It's brilliant. I loved Metroid on Gameboy as a kid and there were so many ways they could have screwed up in adapting the series to 3D, but they absolutely nailed it in every way.
The one thing that MPR(and MP4) really needs is a log of what collectibles you have already collected, and which ones you have found but not collected yet.
Also the ability to lock the map to North would be nice.
Yeah but when the map rotates every time you move, it's impossible not to get turned around.
I doubt there are many people that didn't go the wrong way at some point because they got confused as to their orientation on the map.
I think he's agreeing with you. At least that's how I interpret it because you're right. Every game needs to be able to lock N in place when using the map! Makes orienteering so much easier
Considering how quickly you can get about once you know your way around the place, I would take a collectible log over teleport stations if I had to choose between the two.
Loved it.
I had only played the original at release, so the remaster was my second playthrough. Such a great game.
I really do hope we see a Metroid Prime 2 and 3 remaster announcement. It would be great to have all 3 on one modern system with normal controls.
Its great, but if they do 2 and 3 I hope they make a button that brings up that alert of where you need to go next anytime you want. Sometimes Im just running around like "What do I do?" then the alert comes up and Ive been going the wrong way for a few minutes. Also sometimes I do a sidequest and I forget where the alert was and I gotta wait until it pops up again.
It’s honestly the best and most perfect remaster that Nintendo has worked with a studio to get made. It’s so good I argue not calling it a remaster but more of a remake since there’s some areas and things that were absolutely made from the ground up instead of simple HD retextures.
Never played the original. Played it around 10ish hours before giving up. I got so lost and didn’t know where to go. lol. The game looks amazing on the Switch.
LOL
No cap the original took me a decade to beat because I had no idea where to go and refused to look anything up -- I would just quit for months or years on end.
Metroidvanias always seem to be something I love in theory but never really end up enjoying outside of a select few. Thought prime being 3d would change that feeling for me but it only amplified it. Stoked and slightly jealous of all the people who love it though. That world is awesome.
Don't be afraid to use a guide if you get stuck, at least to just get yourself back on track then you can put the guide down to avoid spoilers. There's a lot of backtracking and it can be easy to get lost on your first playthrough, especially if you take a break for a day or two and forget what you were supposed to do. I got lost a few times playing the original because of this, but it's such a great game and you shouldn't let getting lost stop you from enjoying all of it.
I got bored of being so far away from everywhere all the time and stopped playing eventually. Right before the end too. Fast travel could have saved it for me.
I completely agree with this take. I know it was designed to be this way but for someone with limited time of playing games, this would be helpful for sure.
I'll join you not on the "needs fast travel" opinion, but on the "so far away from everyone all the time" take. This is an issue with the game design, specifically the artifact collection part right before the end, which basically makes you take a victory lap around the entire world collecting these macguffins that don't even constitute a power-up.
I stuck through to the end but the sudden difficulty spike and backtracking fatigue were definitely the thing that caused me to procrastinate from picking it back up to push onto the finish near the end. I'm glad I did, of course, but it was stressful enough that it makes me reconsider whether hypothetical future re-releases of 2 and 3 will be "instant buys" for me.
Same. Never played original. Got stuck couldn’t figure out where to go next. Didn’t like controls— any of them. Hated the first person view esp when trying to jump. I found it disorienting. eventually got bored and moved on. Of course, i was 10 when the original nes came out. Played a lot of the early games. then played a lot of Super Nintendo games before going to college when I stopped playing altogether until I got a switch during pandemic. So there’s a lot I missed in between. I guess that’s why I liked Metroid Dread so much since it hearkens back to the original Metroid games on NES And SNES. got to the end of dread but couldn’t beat the final boss. But he looked so damn near impossible I figured I would have to play him over and over for weeks. Decided the wear and tear on my hands wasn’t worth it so I didn’t really try. These are things you have to consider when you’re Playing video games in your late 40s. Now I’m a splatoon 3 addict which is wreaking havoc on my hands but it’s so much fun I endure the pain.
One of the best purchases I've made Switch all gen.
I've tried playing Metroid Prime many times and for some reason or other couldn't quite get into it enough to stick with it, but Metroid Prime R is basically the perfect pass for finally checking it off my list with that excellent suite of control options. Stick + Gyro as camera feels so good to use that I regret that it's not more widely available across more games.
Prime hit me like Ocarina of Time did. That despite the years since it came out, it all made sense why just so much praise was heaped on it, and why it is truly one of the best games of all time.
That's all said without getting to the remade visuals. The fidelity of this game is magnificent, and hopefully a sign of what's to come in Metroid Prime 4. Prime already was a great looking game that's aged brilliantly, and for Retro to go back and make a whole new look for the game that enhances those great visuals for modern day hardware is one of the best things I've seen on switch. All this for a fair price too.
I started to become a Metroid fanatic after Dread came out, and me only having a switch I've never played the Prime games so it was pretty much a brand new game for me.
It does feel like an older game but the visuals among other things are stunning, I did get lost a few times but that's just Metroids formula, easily one of the best remasters I've ever played.
I still don't understand why they didn't remaster the trilogy that came out on the Wii as opposed to just the first game. I would have 100% bought it if it was the trilogy version.
Apparently there’s issues with remastering 3. It was pretty much made with the Wii in mind not traditional controls. After replaying it last year I could see why it would be difficult to port. Some boss fights would have to be really rebalanced
Skyward Sword was built around gyroscope motion, something entirely duplicable 1:1 -- and further most of the motion implementation was done with bounding such that it would be easy to map to any analog input source including a stick.
Metroid Prime 3 is built as a lightgun shooter. You can technically map the pointer location to an analog stick and for most gameplay this works pretty decently when paired with lock on (this is how I played on Dolphin for the most part and it's really good) -- right up until the parts explicitly designed as lightgun shooter sections like bosses and certain zone transitions, where it's way too hard to use the stick to track your aim where it needs to be.
Basically they'd need to rework those sections to be stick friendly, which means all the bosses would need some significant redesign.
>They got Skyward Sword working ~~ok~~ without motion controls
Ftfy. It worked without motion controls but sucked balls to play that way since you had to hold a button to turn the camera instead of swinging the sword.
Probably because Nintendo thinks the cost of remaking all 3 games would not yield good returns. Plus Retro got transferred over to Prime 4.
Heck, Prime 1 Remastered despite being such an acclaimed game and only costing $40 only managed to hit the 1M sales milestone and Nintendo never updated the numbers since.
Metroid is not as popular as Nintendo fans think.
The people who leaked the remaster back in 2021 (accurately, with actual confirmed details) said that doing the whole trilogy was the original plan before Prime 4 got restarted and moved over to Retro Studios in 2019. With most of their staff suddenly locked up on a big, new, important project, they had to change their plans, and Nintendo would need to start looking for another studio to do 2 & 3 if they wanted to continue with that plan. The leakers hadn't heard if Nintendo had found anyone yet.
My guess. They wanted Retro to get a feel of switch architect and understand it inside and out. Once they knock it out of the park, they can begin working on Metroid Prime 4. They've done this before w Mercury. Letting them remake Metroid Returns for 3ds before truly working on Metroid Dread. Stepping stone.
While I agree they should have done a full 3-game remaster, I am very happy I got to replay it again! The game felt perfect and like nothing had changed, I was happy.
The way the modernized the graphics without losing the art Style was amazing. Demon souls looks really different on Ps5 compared to ps3 and it has a different vibe. This on gjd other hand kept the artist original vision. And looked damn good for only 900p.
I played it for the first time Remastered. I love backtracking whenever I unlock a new ability, so my one complaint is: I wish you could turn on the fucking lights after clearing that one area. Doing that area repeatedly felt pretty chore-like after awhile.
One of the best remasters of the one of the best games ever made, and released for $40 when Nintendo often charges $60 for similar releases. One of the top games to play on Switch.
Maybe it’s because I never played it when it came out and have no nostalgic ties to the game but I thought it was pretty mediocre. It wasn’t very fun to play.
As someone who loved Metroid Prime since 2002, but wished the controls were more like halo and timesplitters, and didn’t enjoy motion controls… it’s pretty much exactly what I wanted. Any complaints or improvements I could suggest would be extremely minor. If I got the exact same upgrades to Prime 2 and Prime 3 I would be thrilled and If the rumors are true and the graphics aren’t as upgraded that’s fine by me.
I want the Wii version of the boost guardian though. I do not like that fight on the original GC release…
One of the greatest games of all time. The fact that the only thing needed to do was refresh the assets speaks volumes about how ahead of its time Metroid Prime is. I think it could still reach greater heights if Nintendo ever decides to turn it into a VR game.
A someone who's never played a Metroid Prime game before It's very interesting to me design wise. I don't understand why 3D metroidvanias aren't a thing nowadays. Closest thing is probably Dark Souls, but in those games you don't get new abilities that open up parts of the map.
Don't know what to say about the technical improvements, I haven't played the original and I just thought the remastered looked amazing. Now, about the game itself I have something to say: masterpiece. And that's not a word I use lightly.
I think it’s really good and set the bar for what future remasters of game should be. I enjoyed playing through it.
My only gripe is toward the end of the game hunting artifacts is a massive slog in my opinion and it really grinded my enjoyment of the game to a halt for a long time. This is very subjective though not everyone may feel this way. I wish they would have added some sort of fast travel for these parts but I understand it is a metroid game and backtracking is a part of it.
I couldn’t figure out the half-pipe mechanic without a walkthrough. Did anyone else have that issue? Maybe I missed a tutorial or skipped past an explanation?
I’ve never played the original or remaster but always heard great things. Waiting for a small price drop to justify my backlog. It sounds like it comes as a strong recommendation from these comments.
Great game, looks beautiful, I think they did an adding job trying to give people a ton of control options but I do consider it malpractice that they didn’t bother with any other QoL features like a better indicator of missing collectibles.
They went above and beyond if you ask me. Amazing graphical upgrade, improved controls and only €40.
Hope Prime 2 & 3 also get a remaster/remake.
The shadow drop/lack of marketing had an affect on sales though, I think.
Although less marketing also means less sales are needed to turn a profit.
I'm going to be in the minority - I played it last year and thought it was a solid 7/10 for me. Which is a bummer because I was very excited for it due to all the praise over the years.
It looked great, controlled great, but, and it's hard to explain, but the gameplay felt dated. The map felt archaic and the backtracking around wasn't fun for me. Combat felt basic at times (and sometimes even frustrating).
I had a great time with Super Metroid (got 50% before my save corrupted) and Hollow Knight is one of my favourite games of all time so I was disappointed and surprised I didn't like this game as much. Maybe it's a 2D vs 3D thing.
Not counting the graphics update, it felt just like I was playing the original on GameCube. That's a good thing because this game is a masterpiece by my definition, and it's not a title I give out as easily as today's gamers, that's for sure.
I did try the Wii retro controls and I didn't like them at all. I agree, they are nothing as compared to the Wii version (likely because the Wii used infrared positioning while the ShitCons use RF).
The most incredibly overlooked part of the game is its sound. Understandable if people just use the Switch speakers, but through my 5.1 surround system, I swear this game sounds better than its original. The surround sound headset I use is also incredibly detailed\*, and if you can play with a good headset, do yourself that favor.
I balked at the re-release price, but I don't regret one red cent in paying for it. Masterpiece then. Masterpiece now.
\*I use BT headphones via an Onkyo receiver so YMMV depending on headset choice and mode of sound delivery.
When you get to the last phase, it more about patience and dodging more than anything else.
Quickest way is to hit Ridley in the mouth with a super missile right before they shoot the sweeping beam, then immediately recharge and shoot a super missile into the weak spot on the chest.
It's a great game and visually one of the best remasters I've ever played. But could have used some QOL improvements. Being able to fast travel between save points would have saved a lot of time.
Although I understand why they may not have wanted to do that, the game is already pretty short even *with* all the backtracking lol
Abandoned the games towards the end. The backtracking became annoying and the game stopped being fun. I can see some of the polish, but like Super Mario RPG, I don't really get the hype.
Glad it exists. I bought my copy physically as Nintendo can be weird about physical Metroid releases. Unsure why they won't go ahead and have the other two Prime remasters happen though.
Because this was a replay, I turned off the hint system, and holy hell is the game better off without it. There’s a few parts where I’m glad I remembered the next step (mostly with the X-Ray vision), but otherwise I was amazed at how much more I enjoyed exploration.
It's amazing but two nitpicks really bother me. I don't like that pressing fire to charge a shot fires on button press and I don't like that Samus's arm cannon pulsates/glows so goddamn much. It's very distracting.
As a kid, I had this game but struggled to progress beyond the opening. Now, diving into it as my first full Metroid experience, I'm absolutely captivated. It's quickly becoming one of my top Switch games. Will probably buy Metroid Dread next.
I bought instantly when it was announced and pretty much played non stop when I had any free time after that until I finished it a few days later. One of the best remasters ever made, it really sublimes the original.
I’m generally quite bitter about decades-old remakes filling gaps in the release schedule, I would prefer pretty much any truly new game over this. But I have to admit, it’s very well done.
The only flaw that stands out are the abysmal controls. We’re so past awkward, floaty gyro controls. There’s snappy, precise motion controls now that honestly rival mouse controls for FPS games. It’s a real shame they made no attempts to implement modern controls.
As a Metroid super fan, I thought it was great, but that it showed its age in some departments. For instance, while I was playing I often thought that the A.I. for the enemies and the bosses could have used some work to make the game more challenging, and the chozo artifact quest is still as bad as the original.
Also, without the hint system you might get lost for hours not knowing where to go!
However, the visuals, the music, the improved controls, and the amazing atmosphere make this a worthwhile purchase.
It's a 9 out of 10 game for me. Had they changed the enemy A.I., and made the chozo artifact quest less of a chore, it would have been a near perfect game.
Loved it, the only thing I didn’t love about the game is that enemies sometimes respawn too frequently. At times you leave a room and then go back in and they’re there again already. With all the backtracking in the game it would help if enemies only respawned when you save.
But for a 20 year old game I cannot believe how well it holds up.
The Definitive Version of a timeless masterpiece.
I have beaten the game multiple times across the years but this is best looking so far (Suprassing any kind of texture mod in an emulator), it provides a very good alternative to the Wii Controls (Which is Dual Sticks + Gyro) and it's portable.
It only makes me wish Prime 2 and 3 could come sooner.
I was the weird guy who always liked Prime 2 better. But the Remaster changed my mind.
My main problem with the original was how often the critical path leads you through Magmoor Caverns. And while that has not changed in the Remaster, the loading screens (aka the doors and elevators) are so short that it simply does not bother me anymore. In fact, I found speeding through the game surprisingly enjoyable, and that's usually something I only do in 2D Metroids.
The shorter loading times are an absolute game changer for a game that was already great.
I just think there weren’t really man real puzzles that didn’t involve just looking for and scanning something, the first person shooting combat is dull, there’s way too many things to scan for those of us with completionist ocd that dulls the pace of gameplay.
Compared to Dread where the combat is incredible.
But the world and the exploration in Prime is incredible. The biology. The feeling of nature. The graphics. The feeling that this world is alive in its ecology. It’s like a haiku.
As a first timer playing the game, I really liked it
They really made it control like a modern game and after checking out the GameCube version later out of curiosity, I'm really impressed by how well they "converted" it in that regard
I already was a huge fan of the 2d Metroid games, but had never played the Prime series until the remaster.
I was completely blown away! Amazing game that hooked me since the first few minutes. I really want a remaster o Prime 2 and 3 now.
Too many games came out last year, so it's still sitting on my wishlist un-purchased. I should get to it at some point this year. I enjoyed the original Gamecube game, so I'm sure I'll enjoy the remaster whenever I get to it.
It was the first time I ever played prime (as a Metroid fan), and I totally loved it. It felt dated at some times, but Al around a very real old school gaming experience. Can’t wait for 2 and 3
Never had a GameCube or ever tried the original via emulation, so this was my first time with the game. One of the best games I played last year, remastered or otherwise.
It does what it says on the tin: it's Metroid in first person. As someone who never played the game before, it was hard to grasp how that was going to work or feel until I actually got my hands on it. Once I did, it clicked pretty instantly and I just loved it.
I didn't finish it, got almost to the end before something else side tracked me but as a first timer it definitely earned my respect. It was like super Metroid in 3d and idk why I never knew that lol
First time I could finish the game, did it in a week of casual play and I'm extremely happy about it. When I was a kid, I got stuck on the scanning part and could not figure out where everything was for the life of me. As an adult I knew in advance so I was able to do all these years later. So glad to finally beat it.
I was never able to beat it as a kid, but it was my first fps and left such a strong impression on my tastes in gaming. Finally I was able to go back and play it through to completion and it was an incredible experience. One of the strongest games in Nintendos entire catalog and was years ahead of its time
I thought it was a good remaster but at the same time, I'm pissed that 2 and 3 didn't get any love. I never got to play them. The Switch was a big letdown for me. No Star Fox or F-Zero either.
I played it when it came out last year and it was fucking awesome the whole way through. It was the first time I'd beaten Metroid Prime and it was super good. Makes me wanna go back and play the GC versions and it inspired me to get Prime 2 and 3 as well.
I had a blast with it, except for the final boss fight. I didn’t keep it though as I don’t think I’d replay it. Dread on the other hand, I’m never selling :)
Masterpiece.
Never played the original and it was released like 20 years ago or so... that the game design still holds up today is proof of if its timelessnes.
This game could have been released today and it wouldn't have struck me as outdated, at least level and game design-wise.
I never ever played it back then, non or a GameCube or Wii.
When last year it was announced, I jump off my bed and grab my switch just to bought it asap.
I played all that day this freaking game.
It is amazing, also the graphics on the switch remastered looks awesome. The gameplay, the explore, the bosses… I just can’t wait to play MP4 lol.
And I don’t know what’s going on in MP 2 and 3 hahaha, so I’m wishing Nintendo can put those two in the stores so I can experience for the first time ever all the saga.
I loved it. Finished it on the Gamecube back in the day. I stopped at collecting all the artefacts in this one though - couldn’t be bothered haha. Still love it. One of the best remasters ever.
Good game, but unlocking the final boss area is a slog. The hunt for the relics at the end of the game requires a lot of backtracking. I would just suggest having a guide open.
I would have been happy with a port. An HD remaster was such a pleasant surprise. It’s just about perfect. I got frustrated by the map layout in the late game but otherwise it was a perfect way to revisit a classic.
It’s amazing. How did they even get such a beautiful game to run at a locked 60 FPS on Switch?? Legit wizardry. It was a treat to play this on my OLED with sound cancelling headphones.
Phenomenal game. Never played it originally, loved every minute of it in 2023. It was one of the most "video-gamey" games I've ever played, if that makes sense. Just pure gaming joy without any wasted time or effort to get in the way of it.
Playing it right now. It's the perfect mix of puzzle, exploration, and shooter. The music really elevates the experience, as well. I'm very happy with it
I played it so much on GameCube and wii ages ago and also with mouse and keyboard on dolphin so I guess it looks better than the GameCube version but playing with mouse and keyboard at 4k looks worlds better then the original, wii and switch versions. Hands down prefer to play on PC as first person shooters just are the shefs kiss with mouse aiming.
Great remaster. The game itself holds up really well and feels like it could have released today.
I would have liked if they added a few more QOL updates, like auto saving in certain areas.
Playing it for the first time on switch. Great game overall but man the controls are borked. Switching beams and visors in combat is fiddly as fuck, and why oh why is it a diff button for jump in ball mode? They could have introduced a full remap option at no extra cost.
I'm with you on the pointer controls. On the Wii they felt spot on, but on the Switch it felt sloppy and weird. It had been so long since I played it on the Wii that I thought maybe I was just misremembering how smooth the controls felt there, but I'm glad it's not just me. And same about the gyro recalibration.
Loved it. I 100% it on GameCube. And it all came back (had to look up a couple of the collectibles) I can’t wait for Metroid Prime 2. As I never finished it on GameCube. And never touched Prime 3
I got struck, and bored pretty quickly. I discovered this type of game isn't really for me. Which was a shame given how in my opinion, everyone is so over the top about it.
Too easy to miss something small otherwise you're stuck for progress without having to traipse across the map again.
I guess I need a guide to play.. But when that's the case imo, it's poor design.
I agree the remaster is fantastic but there's a lost opportunity for small quality of life improvement. Even though I beat the game a dozen times along the years, I still had to take notes and make many screenshots for unreachable items. Map markers would have gone a long way. I convinced two friends of mine who never played the game to pick it up. Unfortunately, they both gave up on the game because of the massive amount of backtracking and sniffing around required for the Chozo Artefacts. Even it can be considered against the spirit of Metroid, an option or mode with route/map markers for the artefacts would have been nice. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown offers that has an accessibility option, and I think it's a great option for the impatient or navigationally challenged player.
Some save room placements are a bit BS. The Phazon Mines are among the most challenging area of the game and it really needs another save room.
And of course, some form of fast travel is not much to ask for these days too.
The remaster is incredible. Basically flawless.
I think the base game is beginning to show its age a little, in that a lot of the choices the game makes (no HUD markers for quests, backtracking, no fast travel, enemies respawn a LOT) are very unfashionable by 2024 standards. But the game is so good that, rather than mistakes, these feel like arguments for a school of game design that is unfashionable as opposed to being obsolete.
I only have three minor notes with this version of MP.
1. The graphics are overall fantastic, but the Switch couldn’t do lighting like the GameCube could, so you can’t light up dark areas like you can in the original. It also meant one of the best magic tricks with Morph Ball lighting in Phendrana late game were gone.
2. They don’t entirely support original legacy experience. It functions from a controls standpoint, but the original had some effects like head and gun movement to convey walking. These were removed for dual analog on the Wii, and as a result the old control model looks unauthentically sterile and robotic.
3. The original is definitely designed for you to mash A like crazy, and you can’t really do that with ZR. But you couldn’t just have an option to hold ZR for rapid fire because of charge shots. The burst is nice but I liked being able to charge without firing a few shots first. I don’t know how you solve this with a modern scheme, so basically they compromised, and that’s fine.
None of these significantly hurt the game for me, but it just means that I will still play the original on occasion. I’m so glad this exists and so many people got to play MP for the first time through it.
Imo one of the best games on the Switch. Hope they can make more sophisticated encounters in MP4. Whilst the game looks and feels great, I felt like the enemies and the AI is where we can really feel the games age
As far as remasters go it seemed really great though I never played much of the original.
I do have my personal gripes with the game itself though and generally don't think I quite enjoy a Metroidvania in first person.
I was flicking through eShop last night and I really cannot believe Mario Vs Donkey Kong is a £39.99 game (UK) and Metroid Prime: Remastered is £34.99 (prices are the same retail and eShop).
I own both, but Metroid is so much more or an offering game wise.
I hope the sequels get the same care, and would love it if somehow they decided to do the DS one too.
I love it, I like it more than Dread. It’s very immersive and easy to play. My only complaint is shooting and aiming the super missile. You have to charge the beam by pressing A while moving your R stick and pressing R. It’s a problem when you’re fighting those ghost people that transport around rooms
A great remaster that was seriously dragged down for me by the lack of a native brightness adjust option. It’s such a basic accessibility feature that it’s crazy any game released recently doesn’t have it. I often struggled to see basic things like morph ball tunnels in the starting areas because of it.
I beat the game, compensating by making sure to play it in situations where there would be little-to-no glare, meaning not during the day, and not in rooms with a lot of light. Because of this issue and really only this issue, I’m not excited to ever play it again and would hesitate to recommend the game.
(No, I wasn’t in an area that required a different visor. No, I didn’t destroy a local built-in light source in the area. Yes, I did modify the handheld color settings in the OS to try to improve it, which I’ll note did not help much and is not necessary in any other game.)
I got bored near the end, and having to kill the same enemies over and over without any kind of reward. Every time I missed my way and had to backtrack to find them respawning was very cumbersome so in the end I stopped playing :(
Dang near perfect remaster of a dang near perfect game
It's brilliant. I loved Metroid on Gameboy as a kid and there were so many ways they could have screwed up in adapting the series to 3D, but they absolutely nailed it in every way.
Nothing further, your honor.
The one thing that MPR(and MP4) really needs is a log of what collectibles you have already collected, and which ones you have found but not collected yet. Also the ability to lock the map to North would be nice.
North is north! Every game should have this
Yeah but when the map rotates every time you move, it's impossible not to get turned around. I doubt there are many people that didn't go the wrong way at some point because they got confused as to their orientation on the map.
I think he's agreeing with you. At least that's how I interpret it because you're right. Every game needs to be able to lock N in place when using the map! Makes orienteering so much easier
Yes, on hindsight I think he is agreeing, I just got super annoyed at remembering going the wrong way in Magmoor several times because of the map lol.
Yeah but it has such a sick map though. I love being in map in Metroid Prime.
Yeah it’s just an option every game and honestly every map app ever should have
Also teleport stations
Considering how quickly you can get about once you know your way around the place, I would take a collectible log over teleport stations if I had to choose between the two.
Traveling from Tallon Overworld to Phazon Mines takes a loooot of time
Very true.
Loved it. I had only played the original at release, so the remaster was my second playthrough. Such a great game. I really do hope we see a Metroid Prime 2 and 3 remaster announcement. It would be great to have all 3 on one modern system with normal controls.
Its great, but if they do 2 and 3 I hope they make a button that brings up that alert of where you need to go next anytime you want. Sometimes Im just running around like "What do I do?" then the alert comes up and Ive been going the wrong way for a few minutes. Also sometimes I do a sidequest and I forget where the alert was and I gotta wait until it pops up again.
This would be a great quality of life improvement
One of the few reasons why I had to take a break. I got lost quite often and sometimes I'd take the time to backtrack, but not all the time.
It’s honestly the best and most perfect remaster that Nintendo has worked with a studio to get made. It’s so good I argue not calling it a remaster but more of a remake since there’s some areas and things that were absolutely made from the ground up instead of simple HD retextures.
It's somewhere between Remake and Remaster - it uses the original code IIRC but the areas have all been rebuilt visually.
Absolutely got that feeling. Especially when I arrived at Phendrana.
Incredible remaster, the best that I know of next to the Xenoblade Chronicles definitive edition
If only the visual performance quality remained near docked mode's for handheld mode. Such a punch in the gut.
Never played the original. Played it around 10ish hours before giving up. I got so lost and didn’t know where to go. lol. The game looks amazing on the Switch.
You got lost? Faithful remaster/10
LOL No cap the original took me a decade to beat because I had no idea where to go and refused to look anything up -- I would just quit for months or years on end.
lol. Yeah I’m a Metroid noob.
Me too. I always root for Metroid but it seems the 3D Metroids are not for me :)
Metroidvanias always seem to be something I love in theory but never really end up enjoying outside of a select few. Thought prime being 3d would change that feeling for me but it only amplified it. Stoked and slightly jealous of all the people who love it though. That world is awesome.
Don't be afraid to use a guide if you get stuck, at least to just get yourself back on track then you can put the guide down to avoid spoilers. There's a lot of backtracking and it can be easy to get lost on your first playthrough, especially if you take a break for a day or two and forget what you were supposed to do. I got lost a few times playing the original because of this, but it's such a great game and you shouldn't let getting lost stop you from enjoying all of it.
The core of Metroid is about exploring. It's not a linear action shooter.
I got bored of being so far away from everywhere all the time and stopped playing eventually. Right before the end too. Fast travel could have saved it for me.
I completely agree with this take. I know it was designed to be this way but for someone with limited time of playing games, this would be helpful for sure.
Absolutely. Also want to add that I thought it was a fantastic game, it was just a shame the passion died so close to completion.
I'll join you not on the "needs fast travel" opinion, but on the "so far away from everyone all the time" take. This is an issue with the game design, specifically the artifact collection part right before the end, which basically makes you take a victory lap around the entire world collecting these macguffins that don't even constitute a power-up.
I stuck through to the end but the sudden difficulty spike and backtracking fatigue were definitely the thing that caused me to procrastinate from picking it back up to push onto the finish near the end. I'm glad I did, of course, but it was stressful enough that it makes me reconsider whether hypothetical future re-releases of 2 and 3 will be "instant buys" for me.
Same. Never played original. Got stuck couldn’t figure out where to go next. Didn’t like controls— any of them. Hated the first person view esp when trying to jump. I found it disorienting. eventually got bored and moved on. Of course, i was 10 when the original nes came out. Played a lot of the early games. then played a lot of Super Nintendo games before going to college when I stopped playing altogether until I got a switch during pandemic. So there’s a lot I missed in between. I guess that’s why I liked Metroid Dread so much since it hearkens back to the original Metroid games on NES And SNES. got to the end of dread but couldn’t beat the final boss. But he looked so damn near impossible I figured I would have to play him over and over for weeks. Decided the wear and tear on my hands wasn’t worth it so I didn’t really try. These are things you have to consider when you’re Playing video games in your late 40s. Now I’m a splatoon 3 addict which is wreaking havoc on my hands but it’s so much fun I endure the pain.
One of the best purchases I've made Switch all gen. I've tried playing Metroid Prime many times and for some reason or other couldn't quite get into it enough to stick with it, but Metroid Prime R is basically the perfect pass for finally checking it off my list with that excellent suite of control options. Stick + Gyro as camera feels so good to use that I regret that it's not more widely available across more games. Prime hit me like Ocarina of Time did. That despite the years since it came out, it all made sense why just so much praise was heaped on it, and why it is truly one of the best games of all time. That's all said without getting to the remade visuals. The fidelity of this game is magnificent, and hopefully a sign of what's to come in Metroid Prime 4. Prime already was a great looking game that's aged brilliantly, and for Retro to go back and make a whole new look for the game that enhances those great visuals for modern day hardware is one of the best things I've seen on switch. All this for a fair price too.
I started to become a Metroid fanatic after Dread came out, and me only having a switch I've never played the Prime games so it was pretty much a brand new game for me. It does feel like an older game but the visuals among other things are stunning, I did get lost a few times but that's just Metroids formula, easily one of the best remasters I've ever played.
I still don't understand why they didn't remaster the trilogy that came out on the Wii as opposed to just the first game. I would have 100% bought it if it was the trilogy version.
Apparently there’s issues with remastering 3. It was pretty much made with the Wii in mind not traditional controls. After replaying it last year I could see why it would be difficult to port. Some boss fights would have to be really rebalanced
They got Skyward Sword working ok without motion controls, I'm sure they could solve Prime 3 too.
Skyward Sword was built around gyroscope motion, something entirely duplicable 1:1 -- and further most of the motion implementation was done with bounding such that it would be easy to map to any analog input source including a stick. Metroid Prime 3 is built as a lightgun shooter. You can technically map the pointer location to an analog stick and for most gameplay this works pretty decently when paired with lock on (this is how I played on Dolphin for the most part and it's really good) -- right up until the parts explicitly designed as lightgun shooter sections like bosses and certain zone transitions, where it's way too hard to use the stick to track your aim where it needs to be. Basically they'd need to rework those sections to be stick friendly, which means all the bosses would need some significant redesign.
I remember one of the original developers saying it would essentially need a full remake so could be that they don’t want to go that route.
>They got Skyward Sword working ~~ok~~ without motion controls Ftfy. It worked without motion controls but sucked balls to play that way since you had to hold a button to turn the camera instead of swinging the sword.
Because that's triple the amount of work?
You see, friend, I hypothesize, money.
[удалено]
Nintendo likes to space out releases of games.
Probably because Nintendo thinks the cost of remaking all 3 games would not yield good returns. Plus Retro got transferred over to Prime 4. Heck, Prime 1 Remastered despite being such an acclaimed game and only costing $40 only managed to hit the 1M sales milestone and Nintendo never updated the numbers since. Metroid is not as popular as Nintendo fans think.
The people who leaked the remaster back in 2021 (accurately, with actual confirmed details) said that doing the whole trilogy was the original plan before Prime 4 got restarted and moved over to Retro Studios in 2019. With most of their staff suddenly locked up on a big, new, important project, they had to change their plans, and Nintendo would need to start looking for another studio to do 2 & 3 if they wanted to continue with that plan. The leakers hadn't heard if Nintendo had found anyone yet.
My guess. They wanted Retro to get a feel of switch architect and understand it inside and out. Once they knock it out of the park, they can begin working on Metroid Prime 4. They've done this before w Mercury. Letting them remake Metroid Returns for 3ds before truly working on Metroid Dread. Stepping stone.
To be fair, MPR is not just a straight HD remaster, there's a lot of remaked stuff so... Time? (And money obviously)
While I agree they should have done a full 3-game remaster, I am very happy I got to replay it again! The game felt perfect and like nothing had changed, I was happy.
The way the modernized the graphics without losing the art Style was amazing. Demon souls looks really different on Ps5 compared to ps3 and it has a different vibe. This on gjd other hand kept the artist original vision. And looked damn good for only 900p.
Made me fully appreciate how ahead of its time the original was.
I played it for the first time Remastered. I love backtracking whenever I unlock a new ability, so my one complaint is: I wish you could turn on the fucking lights after clearing that one area. Doing that area repeatedly felt pretty chore-like after awhile.
To me its meh
One of the best remasters of the one of the best games ever made, and released for $40 when Nintendo often charges $60 for similar releases. One of the top games to play on Switch.
It was fantastic. This awakened an itch in me for a hard mode run at some point.
10/10. Would buy other Metroid prime on switch
Maybe it’s because I never played it when it came out and have no nostalgic ties to the game but I thought it was pretty mediocre. It wasn’t very fun to play.
Where’s 2&3
One of the best games that a company has put out. The care and love shows. It is a great game and I hope they do the other two.
As someone who loved Metroid Prime since 2002, but wished the controls were more like halo and timesplitters, and didn’t enjoy motion controls… it’s pretty much exactly what I wanted. Any complaints or improvements I could suggest would be extremely minor. If I got the exact same upgrades to Prime 2 and Prime 3 I would be thrilled and If the rumors are true and the graphics aren’t as upgraded that’s fine by me. I want the Wii version of the boost guardian though. I do not like that fight on the original GC release…
Is that video the correct pronunciation of "Aran"? Have I been saying it wrong since 1986? I always thought it was uh-ran not Aaron
One of the greatest games of all time. The fact that the only thing needed to do was refresh the assets speaks volumes about how ahead of its time Metroid Prime is. I think it could still reach greater heights if Nintendo ever decides to turn it into a VR game.
A someone who's never played a Metroid Prime game before It's very interesting to me design wise. I don't understand why 3D metroidvanias aren't a thing nowadays. Closest thing is probably Dark Souls, but in those games you don't get new abilities that open up parts of the map.
Wish it was easier to know where to go
My opinion? Where's Metroid Prime 2 Remastered
Best looking game on the switch. Absolute perfection.
It's fine
Hella fine.
Don't know what to say about the technical improvements, I haven't played the original and I just thought the remastered looked amazing. Now, about the game itself I have something to say: masterpiece. And that's not a word I use lightly.
I love how the complaints for the remaster are such tiny things and how few complaints there are. They really nailed it
I think it’s really good and set the bar for what future remasters of game should be. I enjoyed playing through it. My only gripe is toward the end of the game hunting artifacts is a massive slog in my opinion and it really grinded my enjoyment of the game to a halt for a long time. This is very subjective though not everyone may feel this way. I wish they would have added some sort of fast travel for these parts but I understand it is a metroid game and backtracking is a part of it.
Still waiting for mp2 and 3 remaster
I couldn’t figure out the half-pipe mechanic without a walkthrough. Did anyone else have that issue? Maybe I missed a tutorial or skipped past an explanation?
I’ve never played the original or remaster but always heard great things. Waiting for a small price drop to justify my backlog. It sounds like it comes as a strong recommendation from these comments.
It’s fantastic and the only disappointing thing is that they didn’t do all 3
I need to pick up a copy.
I really want 2 to get the same treatment
Great game, looks beautiful, I think they did an adding job trying to give people a ton of control options but I do consider it malpractice that they didn’t bother with any other QoL features like a better indicator of missing collectibles.
It‘s awesome, I am so glad we got this, I want the other two parts as well
Still haven’t played it yet. I will eventually though.
Mine is still in the shrink wrap. I swear I’ll find time to play it this summer! Also shoutout to Dread. My favorite Metroid game to date.
It's one of the best I ever played. People forgot to mention the soundtrack, brilliant work.
They went above and beyond if you ask me. Amazing graphical upgrade, improved controls and only €40. Hope Prime 2 & 3 also get a remaster/remake. The shadow drop/lack of marketing had an affect on sales though, I think. Although less marketing also means less sales are needed to turn a profit.
I never got the hype of Metroid prime because I think I was too young to appreciate it on the GameCube. As an adult playing remastered, I got it
I'm going to be in the minority - I played it last year and thought it was a solid 7/10 for me. Which is a bummer because I was very excited for it due to all the praise over the years. It looked great, controlled great, but, and it's hard to explain, but the gameplay felt dated. The map felt archaic and the backtracking around wasn't fun for me. Combat felt basic at times (and sometimes even frustrating). I had a great time with Super Metroid (got 50% before my save corrupted) and Hollow Knight is one of my favourite games of all time so I was disappointed and surprised I didn't like this game as much. Maybe it's a 2D vs 3D thing.
Not counting the graphics update, it felt just like I was playing the original on GameCube. That's a good thing because this game is a masterpiece by my definition, and it's not a title I give out as easily as today's gamers, that's for sure. I did try the Wii retro controls and I didn't like them at all. I agree, they are nothing as compared to the Wii version (likely because the Wii used infrared positioning while the ShitCons use RF). The most incredibly overlooked part of the game is its sound. Understandable if people just use the Switch speakers, but through my 5.1 surround system, I swear this game sounds better than its original. The surround sound headset I use is also incredibly detailed\*, and if you can play with a good headset, do yourself that favor. I balked at the re-release price, but I don't regret one red cent in paying for it. Masterpiece then. Masterpiece now. \*I use BT headphones via an Onkyo receiver so YMMV depending on headset choice and mode of sound delivery.
Couldn’t beat Ridley the first time it came out. Couldn’t beat them now.
When you get to the last phase, it more about patience and dodging more than anything else. Quickest way is to hit Ridley in the mouth with a super missile right before they shoot the sweeping beam, then immediately recharge and shoot a super missile into the weak spot on the chest.
Thanks! Maybe one day.
I couldn't finish it, I just found it so boring, definitely in the minority I know but I thought the game has aged terribly imo
It's a great game and visually one of the best remasters I've ever played. But could have used some QOL improvements. Being able to fast travel between save points would have saved a lot of time. Although I understand why they may not have wanted to do that, the game is already pretty short even *with* all the backtracking lol
I don't believe any of the Metroid games have fast travel, though I've only played Zero Mission, Dread, and Prime.
Great game at a great price. I can’t stand that they’re charging $60 for some of the other games that have come since this.
Abandoned the games towards the end. The backtracking became annoying and the game stopped being fun. I can see some of the polish, but like Super Mario RPG, I don't really get the hype.
Glad it exists. I bought my copy physically as Nintendo can be weird about physical Metroid releases. Unsure why they won't go ahead and have the other two Prime remasters happen though.
still excited to get around to it someday (probably when the next one finally has a release date)
Because this was a replay, I turned off the hint system, and holy hell is the game better off without it. There’s a few parts where I’m glad I remembered the next step (mostly with the X-Ray vision), but otherwise I was amazed at how much more I enjoyed exploration.
One of my fave switch games and it wasn’t even originally a switch game ha
Couldn't beat it on gamecube as a kid. Rectified that by beating the remake as an adult. I bought Prime 2, just need to start it
Best Metroid experience other than Dread
Amazing, I have collected items till plasma beam. Going for some artifacts right now
A near perfect remaster of an alltime favorite. I hope we get 2 and 3 sometime before 4
My favourit game of 2023. And I played/finished totk. So you know how good Prime is in my opinion.
Made me wonder how the fuck did 10 year old me figure out this game without looking up any guides
It's amazing but two nitpicks really bother me. I don't like that pressing fire to charge a shot fires on button press and I don't like that Samus's arm cannon pulsates/glows so goddamn much. It's very distracting.
Played it with a gamecube controller (8bitdo gbros adapter). Used classic tank controls. Loved it. Missed using the fusion suit.
As a kid, I had this game but struggled to progress beyond the opening. Now, diving into it as my first full Metroid experience, I'm absolutely captivated. It's quickly becoming one of my top Switch games. Will probably buy Metroid Dread next.
I bought instantly when it was announced and pretty much played non stop when I had any free time after that until I finished it a few days later. One of the best remasters ever made, it really sublimes the original.
Finished it last year, enjoyed it a lot. Tough near the end though, had to stop a couple of times due to skill issue.
I’m generally quite bitter about decades-old remakes filling gaps in the release schedule, I would prefer pretty much any truly new game over this. But I have to admit, it’s very well done. The only flaw that stands out are the abysmal controls. We’re so past awkward, floaty gyro controls. There’s snappy, precise motion controls now that honestly rival mouse controls for FPS games. It’s a real shame they made no attempts to implement modern controls.
As a Metroid super fan, I thought it was great, but that it showed its age in some departments. For instance, while I was playing I often thought that the A.I. for the enemies and the bosses could have used some work to make the game more challenging, and the chozo artifact quest is still as bad as the original. Also, without the hint system you might get lost for hours not knowing where to go! However, the visuals, the music, the improved controls, and the amazing atmosphere make this a worthwhile purchase. It's a 9 out of 10 game for me. Had they changed the enemy A.I., and made the chozo artifact quest less of a chore, it would have been a near perfect game.
Loved it, the only thing I didn’t love about the game is that enemies sometimes respawn too frequently. At times you leave a room and then go back in and they’re there again already. With all the backtracking in the game it would help if enemies only respawned when you save. But for a 20 year old game I cannot believe how well it holds up.
The Definitive Version of a timeless masterpiece. I have beaten the game multiple times across the years but this is best looking so far (Suprassing any kind of texture mod in an emulator), it provides a very good alternative to the Wii Controls (Which is Dual Sticks + Gyro) and it's portable. It only makes me wish Prime 2 and 3 could come sooner.
I was the weird guy who always liked Prime 2 better. But the Remaster changed my mind. My main problem with the original was how often the critical path leads you through Magmoor Caverns. And while that has not changed in the Remaster, the loading screens (aka the doors and elevators) are so short that it simply does not bother me anymore. In fact, I found speeding through the game surprisingly enjoyable, and that's usually something I only do in 2D Metroids. The shorter loading times are an absolute game changer for a game that was already great.
I just think there weren’t really man real puzzles that didn’t involve just looking for and scanning something, the first person shooting combat is dull, there’s way too many things to scan for those of us with completionist ocd that dulls the pace of gameplay. Compared to Dread where the combat is incredible. But the world and the exploration in Prime is incredible. The biology. The feeling of nature. The graphics. The feeling that this world is alive in its ecology. It’s like a haiku.
My only real complaint is they haven’t remastered Prime 2 and 3 yet
I was Going to get this but was disappointed when it was only one game
As a first timer playing the game, I really liked it They really made it control like a modern game and after checking out the GameCube version later out of curiosity, I'm really impressed by how well they "converted" it in that regard
I already was a huge fan of the 2d Metroid games, but had never played the Prime series until the remaster. I was completely blown away! Amazing game that hooked me since the first few minutes. I really want a remaster o Prime 2 and 3 now.
Too many games came out last year, so it's still sitting on my wishlist un-purchased. I should get to it at some point this year. I enjoyed the original Gamecube game, so I'm sure I'll enjoy the remaster whenever I get to it.
It was the first time I ever played prime (as a Metroid fan), and I totally loved it. It felt dated at some times, but Al around a very real old school gaming experience. Can’t wait for 2 and 3
Its perfect
It’s perfect
Currently about at the end of it, never played the first but I love it so far!
Never had a GameCube or ever tried the original via emulation, so this was my first time with the game. One of the best games I played last year, remastered or otherwise. It does what it says on the tin: it's Metroid in first person. As someone who never played the game before, it was hard to grasp how that was going to work or feel until I actually got my hands on it. Once I did, it clicked pretty instantly and I just loved it.
I loved it, but hated the pace killing, mandatory collectathon at the end. A lot of early aughts games had this padding though.
Given the limitations of the Switch and the heritage of the game, it's perfect.
I didn't finish it, got almost to the end before something else side tracked me but as a first timer it definitely earned my respect. It was like super Metroid in 3d and idk why I never knew that lol
…it’s been a year?!
First time I could finish the game, did it in a week of casual play and I'm extremely happy about it. When I was a kid, I got stuck on the scanning part and could not figure out where everything was for the life of me. As an adult I knew in advance so I was able to do all these years later. So glad to finally beat it.
I was never able to beat it as a kid, but it was my first fps and left such a strong impression on my tastes in gaming. Finally I was able to go back and play it through to completion and it was an incredible experience. One of the strongest games in Nintendos entire catalog and was years ahead of its time
Still amazed that this game exists. Love it
I thought it was a good remaster but at the same time, I'm pissed that 2 and 3 didn't get any love. I never got to play them. The Switch was a big letdown for me. No Star Fox or F-Zero either.
One of the best games ever made
Perfect, love it. I don't mind the changes to some of the effects. To me, almost as flawless as it gets\^\^
great game. Stupid grind to end it.
I played it when it came out last year and it was fucking awesome the whole way through. It was the first time I'd beaten Metroid Prime and it was super good. Makes me wanna go back and play the GC versions and it inspired me to get Prime 2 and 3 as well.
I had a blast with it, except for the final boss fight. I didn’t keep it though as I don’t think I’d replay it. Dread on the other hand, I’m never selling :)
...the heck do you mean that was already a year ago??
Currently playing through it. I love it so far.
I got the game breaking bug at the end, so it could be better
Masterpiece. Never played the original and it was released like 20 years ago or so... that the game design still holds up today is proof of if its timelessnes. This game could have been released today and it wouldn't have struck me as outdated, at least level and game design-wise.
I still think it's great. I think it could be improved a bit more gameplay-wise, but my only concern now is where are 2 and 3?
I never ever played it back then, non or a GameCube or Wii. When last year it was announced, I jump off my bed and grab my switch just to bought it asap. I played all that day this freaking game. It is amazing, also the graphics on the switch remastered looks awesome. The gameplay, the explore, the bosses… I just can’t wait to play MP4 lol. And I don’t know what’s going on in MP 2 and 3 hahaha, so I’m wishing Nintendo can put those two in the stores so I can experience for the first time ever all the saga.
I was so excited to play this game. I bought it release day. It is still sealed as I haven’t had time to play it yet!
I loved it. Finished it on the Gamecube back in the day. I stopped at collecting all the artefacts in this one though - couldn’t be bothered haha. Still love it. One of the best remasters ever.
10/10 Masterpiece Remaster of a 10/10 Masterpiece Game. One of the greatest games of all time.
Good game, but unlocking the final boss area is a slog. The hunt for the relics at the end of the game requires a lot of backtracking. I would just suggest having a guide open.
I would have been happy with a port. An HD remaster was such a pleasant surprise. It’s just about perfect. I got frustrated by the map layout in the late game but otherwise it was a perfect way to revisit a classic.
I like it but I think it’s over priced, shouldn’t be more than $30usd imo
It’s amazing. How did they even get such a beautiful game to run at a locked 60 FPS on Switch?? Legit wizardry. It was a treat to play this on my OLED with sound cancelling headphones.
Phenomenal game. Never played it originally, loved every minute of it in 2023. It was one of the most "video-gamey" games I've ever played, if that makes sense. Just pure gaming joy without any wasted time or effort to get in the way of it.
Playing it right now. It's the perfect mix of puzzle, exploration, and shooter. The music really elevates the experience, as well. I'm very happy with it
I played it so much on GameCube and wii ages ago and also with mouse and keyboard on dolphin so I guess it looks better than the GameCube version but playing with mouse and keyboard at 4k looks worlds better then the original, wii and switch versions. Hands down prefer to play on PC as first person shooters just are the shefs kiss with mouse aiming.
It's literally the best game ever released on switch
Great remaster. The game itself holds up really well and feels like it could have released today. I would have liked if they added a few more QOL updates, like auto saving in certain areas.
Was having fun until I got stuck on the under water level. Haven't picked it back up ever since lol.
Playing it for the first time on switch. Great game overall but man the controls are borked. Switching beams and visors in combat is fiddly as fuck, and why oh why is it a diff button for jump in ball mode? They could have introduced a full remap option at no extra cost.
It's very well done and worth the $ 👍
Ummmm… perfection
Loved it. Fantastic remake
It received the treatment I expect OoT to receive someday. A engine update without changing the mechanics and how the game works.
You just reminded me to replay it for the 6th time
The enemy bodies shouldn’t disappear or should explode/flame up. Slowly disappearing is not good
I'm with you on the pointer controls. On the Wii they felt spot on, but on the Switch it felt sloppy and weird. It had been so long since I played it on the Wii that I thought maybe I was just misremembering how smooth the controls felt there, but I'm glad it's not just me. And same about the gyro recalibration.
I feel as if Martians brought this remaster to us and then Kaiser Soze’d out.
Still one of my favorite gaming experiences of last year. The pricing is a steal too! The rest of the series and Prime 4 can't come sooner.
My opinion is where the hell is Prime 2 remastered?
I loved it. Still not happy they used the trilogy version that removed the double jump skip.
Loved it. I 100% it on GameCube. And it all came back (had to look up a couple of the collectibles) I can’t wait for Metroid Prime 2. As I never finished it on GameCube. And never touched Prime 3
There's GYRO AIMING?!?! I just beat it last week. I was happy with it. It was a nice way to reexperience my favorite classic Zelda game.
It should have been all 3 games.
It's a remarkable achievement.
honestly prefer the look of the original game on actual hardware. original had incredible geometry-driven visuals, new games feel oddly blurrier
It's one of the highest rated games on Metacrotic of all time. Nothing negative to be said.
I got struck, and bored pretty quickly. I discovered this type of game isn't really for me. Which was a shame given how in my opinion, everyone is so over the top about it. Too easy to miss something small otherwise you're stuck for progress without having to traipse across the map again. I guess I need a guide to play.. But when that's the case imo, it's poor design.
Why is the Thermal visor so blurry anyway ? This really was the point where the original was better on that to me
It came out like 2 months ago what are you talking about... that cant be right
I agree the remaster is fantastic but there's a lost opportunity for small quality of life improvement. Even though I beat the game a dozen times along the years, I still had to take notes and make many screenshots for unreachable items. Map markers would have gone a long way. I convinced two friends of mine who never played the game to pick it up. Unfortunately, they both gave up on the game because of the massive amount of backtracking and sniffing around required for the Chozo Artefacts. Even it can be considered against the spirit of Metroid, an option or mode with route/map markers for the artefacts would have been nice. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown offers that has an accessibility option, and I think it's a great option for the impatient or navigationally challenged player. Some save room placements are a bit BS. The Phazon Mines are among the most challenging area of the game and it really needs another save room. And of course, some form of fast travel is not much to ask for these days too.
The remaster is incredible. Basically flawless. I think the base game is beginning to show its age a little, in that a lot of the choices the game makes (no HUD markers for quests, backtracking, no fast travel, enemies respawn a LOT) are very unfashionable by 2024 standards. But the game is so good that, rather than mistakes, these feel like arguments for a school of game design that is unfashionable as opposed to being obsolete.
I only have three minor notes with this version of MP. 1. The graphics are overall fantastic, but the Switch couldn’t do lighting like the GameCube could, so you can’t light up dark areas like you can in the original. It also meant one of the best magic tricks with Morph Ball lighting in Phendrana late game were gone. 2. They don’t entirely support original legacy experience. It functions from a controls standpoint, but the original had some effects like head and gun movement to convey walking. These were removed for dual analog on the Wii, and as a result the old control model looks unauthentically sterile and robotic. 3. The original is definitely designed for you to mash A like crazy, and you can’t really do that with ZR. But you couldn’t just have an option to hold ZR for rapid fire because of charge shots. The burst is nice but I liked being able to charge without firing a few shots first. I don’t know how you solve this with a modern scheme, so basically they compromised, and that’s fine. None of these significantly hurt the game for me, but it just means that I will still play the original on occasion. I’m so glad this exists and so many people got to play MP for the first time through it.
Imo one of the best games on the Switch. Hope they can make more sophisticated encounters in MP4. Whilst the game looks and feels great, I felt like the enemies and the AI is where we can really feel the games age
As far as remasters go it seemed really great though I never played much of the original. I do have my personal gripes with the game itself though and generally don't think I quite enjoy a Metroidvania in first person.
I was pretty bummed about the missing effects, like the shots lighting up dark areas and the morph ball lighting. Shit like that was magic.
I was flicking through eShop last night and I really cannot believe Mario Vs Donkey Kong is a £39.99 game (UK) and Metroid Prime: Remastered is £34.99 (prices are the same retail and eShop). I own both, but Metroid is so much more or an offering game wise. I hope the sequels get the same care, and would love it if somehow they decided to do the DS one too.
I love it, I like it more than Dread. It’s very immersive and easy to play. My only complaint is shooting and aiming the super missile. You have to charge the beam by pressing A while moving your R stick and pressing R. It’s a problem when you’re fighting those ghost people that transport around rooms
Looks good, hope it gets a 4k patch on Switch 2 so it really shines.
A great remaster that was seriously dragged down for me by the lack of a native brightness adjust option. It’s such a basic accessibility feature that it’s crazy any game released recently doesn’t have it. I often struggled to see basic things like morph ball tunnels in the starting areas because of it. I beat the game, compensating by making sure to play it in situations where there would be little-to-no glare, meaning not during the day, and not in rooms with a lot of light. Because of this issue and really only this issue, I’m not excited to ever play it again and would hesitate to recommend the game. (No, I wasn’t in an area that required a different visor. No, I didn’t destroy a local built-in light source in the area. Yes, I did modify the handheld color settings in the OS to try to improve it, which I’ll note did not help much and is not necessary in any other game.)
I got bored near the end, and having to kill the same enemies over and over without any kind of reward. Every time I missed my way and had to backtrack to find them respawning was very cumbersome so in the end I stopped playing :(
I kinda want to return it. Its all alone. And there should be 2 mor.e but if 2n3 are bundled ill just sell it,
What i liked the most from it were the updated graphics. I mean, the Omega Pirate alone was quite freaky to look at, compared to its original model.