Metroid Prime Remastered

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  • Summary: Intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran receives a distress signal from a wrecked frigate in orbit around planet Tallon IV. Upon investigation, the frigate reveals itself to be a Space Pirate research vessel home to terrifying genetic experiments using the mysterious Phazon substance. There,Intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran receives a distress signal from a wrecked frigate in orbit around planet Tallon IV. Upon investigation, the frigate reveals itself to be a Space Pirate research vessel home to terrifying genetic experiments using the mysterious Phazon substance. There, Samus encounters her nemesis, Meta Ridley, whom she pursues to the surface of Tallon IV. It's up to her alone to explore the planet's interconnected regions, investigate its dark secrets, and end the intergalactic threat posed by Phazon.

    Experience this critically acclaimed first-person adventure like never before with remastered visuals, audio, controls, and more.    … Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 84 out of 84
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 84
  3. Negative: 0 out of 84
  1. Twinfinite
    Feb 14, 2023
    100
    This title is arguably the best-looking game on the Switch and captures the magic of the original all over again. Metroid Prime Remastered reminded the world why people consider this one of the greatest games ever made.
  2. COGconnected
    Feb 21, 2023
    100
    Metroid Prime Remastered is an example of how a remaster should be done. There were no real changes to gameplay, visuals or anything like that. Just some minor improvements, such as added control schemes, to help modernize it a bit. Aside from some lengthy load times when you’re initially getting into the game or loading a save, the game really has no faults. It’s designed to encourage exploration and experimentation, but if you get lost, you’ll be nudged in the direction you need to go eventually. There are ample amounts of lore in the game, giving plenty of nods to past Metroid games. While it would have been better if the entire Metroid Prime trilogy was included here, I won’t complain too much as long as the next two games arrive remastered prior to Metroid Prime 4.
  3. Cubed3
    Mar 13, 2023
    100
    There are few games that command the title of Masterpiece. Without any doubt whatsoever, Metroid Prime Remastered is fully deserving of this moniker. The fact that minimal changes had to be made to a game that is 21 years old is a true testament of the original game design, gameplay loop and art direction. The icing on the cake for Metroid Prime Remastered is obviously the enhanced visuals and a control scheme that is far more fitting for the modern era. The Nintendo GameCube version may now lay to rest, as Metroid Prime Remastered is the definitive method to play this outstanding masterpiece.
  4. INVEN
    Feb 14, 2023
    95
    Metroid Prime Remastered is a perfect example of how we should deal with classic games to remaster. Almost every aspect of the game including visual, control and convenience have been improved. The only drawback of this surprise present for those who long awaited Metroid Prime 4 is that now they are going to need much patient for the 2nd and 3rd title to be remastered.
  5. PLAY! Zine
    Mar 9, 2023
    90
    Metroid Prime Remastered is not only an amazing upgrade to the original game but also one of the nicest-looking titles on the Switch platform. An experience that not only aged greatly when it comes to its gameplay but also one that shines with new life through a modernized control scheme. If you ever wanted to play a Metroid Prime game, there is no doubt that this is its definitive edition.
  6. Multiplayer.it
    Feb 20, 2023
    90
    Metroid Prime was, and still is, one of the best games published during this century. The visuals of this Remastered are just amazing: this is how Metroid Prime looked like in our memories, not in reality.
  7. The Jimquisition
    Feb 19, 2023
    75
    Metroid Prime Remastered is a faithful beat-for-beat recreation of the GameCube classic with a comprehensively polished visual makeover. It remains a solid adventure shooter, even if its straightforward approach to player progress is a little unexciting these days. I’ve certainly not hated my time with it, though I do hate its refusal to properly credit the team that worked on the original...Maybe it’s the industry’s attitude toward attribution that could use a remastering.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 321 out of 345
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 345
  3. Negative: 15 out of 345
  1. 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
  2. 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 BestThis 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.… Expand
  4. ffp
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Nintendo really just shadow dropped one of the most acclaimed games from the gamecube era with a complete visual overhaul, new models andNintendo really just shadow dropped one of the most acclaimed games from the gamecube era with a complete visual overhaul, new models and textures, absurd amount of controls customization, colour blind support, Gamecube controller support and is chargin only 40 usd for it ?
    Colour me impressed.
    In comparison with the lackluster "remaster/HD/deluxe" editions like skyward sword, pikmin 3, mario kart 8, this feels like a remake. The game looks like Prime always did in my memories.
    This level of care, love and effort is rare to see in the gaming dev atmosphere nowadays. Retro studios really put all the work into making this version the MUST GO to play this masterpiece

    metroid fans eatin' good    … Expand
  5. dakcity
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    An absolutely incredible remaster that captures the spirit, vision, tone, and feel of the original while modernizing it twenty years later.An absolutely incredible remaster that captures the spirit, vision, tone, and feel of the original while modernizing it twenty years later. Truthfully, all the game needed was a visual overhaul and new controls, and that's exactly what this brings. It's no less than one of the best remasters or even remakes of all time, for one of the greatest FPS games ever created. A must-buy for any Metroid fan or Switch owner.… Expand
  6. Sam195
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    The very best video games can offer. This game has the best atmosphere ever simulated on screen.
  7. Maytesdxsp
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Impresionante remake!! Uno de mis juegos favoritos de gamecube trasladado a switch de forma magistral. Maravilloso, impecable, quizás el mejorImpresionante remake!! Uno de mis juegos favoritos de gamecube trasladado a switch de forma magistral. Maravilloso, impecable, quizás el mejor juego de switch en cuestiones técnicas. Gracias Nintendo.… Expand
  8. 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,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 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

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