurais jamais imaginé qu'un jeu aussi vieux sera jouissif à refaire 20 plus tard. Mais quelle masterclass ce jeu, je l'ai pris en dématérialisé mais après y avoir goûté, je le prendrai également en version Physique. C'est un monument à avoir.… Expand
  82. bowsers2
    Feb 10, 2023
    6
    Metroid Prime was one of favourite games of all time, mostly due to the amazing music, superb visuals & art, and top tier polish.
    And while this remaster does a mostly good job of sprucing up the graphics, making this game the best looking game on the switch……Metroid Prime combat is still average, bosses mediocre & puzzles passable, it’s has idiotic/simplistic enemy AI - like with all of    Metroid Prime was one of favourite games of all time, mostly due to the amazing music, superb visuals & art, and top tier polish.
    And while this remaster does a mostly good job of sprucing up the graphics, making this game the best looking game on the switch……Metroid Prime combat is still average, bosses mediocre & puzzles passable, it’s has idiotic/simplistic enemy AI - like with all of Nintendo’s games, and obscene amount of backtracking. All of this makes Metroid Prime gameplay simply alright, at best.

    This remaster makes dual stick control finally viable, but sets up a host of other disastrous control schemes make the overall controls an overly complicated failure.
    1. Jump button is different from the Morph ball jump button.
    2. Super missile needs 2 button presses instead of just holding down the Missile button, which is crazy.
    3. There’s zero full button mapping available.
    4. Changing Visors/weapons harder than it should be.
    5. Changing thermal or X-ray visor needs an extra button press every time you want to go back to normal vision.
    6. There’s no weapon wheel or visor wheel as an option.
    7. There’s still very long delay between changing any weapons or visors, which feels horribly out of date……and much more.

    I bought this day one, and will by the physical version again as soon as it comes out. But don’t let the cultists convince anyone honest that this game is anywhere near an 8/10. It’s a 6/10 for modern gaming standards.    … Expand
  83. Timenick
    Mar 9, 2023
    2
    Boring, frustrating, badly aged slog of a game with 3DS level graphics. People are straight up lying when they say this game looks good. 90% of the gameplay is backtracking and the rest is fighting bullet sponge enemies with super outdated combat mechanics and solving terrible artificial roadblock puzzles. No immersion.

    So many Gamecube games are overrated and this is another one. Im    Boring, frustrating, badly aged slog of a game with 3DS level graphics. People are straight up lying when they say this game looks good. 90% of the gameplay is backtracking and the rest is fighting bullet sponge enemies with super outdated combat mechanics and solving terrible artificial roadblock puzzles. No immersion.

    So many Gamecube games are overrated and this is another one. Im very disappointed. Metroid is good in 2D but this doesnt work in 2023. Definitely wont buy another Remaster or Prime 4.    … Expand
  84. noahbrans
    Mar 23, 2023
    6
    Since it was difficult to avoid being exposed to several glowing reviews of Metroid Prime online and since I quite enjoyed Metroid Dread, I decided to trust the majority and buy the game to see what makes it one of the “greatest games on the planet.” To be honest I’m still not sure the reason so many people are head-over-heels for this game. I played through about 70% of it so far andSince it was difficult to avoid being exposed to several glowing reviews of Metroid Prime online and since I quite enjoyed Metroid Dread, I decided to trust the majority and buy the game to see what makes it one of the “greatest games on the planet.” To be honest I’m still not sure the reason so many people are head-over-heels for this game. I played through about 70% of it so far and haven’t had much fun at all, not that I’ve had a bad time mind you. One of the biggest reasons I see for the shower of praise is the atmosphere, everyone loves the incredibly immersive atmosphere. I don’t see it. The world is very well realized and detailed, especially considering it’s a gamecube game and quite old, but there isn’t much to really push it to a level of immersion where all the problems I have can disappear. The music is a big part of this lack of atmosphere to me personally. The first time that the music kicked in for the Chozo Ruins area, I found that it so ruined any sense of mystery or tension that I turned it off. It’s not a bad track but it’s so mismatched and creates an unpleasant dichotomy between the world-building and a silly little song playing at full volume while you fight your way through every alien trying its hardest to murder you. There are some songs I enjoyed but for the most part I find the music to be middling and unimpressive, much like the gameplay. It’s hard to see why people might prefer the slower, clunkier gameplay of prime to a 2D metroid if the atmosphere doesn’t hit. Where Dread is fast and snappy, Prime makes you feel like your suit is 20x as heavy and it really bogs down the pacing. I played on normal difficulty but it feels too easy. The only difficulty to be had is trying to make it back to a save point with enough health so you don’t die and lose the last 15 minutes of progress, which is a good motivator but can be frustrating, though I feel as though the save points are never too far. Another thing that bogs down the pace of the game is all the backtracking. Probably my biggest issue with the game as a whole is the amount of wasted time bouncing from one area to another and back again when you get a suit upgrade. It is incessant and unnecessary and I don’t know how it is simply looked over in every 10/10 review. Not much is fun about going through the same area you’ve been in for the 6th time and fighting another flying enemy that won’t leave you alone ever. It’s a massive flaw. On the positive side though, I think the presentation is great for a switch game. The sound effects and fidelity the team at retro managed to squeeze into the little system are quite impressive. It baffles me to see negative reviews where the only thing mentioned are the “lackluster graphics.”
    I never write reviews for anything but I am genuinely confused as to the mountains of praise this game gets. I’m not completely dissatisfied with it but it is so incredibly far from being a “10/10 perfect game” that it’s a bigger mystery than anything I discovered on Tallon IV.    … Expand
  85. Dingobaron
    Feb 13, 2023
    7
    96? You gotta be sh*ttin me...
    It's a decent remaster of the original. Only took them TWENTY TWO years and two re-releases to finally add dual stick controls, one big round of applause for that one. They reworked the graphics and still call it a remaster, props to that. But 39 Dollars? F*** THAT. For that money you'd be right to expect a full blown remake, with new animations, new game    96? You gotta be sh*ttin me...
    It's a decent remaster of the original. Only took them TWENTY TWO years and two re-releases to finally add dual stick controls, one big round of applause for that one. They reworked the graphics and still call it a remaster, props to that. But 39 Dollars? F*** THAT. For that money you'd be right to expect a full blown remake, with new animations, new game modes, extras, and all those bells and whistles. This looks a lot more like one of those fan projects where someone recreates a classic game in Unreal Engine, and apart from that, not much has changed.

    That being said, I was a huge fan of the original game. It was a masterpiece back when it was first released. Playing it today, I can't help but notice a ton of issues that drain the fun out of the game. Frankly, it was hard to ignore those flaws 20 years ago, but I'm not the hardcore brainwashed Nintendo fanboy I used to be, unlike some other people.
    Starting with the combat: Lots of enemies and bosses that are annoying as hell to fight. Circle around them, or let them circle around you, wait for them to reveal their weak point, shoot, rinse and repeat. It gets old -really- fast, and even back in the day, was my biggest gripe with the Prime series. And that's with the -new- controls, so just imagine how it feels with the old, clunky controls.... Enemies respawn every damn time you enter a room, so just in case you can't get enough of circling around the same enemies over and over again, this game got you covered. Then you have those f****** mosquitoes everywhere. The biggest challenge is to not lose your patience and throw the controller into the damn TV screen. Enough said; the combat SUCKS.

    Then you have the controls: Clunky and unintuitive, sometimes unresponsive. Small things like rotating the map with the left stick, and panning the map with the right stick; The exact opposite of what everyone is used to. Constantly switching between different visors, beams and missiles. Press D-pad right to select the scanner, press ZR or D-pad UP to deselect the scanner? Those are small issues, but they add up to become one big issue.

    Scanning every room with your visor is one big waste of time, unless you want to read the same bits of text a million times. Don't be the person who wants to get every codex entry in this game. Who gives a damn about the Chozo, anyway?

    The level design and exploration is still amazing though, and that's where the game redeems itself. I just find all these raving reviews to be a bit much, considering that this is just another cash grab. It's a well enough excuse to play this classic game again, nothing more.    … Expand
  86. spicy617
    Mar 4, 2023
    0
    Metroid Prime Remastered is a disappointment to fans of the original game. While the graphics have been updated, the gameplay feels clunky and outdated. The controls are difficult to master and the camera angles are frustrating, making it hard to navigate through the game's environments.

    Additionally, the game's storyline feels lacking and uninspired. The lack of character development    Metroid Prime Remastered is a disappointment to fans of the original game. While the graphics have been updated, the gameplay feels clunky and outdated. The controls are difficult to master and the camera angles are frustrating, making it hard to navigate through the game's environments.

    Additionally, the game's storyline feels lacking and uninspired. The lack of character development and depth makes it difficult to connect with the game's protagonist, Samus Aran. The game also lacks replayability value, as there is little incentive to revisit previously explored areas.

    Overall, Metroid Prime Remastered fails to capture the magic of the original game and falls short in terms of both gameplay and story. Fans of the series will be disappointed, and newcomers may struggle to find enjoyment in this lackluster remaster.    … Expand
  87. TWG
    Apr 14, 2023
    0
    That moment when they made a 2002 game look better than actual new games for the switch
  88. Cyber07
    Feb 11, 2023
    5
    Amazing love it what a surprise from Nintendo the graphics are great and the remastered version clearly has visuals that you don't see in the original GC version I have the original GC version but you do notice on the switch.Worth buying
  89. Robo_Steve
    Feb 10, 2023
    0
    I don't understand how this game is getting such great reviews. It might've been good for it's time on Gamecube (I played it) but the combat and level design are super weak compared to games of the modern era (see Metroid Dread). It is not worth $40 IMO.
  90. OnlyOneHere
    Mar 11, 2023
    0
    This game is a steaming pile of garbage. The greedy developers are charging $40 for this poor excuse of a remaster. For that ridiculous price, I expect a remake or extra game modes. This game has none of that. The gameplay is extremely outdated. The graphics have this weird mix of old and new graphics, it reminds me of that garbage GTA Trilogy remaster. To make matters worse, this game hasThis game is a steaming pile of garbage. The greedy developers are charging $40 for this poor excuse of a remaster. For that ridiculous price, I expect a remake or extra game modes. This game has none of that. The gameplay is extremely outdated. The graphics have this weird mix of old and new graphics, it reminds me of that garbage GTA Trilogy remaster. To make matters worse, this game has very outdated PS2-quality lighting. All the lazy developers did was re-texture/upscale the game and called it a day. All these outdated mechanics makes me want to snap my Switch in half.

    There is no multiplayer. So once you beat the campaign, there is literally not a reason to play this game again. Charging $40 for a game with no replay value is a cash grab. I'm shocked greedy Nintendo didn't charge $60 for this remaster. They are the same company that had Diamond and Pearl remake for an outrageous price of $120. Even when Nintendo tries to be generous, they're still greedy and lazy. I don't recommend this game at all, unless you want to support laziness.    … Expand
  91. StanDanDeliver
    Feb 11, 2023
    4
    The only thing it really has going for it is beautiful graphics. Being forced to fire 3 shots before a charge shot is a massive annoyance! Not only that, but forced aim-assist makes the entire game a gigantic cake walk. There isn’t really a point in aiming when you can blindly shoot 2-3 feet away from the enemy and still hit them. I wished they would have stuck to the same feel as the WiiThe only thing it really has going for it is beautiful graphics. Being forced to fire 3 shots before a charge shot is a massive annoyance! Not only that, but forced aim-assist makes the entire game a gigantic cake walk. There isn’t really a point in aiming when you can blindly shoot 2-3 feet away from the enemy and still hit them. I wished they would have stuck to the same feel as the Wii Trilogy. I purchased this to show Nintendo that Metroid still has a future but if any future games are like this, I’m out.… Expand
  92. GiovanniTucha
    Feb 9, 2023
    6
    Графику улучшили, но геймплей уже не вытягивает. Низкая сложность, унылый левел дизвйн, никакие боссы и рядовые враги. Оружие не чувствуется.
  93. DOUG_EX_1989
    Feb 12, 2023
    4
    No tiene RT, 60fps inestables, gráficos como si fuera nintendo 64, ni siquiera es HD, y le dan una nota de más de 90 en metacritic, jajajaja hay una similitud en los juegos de nintendo y de xbox, q ambos necesitan de la prensa para q los infle porq si fuera de manera neutral ni siquiera al 80 llegarian, una vergüenza q juegos Remake de verdad como Dead Space, tlous parte I, o incluso FF7R,No tiene RT, 60fps inestables, gráficos como si fuera nintendo 64, ni siquiera es HD, y le dan una nota de más de 90 en metacritic, jajajaja hay una similitud en los juegos de nintendo y de xbox, q ambos necesitan de la prensa para q los infle porq si fuera de manera neutral ni siquiera al 80 llegarian, una vergüenza q juegos Remake de verdad como Dead Space, tlous parte I, o incluso FF7R, se vean inferiorizados solamente porq el sector basura de la prensa tiene q hacer lo imposible para q la NOSTALGICA nintendo no desaparezca en el olvido, no hay problema, como no es Mario, pokemon u otro juego de niño no va a vender mucho, jaja los DVPS se deben estar riendo como su gran trabajo en Remakes o remastered de verdad no sirve de nada solo porq un puñado de prensa … Expand
  94. Nyanraze
    Feb 10, 2023
    1
    It doesn't look like the original at all, they changed the essence.........
  95. Nordmansk
    Feb 11, 2023
    2
    Un juego muy sobrevalorado, me aburrió un poco y como remaster es bueno, pero no me parece la gran cosa
  96. Fatmandu
    Feb 12, 2023
    0
    This game trash man. Nintendo can't make FPS. And where is the multiplayer? Its 2022 people. Stick to Call of Duty.
  97. Lamecalv
    Feb 10, 2023
    1
    another game that looks like an emulator, the worst thing is that they have the nerve to sell it at full prices
  98. Netoztation
    Feb 11, 2023
    0
    The truth is, I expected more from this game, unless it was a remake and not a remaster, which will not have any change in the story and it is the same as we played, only with a retouching of the graphics
  99. boznahto
    Jul 16, 2023
    3
    So after I heard so much about Metroid prime I decided that it’s probable beautiful game and I should buy it as soon as posible, you don't expect a different reaction after so many wonderful words and reviews towards the game. Firs thing than I noticed that - it not so interesting as they said and game design is far behind modern games. But at some point it became unbearable to play, youSo after I heard so much about Metroid prime I decided that it’s probable beautiful game and I should buy it as soon as posible, you don't expect a different reaction after so many wonderful words and reviews towards the game. Firs thing than I noticed that - it not so interesting as they said and game design is far behind modern games. But at some point it became unbearable to play, you newer know there is checkpoint and if you miss it - ptobobly you will die and lost all your progress. Intricate labyrinths and crowds of enemies in them introduce frustration. You never know where should They say that in the old games there were problems with the fact that you did not know where to go - Metroid Prime takes this problem to the core of the game and takes it to the absolute! 
 If you are looking for an FPS, don't buy metroid prime, as the FPS metroid is absolutely terrible, for example, the developers divided the weapons by colours, you need exactly the yellow weapon to kill the yellow enemy. Even Quake 1 is a better shooter than Metroid Prime
    If you want to play Metroid - better buy Metroid Dread
    It's hard for me to imagine what could attract a modern gamer to this bunch of code    … Expand
  100. weskergamer
    Feb 16, 2023
    10
    IT is amazing how Nintendo and Retro managed to make this game look and play better that than the original. This is my favorite game ever and it is sold as one hell of a package $40 for one of the greatest game ever made and fully remastered.
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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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