![]() ![]() It can be tricky to figure out where to go nextĪs much as I adore the visual side of Metroid Prime Remastered, it’s in the narrative and gameplay where it becomes clear that this game (or rather the original it’s based on) is starting to show its age.Backtracking destroys Metroid Prime’s pacing.New control schemes make the game a lot more fun to play. ![]() If the detail that has gone into Metroid Prime Remastered is any indication of what to expect from Metroid Prime 4 then I think we could be on the cusp of seeing one of the most visually arresting titles for the Nintendo Switch. It also needs to be said that I encountered no slowdown whatsoever during my playthrough – everything runs smoothly in the performance department. For starters, the game’s textures have been given a massive overhaul, to the point where it largely looks like an entirely new game.įor fans of the original title there are plenty of smaller tweaks too, the best of which is that you get a proper glimpse of Samus’ face in the reflection of her visor (which did make me jump the first time I saw it). These points remain true of the original version of Metroid Prime, but it’s all the updates that the Remastered edition brings with it that easily makes this the best version of the game by a country mile. Much like the different levels that you’d expect to see in a Mario game, Metroid Prime isn’t held back by the typical trappings of most first-person shooters in that its levels aren’t afraid to lean into their colour palettes. Even though it defies geological physics to have lava pits, snowy mountains and sand-filled ruins in such close proximity to one another, each locale within Talon IV has its own unique style. The same can be said for Talon IV, the alien planet where the majority of Metroid Prime is set. Everything from Samus’ suit to the alien creatures that serve as the game’s antagonists have been thoughtfully designed to the point where, even 20-years later, they haven’t become derivative in the current sea of first-person shooters. Of all its many facets, the one component of Metroid Prime Remastered that has easily stood the test of time is its art style. Updated textures breathe new life into the game.Prime’s atmosphere is its greatest asset.Image Credit (Trusted Reviews) Graphics and performance Here are my thoughts on Metroid Prime Remastered. Unfortunately, in the face of innovation from similar Metroidvania style games over the years, there are parts of Metroid Prime Remastered that feel outrageously ancient. Given that the first Metroid Prime came out almost twenty years ago, I was surprised during my playthrough of Remastered over how well the sum of its parts have aged. Given that the game’s predecessor came out all the way back in 2007, it’s been a long wait for Metroid fans as the fourth installment has been hit with some well publicised development hell, and there’s still a big question mark as to when the game might finally appear.Įven though it rarely buckles to public opinion, Nintendo seems to be aware of the frustrations of the fanbase as the surprise announcement of Metroid Prime Remastered feels like an opportunity to appease fans through the ongoing wait. Play Metroid Prime on the go: This is the first time the game has been ported to a handheld consoleĪs a means of keeping fans satiated until Samus Aran’s next mainline adventure turns up, Nintendo has brought back a classic of the GameCube era with Metroid Prime Remastered.Īlmost six years have passed since Nintendo first announced that Metroid Prime 4 would be coming to the Nintendo Switch.Updated control scheme: You can swap between the original controls, motion controls and dual-stick controls.Same game, new visuals: Remastered edition gives Metroid Prime a new coat of paint with updated textures. ![]()
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