Metroid Prime Remastered | Review Thread

[John Elden Ring]

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Game Title: Metroid Prime Remastered

Genre: Shooter, Sci-fi, Metroidvania, action-adventure, waifu game.

Platforms: Nintendo Switch

Media: Metroid Prime Remastered - Launch Trailer - Nintendo Switch

• MercurySteam Info

Developers:

• Retro Studios
• Iron Galaxy

Publisher: Nintendo

Price: $39.99 USD

Release Date: February 9, 2023

More Info: r/metroid | Wikipedia Page

Review Aggregator:

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OpenCritic: NA

MetaCritic - 97/100 [Switch]

Review Scores

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GAMINGbible - 100/100

Metroid Prime Remastered is the Nintendo Switch game I’ve been waiting for since the console launched back in 2017, and the surprise release has somehow only managed to exceed every expectation I had for it. This is the perfect version of one of the few truly perfect video games. I only hope that everyone who wrote it off as a clunky fps or Nintendo’s answer to Halo way back when will give it another chance, and discover just how good it really is.

Nintendo Life - 10/10

With Metroid Prime Remastered, the seemingly impossible has been achieved: a masterpiece has been made even better. The minor issues we have with the motion controls and the occasional visual hiccup pale in comparison to the enhancements that have been made here. The visual improvements are extensive, right through to the minor details, and it all comes together to create one of the best-looking games on Switch, remaster or not. The new twin-stick control setup works flawlessly for both veterans and newcomers, but if you're itching to go back to the original GameCube controls, that option is there too. With an expanded gallery feature to round things out, Metroid Prime Remastered feels like a new benchmark in how older games can be thoughtfully revitalised for the modern age.

WayTooManyGames - 9.5/10.0

This is how a remaster of a Nintendo game should look, run, and play. What was already near-perfect is even better, all thanks to Retro Studios just improving upon every single aspect of the original game, making this particular version of an all-time classic the ultimate way to play it. Not to mention the fact you can now take it on-the-go. I may have one or two small issues with it, but to call them deal-breakers would be damn near blasphemous. In short, grab Metroid Prime Remastered.

Nintenderos - 9.5/10.0

Metroid Prime Remastered is the best version of the game that could have been made. An exquisite remaster that respects to the maximum all the values of the original game, elevating it to adapt it to new times and to the control schemes of Nintendo Switch in its entirety. Although we would have liked to have seen some more original content, details like its gallery full of unlockables will delight fans.

Vandal - 9.5/10.0

Metroid Prime was, is, and will continue to be an essential masterpiece that everyone with a modicum of interest and passion for this hobby should play at least once in their life, something that this new version vindicates with more force than ever thanks to to a spectacular graphical facelift and its multiple control options. We are not going to deny that the fact that it does not include its sequels has disappointed us a bit, but right now, few games you will find on Nintendo Switch or any other platform capable of rivaling this legendary adventure. Without a doubt, one of the best remasters ever made and an example to follow.

Nintenduo - 9.1/10.0

Metroid Prime Remastered is an exceptional game, impressive at all levels and the living proof that the series can be taken much further than its two-dimensional adventures. Somewhat uneven, but visually outstanding, its controls are superbly adapted to the Nintendo Switch, setting a precedent for the series.

GamePro Germany - 8.7/10.0

Metroid Prime Remastered is a brilliant reminder of why you love games

Polygon - Recommended

In Metroid Dread, you are encouraged to sprint through, keeping clear of enemies that, at the outset, you have no means of defeating. Your central relation to the game world is that of anxiety and, yes, dread. Metroid Prime, by contrast, wants you to feel inquisitive toward its lonely landscapes, to seek understanding of your enemies as much as mastery over them. Through its contemplative gameplay loop, wherein entering a new area means taking time to consider it, 20 years later, Metroid Prime might have even more to say about what it means to slow down, taking time to view the world with curiosity and wonder.

 

[Bodycount611]

one of the greatest games of all time.

Best stealth drop EVER! I almost fell out of my chair.

 

[Kokoloko]

I love Metroid Prime but I dont know about that score. Plenty of other remasters/remakes didnt get the same love, even the GOATS.
I mean for me I always keep my old score for them, so its fine for me

 

[ethomaz]

I love Metroid Prime but I dont know about that score. Plenty of other remasters/remakes didnt get the same love, even the GOATS.
I mean for me I always keep my old score for them, so its fine for me

It is the same score that the original received with 70 reviews.
Unless it have obvious flaws compared with the original I'm fine with the score.

Metroid Prime Reviews

Samus returns in a new mission to unravel the mystery behind the ruined walls scattered across Tallon IV. In Metroid Prime, you'll play the role of this bounty hunter and view the world through her visor, which displays information ranging from current energy levels to ammunition. Equipped with...

www.metacritic.com

 

[Gamernyc78]

one of the greatest games of all time.

Best stealth drop EVER! I almost fell out of my chair.

I want to get but have drift on my Switch which I got shortly after buying it! Ughhh ima see what I do about it. I was on nyc train today and the guy next to me was playing it lol its going to sell big time! I'm sure.

 

[Kokoloko]

It is the same score that the original received with 70 reviews.
Unless it have obvious flaws compared with the original I'm fine with the score.

Metroid Prime Reviews

Samus returns in a new mission to unravel the mystery behind the ruined walls scattered across Tallon IV. In Metroid Prime, you'll play the role of this bounty hunter and view the world through her visor, which displays information ranging from current energy levels to ammunition. Equipped with...

www.metacritic.com

Same but TLOU1 Remake didnt get the same love

 

[Darth Vader]

Same but TLOU1 Remake didnt get the same love

That's only reserved for Nintendo and MS games.

 

[Yurinka]

I remember it was maybe my favorite Gamecube game, and loved it. But I also think that as usual in the Nintendo exclusives this 97 -or now 95 with still only 6 reviews- Metacritic is too high, pretty overvalued specially today.

 

[Vertigo]

It’ll still be one of the best releases of the year. I sorta agree here so whatever.

Game hasn’t aged much and it’s a perfect remake. It looks like it should and they didn’t butcher it. Only thing holding it back is switch resolution.

 

[Gods&Monsters]

I had the Wii Trilogy but I sold it on eBay years ago like an idiot

I was sure they were going to release it eventually but no.

Anyway, biggest shadow drop in video games history. There was another one not long ago but no one talks about it anymore. Flush something

 

[ethomaz]

Same but TLOU1 Remake didnt get the same love

Like I said "Unless it has obvious flaws...".

TLOU1 lacks a whole MP mode that is bigger part of the original game experience... that can drive scores down.
If that Metroid Prime remake lacks content too then it should be take a hit in scores.

 

[Bodycount611]

I had the Wii Trilogy but I sold it on eBay years ago like an idiot

I was sure they were going to release it eventually but no.

Anyway, biggest shadow drop in video games history. There was another one not long ago but no one talks about it anymore. Flush something

Lo-Fi Cringe I think it was called.

 

[Muddasar]

No way is Metroid Prime a 95 in 2023.

20 years ago fair enough. One of the best games of the generation.

Replayed it last year and what a chore it was to play. The amount of backtracking is torture.

Typical Nintendo. They’ve been regurgitating the same games for decades yet no one bats an eyelid.

Expect the same for the new Zelda. Link will save Princess Zelda from Ganon again. 10/10.

 

[PlacidusaX]

Nice remaster and nice price but the rating is suspect.

 

[Vertigo]

It’s definitely still a 5 star game. I wouldn’t knock it for its age. I doubt there will be a better game released for the rest of the year either.

 

[Papacheeks]

Same but TLOU1 Remake didnt get the same love

I would also argue that Metroid Prime being so old from 2002, is a much longer time where people have not thought about the game. LAST OF US literally had a remaster done in 2014. Even though it was the PS3 code. Even with all the top end work they did on the remake for part 1, last of us has been in the air, talked/played about recently.

I think it has more to do with that really.

 

[Vertigo]

I would also argue that Metroid Prime being so old from 2002, is a much longer time where people have not thought about the game. LAST OF US literally had a remaster done in 2014. Even though it was the PS3 code. Even with all the top end work they did on the remake for part 1, last of us has been in the air, talked/played about recently.

I think it has more to do with that really.

Prime is also 40$ and not full retail priced. It has a substantial amount of work done. Gameplay is unchanged but it has received a generational visual update. I would be saying it’s modern overhaul with the level of improvements. Only switch itself is holding this back. I don’t like being jealous of what pc pirates get to enjoy by being thieves … this game looks far more stunning in emulation.

I wouldn’t knock down a game for being a remake. If I recall, Prime only did like 1.5 million. That was impressive then but it’s been 20 years, switch has exponentially more exposure than Gamecube ever had and this will be a brand new game to all the newest generation of Nintendo kiddos. I would be telling every one of them to buy this game.

It’s one of the best shooter campaigns ever. Only thing in recent memory that can compare is Doom 2016 (they’re very very similar) but … Prime is better.

 

[PlacidusaX]

@Vertigo ^^

 

[Vertigo]

I doubt Metroid Prime 4 can look better than this on Switch hardware. I hope it’s coming for their next handheld instead.

Just reached Phazon Mines. Not much more left I think. I’d love to play remasters of the next two games too but they’re probably better off going straight to Prime 4 first.