002 4 Well , the title pretty much says it all . Nintendo's fans ( and even some fans of those other video gaming consoles ) have waited 8 long years for the next installment of the Metroid series , having been tantalized in 1995 with the stunning ( for the time ) graphics and gameplay of Super Metroid on the 16 - bit SNES console . Nintendo picked Retro Studios to produce the next installment in the series , which - - in a move that surprised many longtime fans - - was to be completely 3D , and played from a first-person perspective . What was this ? Heresy ! A Metroid game not in 2D ? How could they do it ?
Very carefully .
Someone at Nintendo had clearly read the writing on the wall , as Metroid Prime is probably the best game on the ' Cube right now , and also one of the best games on * any * next-gen system . It's that good . The gameplay , graphics , and , well , * everything * have been polished to a mirror sheen by the fine folks at Retro ( literally ; one of the cooler visual effects in the game causes your character's face to reflect on the visor in front of you when bright explosions go off nearby ) . The game moves slowly at first , as you explore a recently abandoned research frigate , but eventually picks up steam , and becomes downright frantic near the end , as you face several long , difficult stretches filled with enemies , and a series of climactic boss fights . However , the level of difficulty remains fairly low , as long as you devote some time to exploring the game world and searching out energy tanks and missile expansions . Also , the difficulty in the boss fights comes mostly from discovering the particular tricks you should use to fight them , not from the actual gameplay .
There are only a few minor points on which Metroid Prime can be faulted .
First , this style of game is not for everyone . Despite initial appearances , this is * not * a traditional First-Person Shooter game ( a la DOOM , Quake , or Halo ) . The pacing is ( deliberately ) slower , the combat more strategic and less about pointing the biggest gun you can find at the enemies and holding down the trigger . Most of your time is spent exploring the nooks and crannies of Tallon IV , discovering hidden powerups and new abilities , and gradually uncovering the plot of the game ( done , IMO very tastefully , by reading computer data logs and messages left inscribed on various archeological ruins scattered around the planet ) .
Second , the controls will throw off some players who are used to standard console FPS controls ( ie , using one stick to move and strafe , and another to control your viewpoint ) . Metroid Prime reverts to the Goldeneye system where the left analog stick controls turning and forward / reverse movement , and you have to hold the R trigger to look up or down . Aiming is taken care of by an auto-lock system ( similar to that in the N64 / GCN Zelda games ) , but some will find the control scheme limiting . I think it fits the game perfectly .
Finally , there are a few actual bugs in the game , one of which can cause it to occasionally crash ( however , the general abundance of save points makes this less heinous , as long as you save often ) , and another which can make it impossible to complete the game ( though only if you fail to pick up a key item when it is * very * clearly presented to you after defeating one of the later bosses ) .
Seriously , if I could give the game 6 / 5 stars , I probably would . It's that good . If you own a cube , buy it . If you don't own a cube , get one while you can still get MP bundled with it for free .
011 4 First , I want to say that , Super Metroid is one of my favorite games of all time , and having to wait nine years for the next masterpiece in the series nearly killed me . After all of this waiting though , I have to say that it was definintly worth the wait !
Gameplay : 10 / 10
The reason Nintendo took so long to make the next installment of the beloved Metroid series is because of the tough transition to 3D . They suceeded nicely with Mario , and Zelda , and with the Nintendo Gamecube out , they figured it was time to try and bring Metroid into the 3D world . Many fans were dissapointed to find out that it was moved to the first person view , but finally , we can put all of our worries to rest ; the gameplay is pretty much flawless , and many have said it's just like Super Metroid , only in 3D , which is a good thing .
The other problem that comes along with Metroid in first person is the platforming , which has always been a huge part of the series ; the jumping , and everything is the best to be done in a first person game ever , and in no time you will be able to jump around on platforms in your sleep . Now on to the level design , which has always been the strong point in the series ; dare , I say it's even better than Super Metroids ? Well , I don't know about that , but it's extremly good , and you will never find yourself getting bored with it , even when your passing through that area for the fifth time or so , trying to find all of those extra goodies ; and the magnificent artistic designs in this game only make it all the more interesting , and fun to play through .
ANOTHER worry ( yes , I had many worries about this game ) I had about this game was with it now being in first person , would it still have the exploration that made Metroid what it is , or would it become just another lame first person shooter ? Thank god it's all there , and in some cases it's better than Super Metroid . The thing that really adds to the exploration like in past games , is the item finding ; the extra weapons , power ups , and the like are all there , and while not as cleverly hidded as Super , they still present a fun challenge when you are trying to find them . The last thing I will touch on are the bosses ; as we all know huge , and very intense bosses have been another one of the strong points in the series . There's massive bosses , small bosses , medium bosses , and some very clever bosses that require you to use your brain ; overall I liked the bosses in this game even better than Super Metroid , and there's alot more of them .
Graphics : 9 / 10
The graphics are very good , with the only problem being that when you get up close to objects , they are pretty bland ; I never payed attention to this more than once in the game though . The reason they look bland is because they wanted to keep the game running at a smooth 60 frames per second , and that is much , much more important than some bland objects . The graphics may not wow you , or your friends when playing the game , but the art in this game is amazing , and easily makes up for it .
Sound : 10 / 10
The Super Metroid music still remains some of the best in a videogame to this day , and the same guy that did that game has made a return for Prime . He reused some of the previous Metroid tunes , and they sound better than ever ; while he also added new tunes into the mix . The music is just flat out great , and will not dissapoint !
Overall : 10 / 10 or 5 stars
Metroid Prime brings back the great atmosphere , gameplay , and fun of Super Metroid , but in an all new 3D world . It's an instant classic , and pretty high on my list of greatest games of all time ; DO NOT pass this game up !
013 4 I am going to try to sum up a few things that have been left out in all the other reviews here .
1 ) Samus now have 4 viewing visors - regular , scan ( it is used to scan enemies / objects and learn about them ) , infra-red , and night vision . All 4 viewing visors come into play , for example , there will be a certain boss that you would have to switch to infra-red to find its weak spot . I have seen video footage of all 4 visors and it looks awesome - I know for a fact that after I beat Metroid Prime , i'm going to try to beat it again using only infra-red just for fun .
2 ) If you own both Metroid Fusion ( GBA ) and Metroid Prime ( GCN ) and a GBA / GCN link cable , you get special bonuses . If you beat Metroid Fusion and link it to Metroid Prime , you get to UNLOCK METROID I ( NES ) on Metroid Prime . Basically , Metroid Prime contains Metroid I for NES bundled inside it . Metroid Prime by the way is not a sequel of Metroid III ( Super Metroid ) , it takes place between Metroid I and II . Another thing , if you beat Metroid Prime and connect it to Metroid Fusion , you get to unlock a 2nd costume for Samus so that you can play Metroid Prime a second time in a cooler costume .
3 ) Samus now has not only the morph ball . . but also the spider ball ( it lets you roll on some walls ! ! ) .
4 ) All previous Metroids have rewarded players who have beaten the games quickly . In Metroid I-III , if you were to beat the game in under 3 hours , you get a reward and you get to see Samus in a skimpy swimsuit . It is only safe to assume the same reward will be available to players this time .
5 ) Unlike Metroid I-III ( which took 10 hours or less to beat . . unless you were going for a speed run ) , it has been confirmed that Metroid Prime is a long game ( 20 - 40 hours ) .
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If you have played Metroid 3 on the Super NES , and loved it like i did this is a must have it have the exact same feeling as that game hade that mystic fantastic feeling . And this game plays on almost the same way you have to go round and discovering new stuff and its very fun and exciting . This is probobly one of the best adventure games ever , and the graphic is fantastic every thing looks great and the soundtrack is one of the best ever if i culd find this on CD i whuld buy it , thats how good it is very deep and mystic . So this is a must buy for anyone with a Gamecube , to tell you the truth i bought my Cube yust so i culd play this fantastic game , after that i have bought many ather great game so it was well worth it .
And after you have played through it , and you whant more i strongly recomend you to buy the Metroid Prime 2 .
064 4 If you have played Metroid 3 on the Super NES , and loved it like i did this is a must have it have the exact same feeling as that game hade that mystic fantastic feeling . And this game plays on almost the same way you have to go round and discovering new stuff and its very fun and exciting . This is probobly one of the best adventure games ever , and the graphic is fantastic every thing looks great and the soundtrack is one of the best ever if i culd find this on CD i whuld buy it , thats how good it is very deep and mystic . So this is a must buy for anyone with a Gamecube , to tell you the truth i bought my Cube yust so i culd play this fantastic game , after that i have bought many ather great game so it was well worth it .
And after you have played through it , and you whant more i strongly recomend you to buy the Metroid Prime 2 .
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This is a good game . This is a great game . This is the best game on the Nintendo Gamecube . This is the best Metroid Game in existence . Why ? Let's start with the atomic basics . This is not a first-person shooter . If it was , why would people think it is ? It's just a first person Action game . Second of all , i think you are all lame . I don't know why , I just liKe calling people that-you dig ? Third of all , this is the best game of 2002 , trust me . This is an unbeleivable game that shouldn't be wasted . Buy this instead of lame action games like Jet Li , watchamacallit ( No offense Jet ) . Fourth of all , you go to the store , ask the clerk for Metroid Prime . If they don't have it ( and it's not sold out . ) . Never buy video games from that store ever again . If it's a gardening shop , I understand . This game can't possibly get better . No voice acting , but plenty of action to forget about that . You can upgrade Samus to the max to create , the one , the only SUPER DUPER SAMUS ! MORE EFFICIENT AND HOTTER THAN EVER ! BLAST THOSE SPACE PIRATES ONE BY ONE ! Oh , and a hint for all those Metroid Prime newbies . Space Pirates die with one missile . Dig ? I know you did , later , dig ?
085 4 Out of every game i have ever played or tested etc . this is most likely number 2 . ( 1 being Blizzard's Starcraft ) Although it came out for the GCN in ' 01 , the graphics reign supreme over any game i have ever seen in these past 3 years . Some say Metroid Prime is like GCN's Halo . I say it is better . The game is long , the game is challenging , and the story is immensely well constructed . And if you do beat the game , and are up for another challenge . . . Try the newly unlocked hard mode .
Pros -
- Hours of fun in an insanely detailed extremely large world .
- Complex puzzles and a deep story with even it's own history .
- Connection bonuses with Metroid Fusion .
- Being a Metroid fan helps , but is not necessary to enjoy .
- Many new items to collect .
- Everything else . . .
Cons -
- No multiplayer . . . ( yet ) heheheh .
All in all , as i said , It is one of the best . An IMPERITIVE must have for all GCN and Metroid fans .
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Metriod Prime - Circa 2003
GOOD :
- Beautifully detailed world and environments
- Unique gameplay style
BAD :
- Exploring in first person is not for everyone
- Gameplay is not a traditional first Person Shooter , which may turn off some
IF IT FITS YOUR TASTE :
- A Sci-Fi / Exploratory first person shooter
GAME ITS MOST ASSOCATED TOO :
- Metriod Prime : Echoes
- Halo
- Super Metriod
ADDITIONAL NOTES :
- Believe it or not this games story takes place after the original Metroid but before Metriod II : The Return of Samus ( from the Game Boy )
- Using the Game Boy Advance link cable you can link-up this game and the Game Boy Advance game Metriod Fusion , Note if you beat Metriod Prime you can unlock an art gallery in Metriod Fusion , if you beat Metriod Fusion you can unlock the original Metroid ( from NES ) in Metriod Prime
- Scanning thing in the game not only gives you background information but helps unlock an art gallery in the game
181 4 I bought this game as part of a package deal when I bought my Gamecube from Amazon . In all honesty , I didn't even really want the game , but figured I'd buy the package and sell the game as soon as I got it .
Luckily , I decided to go ahead and give it a try . While it starts out looking like a fairly lame space game , it evolves into a full-fledged masterpiece . The graphics and gameplay are astonishing for someone who started out his video gaming with the likes of Pong and Space Invaders .
That said , the only DOWNSIDE to the game is that there's really no way I could have gotten through it without the help of a guide . Since Zelda : Ocarina of Time , ( and probably before ) it seems like designers are creating games to be so difficult that you need to fork over some extra cash to learn how to play them . This seems like a cheap trick to make a few extra bucks on what should be a complete game at the time of purchase . I really don't think there's any way you could find and do everything you need to in this game without some outside help , which is frustrating .
At any rate , need for guides aside , this is a great game , and has become an unexpected favorite . One for the permanent collection . .
008 4 One word can basically sum up the effect of Metroid Prime on players-wow ! ! The environments , sound , graphics , gameplay , everything draws you into the wonderful world of Metroid Prime . And basically , Metroid is prime ! The game is almost perfect . The graphics are gorgeous , and the world of Tallon IV draws you in from every corner . It's a world screaming to be explored . The effects of Samus ' power suit are amazing , and the effects from inside the helmet are terrific ! Moisture builds up from inside , water drips off of the front , sludge covers the helmet . It's gorgeous ! The gameplay is very smooth , and while the game is long , it progresses very quickly . Sure , there'll be a few times that you have to retry , but the game hardly ever slows down . Exploring is encouraged , and the enemies are in all of the right places , providing the right amount of action and the right time in the game ! The sound is good , with the music being top-notch and the sound FX being superb ! Everything flows great in MP ! The only complaint that I have heard is how awful the controls are . This is partially true , and partially understated . The controls are a bit rocky for the first hour or so , but then tthey are pretty comfortable , or at least I thought so . The controls look back at first when flipping through the manual , but sooner or later the even out for an enjoyable gaming experience ! Is Metroid Prime fun ? This is the big question on everybody's mind before buying the game . I can answer that-yes , Metroid Prime is the most fun that you will get out of gaming this year ! The environments are awesome , the levels are fun , the action never slows down , and Metroid never looked better in 3D ! I would rate this game to any Gamecube owner who loves classic games from Nintendo . My rating - 9.8 !
076 4 im not really into first person view games sthe only ones i play would be like halo , counter strike , and this . the first time i saw this game i thought it be a horrible game since it was diffrent game style of play than the other metroid games but i was surprised how good this game is . you can do many things in that game and it can play the original metroid if you have the game boy advanced link and metroid fusion .
092 4 From the first button you push , to the time you turn the power off , you are sucked into the world of Samus Aran off stopping the pirates . Besides the unbeleivably amazing plot , sounds and items apon items , the graphics completely rival HALO's if not surpassing them . The controls can be frustrating in the final battles , but nothing big . it is single analog , meaning that moving the stick left turns you left instead of sidestepping making it way less complicated . Overall , Retro has outdone itself , creating the best game for Gamecube , and probably any system .
095 4 In my opinion , Metroid prime is the best game on Gamecube , and one of the best games I have ever played . If you are looking for a Halo / James Bond type game , then this is not for you . Metroid Prime doesn't have the constant meaningless killing that these other game do . Instead , it focuses more on exploring the world and figuring out various puzzles . There are , however , intense boss battles and a few intense battle scenes during the game . The graphics are the best I have ever seen , and the levels are immense . This controls are a little different , but you can get used to them fairly quickly . My favorite feature of this game is the ability to scan virtually everything . Retro definitely put a lot of work into making this game as deep as possible , and they succeeded .
120 4 I am a fan of keeping things short and simple . The game is awesome , awesom , awesome ! ! ! ! Great story , great music , great graphics , great frame rate , easy to control , and will keep you playing for hours . I despise when you get a good game and it is too short . You can probably get it for as low as five dollars now . That is a steal if you ask me . This game is worth way more than that . Nevertheless , don't argue with it , just go get it as soon as possible . You will not be disappointed .
173 4 This game is amazing . The graphics , sound and gameplay are far superior to any game i have seen or played . Retro Studios have done a brilliant job , if you have a Gamecube then buy this game . If you don't have one then this will make you buy one , trust me .
057 4 Metroid Prime is true to it's name and it is the BEST metroid game I have ever played ! It is a first-person adventure . The game take place after the events of Super Metroid 3 but before Metroid Fusion ( Metroid 4 ) . After planet Zebes was destroyed a chunck of the planet flew through space and crashed on Tallon 4 . Inside the crater was a metroid . The space pirates soon got word of this and went to retrieve it . After recieving reports of space pirate atctivity from Tallon 4 you ( Samus ) are sent to investigate . The game begins as you see a space station over Tallon 4 and dock to investigate . The graphics are so good their sick ! The detail is so good you can see blood run down the visor as well as rain , samus's face reflection in her visor and heat from the gun . The controls are hard at first but after you get used to them you spend 100% of the time exploring and killing space pirates than worrying about the controls . There is a hint option in the game to help you if your stuck . The music is by far the best . You just can't get enough of those good tunes . The different regions on the Tallon 4 are quite large and expect about 10 - 30 hours of game play with this game . So little time till X-Mas and so far Metroid Prime has manage to sell a quarter of a million copies ! See favorite upgrades such as the Grapple Beam , Space Jump , Morph Ball , Gravity Suit and many more as well as new once ! So this holiday season step into the Gravity Suit , Behind the Visor for the best action thriller of the year . I recommend this game to anybody who is looking for a fun game and a great present for X-Mas .
055 4 If you love Metroid you will love this game . Even though it's first person , it is still Metroid deep down . The series keeps getting better and better and is evolving as the technology advances . I've had a chance to play this as a demo and it was insane ! The graphics are great ( buh bye Halo ) and so is the detail . You can see Samus's face behind the green visor . They've used a lot of the same sounds from previous Metroid games . They've used all the old FX sounds from previous Metroid games in this new one . Take it from this hard core Metroid fan ( own and stil play NES , SNES , and GB versions ) you must own this game . The gameplay is very smooth and easy to pick up . The camera is great too , no problems with it . When Samus morphs into a ball the camera changes to a 3rd person view . I highly recommend getting this game if you love Metroid . It's also a good purchase if you like first person shooters .
094 4 AMAZINGNESS . I was upset when the Nintendo didn't include a game such as Metriod 64 for the N64 , but they've more than made up for it with Prime . Try playing . Alone . At night . Using the thermal visor only . . . can we say creepy ? ! ? ! This game draws you into it's world more than any I've played . . . and tunes , sequences , and names are only a few of the elements reminicent of Metroids past . This keeps the hardcore Metroid fans happy . : ) ZEBES FOREVER !
167 4 I remember the two possibly greatest Nintendo characters that were around ever since the good ol ' NES , and one was Samus . Yep , it was the good days when I'd sit on the couch , fighting whatever enemy I was up against , trying to beat the game in under two hours trying to get the best possible ending . Now it's 2003 and I'm still at it , except now its Metroid Prime I'm playing . This is one of the best games the GCN has got to offer ( can't forget Zelda ) . The gameplay overall is spectacular . The graphics are realistic , the weather effects ( condensation , water droplets , etc . ) are amazing , the music and sfx are involving and mysterious . You might even think that you're in there , fighting the space pirates and the terrors the phazon has caused . If you don't have a gamecube or you don't like metroid , buy it . If you don't your gonna ' be missin out .
068 4 This is a good game . This is a great game . This is the best game on the Nintendo Gamecube . This is the best Metroid Game in existence . Why ? Let's start with the atomic basics . This is not a first-person shooter . If it was , why would people think it is ? It's just a first person Action game . Second of all , i think you are all lame . I don't know why , I just liKe calling people that-you dig ? Third of all , this is the best game of 2002 , trust me . This is an unbeleivable game that shouldn't be wasted . Buy this instead of lame action games like Jet Li , watchamacallit ( No offense Jet ) . Fourth of all , you go to the store , ask the clerk for Metroid Prime . If they don't have it ( and it's not sold out . ) . Never buy video games from that store ever again . If it's a gardening shop , I understand . This game can't possibly get better . No voice acting , but plenty of action to forget about that . You can upgrade Samus to the max to create , the one , the only SUPER DUPER SAMUS ! MORE EFFICIENT AND HOTTER THAN EVER ! BLAST THOSE SPACE PIRATES ONE BY ONE ! Oh , and a hint for all those Metroid Prime newbies . Space Pirates die with one missile . Dig ? I know you did , later , dig ?
027 4 This game is the best game I have ever played . Thats right Metroid Prime outdoes Halo . I have played and completed both games for a fact . Primes graphics outdo Halos . one : Prime has zero loading time and absolutly no glitching . two : Halo has nothing but kill , reload , and vehicles but in Prime you don't just sit on the couch staring at the television , you scan , roll , shoot , asnd upgrade.three : Remember the final boss battle in Halo ? there wasn't.you drove to an escape pod : ( but in Prime you killed a gaint 8 - LEGGED MUTANT PARASITE : ) so alls I'm saying is to give this huge game a chance . Don't patronize Xbox Without playing this . Because you are missing out on a spectacular game
105 4 Prime is the best GCN game . The best game on any system this year . The second best game on any system ever . ( The best was Ocarina Of Time on the N64 ) This is NOT an FPS . This is a first-person adventure . You don't fly into a room , gun firing an unimaginable amount of shots , killing everyone before they realize you exist . That's not Metroid . Buy this game . DON'T RENT IT ! ! ! BUY IT ! ! ! If you don't have a GCN , buy one , buy this game . Now .
078 4 This game is so much fun . The graphics are phenominal , and the story-line for it is great . I highly reccomend this game , especially if you are looking for games that involve stratagy , action , and adventure .
083 4 I really enjoyed this game and would say it is one of the very best i have ever played . Nintendo really has been doing a great job on the Metroid series , but this was unexpected . This game takes all other platform shooters and blows them out of the water . What really annoys me is the large number of trashy games that obviously took no work . This is more of an intelligent game . There's still plenty of alien-blasting for all , but it's the characters and story that get me almost as much . #60 ; br / #62 ; & #60 ; br / & #62 ; #60 ; br / #62 ; & #60 ; br / & #62 ; Samus is supposed to be a bounty hunter , but instead of just hunting down space pirates , she usually ends up tangled into a huge alien-breeding operation and decides to play the hero . That's exactly what happens here . Samus infiltrates a space pirate frigate , destroys a monster alien bug , and pretty soon the whole place is in meltdown mode . The thing she's after , a big robot dragon named Ridley , escapes the explosion and flies off to the planet Tallon IV . Samus follows , and discovers that there's more going on here than what it seems . Throughout your adventure , the entire story unfolds through little journal entries left behind by an ancient alien race before they were killed by . . . The Great Poison . You later learn exactly what's going on and why . #60 ; br / #62 ; & #60 ; br / & #62 ; #60 ; br / #62 ; & #60 ; br / & #62 ; Another thing is the unique playing style . If you've ever played other Metroid games , you know the formula . At the beginning , you're physically pretty weak . But as the game progresses , you pick up weapon and armor upgrades like the Plasma Beam and the Thermal Visor . Not only does the player get better at the game , but he / she gets satisfying new weaponry and such . And the controls are much different than you would expect , but at the same time , feel totally natural after about 10 minutes . #60 ; br / #62 ; & #60 ; br / & #62 ; #60 ; br / #62 ; & #60 ; br / & #62 ; The music and graphic design are great as well . The music perfectly fits what's going on around , and it feels natural . The graphics are something to be reckoned with . Everything looks as good as it should . All the designs of the animals and worlds and equipment , everything looks great . #60 ; br / #62 ; & #60 ; br / & #62 ; #60 ; br / #62 ; & #60 ; br / & #62 ; This is a dazzling game , and was worth the money even back before the price was lowered . It's intelligent and fun . Happy alien-shooting !
012 4 I've played the old Metroid and I thought that was challenging and fun . I've played the new Metroid and I thought it was the greatest thing . It's challenging but you find new things all throughout the game . The graphics are the best I've seen on any game and all the equipment that you get is awesome . If you are looking for a Christmas gift or if you have some extra money to blow , I would definitely get this game . No questions asked .
034 4 If you asked me 1 year ago which Metroid was my favorite , I would have said Super Metroid for Super Nintendo . Super Metriod was addictive , fun , had a great storyline and earned itself a top spot on my all-time favorite games list . If you ask me the same question now , hands-down it has to be Metroid Prime . Not only is the game just as addictive and just as fun , but , the makers managed to create another great storyline . All of these aspects with the new incredible graphics and the spectacular 3 - D environment , what else can I say . This is a game that makes you wish you can get off of work early . The only thing I don't like about the game is that it's a little difficult to look up or down , but don't let that stop you from getting it because the game more than makes up for it . I'm really glad that Nintendo dicided to do Metroid Prime because I will definitely get many more hours of enjoyment out of it . I give it a 4.9 out of 5 stars .
072 4 I can't say enough about this game . It is THE most detailed game anyone has seen yet . The cool part is you uncover the story instead of having the story told to you . One of my faverite features in the game is the scan visor . Sure it may slow the game down at times , but it doesn't matter when you're having so much fun . But what realy amazes me is the way the bad guys die . I can't explain it so you'll just have to see it for yourself . And the creatures are amazing . Metroid fans have to get this . Non-Metroid fans should at least give it a try .
112 4 I could play this game over and over . The evrironments in this game are breath taking . The weapons and boss battles are fun as ever . This game will be around for a long time .
143 4 This was the Best game ever , the graphics were the Best of the game . It would be beter if you could choose if you wanted First person or second person or even third person.I hate when your timed because it puts presure on you .
174 4 Metroid Prime is very different from the normal Metroid series in that it's first player . Now , don't get me wrong , it is NOT a shooter . It's a first person action game . What's the difference ? Well . . a shooter you go around killing everything you see . Metroid Prime has the aspects of . . totally non-linear , you can go anywhere . . you have all of her powers.the roller ball , different suits , different weapons , different visors . . . and you have to adjust to the different envorionments to use them . It makes you think sometimes instead of just Kill kill kill which is one of the greatest aspsects . On a lesser note , the graphics are so awesome . They've put so much detail in this that rain gets on your visor when it rains if you're out in the open and it bounces off your gun , underwater , if something explodes you can see your face in the reflection of your visor and Samus looks toward the explosion . It's so detailed , I can't begin to explain . The game is challenging , but what's the point of a game if you can beat it in a day , right ? So my recommendation is to buy it . If you're so skeptical as to buy it , then rent it and see how you like it . In my opinion , it's one of the best Gamecube games there are .
084 4 First of all I'd just like to say THIS GAME IS NOT AN FPS ! It is a Metroid game , that's why you collect things and solve hard puzzles , unlike in FPSs all you do is shoot open a door or activate a switch . Don't get me wrong i love playing FPSs on my PC and GC but this game is so much more than that . The graphics are very impressive and smooth , it runs faster than halo which only gets 30fps , this game has 60 . The story is great - - if you know metroid and the controls are very good when you get used to them . And for the people who are pissed about not being able to play original Metroid without a GBA , I bought a GBA before i even got a GC ! Everybody has one ! So bottom line pick this game up if you like metroid and science fiction , and big deal if you cant play the original metroid . I beat the game and unlocked it and well . . . IT SUCKS ! buy metroid prime now ! PS I'm really 13 .
032 4 Retro Studios and Nintendo have delivered a game that oozes quality and plays like a dream . There are more than enough graphical touches to keep the next-gen bods happy whilst the gameplay is seamless and utterly absorbing . It's not a FPS but you do spend quite a lot of time blasting things and it's more than just an adventure game . . . . . Metroid is an experience . From the first intro level to the last big boss this game has more class than any other game this year . Nintendo and Retro have set the standard so let's see if the rest can keep up now !
100 4 With all the complaints that this is an FPS going around , I thought I'd put a bit of logic into it . These days with the so-called next gen consoles and their graphics , developers are going for more realism . They're not putting gameplay on hold , but realism is a major focus . A first person perspective is technically as real as it gets in a game , because you're seeing from the character's perspective . It's really a very logical step for Metroid to go , and I certainly hope it works out .
087 4 Metroid Prime lives up to the classic game that was of the 80 ' s . The superb graphics add to the atmosphere of this game . The sound is also very atmospheric and the music is an amazing modern rendition of the past games . The controls are very comfortable , and the lock-on feature is balanced and does not zero out actual aiming . The pure style of Metriod Prime astounds me . This game must be acquired by anybody who buys a gamecube .
155 4 Everything about this game is spectacular , but I won't list it out as many have already done so . This game is only a hint at what's to come though , Metroid Prime 2 is coming out this year ( unless it's delayed , which is probable ) . And I personally think that it will have a slight edge over it's competition , Halo 2 which also promises to be a great game .
096 4 This is the first game I bought for Gamecube , and of the Playstation 2 and Gamecube games I've played , this is one of the best . A first-person-shooter based from the earlier Metroid games , which were side scrollers , this is an action game for all people , whether fans of the other Metroid games or not . As a FPS , this is one of the very best I've played on a platform , though there is a flaw . In many console and PC FPS games , you can look around as you run , but this isn't so in Metroid Prime . In this game , you need to stop moving if you want to look around , which is a major downside . Other than that , the game is awesome . This game brings elements from the earlier games and transforms them beautifully into a 3D environment . Metroid Prime has wonderful environments , from the fiery Magmoor Caverns to the icy Phendara Drifts , sometimes I just have to take a look around the room I'm in to take in all the detail that has gone into the game . The enemies are all excellently transformed from 2D to 3D in the case of Metroids and other enemies from the older games , and are all very well made . My only complaint , besides that there is no way to look around while running , is that the way the story is presented , there doesn't seem to be a sense of urgency to what's happening . The main plot is that you , Samus Aran , after investigating an abandoned Space Pirate ship , have learned that the Space Pirates are trying to harvest a deadly poison brought to the planet Talon IV on an asteroid , Phazon , to use in their weapons and as a power source . You spend the rest of the game going around Talon IV trying to recover twelve artifacts left by the Chozo , an ancient race who went to Talon IV after deciding that technology was not what they wanted , and were eventually killed by the Phazon . Samus must get to where the Chozo contained the asteroid that brought Phazon to Talon IV and keep the Phazon from getting into the hands of the Space Pirates . You travel between the four main areas of the game , the Talon Overworld , Chozo Ruins , Magmoor Caverns , and Phendara Drifts , to find upgrades to your weapons as well as new abilities . As you travel , you will gain access to new areas based on what you have . For instance , upon gaining the ability that allows you , in morph ball form , to gain boosts of speed , you can launch yourself up a half-pipe wall to gain the double-jump ability , which allows you to jump to a previously unreachable ledge , and the result is that you can get the wave beam , so that you can unlock new kinds of doors , and so on . The game , in short , is excellent , and I recommend buying it for anyone . If you don't like action games , then rent it first , but otherwise , it is a must-have for anyone's game collection .
030 4 This morning , I came downstairs ( I was the first to get up so it was still dark outside ) and heard the sound of the floor creaking . I instintiveley pulled back my left thumb . This is , of course , the move that activates the thermal visor on Metroid Prime . I've been playing the game for nearly a week now , and I must say , it's the most impressed I've been with any game since Ocarina of Time on 64 . The graphics can take the pepsi challenge agaisnt anything else on any system , the sound is perfect . And finally , the gameplay is as great as it's always been . In addition , the game isn't too difficult , It can literally be played in one hour sessions and every session leads to a new item ( Yeah right , I've played it for JUST 1 hour . ) Also strong are the controls , Nintendo has outdone MS and Sony by creating a controller that responds exactly to the way most people's hands fit to the device and the way they activate buttons . The big A button makes life much easier and adds to the game's intuitive feel . The only problem I've had has been getting used to the C-stick switching , but then I only have two beam weapons so far . Overall , it's on a par with GTA : Vice City and serves as further proof that Nintendo is the best .
104 4 this is probibly the best platform game i've ever played . i have beaten it 2 times in a month and i'm still not sick of it . the game is pretty hard at some points , but what fun would it be if it was not ? i would advise to buy it or you will probibly have to rent it a couple of times
157 4 After the great Metroid Fusion , I could expect nothing less from the queen of shooters ' excursion onto the GameCube - - and I got everything and nothing I expected . Prime is nothing like the previous four Metroid games in terms of gameplay - - but I'm not complaining . Prime sucked me in and kept me there , fighting past hordes of enemies and the toughest , most creative bosses in YEARS ( thanks Nintendo ! ) and hunting for tough-to-reach powerups through incredibly innovative puzzles , and looking at some of the best graphics of any game on the GameCube . I'm not just saying that - - one look at some of the best monsters ever created and you'll swear you'll never go back to PlayStation . And the game doesn't end with the awesome final fight - - no , no , you can connect with your copy of Metroid Fusion to play the original Metroid on your ' Cube . Prime has at least fifteen hours of gameplay on that beautiful little Gamecube disc . Have fun with them .
089 4 As I read in one review , the person said there was a bug that caused doors to take a long time to open . Just to correct them , this is not a bug . Notice that you'll never see a loading screen in the entire game , so where does it load ? Behind the doors . If a door takes a long time to open , the game is loading the next area . Seeing as this is a technique never used by another game ( or very few others at least ) , this game is a technical masterpiece .
091 4 Metroid Prims is on my personal list of top 5 best games ever . I have played many , many games - from NES to Gamecube . This game sets new precidents in environmental effects and realism . Aside from the graphics , it also has engaging puzzle solving and platform jumping - all masked behind a first-person shooter . Again , I repeat , the true aspects of what this game is about are hidden behind the first-person shooter . Definately my favorite title among all of the next-gen systems ( gamecube , PS2 , and XBox ) so far , and one of the best ever .
171 4 Metroid Prime rocks . This game goes to show that Gamecube is the best system . ( All you PS2 fans I totally agree PS2 is great , Xbox fans sorry it is Bla . ) Now back to Metroid Prime . The game has excellent graphics , far superb to most video games . The weapons you have are great and the game isn't one of those where you shoot something and it dies , the game is challenging . I can't wait to unlock hard mode . I think Metroid Fusion should be released on Gamecube and more Metroid sequels should come .
182 4 This is the best game for Gamecube , perhaps for any system on the market . If you have a GC , get this game . No excuses , trust everyone , you'll love it . The only thing wrong with the game is that it ends , I wish it could go on and on forever . . .
166 4 Metroid prime was one of the best game I have ever played in my existance as a kid.The story was a little weak because it was all the same as the rest of Metroid stories , Samus gets in a trap and meets enemys.I loved how you can lock on to the enemys and follow them where ever they go in the game.what I didn't like was your beams don't shoot as fast when you up grade to the plasma beam.What I did like was it included your arche enemy.I loved all the suites and how you can see your self in the ball forme.I did'nt like how you can stay for a certain peroid of time in the grapling hook before you fall , in other words I loved the game .
090 4 the main reason i purchased the nintendo gamecube over a year ago was the fact that Metroid was coming back . ever since the olden days of 8 - bit i have been a die hard Samus fan . and i am happy to say that the old girl made the transition to the millenium quite well . the graphix rocked my world and i loved the log book concept . for anyone who likes first person shooters , action , adventure and a little problem solving , this game is for you .
102 4 Samus is back after 8 long years of waiting , and what a way to come back ! ! ! So far , the game has exceeded its expectations ( even though we got a little shaky when Nintendo gave the job to a new developer ) . All of the bounty hunters moves are back including her morph ball and screw attack , and of course her signature guns , but the games perspective takes a whole new twist when you control Samus behind-the-visor . This incredibly popular series can only get better ! !
178 4 Metroid prime is very challenging game .
Weve got the wavebeam and were only 14 percent done.We fight baby shegoths and space pirates the game of metoid prime will take a long time to beat .
Metroid Prime ( Video Game )
I bought Metroid Prime about 5 months ago , and have beaten it 3 times so far . I've gotta tell you , this game is so great , that playing it three times just isn't enough . On my list of the twenty greatest games ever , Metroid Prime is # 2 . That is saying alot , considering that the list also includes Splinter Cell , Goldeneye for the n64 , and Halo 2 ' s multiplayer .
In this review , I will give you a brief history of the Metroid series leading up to the game this review is actually about , Metroid Prime . The reason I am including this short history is so that people who have never played a Metroid game before will be somewhat familiar with the series .
But now let's get down to the basics .
The first Metroid game in the series was released in 1986 for the NES , and established the Metroid series . Basically , the game showed you that in the future , there is a bounty hunter named Samus Aran , and he must destroy a new species of alien called , you guessed it - Metroids ! These creatures are being used by the wicked space pirates as biological weapons . So Samus flies to the planet Zebes to end the space pirate menace and the Metroid threat once and for all . He , in the end , fulfills his mission , destroying the space pirate leaders Mother Brain , Ridley and Kraid , and ends the Metroid threat once and for all ! - Or so he thinks . . . . But the end of the game revealed a suprise . . . Samus is a girl !
The second Metroid game in the series was Metroid 2 , released in 1991 on the Gameboy . The game continued the story , revealing that Samus had not actually completely destroyed the Metroids . So she went to SR388 , the home planet of the metroids , and defeated the space pirates and the Queen Metroid . However , before leaving the planet , Samus discovered a baby metroid , and took it back to the Federation for research . . . .
The third game in the Metroid series was Super Metroid , released in 1994 for the NES . The space pirates are recovering from Samus ' attack , and Ridley has stolen the baby metroid . Samus heads back to Zebes and destroys Mother Brain again , and barely escapes the planet bfore the space pirates ' self destruct program destroys the planet .
The fourth game in the Metroid series is Metroid Zero Mission , released in 2001 for the Gameboy Advance . This game is actually an extended look at Samus ' first trib to Zebes , and in it , Samus once again defeats the space pirates .
And now we come to Metroid Prime , the fifth game in the Metroid series , released in 2002 for the Gamecube .
Metroid Prime is the first game in the series that is 3D . It is also a first person shooter , another first for the series . The game's story line goes like this : Samus detects a distress call from a space station in orbit above the planet Tallon IV . She goes to it to investigate , only to find that the space station is a space pirate station .
She infiltrates the station , only to find that the Space Pirates are almost all dead , due to several experiments that have gone horribly wrong . She ventures on , eventually finding one of these experiments . She destroys it , which sets off the space pirates ' self destruct system . She runs for her life , but another suprise is in store . Ridley is also trying to escape the station , and he flies away , trying to escape the station before it explodes . Basically , Samus chases Ridley to Tallon I。 's surface , where the rest of the game takes place .
I won't reveal any more details , as this is only a review , not a walkthrough or a spoiler . I will let you know that what I just told you is actually less than a twentieth of the game's length .
This game is extremely long , so if you enjoy playing games for a while to beat them like I do , this game will fit you like a glove . However , the game is definately not for casual gamers , because the game usually takes between 15 - 24 hours of solid gameplay just to beat it , and even longer to find all of the secret hidden items that are all over the place on Tallon IV . This is not saying that Metroid Prime is boringly long , as the complete opposite is true . Metroid Prime's length is caused by the exploration in the game .
That brings me to another factor . This is not just a shooter where you run from room to room killing everything in your path . Metroid Prime is as much a strategy game and an exploration game as a first person shooter . In fact , you will probably spend as much time exploring and searching for weapons and items as you will battling swarms of enemies .
The alien enemies you fight in the game range from huge War Wasps to Space Pirates to a Gigantic rock monster . This also brings up a factor of the game : its graphics . Every detail is perfect no matter how close to a landscape or enemy you get . The graphics make you feel like you are a part of the action , as Space Pirates drop from the ceiling to fight you , or you explore a flooded cave .
The locations you play in are stunning , as they look real . As you play through the game , you will explore a lush jungle , a barren and desolate desert , a frozen white and snowy land full of caves and mountains , a Space Pirate mine , an ancient temple , and firey caverns filled with lava and fire snakes .
The game is brimming with boss battles as well . There are over a dozen bosses you must defeat in order to beat the game . Each and every battle is unique , and you will have to use your brain to beat some of them .
Metroid Prime is difficult , but most of the difficulty is due to challenging puzzles and frustrating bosses . If you stick to it , you can beat it in around a week and a half of consistent playing .
The gameplay is unique as well , as there are things that you can do in this game that you can't do in most other games . For example , you can roll up into a ball to navigate tight spots , and to explore every nook and cranny of the game .
The music in Metroid Prime is great as well , as it compliments the gameplay in every aspect . The music gets more frantic as you battle enemies or a boss , and then it is peaceful again after they are defeated .
As I said above , this game is one of my favorite games ever . In fact , that is the only reason I am writing this review . I gave this game 5 / 5 stars , but I would definitely have given it more if I could .
All in all , Metroid Prime excels in gameplay , graphics and music .
There is a good reason why it is a player's choice game , and I hope this review has helped you out in your decision .
Thanks for reading ! - Bubba Samus
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Metroid Prime ( Video Game )
I bought Metroid Prime about 5 months ago , and have beaten it 3 times so far . I've gotta tell you , this game is so great , that playing it three times just isn't enough . On my list of the twenty greatest games ever , Metroid Prime is # 2 . That is saying alot , considering that the list also includes Splinter Cell , Goldeneye for the n64 , and Halo 2 ' s multiplayer .
In this review , I will give you a brief history of the Metroid series leading up to the game this review is actually about , Metroid Prime . The reason I am including this short history is so that people who have never played a Metroid game before will be somewhat familiar with the series .
But now let's get down to the basics .
The first Metroid game in the series was released in 1986 for the NES , and established the Metroid series . Basically , the game showed you that in the future , there is a bounty hunter named Samus Aran , and he must destroy a new species of alien called , you guessed it - Metroids ! These creatures are being used by the wicked space pirates as biological weapons . So Samus flies to the planet Zebes to end the space pirate menace and the Metroid threat once and for all . He , in the end , fulfills his mission , destroying the space pirate leaders Mother Brain , Ridley and Kraid , and ends the Metroid threat once and for all ! - Or so he thinks . . . . But the end of the game revealed a suprise . . . Samus is a girl !
The second Metroid game in the series was Metroid 2 , released in 1991 on the Gameboy . The game continued the story , revealing that Samus had not actually completely destroyed the Metroids . So she went to SR388 , the home planet of the metroids , and defeated the space pirates and the Queen Metroid . However , before leaving the planet , Samus discovered a baby metroid , and took it back to the Federation for research . . . .
The third game in the Metroid series was Super Metroid , released in 1994 for the NES . The space pirates are recovering from Samus ' attack , and Ridley has stolen the baby metroid . Samus heads back to Zebes and destroys Mother Brain again , and barely escapes the planet bfore the space pirates ' self destruct program destroys the planet .
The fourth game in the Metroid series is Metroid Zero Mission , released in 2001 for the Gameboy Advance . This game is actually an extended look at Samus ' first trib to Zebes , and in it , Samus once again defeats the space pirates .
And now we come to Metroid Prime , the fifth game in the Metroid series , released in 2002 for the Gamecube .
Metroid Prime is the first game in the series that is 3D . It is also a first person shooter , another first for the series . The game's story line goes like this : Samus detects a distress call from a space station in orbit above the planet Tallon IV . She goes to it to investigate , only to find that the space station is a space pirate station .
She infiltrates the station , only to find that the Space Pirates are almost all dead , due to several experiments that have gone horribly wrong . She ventures on , eventually finding one of these experiments . She destroys it , which sets off the space pirates ' self destruct system . She runs for her life , but another suprise is in store . Ridley is also trying to escape the station , and he flies away , trying to escape the station before it explodes . Basically , Samus chases Ridley to Tallon I。's surface , where the rest of the game takes place .
I won't reveal any more details , as this is only a review , not a walkthrough or a spoiler . I will let you know that what I just told you is actually less than a twentieth of the game's length .
This game is extremely long , so if you enjoy playing games for a while to beat them like I do , this game will fit you like a glove . However , the game is definately not for casual gamers , because the game usually takes between 15 - 24 hours of solid gameplay just to beat it , and even longer to find all of the secret hidden items that are all over the place on Tallon IV . This is not saying that Metroid Prime is boringly long , as the complete opposite is true . Metroid Prime's length is caused by the exploration in the game .
That brings me to another factor . This is not just a shooter where you run from room to room killing everything in your path . Metroid Prime is as much a strategy game and an exploration game as a first person shooter . In fact , you will probably spend as much time exploring and searching for weapons and items as you will battling swarms of enemies .
The alien enemies you fight in the game range from huge War Wasps to Space Pirates to a Gigantic rock monster . This also brings up a factor of the game : its graphics . Every detail is perfect no matter how close to a landscape or enemy you get . The graphics make you feel like you are a part of the action , as Space Pirates drop from the ceiling to fight you , or you explore a flooded cave .
The locations you play in are stunning , as they look real . As you play through the game , you will explore a lush jungle , a barren and desolate desert , a frozen white and snowy land full of caves and mountains , a Space Pirate mine , an ancient temple , and firey caverns filled with lava and fire snakes .
The game is brimming with boss battles as well . There are over a dozen bosses you must defeat in order to beat the game . Each and every battle is unique , and you will have to use your brain to beat some of them .
Metroid Prime is difficult , but most of the difficulty is due to challenging puzzles and frustrating bosses . If you stick to it , you can beat it in around a week and a half of consistent playing .
The gameplay is unique as well , as there are things that you can do in this game that you can't do in most other games . For example , you can roll up into a ball to navigate tight spots , and to explore every nook and cranny of the game .
The music in Metroid Prime is great as well , as it compliments the gameplay in every aspect . The music gets more frantic as you battle enemies or a boss , and then it is peaceful again after they are defeated .
As I said above , this game is one of my favorite games ever . In fact , that is the only reason I am writing this review . I gave this game 5 / 5 stars , but I would definitely have given it more if I could .
All in all , Metroid Prime excels in gameplay , graphics and music .
There is a good reason why it is a player's choice game , and I hope this review has helped you out in your decision .
Thanks for reading ! - Bubba Samus
041 4 I bought Metroid Prime about 5 months ago , and have beaten it 3 times so far . I've gotta tell you , this game is so great , that playing it three times just isn't enough . On my list of the twenty greatest games ever , Metroid Prime is # 2 . That is saying alot , considering that the list also includes Splinter Cell , Goldeneye for the n64 , and Halo 2 ' s multiplayer .
In this review , I will give you a brief history of the Metroid series leading up to the game this review is actually about , Metroid Prime . The reason I am including this short history is so that people who have never played a Metroid game before will be somewhat familiar with the series .
But now let's get down to the basics .
The first Metroid game in the series was released in 1986 for the NES , and established the Metroid series . Basically , the game showed you that in the future , there is a bounty hunter named Samus Aran , and he must destroy a new species of alien called , you guessed it - Metroids ! These creatures are being used by the wicked space pirates as biological weapons . So Samus flies to the planet Zebes to end the space pirate menace and the Metroid threat once and for all . He , in the end , fulfills his mission , destroying the space pirate leaders Mother Brain , Ridley and Kraid , and ends the Metroid threat once and for all ! - Or so he thinks . . . . But the end of the game revealed a suprise . . . Samus is a girl !
The second Metroid game in the series was Metroid 2 , released in 1991 on the Gameboy . The game continued the story , revealing that Samus had not actually completely destroyed the Metroids . So she went to SR388 , the home planet of the metroids , and defeated the space pirates and the Queen Metroid . However , before leaving the planet , Samus discovered a baby metroid , and took it back to the Federation for research . . . .
The third game in the Metroid series was Super Metroid , released in 1994 for the NES . The space pirates are recovering from Samus ' attack , and Ridley has stolen the baby metroid . Samus heads back to Zebes and destroys Mother Brain again , and barely escapes the planet bfore the space pirates ' self destruct program destroys the planet .
The fourth game in the Metroid series is Metroid Zero Mission , released in 2001 for the Gameboy Advance . This game is actually an extended look at Samus ' first trib to Zebes , and in it , Samus once again defeats the space pirates .
And now we come to Metroid Prime , the fifth game in the Metroid series , released in 2002 for the Gamecube .
Metroid Prime is the first game in the series that is 3D . It is also a first person shooter , another first for the series . The game's story line goes like this : Samus detects a distress call from a space station in orbit above the planet Tallon IV . She goes to it to investigate , only to find that the space station is a space pirate station .
She infiltrates the station , only to find that the Space Pirates are almost all dead , due to several experiments that have gone horribly wrong . She ventures on , eventually finding one of these experiments . She destroys it , which sets off the space pirates ' self destruct system . She runs for her life , but another suprise is in store . Ridley is also trying to escape the station , and he flies away , trying to escape the station before it explodes . Basically , Samus chases Ridley to Tallon I。's surface , where the rest of the game takes place .
I won't reveal any more details , as this is only a review , not a walkthrough or a spoiler . I will let you know that what I just told you is actually less than a twentieth of the game's length .
This game is extremely long , so if you enjoy playing games for a while to beat them like I do , this game will fit you like a glove . However , the game is definately not for casual gamers , because the game usually takes between 15 - 24 hours of solid gameplay just to beat it , and even longer to find all of the secret hidden items that are all over the place on Tallon IV . This is not saying that Metroid Prime is boringly long , as the complete opposite is true . Metroid Prime's length is caused by the exploration in the game .
That brings me to another factor . This is not just a shooter where you run from room to room killing everything in your path . Metroid Prime is as much a strategy game and an exploration game as a first person shooter . In fact , you will probably spend as much time exploring and searching for weapons and items as you will battling swarms of enemies .
The alien enemies you fight in the game range from huge War Wasps to Space Pirates to a Gigantic rock monster . This also brings up a factor of the game : its graphics . Every detail is perfect no matter how close to a landscape or enemy you get . The graphics make you feel like you are a part of the action , as Space Pirates drop from the ceiling to fight you , or you explore a flooded cave .
The locations you play in are stunning , as they look real . As you play through the game , you will explore a lush jungle , a barren and desolate desert , a frozen white and snowy land full of caves and mountains , a Space Pirate mine , an ancient temple , and firey caverns filled with lava and fire snakes .
The game is brimming with boss battles as well . There are over a dozen bosses you must defeat in order to beat the game . Each and every battle is unique , and you will have to use your brain to beat some of them .
Metroid Prime is difficult , but most of the difficulty is due to challenging puzzles and frustrating bosses . If you stick to it , you can beat it in around a week and a half of consistent playing .
The gameplay is unique as well , as there are things that you can do in this game that you can't do in most other games . For example , you can roll up into a ball to navigate tight spots , and to explore every nook and cranny of the game .
The music in Metroid Prime is great as well , as it compliments the gameplay in every aspect . The music gets more frantic as you battle enemies or a boss , and then it is peaceful again after they are defeated .
As I said above , this game is one of my favorite games ever . In fact , that is the only reason I am writing this review . I gave this game 5 / 5 stars , but I would definitely have given it more if I could .
All in all , Metroid Prime excels in gameplay , graphics and music .
There is a good reason why it is a player's choice game , and I hope this review has helped you out in your decision .
Thanks for reading ! - Bubba Samus
Metroid Prime ( Video Game )
Metroid Prime is a huge achievement , justifiably praised . It's beautiful to look at , and for those who like a great Sci-Fi environment ( lovingly rendered in almost photographic-quality ) , as well as having a taste for First-person-shooters ( FPSes ) you'll have a great time .
With that said , I am in a total minority here , but I just didn't love this game . I wanted too - - I couldn't wait to play ! But I'm also definitely an adventure gamer , and not a FPS gamer at heart , so maybe that's why ( for those of you screaming , It's really an adventure game I have to disagree - - I've played Halo , and this is definitely an FPS , although with a few adventure / scenery touches here and there ) .
But it's a gorgeous game and certainly worthwhile to many seeking a great game - - so , just in case it helps , here's my list of pros and cons to help those of you on the fence :
THE GOOD :
* The Heroine and Story - - It's intricate , cool , and intelligently presented - - and with a kick-butt heroine in Samus . There's a haunting quality to the atmosphere of this game - - you really get a sense of entering another world . And the story - - which you glean bit by bit , by scanning your environment , prepares you for a heroic destiny .
* The Beautiful Visuals - - This game is gorgeous to look at , and it's obvious that the makers created every aspect with a lot of care . Look up and watch the raindrops plop onto Samus's visor . Or run through a room of steam and watch the inside of your facemask bead up realistically . Each plant and animal is lovingly rendered , and each world - - from desert ruins to lush jungles , ghostly underwater environments , lava pits , and ice caps , is lovingly and gorgeously presented .
* Gameplay and environment - - There's a massive world to explore here , and much fun to be had . And learning to use Samus's many tools is surprisingly seamless ( although it does get complex by the end ) . It's rich , fascinating , and really intelligent - - easily a game spanning dozens of hours for all but the fastest gamers ( especially if you go after every additional module or weapon enhancement ) .
OK , now , THE BAD :
* The endless freaking RETRACING - - The world in Metroid Prime is beautiful , thank goodness , because you will be looking at it over and over again , as you retrace your steps to go back and forth for this or that item , task , or save station .
* The Save Station Format - - The spaces between save stations - - especially as the game progresses and the stakes go up - - seem to increase . They are often really hard to find , and located only after hours ( yes , hours ) of really tough fights , enemies , bosses , mini-bosses , you name it . I actually spent HOURS trying to get to the next save station in the Phazon Mines , and the game nearly had me throwing things after my seventh failed attempt to reach the next save station ( I kept dying right before the door after over an hour of tough fighting , thanks to the diabolical invisible robot sentry on top of zillions of tough enemies ) .
* The constantly respawning enemies - - I can't tell you how tired I got of walking out of a room , walking back in , and having to face the same stupid enemies I just defeated all over again . Worse yet , as the game progresses , and you defeat more bosses , those same bosses also respawn in all those old areas you've already been to , so that you are constantly refighting enemies you already beat ( and they get tougher and tougher and tougher ) . While others posting here say it's just a few rooms , that's not really accurate - - the respawning applies to almost all rooms , with the exception of a few minor cubbyholes or corridors .
This took a lot of fun out of the game for me , felt repetitive , frustrating , and mean-spirited , and frankly just seemed like a transparent way for the game creators to add some mileage and playing-time to the game . I hated this . ( And wait til you meet those annoying Chozo Ghosts - - who pop up over , and over , and over , and over again in rooms you must revisit - - sigh . )
* The controls - - they're superb , but also pretty complex ( and in the heat of battle , finding , oh , shoot , I swiveled the controller left-for-the-heat_weapon-when-I-meant-to-go-right-for-my-wave-weapon - - ! etc can get pretty tiresome . By the end of the game , you'll use every single stick or button on your controller . In some battles , you're so busy switching visors , and switching beam types , while also trying to strafe , jump and look up ( in an unusually clunky aspect of the gameplay , Samus cannot simply look up even at a towering enemy , so this also means that locking onto these enemies is sometimes a real challenge as well ) .
* The increasingly difficult boss battles - - At first , I really enjoyed the bosses in Metroid Prime , because they were hard but not impossible - - they took smarts as well as just mashing the old A button , really refreshing . But just after the halfway point , they begin to get so difficult they aren't fun . It took me an entire day to beat Thardus , the boulder-boss , for instance - - an incredibly frustrating boss to beat .
Also - - another major point of annoyance for me here is that so many of the bigger boss battles are essentially the same : Hit the creature / pirate etc with some specialized weapon , or wearing some specialized visor to that level , then do it over and over and over and over again . The boss loses a piece of armor , of rock , or of health - - and then you do it all over again . And again . With the boss getting quicker or nastier or tougher all the while . Until the boss is dead . I'm sorry , but this got really old with me . ( I got all the way near the end of the game a few days ago , to the Omega Pirate Boss , before I quit after half a dozen attempts and very little forward success . I just wasn't having fun anymore . And because of the nature of the game , naturally if I ever go back to try to finish , I'll have to replay that whole final section all over again . )
My hope here isn't so much that people listen to my gripes , but that maybe they'll help you figure out if you'll enjoy the game or not . If you are more of an adventure gamer than a combat player , someone who enjoys story , character interaction , with less emphasis on battles , you might try renting Metroid Prime to see if it clicks .
But if you like the FPS viewpoint , lots of smart nimble battling , with the occasional stop for breath in a beautiful if rather lonely universe , then this game is definitely for you .
001 4 I had the priviledge of playing a couple of hours of Metroid Prime , and I liked what I saw .
The game began with Samus on an outside platform . Thousands of asteroids were flying across the sky , and she could go to a clear spot on the platform and shoot them . Ultimately , however , she needed to search her surroundings for hidden devices that would open the doors of the structure . The adventure doesn't really begin until Samus enters the building .
This game has all kinds of terrain to explore - - including some very Turok-esque jungles . These are huge places . I have no idea how long it will take people to finish the game , but I'm betting better than 60 hours .
Seen through Samus's visor , Metroid Prime is every bit as much about exploration and puzzle solving as it is about shooting . Samus's visor includes a window that exposes hidden signs and symbols . Once you uncover these clues , it is up to you to figure out how to arrange them to unlock door and find hidden items .
Metroid Prime's camera shifts to the third-person perspective when Samus curls up in a ball and rolls places . She rolls through tunnels that are otherwise too small to explore . By placing explosives on the ground , she can bounce her balled-up self to reach elevated tunnels .
The game also has these really nifty half-pipe areas . Once you find the right explosives , you can launch Samus over the top of the half-pipes to reach otherwise inaccessible ledges .
Per past Metroid games , Metroid Prime has plenty of creepy vermin to kill .
Thanks to the first-person perspective , Metroid Prime does not suffer the irritating camera problems that have plagued so many of the latest 3D games . You are inside Samus's helmet , so you see what she sees . Better look quickly , though . When the action gets going , outer space thingies will come at you from all directions .
The art direction in this game is excellent beyond belief . I doubt that any PlayStation 2 game will ever reach this level of graphic quality . This even rivals Halo - - and that is saying a lot .
The big complaint about Metroid Prime is that played from the first-person perspective , it cannot possibly have the same search-and-explore feel as earlier games - - particularly Super Metroid for the Super Nintendo . This was a fair concern - - but Nintendo guards its franchises carefully and Retro Studios has been true to the original vision . Metroid Prime does have that perfect blend of explore and shoot .
Actually , for those of you who play PC games , Metroid Prime feels a little - - and I did say a little - - like System Shock II from Looking Glass . If you played System Shock II as a naval officer instead of a spy or a marine , it was about exploring and setting traps and hacking into systems .
The weakness in this comparison is that the navy guy in System Shock II could not strap on anti-gravity boots or swing across ceilings - - Samus does . System Shock II was brilliant in its sci fi reality and its feeling of danger . Metroid Prime has a more powerful fantasy element .
I , obviously , have not had the chance to finish the game , but I love this game . I absoultely love it .
003 4 I'll admit , just like everyone else when Metroid Prime was announced to be a 3d FPS I gave up hope . I thought it would obviously be the biggest mistake in the Metroid series . As the game progressed and the screenshots started coming out though , I became curious . And now that I've played through the game , I can say for sure : It is the best Metroid game to date . Bar none .
Prime is not actually a FPS , despite how it looks . It's not Halo , it's not even Half Life style . It shares more with Zelda 64 , in fact . What I mean is that most all fighting is done via a lock on system . The game is far more based on adventure , strategy , and tactics . It's not based at all on aim , and very little on reflexes . It feels exactly like the Metroid series should . The 3d world feels completely natural . You'll spend a good deal of time doing jumps from ledge to ledge like before , but it's done perfectly in 3d . You'll never have to blindly leap , your view follows the leap perfectly .
The graphics are incredible , the best on the Gamecube to date . You might not be too impressed on the first level , but as you play through the game you'll see just why the graphics are so groundbreaking . It's hard not to be amazed when you jump out of a lake and water streams down the front of Samus's visor . The first time you try the Thermal visor or the X-ray visor , you'll be thrown for a loop . It's simply stunning . The bosses are incredible looking , and the game never skips a beat . Loading is done seamlessly as you move through the map , so you'll never see a loading bar even once .
The sound is incredible as well , you'll always be able to hear the enemies and the explosions without effort . The music fits the mood perfectly and never feels out of place . It's a perfect mix of old and new , sure to please any fan .
It's amazing , but playing the game you actually truly do feel like Samus Aran . When playing most FPS style games , you don't actually feel anything like the character you're suppose to be . Just a hand and a gun . But as I said , this isn't a FPS . Every single piece of your view is designed to be exactly what Samus Aran sees . From the HUD on her Visor to the amazing way effects like rain splats on the helmet , you are in the power suit . You'll never question it , and nothing is ever out of place . Samus never talks in the game , but you'll never question it's her .
The game's best power ups are still in there , new and improved , along with several all new enhancements . Now instead of the freeze beam or pulse beam taking over your gun , you'll always be able to switch between each gun with the click of a key . You'll have to use every weapon in your inventory to take on the game's enemies through the multiple and ever changing environments . Each gun interacts with the world exactly as it should . . . the freeze gun freezes , the pulse gun will drive electronics into a frenzy , the plasma gun melts and sets aflame whatever you blast in an instant . It's truly amazing .
You always have a 3d map available to help guide you through the world . And believe me , you'll need it . Without the map this game would have been a dull boring maze . With this map , getting from point A to point B across several environments is a breeze . You'll constant have at least a good idea of where to go , as hints will appear on your map telling you to investigate energy spikes , unusual activity , and the like .
The game's story isn't the most detailed or anything , but it's very entertaining and will keep you hoping for more bits and pieces at every turn . The story reveals the mystery of the planet , the strange space craft and bodies you find at the very start of the game , as well as the past of Samus Aran herself . You'll know more than ever before by the end of this game , and will look back on the older games with new understanding . The storyline fits perfect with the rest of the series and doesn't feel out of place in the slightest .
Samus has some new abilities that both help the story along , and make perfect sense for a bounty hunter of her skill and experience . Using your visor , you can scan computers or other electronics and the power suit will hack any security in no time flat . This is used for everything from opening force fields , and shutting down turret guns . Best of all is hacking computers to read messages and files and figure out what the heck is going on . The visor scans other items in the same fashion . It will translate carvings in walls , scan weaknesses in structures , scan enemies for weaknesses , and just about anything else you come across .
All in all , this game in unmatched on the Gamecube . It's by far the best Gamecube game today , and the best Metroid game to date . That may be hard to swallow , but try it and see for yourself . You'll be amazed . The game is roughly 20 some game hours , which translates into 30 some real world hours . A dedicated player can beat it in a week , but a casual gamer could play for a month . If you replayed the old Metroids , you'll probably replay this . If not , you probably won't reply this one either . But either way you'll have one amazing trip from the title screen to the ending sequence .
- Rirath_com
004 4 Presentation -
Metroid reborn in 3D , and an impressive sci-fi fantasy to boot . Awesome menus . Design is great from concept to execution . Few games are this polished .
Graphics -
A stunning art vision that deserves major recognition , jaw-dropping world architecture , and volumes of pretty textures . At 60 fps with progressive scan support , there are few that compare .
Sound -
The original Nintendo composer delivers another opus and fantastically designed sound effects compliment the mood with Dolby Pro Logic II support .
Gameplay -
A true masterpiece ; an accomplishment that will be recognized for years . It is Super Metroid in 3D , and it's as complex and wonderful as any gamer could want . Any self-respecting gamer must own it .
Lasting Appeal -
30 + hours to average completion . Requires much longer to earn 100% . Unlock art galleries , difficulty settings , and connect to GBA for extras . No multiplayer , but like Zelda , do we need it ?
Metroid on the NES was one of the first epic games I ever experienced . My brother and I , at the age of about seven , spent weeks and months questing through the password-enabled adventure . It had a certain charm to it , and even if I couldn't describe it then it made an impact on me . Then along came Super Metroid in 1994 , and I was totally blown away by how brilliant it was . It was a perfect videogame in my mind . It was edgy , home to a fantastic power-up system , full of awesome bosses , and the gameplay style was a soul mate to me .
Needless to say , I have an unhealthy obsession with the franchise . So , when Metroid Prime was finally announced I was both thrilled and frightened to see how it would turn out . But after several years of very hard work , Retro Studios and Nintendo have translated the same genius of Super Metroid into 3D with very few casualties . Because of that , Metroid Prime has not only become my most beloved title on GameCube , but also one of my most treasured games of all time . I'm not sure where I place it , but it's very high on the list .
If I had to make one personal observation , it would be that the change to first-person perspective was brilliant for its move to 3D , but not perfect . I felt comfortable ( even in awe ) 90% of the time , but there are a few boss fights where it can frustrate . It's extremely rare , but something you should be aware of going into it . It's nothing that sours the overall quality , though .
That said , I would recommend Metroid Prime as an absolute buy - - skip the renting facade - - for every owner of a GameCube . It's a real collector's item . You'll want to keep this one even after your done spending 30 + hours with it . ( By the way , please note that Prime's timer does not count down when you're looking at the map , reading scan data , examining your research log , or viewing cut-scenes . So , while your clock my read closer to 20 hours at completion , you will have in fact played much more . )
The only reason one would avoid it is if action / adventures are not part of your narrower taste in games . If you fall into that category , you have no idea what you're missing out on .
Metroid Prime is an instant classic that you will use to measure forthcoming software by .
005 4 Holy cow . What a game . When you get right down to it , in my opinion , there are only two problems with this game : 1 ) it ends eventually , and 2 ) the sequel isn't out yet . By now , an awful lot has been written about Metroid Prime ( MP ) and I'm not going to try to reproduce all of that here . Instead , I'd like to talk about the way the game felt for me , and hopefully some of these impressions can help you decide if you think the game would be right for you .
First of all , MP is not a first person shooter ( FPS ) . I know what you're thinking if you haven't played the game : it sure looks like a FPS . It is , after all , played from a first person perspective and you do indeed shoot things . But trust me , it's not and the sooner you shed the notion while playing the game and start playing it the way it was meant to be played , the more you will enjoy it . So how is MP meant to be played ? Remember the old Metroid games ? Remember how you played them ? They were a mix of action and exploration , platforming and puzzle solving and this game is no different . I can't believe how well the people at Retro did in capturing the spirit and gameplay of the Metroid franchise and translating it into three dimensions .
Nearly everything from the original game is here and more . I think the only thing missing is the jump attack . But all your old weapons ( and more ) are back and so is the morph ball . Indeed , the morph ball is much better now than it has ever been and is key to some of the games most exotic puzzles and platforming . The addition of the spider ball ( the ability to stick to magnetic tracks and roll along walls and suspended from the ceiling and so on ) is one of the most unique and exotic gameplay devices I have ever experienced . The various visors you utilize in the game is new to the franchise as well . Some people won't like the scan visor and all the scanning you have to do to solve puzzles and fill out your log book but I found it to be a very immersive and realisitic storytelling instrument . Rather than spoonfeeding you the plot through cut scenes , the designers at Retro have given you the power to unfold the world around you . The other visors , your thermal and x-ray visors , open up the gameplay in fascinating new ways , allowing you to discover some fiendishly cleverly hidden secrets , defeat invisible enemies , and solve some of the puzzles you will encounter .
MP is graphically stunning and the sound and music are about as close to perfect as they can be . Both come together beautifully to create a distinctly alien world and give the technology and the creatures you must battle a unique flavor that I can't put into words . You must experience it to understand it . The closest I think I can get is to say that the world of MP is an ancient blend of the mystical and scientific , infused with powerful and exotic technologies and surreal creatures .
The control scheme used in MP is really the only controversial point . If you quickly get beyond the idea that you're playing a FPS and quit trying to circle strafe around every corner and learn to trust the lock-on system you will be amazed at how well it works . Some people have contested that the lock-on system still isn't quite right . It doesn't automatically lock onto the closest enemy or the one who's attacking you and after you defeat an opponent , it doesn't automatically switch to the next closest oppenent . These are valid complaints but I think at that level the function of the lock-on system is a matter of individual taste and style . Had Retro built the lock on system that way , I think just as many , if not more people , would complain about the lack of freedom in the lock-on system . I think I would have been one of those people . I appreciate the freedom to choose my targets .
In the final analysis , video games fall into three categories : 1 ) worth buying , 2 ) worth renting , and 3 ) not worth anything . MP is absolutely worth renting and maybe should be rented before purchase if you're unsure about whether you will enjoy the platforming and exploration aspects of the game . But if you've played a Metroid game before and enjoyed it , then it's hard for me to imagine not just buying the game outright .
006 4 Good games like this come around only once in a lifetime . Metroid Prime , besides being the best game on the GameCube , is also the best game this year . It is in the first-person shooter genre ( which , for those who don't know , means you are in the eyes of the character ) . However , unlike most FPS games , this game is more about platform jumping and puzzle solving than the old See bad guy . Shoot him . See his blood . Smile . Move on . But Prime is much more than that .
Throughout the game , your character , Samus Aran ( a she ) , will gain many new weapons with which to fight Space Pirates from the Planet Zebes . The most famous and well-known , and therefore , the best example of these weapons is the Morph Ball . In this move , Samus curls up into a little ball and can roll around and lay bombs . This move has been in every Metroid game and is truly a staple of the series .
You'll also discover many suit and visor upgrades throughout the game . For instance , you may get a suit that prevents damage from harmful liquids , or a visor that lets you see hidden switches . You'll also find 50 missle expansions and 12 energy tanks .
In this game , Samus Aran picks up a power signal coming from a derelict space station . She must go and explore it . Inside , she finds that something has gone wrong , but what ? As she arrives at the center of the space station , she must fight a large Parasite Queen . As soon as it goes down , a seven minute self-destruct sequence is activated . You must flee the space station . Halfway out , you find a large winged dragon . He flies away . This is Ridley , a long-time enemy in the Metroid series . Also , right before you escape , an explosion occurs , taking away your heat-resistant Varia suit and leaving you with the measly Power suit . Oh , and it also takes away every ability you had except for jump , shoot , move , and scan . As you leave , you hop into your spaceship and follow Ridley down to the planet Tallon IV .
I will not hesitate to say that this is my favorite game ever , and that's saying alot . I'm a game reviewer , and I've played quite a bit . So I will say this : Buy this game , even if you have to buy a GameCube to play it .
007 4 The 8 year layoff in the Metroid series has left Samus fans in a state of longing . Her appearances in both Super Smash Bros . games helped slightly , but there was no replacement for the fun and adventure of leading Samus in a battle against Mother Brain and / or the other Metroids . With the frustration of Metroid having skipped the N64 system , fans were getting restless . It can be said , unequivocally , that Metroid Prime for GameCube brings Samus back in a big way and more than satiates the cravings of all Metroid fans .
It should be noted that Metroid Prime is actually a prequel of sorts . It takes place before the events of Super Metroid ( on Super NES ) , but still presents some familiar foes ( Ridley , anyone ? ) while introducing a plethora of new ones . One obvious area of concern for Metroid fans would be how this game could be translated from the perfect side-scroller into an effective game in GameCube's dynamic 3 - dimensional environment . The same concerns existed when Super Mario Brothers made a similar transition on the N64 system . Super Mario 64 made a smooth transition that opened up new worlds and new perspectives for fans of that series . Metroid Prime accomplishes the same goal , but on a grander scale . There is an initial battle scene aboard a battle-ravaged space station ( similar to Super Metroid ) that helps players get the feel for all the controls and how the game functions . It is not overly difficult . It is just very different .
As Samus , the player employs a ' first-person shooter ' perspective that comes complete with special visors and scanners that allow Samus to view a variety of different items in her travels . In the beginning , Samus has combat and scanning visors that are necessary to all actions in the game . The combat visor allows Samus to lock onto a fire at targets while the scanning visor allows her to scan for information from computers , about creatures , about artifacts , and various other bits of knowledge that will help Samus on her way . There are thermal and x-ray visors to be acquired later that enable Samus to have different ways of viewing her surroundings . They makes some boards easier to see , reveals some necessary secrets , and are absolutely essential to defeating some of the later bosses . In addition to the visors , Samus can ( and will need to ) acquire up to 4 different types of weapons . She starts with the power beam , but will also end up acquiring the ice beam , the energy beam , and the plasma beam . The ability to charge these beams for extra destructive powers returns from the earlier games . Missiles and morph bombs also return . What is most fascinating about Samus ' arsenal is that there are combination attacks that can be acquired throughout the game . These combination attacks will combine the power of a specific beam , the missiles , and the charger to create a vicious attack . Acquiring these weapons and then learning how and when to use them is one of the more enjoyable aspects of the game .
The game , itself , involves Samus traveling to the world of Tallon IV , the former home to an ancient species of alien called the Chozo . Tallon IV was devastated by an asteroid impact some time earlier and the subsequent poison gas , called ' Phazon ' , was released and effectively destroyed the Chozo species . Of course , in the current time frame , the infamous Space Pirates decided they want to try and harness the destructive , but powerful , Phazon energy to fuel their weapons of destruction . Samus must travel to Tallon IV to thwart to Space Pirates and help rid the planet of this toxic presence . Samus goes into an exploratory mode similar earlier Metroid games . Samus has four regular zones in Tallon IV to investigate ( Tallon IV Overworld , the haunting Chozo Ruins , the fiery Magmoor Caverns , and the calm , but dangerous , icy Phendrana Drifts . ) , plus the important Phazon Mines and Impact Crater zones . Samus must travel back and forth through all of these zones ( except the Impact Crater ) looking to recover various Chozo artifacts that will eventually allow Samus to enter the Crater and destroy the cause of all this misery . Make no mistake , though , this is not your father's Metroid . Whereas earlier Metroid games ( and even the new Metroid Fusion for Gameboy Advance ) could be completed in 3 hours or less of elapsed time , Metroid Prime will take closer to 20 hours ! There will be a lot of back tracking , searching , and battles with numerous enemies ( sometimes repeated ) . A lot of time and effort must be invested to win this game , but there is no doubting satisfaction that is to be derived from accomplishing that goal . Metroid Prime continues to raise the bar on Nintendo's games and sends a message to other platforms that this is THE standard to strive for .
009 4 Samus Aran has finally returned after a eight year hiatus and boy , was the wait worth it .
Metroid Prime is a first-person adventure game . Don't get it confused with a game like Halo or other first-person shooters because the emphasise of this game is on exploration , like in all Metroid games . Yes , you'll still be shooting at things but you'll also spend an equal amount of time running through the interiors and exteriors of the world of Tallon IV , which brings me to my next point .
A game such as Metroid Prime wouldn't be as convincing if the game didn't have surreal graphics . Guess what ? It does . The graphics are extremely detailed and the texture work is crisp and clear , which is a good thing as the game will pull you out of reality and into the world of Tallon IV .
The sound in Metroid Prime is extremely well done as well . Although it lacks voice acting , the game makes up for that through the intense sound effects . Everything from the changing of weapons to the enemies on-screen is eerily convincing . Also , the music in the game is done by the original Nintendo development team that worked on the original Metroid games , which means that the music will definately live up to the Metroid name .
Many people believe that graphics make up a game but I stand with the others that believe that gameplay does . Metroid Prime has excellent gameplay mechanics and the controls are easy to learn too . No , the controls are nothing like typical FPS games which require you to manipulate two joysticks at the same time . This game uses a control scheme similar to that of The Legend of Zelda : Ocarina of Time . This control scheme is really effective for an adventure game such as this .
Metroid Prime is the game to get for Nintendo GameCube ! It packs about 20 hours of gameplay on the disc , and that's just the amount of time you'll spend beating the game . Add on top of that the special features that become available when you have both Metroid Prime and Metroid Fusion for the Game Boy Advance and link them up . Get this , one of the extras is the original Metroid game . . . The original that started the whole Metroid saga . Metroid Prime is a really great game and it doesn't hurt that it's also one of the highest rated GameCube games out now . One should not miss the chance to own this for its appeal has no age limitations .
Five Stars !
010 4 If you are a fan of the original Metroid series , then there is absolutely no reason you should hesitate about buying this game . If not , the creative gameplay and controls will keep you busy for hours .
First off , I'd like to say that the graphics on this game push the GameCube to its limits . The textures and colors in some areas are a bit bland , but because it looks so real , that doesn't matter . The ultimate realism of the Metroid world are surrealistic . You probably will spend about 20 minutes oogling over the graphics before gameplay . The snazzy startup menu background will really pull you into the game as well . The music in Metroid Prime has been perfected to fit the atmosphere of the world . No matter where you are , the must is what you would expect . The must is a mix of ambient calming music ( when you are in a calm place ) and can range to haunting and creepy while fighting enemies . The controls are where the game falls short . They are placed in the only possible setup that they could be , but often times when I am in combat and try to switch weapons , the game takes a second to register and I have to force it down repeatedly which during this time I loose some health . Another thing that can be annoying is jumping and shooting at the same time . You are likely to let go of your charged up shot while jumping . The gameplay is somewhat linear but not quite . You explore through rooms and usually you will get a hint of where to go next . This hint will show up on your map . So you must continue through rooms to eventually get to your destination , where a special item is usually hidden . Also hidden throughout the worlds are special powerups and upgrades . They are usually hidden in some rooms and sometimes cannot be accesed until the correct weapon is gained later on in the game ( you can travel back and forth between major areas ) . The biggest major flaw of the game is the platform jumping . Because it's in first person , you often cannot judge when jumping whether or not you are above a platform . If you miss , you will probably land somewhere that will deal you a lot of damage . If you are used to this type of game , then this should not be too hard for you . When you land on the planet , you can explore the area that you are in , which appear on the map as polygonal shapes that represent the room that you are standing in ( if you were in an octagonal shaped room it would appear that way on the map ) . Zooming out , you would find that each of these rooms , now represented in a honeycomb like fashion , is part of an area . The bosses are not too hard . Only two or three are actually hard and mostly because of how annoying they are . The overall difficulty of the game is modertate-hard and will take an average gamer between 7 and 25 hours to complete .
Metroid Prime stands out as one of the best released GameCube games ever . Anyone who is a fan of First Person Shooters ( FPS ) should definetly consider this game . If you liked this then you will probably like Metroid Fusion for the Game Boy Advance .
014 4 Like many others , and like the other reviewers here , I was at first horrified by the idea of Metroid switching to 3D . I didn't think it could be pulled off believably .
I have never been more happy to admit I was wrong .
Metroid Prime is by far the best in the entire Metroid series , and by far the best GameCube game . In my own mind , it's the greatest game ever created for a console . The graphics are absolutely astonishing , and they're on a level of realism never before seen on a console . The environments are startlingly detailed , with high quality textures on every surface . The environmental effects are amazing , and really draw you into the game . My roommate and I were both stunned the first time we noticed raindrops splattering on Samus ' arm cannon . Droplets hitting the visor were equally shocking . Then there's the heat distortion that appears after rapidly firing the standard arm cannon beam . The realistic water effects . The underground lava caverns almost make you feel hot , they're created so realistically . Taken individually , no one of these things is that significant , but when they're all combined , they produce an extremely realistic environment , that's extremely effective in making you feel you're actually there .
And none of that even touches on the enemies ! Some of the boss creatures are terrifyingly huge , and you have to find time to scan them for weaknesses while avoiding getting smashed into a nearby wall . Other enemies can attack with little or no warning . Still more are nearly invisible if you don't yet have certain visors .
Some people don't think the music is all that impressive , but I do . It fits the game perfectly , setting the tone for every location and every event .
I played the game for hours on end until I finally managed to destroy Metroid Prime itself , and then I started playing again , this time being more careful to make sure I locate and scan every item and enemy in the game , to get that elusive perfect score . The average gamer will find many hours of enjoyment in this game . I for one am eagerly anticipating the sequel .
STRONGLY reccomended . If you don't try this game , you'll be missing out on one heck of an experience .
015 4 Metroid Prime turned out a lot better than I expected , and I had high hopes for the game to begin with . It doesn't feel like an FPS at all to me ( which is what scared a lot of fans ) , but strangely enough it somehow manages to capture the classic Metroid gameplay - find powerups , unlock and explore new areas , and defeat minibosses .
The controls are unique , but they're going to take some getting used to for old-school Metroid gamers . They aren't very intuitive - for example , you can't aim up or down while moving , so you have to stand still while you look around . This is perhaps one of the few games where the simplistic nature of the Gamecube's controller does a game a disservice - the PS2 controller , for example , would have been well-utilized for Metroid Prime . But you get used to the controls after a few hours of play .
Combat is pretty simple , the lock-on system of the newer Zelda games has been adopted . Combat isn't as much about dodging and being a good twitch player as much as it is about finding your enemies weak points . That's good and bad , but intense combat has never really been a part of the Metroid games , its always been about recognizing patterns and weaknesses .
The levels are all huge and gorgeously detailed . There are a bunch of different environments , and the tried and true Metroid method of doubling back once you have the rockets , bombs , grapple beam , etc . to reach previously inaccessible areas is very enjoyable ( well , to me at least ) . The special effects - humidity on your helmet's visor , flashes reflecting your face off the inside of your helmet , great looking explosions , all add a lot of detail to the game . The sound effects are wonderful , and the music is a mix of some new tracks and updated of the classic Metroid tracks .
The plot is played out mostly through your scan visor - you can scan enemies , both living and dead , and objects to see what the nefarious space pirates are up to . Fans of the Metroid universe will probably enjoy the many revelations about Samus ' past .
The game isn't without its flaws , however . For example , Metroid games have a pretty basic formula - land ship , find out what the space pirates are mutating this time , escape before base / ship / planet explodes . It wouldn't have hurt the designers to do something different in terms of plot this time considering the ever-growing breadth of the Metroid universe , but the sheer playability and atmospheric detail of the game help overcome the paper-thin , overused plot .
Definite Game of the Year contender .
016 4 This is my first Metroid game . I missed it on NES , and didn't own SNES . I bought the game with low expectations . I thought , at best , it would be a decent first-person shooter .
This game blew me away . I popped it into the GC for the first time around 4pm on a Saturday afternoon and played for 9 hours straight . The graphics and sound are both stunning : better than anything on PS2 or XBOX , or anything else on the GameCube for that matter .
This game is a lot more original than your standard FPS . You have grappler beam to swing from Point A to Point B . Then there's the morph ball . Samus can roll up into a ball and roll down pipes , through small holes , etc . There's a lot more to character navigation than walking , running , and jumping ( standard for FPS games ) .
Yes , there are a lot of controls to get used to . And it's kinda hard to scan things when you're trying to blast everything that moves . But once you get into the flow of the game , you don't even think about scanning , maps , etc . It becomes a reflex .
The story is great . The bosses and levels get increasingly challenging . It's hard to get stuck in one place / lost for too long , which is one of my biggest pet peeves with most FPS games . The game does an excellent job balancing the shooting / action and puzzle-solving / thinking elements of the FPS genre .
If you own GC , this is THE must-have game . If you're on the fence about buying the GC , this is the best reason to date to buy the system . There are about ten excellent games for the GC right now , and Metroid Prime is at the very top of the list .
017 4 Gamespot and Gamespy recently gave this game Game of the Year honors for 2002 . This was comparing Metroid Prime against all games for all systems in 2002 , not just GameCube games . Does it deserve such accolades ? Oh yes , absolutely . Not only that , but so far , Metroid Prime is easily the best game released on the GameCube , period .
It's easy for people who haven't played Metroid Prime to just lump it into the general first person shooter ( FPS ) category with the hundreds of other unremarkable FPS games available on all of the gaming platforms . True , there is shooting in Metroid Prime . True , it is first person . But is the game primarily a shooter ? No , it definitely is not . Metroid Prime is primarily story driven . And , advancement depends on the ability to solve puzzles , just as much ( if not more so ) than the ability to aim your ice beam at some flying space pirates .
I'm a huge , longtime fan of the Metroid series . I consider Super Metroid on the SNES to be in the top 10 games ever made . Part of my evaluation of this game definitely depends on how well Retro Studios managed to capture the atmosphere and feel of the original Metroid games . I was worried that too much of what made Metroid so fun would be lost in the 3 - D translation . But to my amazement , they did a truly excellent job in retaining the feel of the original Metroids .
One thing I particularly missed in Metroid Prime is the Screw Attack from Super Metroid . But , in thinking about this , I'm not sure how they could have possibly included it in a 3 - D game . 2 - D technology might be older , but there are gaming elements possible in 2 - D that just are NOT possible in 3 - D .
Another 2 - D technology that should not have translated well into 3 - D was the morph ball . The morph ball is too fundamental an element of Metroid to drop , however . They accomplished this feat by changing the perspective from first to third when you enter the morph ball state . This is done very smoothly , and works perfectly in the game . The morph ball is just as pivotal for solving problems , as are using the bombs and power bombs while in the morph ball state . It's the use of this morph ball system that helps remove the stigma of FPS from Metroid Prime .
There are huge , awe-inspiring levels . The visual effects in this game are truly amazing . There are a plethora of power ups , including missile expansion packs , energy tanks , power bombs , grapple beam , other beams and special upgrades to all of the beams . Unlike in some past Metroid games , you can switch between all of the weapons you pick up , anytime you like . As a matter of fact , you have to in order to solve the myriad puzzles you will encounter .
There is also a huge array of enemy monsters in the game . A lot of your old favorites from the older Metroid games are back , plus some new bad guys . There have been some complaints about the AI of the enemy monsters . I was actually impressed with the AI of some of the monsters , particularly the space pirates . They seem to dodge in and out of cover , jump all over the place avoiding your shots and move in close for the quick kill .
But the best enhancement is , hands down , the visor system . There are four visors : the battle visor , infrared visor , x-ray visor and scan visor . All of them or completely vital to completing the game , and add an incredibly rich element to the game play . The visor system's incorporation into the game is pure genius , and a very , very welcome addition to the Metroid series .
It takes a little bit of time to truly get into this game . But , once that happens , you will be completely hooked . I can whole-heartedly recommend this game to any Metroid fan . . . and to any owner of the GameCube . As a matter of fact , I consider this game the killer app that you could use to justify buying the GameCube just for this game .
018 4 I was shopping at Target and saw this game as a demo . After playing it for 10 - 15 minutes , I realized that this game is flat-out amazing , and nothing like I've ever played before . Immersive graphics , flawless gameplay . . .
I had to purchase a GC to play it , and it was worth every single penny .
In my 10 + hours of playing so far , I wish I could count the number of times myself or someone else in the room muttered the words wow , or are you kidding me ?
This game is revolutionary . Don't waste your time renting it . Buy it now . . .
019 4 This review is from :
Metroid Prime ( Video Game )
Metroid Prime is a huge achievement , justifiably praised . It's beautiful to look at , and for those who like a great Sci-Fi environment ( lovingly rendered in almost photographic-quality ) , as well as having a taste for First-person-shooters ( FPSes ) you'll have a great time .
With that said , I am in a total minority here , but I just didn't love this game . I wanted too - - I couldn't wait to play ! But I'm also definitely an adventure gamer , and not a FPS gamer at heart , so maybe that's why ( for those of you screaming , It's really an adventure game I have to disagree - - I've played Halo , and this is definitely an FPS , although with a few adventure / scenery touches here and there ) .
But it's a gorgeous game and certainly worthwhile to many seeking a great game - - so , just in case it helps , here's my list of pros and cons to help those of you on the fence :
THE GOOD :
* The Heroine and Story - - It's intricate , cool , and intelligently presented - - and with a kick-butt heroine in Samus . There's a haunting quality to the atmosphere of this game - - you really get a sense of entering another world . And the story - - which you glean bit by bit , by scanning your environment , prepares you for a heroic destiny .
* The Beautiful Visuals - - This game is gorgeous to look at , and it's obvious that the makers created every aspect with a lot of care . Look up and watch the raindrops plop onto Samus's visor . Or run through a room of steam and watch the inside of your facemask bead up realistically . Each plant and animal is lovingly rendered , and each world - - from desert ruins to lush jungles , ghostly underwater environments , lava pits , and ice caps , is lovingly and gorgeously presented .
* Gameplay and environment - - There's a massive world to explore here , and much fun to be had . And learning to use Samus's many tools is surprisingly seamless ( although it does get complex by the end ) . It's rich , fascinating , and really intelligent - - easily a game spanning dozens of hours for all but the fastest gamers ( especially if you go after every additional module or weapon enhancement ) .
OK , now , THE BAD :
* The endless freaking RETRACING - - The world in Metroid Prime is beautiful , thank goodness , because you will be looking at it over and over again , as you retrace your steps to go back and forth for this or that item , task , or save station .
* The Save Station Format - - The spaces between save stations - - especially as the game progresses and the stakes go up - - seem to increase . They are often really hard to find , and located only after hours ( yes , hours ) of really tough fights , enemies , bosses , mini-bosses , you name it . I actually spent HOURS trying to get to the next save station in the Phazon Mines , and the game nearly had me throwing things after my seventh failed attempt to reach the next save station ( I kept dying right before the door after over an hour of tough fighting , thanks to the diabolical invisible robot sentry on top of zillions of tough enemies ) .
* The constantly respawning enemies - - I can't tell you how tired I got of walking out of a room , walking back in , and having to face the same stupid enemies I just defeated all over again . Worse yet , as the game progresses , and you defeat more bosses , those same bosses also respawn in all those old areas you've already been to , so that you are constantly refighting enemies you already beat ( and they get tougher and tougher and tougher ) . While others posting here say it's just a few rooms , that's not really accurate - - the respawning applies to almost all rooms , with the exception of a few minor cubbyholes or corridors .
This took a lot of fun out of the game for me , felt repetitive , frustrating , and mean-spirited , and frankly just seemed like a transparent way for the game creators to add some mileage and playing-time to the game . I hated this . ( And wait til you meet those annoying Chozo Ghosts - - who pop up over , and over , and over , and over again in rooms you must revisit - - sigh . )
* The controls - - they're superb , but also pretty complex ( and in the heat of battle , finding , oh , shoot , I swiveled the controller left-for-the-heat_weapon-when-I-meant-to-go-right-for-my-wave-weapon - - ! etc can get pretty tiresome . By the end of the game , you'll use every single stick or button on your controller . In some battles , you're so busy switching visors , and switching beam types , while also trying to strafe , jump and look up ( in an unusually clunky aspect of the gameplay , Samus cannot simply look up even at a towering enemy , so this also means that locking onto these enemies is sometimes a real challenge as well ) .
* The increasingly difficult boss battles - - At first , I really enjoyed the bosses in Metroid Prime , because they were hard but not impossible - - they took smarts as well as just mashing the old A button , really refreshing . But just after the halfway point , they begin to get so difficult they aren't fun . It took me an entire day to beat Thardus , the boulder-boss , for instance - - an incredibly frustrating boss to beat .
Also - - another major point of annoyance for me here is that so many of the bigger boss battles are essentially the same : Hit the creature / pirate etc with some specialized weapon , or wearing some specialized visor to that level , then do it over and over and over and over again . The boss loses a piece of armor , of rock , or of health - - and then you do it all over again . And again . With the boss getting quicker or nastier or tougher all the while . Until the boss is dead . I'm sorry , but this got really old with me . ( I got all the way near the end of the game a few days ago , to the Omega Pirate Boss , before I quit after half a dozen attempts and very little forward success . I just wasn't having fun anymore . And because of the nature of the game , naturally if I ever go back to try to finish , I'll have to replay that whole final section all over again . )
My hope here isn't so much that people listen to my gripes , but that maybe they'll help you figure out if you'll enjoy the game or not . If you are more of an adventure gamer than a combat player , someone who enjoys story , character interaction , with less emphasis on battles , you might try renting Metroid Prime to see if it clicks .
But if you like the FPS viewpoint , lots of smart nimble battling , with the occasional stop for breath in a beautiful if rather lonely universe , then this game is definitely for you .
020 4 Metroid Prime is a huge achievement , justifiably praised . It's beautiful to look at , and for those who like a great Sci-Fi environment ( lovingly rendered in almost photographic-quality ) , as well as having a taste for First-person-shooters ( FPSes ) you'll have a great time .
With that said , I am in a total minority here , but I just didn't love this game . I wanted too - - I couldn't wait to play ! But I'm also definitely an adventure gamer , and not a FPS gamer at heart , so maybe that's why ( for those of you screaming , It's really an adventure game I have to disagree - - I've played Halo , and this is definitely an FPS , although with a few adventure / scenery touches here and there ) .
But it's a gorgeous game and certainly worthwhile to many seeking a great game - - so , just in case it helps , here's my list of pros and cons to help those of you on the fence :
THE GOOD :
* The Heroine and Story - - It's intricate , cool , and intelligently presented - - and with a kick-butt heroine in Samus . There's a haunting quality to the atmosphere of this game - - you really get a sense of entering another world . And the story - - which you glean bit by bit , by scanning your environment , prepares you for a heroic destiny .
* The Beautiful Visuals - - This game is gorgeous to look at , and it's obvious that the makers created every aspect with a lot of care . Look up and watch the raindrops plop onto Samus's visor . Or run through a room of steam and watch the inside of your facemask bead up realistically . Each plant and animal is lovingly rendered , and each world - - from desert ruins to lush jungles , ghostly underwater environments , lava pits , and ice caps , is lovingly and gorgeously presented .
* Gameplay and environment - - There's a massive world to explore here , and much fun to be had . And learning to use Samus's many tools is surprisingly seamless ( although it does get complex by the end ) . It's rich , fascinating , and really intelligent - - easily a game spanning dozens of hours for all but the fastest gamers ( especially if you go after every additional module or weapon enhancement ) .
OK , now , THE BAD :
* The endless freaking RETRACING - - The world in Metroid Prime is beautiful , thank goodness , because you will be looking at it over and over again , as you retrace your steps to go back and forth for this or that item , task , or save station .
* The Save Station Format - - The spaces between save stations - - especially as the game progresses and the stakes go up - - seem to increase . They are often really hard to find , and located only after hours ( yes , hours ) of really tough fights , enemies , bosses , mini-bosses , you name it . I actually spent HOURS trying to get to the next save station in the Phazon Mines , and the game nearly had me throwing things after my seventh failed attempt to reach the next save station ( I kept dying right before the door after over an hour of tough fighting , thanks to the diabolical invisible robot sentry on top of zillions of tough enemies ) .
* The constantly respawning enemies - - I can't tell you how tired I got of walking out of a room , walking back in , and having to face the same stupid enemies I just defeated all over again . Worse yet , as the game progresses , and you defeat more bosses , those same bosses also respawn in all those old areas you've already been to , so that you are constantly refighting enemies you already beat ( and they get tougher and tougher and tougher ) . While others posting here say it's just a few rooms , that's not really accurate - - the respawning applies to almost all rooms , with the exception of a few minor cubbyholes or corridors .
This took a lot of fun out of the game for me , felt repetitive , frustrating , and mean-spirited , and frankly just seemed like a transparent way for the game creators to add some mileage and playing-time to the game . I hated this . ( And wait til you meet those annoying Chozo Ghosts - - who pop up over , and over , and over , and over again in rooms you must revisit - - sigh . )
* The controls - - they're superb , but also pretty complex ( and in the heat of battle , finding , oh , shoot , I swiveled the controller left-for-the-heat_weapon-when-I-meant-to-go-right-for-my-wave-weapon - - ! etc can get pretty tiresome . By the end of the game , you'll use every single stick or button on your controller . In some battles , you're so busy switching visors , and switching beam types , while also trying to strafe , jump and look up ( in an unusually clunky aspect of the gameplay , Samus cannot simply look up even at a towering enemy , so this also means that locking onto these enemies is sometimes a real challenge as well ) .
* The increasingly difficult boss battles - - At first , I really enjoyed the bosses in Metroid Prime , because they were hard but not impossible - - they took smarts as well as just mashing the old A button , really refreshing . But just after the halfway point , they begin to get so difficult they aren't fun . It took me an entire day to beat Thardus , the boulder-boss , for instance - - an incredibly frustrating boss to beat .
Also - - another major point of annoyance for me here is that so many of the bigger boss battles are essentially the same : Hit the creature / pirate etc with some specialized weapon , or wearing some specialized visor to that level , then do it over and over and over and over again . The boss loses a piece of armor , of rock , or of health - - and then you do it all over again . And again . With the boss getting quicker or nastier or tougher all the while . Until the boss is dead . I'm sorry , but this got really old with me . ( I got all the way near the end of the game a few days ago , to the Omega Pirate Boss , before I quit after half a dozen attempts and very little forward success . I just wasn't having fun anymore . And because of the nature of the game , naturally if I ever go back to try to finish , I'll have to replay that whole final section all over again . )
My hope here isn't so much that people listen to my gripes , but that maybe they'll help you figure out if you'll enjoy the game or not . If you are more of an adventure gamer than a combat player , someone who enjoys story , character interaction , with less emphasis on battles , you might try renting Metroid Prime to see if it clicks .
But if you like the FPS viewpoint , lots of smart nimble battling , with the occasional stop for breath in a beautiful if rather lonely universe , then this game is definitely for you .
021 4 This review is from :
Metroid Prime ( Video Game )
I got Metroid Prime several years back for Christmas . If I may be so blunt , the first level was a turn-off to me . I died over and over again , and sadly , I put the game away on my shelf . . .
Until several months later , when I whipped it back out and decided it was time to take my strategy to the next level and try and master this game . I made it past the first world , and became engrossed in the game's story and style of gameplay .
The thing that people must understand about this game is that it is challenging beyond imagination . You'll find yourself tearing out your hair at some points , and at other times you'll be fleeing from giant ice beasts that punish you for infiltrating their nest . This game's action has no limits . The first level was so hard to me because I was never used to this type of difficulty in a game ; first levels of video games tend to be easy as pie , right ? That doesn't happen with Metroid Prime . The game always challenges the player to no end , forcing you to bring out your true amount of skill . That is one of the factors that makes this game an excellent one .
Metroid Prime is a game that acts as a radar ; it really shows you how good you are at games . It is not one of those games where you aimlessly and carelessly shoot at enemies to win . Heck no . . . Metroid Prime is a game based on enemy patterns , timing , and realizing where the foe's weak points are . This game reveals to you your level of skill , like a long and hard test of bravery . And it took me a long time to complete this test . The final boss is one of my favorite in video game history ; it took me about eight tries to beat it . And the feeling after I won was one word : exhilarating .
This was the first Metroid game I ever played . It's also the most difficult one I've ever played , aside from the original Metroid . But now I'll get into detail about what makes the game excellent .
I've pretty much covered difficulty . Now the story : Samus Aran has received a distress call from a Space Pirate Frigate ; it seems that some specimens have broken loose . And that's all I'm going to say ; if you want to hear more in terms of plot , play the game or read the manual .
Graphics : amazing . Every boss is extremely detailed . The environments look very natural . You can see mountains , jungles , snow-covered lands , etc . It's like you're in a virtual game .
Sound effects : Blew me away completely . There is a particular boss I remember that uses a shockwave-type attack with the most distinct sound : it sounds as if static electricity is spreading over a metal surface .
Music : in the main world , there is peaceful music . In boss fights , there is a unique track per boss . Boss music tends to elevate a sense of excitement in the player while playing ; imagine fighting a tough boss with fast-paced music . It really raises the adrenaline .
Gameplay : the game is extremely long , with many puzzles and dozens of different creatures to encounter . I love exploring the vast environments in Metroid Prime . Seeing lava serpents ( called Magmoors ) pop out all of a sudden is so cool . There are upgrades to collect , enemy data files to add to your log book , and strange artifacts to collect that show the path to the final stage .
My conclusion : one of my favorite games of all time , even better than the Halo series , in my opinion . It takes a serious amount of commitment to face the final boss and win . It takes a lot of commitment to even get to that point . But for beginners , let me tell you this : the first level seems tough and long , but once you complete that part , you will be thrown into an amazing world full of boss fights that make you shout with happiness once you kill them . And who knows . . . you might unlock something really freaking cool when you beat the game . * HINT HINT *
022 4 I got Metroid Prime several years back for Christmas . If I may be so blunt , the first level was a turn-off to me . I died over and over again , and sadly , I put the game away on my shelf . . .
Until several months later , when I whipped it back out and decided it was time to take my strategy to the next level and try and master this game . I made it past the first world , and became engrossed in the game's story and style of gameplay .
The thing that people must understand about this game is that it is challenging beyond imagination . You'll find yourself tearing out your hair at some points , and at other times you'll be fleeing from giant ice beasts that punish you for infiltrating their nest . This game's action has no limits . The first level was so hard to me because I was never used to this type of difficulty in a game ; first levels of video games tend to be easy as pie , right ? That doesn't happen with Metroid Prime . The game always challenges the player to no end , forcing you to bring out your true amount of skill . That is one of the factors that makes this game an excellent one .
Metroid Prime is a game that acts as a radar ; it really shows you how good you are at games . It is not one of those games where you aimlessly and carelessly shoot at enemies to win . Heck no . . . Metroid Prime is a game based on enemy patterns , timing , and realizing where the foe's weak points are . This game reveals to you your level of skill , like a long and hard test of bravery . And it took me a long time to complete this test . The final boss is one of my favorite in video game history ; it took me about eight tries to beat it . And the feeling after I won was one word : exhilarating .
This was the first Metroid game I ever played . It's also the most difficult one I've ever played , aside from the original Metroid . But now I'll get into detail about what makes the game excellent .
I've pretty much covered difficulty . Now the story : Samus Aran has received a distress call from a Space Pirate Frigate ; it seems that some specimens have broken loose . And that's all I'm going to say ; if you want to hear more in terms of plot , play the game or read the manual .
Graphics : amazing . Every boss is extremely detailed . The environments look very natural . You can see mountains , jungles , snow-covered lands , etc . It's like you're in a virtual game .
Sound effects : Blew me away completely . There is a particular boss I remember that uses a shockwave-type attack with the most distinct sound : it sounds as if static electricity is spreading over a metal surface .
Music : in the main world , there is peaceful music . In boss fights , there is a unique track per boss . Boss music tends to elevate a sense of excitement in the player while playing ; imagine fighting a tough boss with fast-paced music . It really raises the adrenaline .
Gameplay : the game is extremely long , with many puzzles and dozens of different creatures to encounter . I love exploring the vast environments in Metroid Prime . Seeing lava serpents ( called Magmoors ) pop out all of a sudden is so cool . There are upgrades to collect , enemy data files to add to your log book , and strange artifacts to collect that show the path to the final stage .
My conclusion : one of my favorite games of all time , even better than the Halo series , in my opinion . It takes a serious amount of commitment to face the final boss and win . It takes a lot of commitment to even get to that point . But for beginners , let me tell you this : the first level seems tough and long , but once you complete that part , you will be thrown into an amazing world full of boss fights that make you shout with happiness once you kill them . And who knows . . . you might unlock something really freaking cool when you beat the game . * HINT HINT *
023 4 I am a huge Metroid fan and I've played all the Metroids dating back from the original . The transition of Metroid into 3 - D was done perfectly , keeping all the history and atmosphere of the game . I found games like Tomb Raider too dark and it was annoying because it was so hard to see , but in Metroid the dark scenes are very comfortable to maneuver in . I am usually not very good at first person shooter types , but I was shocked at how surprisingly intuitive the controls were ; you use every pad and button on the whole gamecube controller , and it was totally effortless !
I felt everything was done perfectly except the jumping . Once you get used to it , it's no problem at all , but you can't really see where you're going when you jump .
One person complained the game was far too linear , but I found to be just as expansive as Zelda or any other nintendo 3 - D game . You can easily get lost and wander around the huge world , the only linear thing about it is the hint mode , which can be turned off .
This is the kind of game where it is so good you would play it over again . In fact , I just beat it again a couple days ago even though I bought it last year . I have Zelda : windwaker , and Soul Calibur II , and Super Mario Sunshine , but Metroid Prime . . . man , it is unbelievable . . .
024 4 Nintendo-finally once again do you have my confidence in your skill as game makers . Metroid Prime , their newest ( and possibly greatest ) success delves the gamer into richly detailed worlds , thrusts them into combat with battle-hardened alien species , and most importantly , creates an atmosphere of complete isolation and scope on the vast planet of Tallon IV .
To address the issue of the First Person Perspective , this game is being assailed from all anti-Nintendo fans as having horrible controls for being a First Person Shooter ( FPS ) . TO them I say that the game obviosuly is NOT a FPS . The controls are specifically designed to eliminate any thought of the game being FPS related . For that is not what Metroid is about , Metorid is not about blasting wave after wave of mindless enemy foes . No , Metroid is an experience , one based on exploration and discovery with many secrets to be delved upon and many areas to be searched through . The lock-on mode during combat makes enemies no problem to defeat , for the fighting is NOT THE FOCUS .
With that aside , Metroid Prime can easily nab the coveted title of Game of the Year , and the title of Best Metroid game to date .
From the opening titles , to the closing battles with Meta-Ridley and Metroid Prime , Metroid Prime does nothing other than keep your adrenaline running on all four cylinders , and your brain working on overload . This said , not only does Metroid Prime provides the joy and wonder of exploration , it features tons of puzzles that will almost have you banging your head against the wall in frustration . But don't let this keep you from buying this game , for there is always a way out . The plus-side to the puzzle-solving is that Samus will have a full array of powerful and intricate weapons systems , reanging from the simple power beam to an explosive missile charge combo , all compactly contained in Samus's arm cannon .
However , the element I personally enjoy about this game is that of isolation , and the feeling of atmosphere that you get from being immersed in this game . For that is what happens , you don't play this game , you become immersed in the experience and feel as if you are really exploring the vast world of Tallon IV .
As you progress , you begin to realize also that you are the ONLY form of human life on this planet . You are completely and utterly alone as you make new discoveries and defeat new creatures . You begin to really feel the atmosphere of the game as you realize thi , yet also gives an interesting and exhilarating feel as if you are pioneering on a new frontier , being the first to see every magnificent detail on this planet for the first time .
In all , Metroid Prime triumphs with skill and passion , from the exploits of discovering a richly detailed and complex world , to the darkness and heroism of the violent battles , it has something to offer to gamers of all ages and all types . Metroid Prime is not only one of the most atmospheric games ever created ; it is quite simply one of the best .
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Metroid Prime ( Video Game )
Metroid Prime begins with bounty hunter Samus Aran arriving at an enemy spaceship . What follows is the best game I have ever seen .
Metroid Prime is the first 3 - d game in Nintendo's popular Metroid series . When first announced as being a first-person game , it was expected to be little more than a cheap Halo clone . It surpassed expectations to no end and is widely considered one of the best games for the Gamecube . It looks quite like any normal FPS but is far different . The game place an incredible time exploring and solving puzzles than would normally expected . This doesn't mean that it is lacking in action . The boss fights are nothing short of amazing , and the enemies ; from the gigantic sheegoths to the war wasps are works of art .
The importance the game puts on scanning and solving puzzles will likely put off most gamers looking for a shooter . Likewise , I would not advise anyone under the age of 8 - 9 to play or even watch this ( Metroid games tend to get a bit Survival Horror ) . Nonetheless , this game is simply amazing and is far better than anything else I have ever played .
026 4 Metroid Prime begins with bounty hunter Samus Aran arriving at an enemy spaceship . What follows is the best game I have ever seen .
Metroid Prime is the first 3 - d game in Nintendo's popular Metroid series . When first announced as being a first-person game , it was expected to be little more than a cheap Halo clone . It surpassed expectations to no end and is widely considered one of the best games for the Gamecube . It looks quite like any normal FPS but is far different . The game place an incredible time exploring and solving puzzles than would normally expected . This doesn't mean that it is lacking in action . The boss fights are nothing short of amazing , and the enemies ; from the gigantic sheegoths to the war wasps are works of art .
The importance the game puts on scanning and solving puzzles will likely put off most gamers looking for a shooter . Likewise , I would not advise anyone under the age of 8 - 9 to play or even watch this ( Metroid games tend to get a bit Survival Horror ) . Nonetheless , this game is simply amazing and is far better than anything else I have ever played .
028 4 Okay this is going to be a long review but for anyone who is thinking of buying or renting Metroid Prime anytime soon I recommend reading this .
First of all , some people are so stupid that what they think is not a ' good game ' is one where you pointlessly run around killing things , with blood , and a variety of weapons to choose from . It may just be my opinion but personally i prefer a time consuming , puzzle game where you take time to solve mysterious puzzles and unlock new abilities than one where you get different guns and find different ways to kill people . I am not saying FPS gun games are bad , just sometimes pointless . Not all games are bad like that , actually very few are , but many peole try to overrule a good game ( Metroid Prime ) with a FPS such as HALO or whatever .
Graphics : Incredible ! These graphics are totally amazing , and i seriously mean it . A good game is a good combination of sound , gameplay , length , and graphics . This game exceeds in all of these categories . More importantly , the graphics are so detailed and complex that sometimes I like playing it just because of the graphics .
Controls : From a previous N64 Zelda owner , these controls were a little hard to adapt too . But soon I realized that they were perfect , and they could not be changed to be better . Sometimes , because of the X and Y makes you fire a missile and turn into your morph ball , you will accidentally fire a missile when trying to play against the clock or put in your morph ball in the middle of a boss . This becomes rather annoying but if you play this game often , then you will no longer make this mistake .
Gameplay and Replay Value : 5 / 5
The gameplay on this is seriously awesome . I am the type of person who goes through games quickly and was in need of a challenge . This game not only offers an amazing new way of playing the Metroid series ( even though this is the first Metroid game I've played [ lol ] ) but the gameplay is VERY addictive , hard and challenging . It is challenging in a way that you wont beat this game overnight or in a series of hours without a walkthrough . This is one of the best games with Gameplay that I have ever tried . What I REALLY like about this game is the lengthiness of it . I am a big fan of zelda games , and in ocarina of time 9 temples was good , but i wanted more . I assumed this game was not a very lengthy one because of the quality of it . Most games either have cheesy graphics and amazing gameplay or amazing graphics and poor gameplay . It seems like this game never ends . When it took me a long time to get 1 artifact and i realized there was TWELVE artifacts , I jumped with joy because the best thing about an addictive game is if it is a long game . I love the feel of getting a new beam or morph ball ability or suit or visor when i REALLY tried hard to solve a puzzle or beat a boss . Backtracking to find missile expansions and energy tanks is somewhat hard . . but surprisingly fun ! Another thing i like about this game is that you see what you are going to get before you solve the encounter / puzzle . I run up in a deserted place to scan and find the morph ball . Then when i try to pick it up , it disappears ( or something similar ) and I turn around to face a huge hideous boss . It's the same thing with energy tanks and missile expansions . You can see them but not get to them . This motivates the gamer to find a way to get them by an alternate path or a new ability .
Music and Sound : 5 / 5
The music and sound is incredible ! ! For the different stages , the music suits it perfectly and NEVER becomes annoying . The makers must have done a lot of work to create the precise tone , volume of the music for the different levels . Sometimes I even find myself humming the Magoor Tune while I am doing something without effort . Sometimes the music tenses up when there is a battle going on . When the battle is done , the music changes which helps you see that PHEW ! theres no more bad guys in here . More importantly , the sound of firing your ice beam or an enemy exploding or getting hit out of the blue increases gameplay a LOT . The sound and music is what drives games , a game without sound is a game without fun . When I first tried the game , I found it great , but i didnt think it was going to be a long game . When I got to the Chozo Ruins and I went about an hour into the game , I noticed how complex and detailed the rooms , maps , abilities , etc . were and it was then I noticed that this is the PERFECT game for me .
Lack of a Multi-player Option Dilema :
This game does not have a multiplayer option , which in some ways makes it weak , but in other ways makes it stronger . For people who want to kick their friends butt in an awesome game they will be disappointed to see that they can't . However , if Metroid Prime had a multiplayer , the game creators would have to pour the game's resources into that and split up the capability . Also , it would be very hard to put a multi-player option in an amazing graphical game because when the screen is divived , it would mess up everything . And what would you do with a multi-player option anyway ? ? It would be a cheap version of a multi-player first person shooter with little to do . Nintendo obviously didn't add a multi-player function because not only does it bring down the game's quality , but it would be a COMPLETE waste of time and money .
Overall : This game is definetly worth the money that it is selling for , ( I live in Canada and it's 40 bucks ) . And if you are still not convinced that this isn't a good game , at least rent it , or play it at a friends house . Take a chance to see how it is . . .
Unlike other reviewers , I am not trying to coax you to buy the game RIGHT away or NEVER buy it even if it was one cent . I'm not saying that I would give it ten stars or negative six , this is what the game deserves . I am showing you the capability of this game and how fun it was to me , and how fun it could be to you .
029 4 I've got a big review for this game , and a website ( www.angelfire.com / theforce / timh ) . It's a beautiful game that really deserved the Game of the Year award on so many websites like IGN.com . Best of all FPS / Adventure games out there , and it will make you want to play it again and again . Better than Halo.It will sastify all Metroid fans and FPS fans . It's worth the wait , for Metroid Fans.It's a must buy for all Cube owners .
Graphics : 6 / 5 The most beautiful , pretty and detailed breathtaking scenery and graphics I've ever seen in by Videogame years . Rocks , mountains , plants environments , snow are so well done to perfection.Snowfall drop from the bright white sky of Tallon IV . Best graphics for the gamecube . The frames run not a 30 frames , but 60 frames per second . There are hardly
any slow downs in this wonderful game , even in the ferocious battle sequences.Retro studios has really done a brilliant job for the quality of this game .
Gameplay : 5 / 5 Very good gameplay . You can play this for countless hours of fun ! This game takes Metroid to new heights if excitement . It turns a 2D side scroller to a 3d non stop action adventure game ! There many bosses , including Flaagra , the Metroid Prime , Sheegoth , etc . This will be the most fun experience ever for you . My most favorite boss is Meta Ridley , with heart pumping explosions and fire everywhere . He drops dozen of bombs everywhere as you battle this ferocious flying monster.Pendrana drifts is so beautiful , with snow so white and detailed .
The space pirates are not that retarded and are very cool . They battle you laser blasters , firing rapidly . They are really fun to fight with . The pirates with the jet packs are the best . They have homing rockets and lasers , and you blow them away with super missiles . They come turling down and exploding to a oblivion . Very realistic game , with rain drops that flow on your visor . Or when you shoot a parasite up close , the guts BLAST on to your screen . What's cool , is that everytime there is a brightexplosion , Samus's eyes REFLECT of her visor , and you can see it . Also , when you fire really rapdily and fast for about a couple seconds , you'll see your gun flaming hot .
There are many types of cool weapons . Missiles , super missiles , bombs , ice beam , plasma beam , wave buster , ice missile charge shots Etc . There are endless amounts of weapons in this game .
There are many items in this game . The visors include the combat visor ( Standard visor ) , scan visor ( to scan for info about stuff or to open special things ) , Thermal visor ( see in the dark through heat vision ) and X ray visor ( see through secret walls ) .
There are many courses and areas in this game . Each level is immensely large and you can explore all over them , with challenges and obstacles .
Sound : 4.5 / 5 Very well done.You can hear the loud roars of monsters and creatures like the Space Pirates . The gun makes a loud bang sound , or icy blast from the ice beam . Other sounds include creature sounds , explosions , gunfire and machinery .
Value : 5 / 5 the wonderfulness of this game will keep players playing the game again and again . You can unlock special endings depending on what you got as a completion rate . You can also unlock image galleries and hard mode .
Overall : 5 / 5 Best of all games out there . You'll never regret buying this smash hit and videogame history maker . It's got all the stuff you need for the perfect game . It's a must buy for all Cube owners , and a MUST BUY for all Metroid Fans . What else game can compare to 2002 ' s E3 ' s best video game and the Game of the year for 2002 ?
031 4 Metroid Prime . What is it that makes this game so great ? Is it the graphics ? No . Graphics alone don't make a great game . Is it the sound , or the game play , or the level design , or the overall emensity ? None of these things defines a great game in and of itself , but all of them come together in Metroid Prime to fit pefectly into place and form what is the essential game play experience of the last five years for me . Now I realize that people have their preferences as far as games are concerned . Yes I played Super Metroid on the Super NES back when it was new , and I liked it . At the time I thought is was great . The truth is , Metroid Prime capitalizes on the things its predecessor did so well , and then puts it to shame . I haven't been this enraptured with a video game since playing the original Thief on the PC several years ago . These games have little in common outside of the fact that both of them really made me feel that I was the main character more than any other games ever have . The world to explore is huge , the bosses and enemies are smart and challenging , and the game is addictive as any can be . I actually enjoyed it so much that while I progressed , a small part of me was sad that I was that much closer to the end .
The bottom line is , if you own a GameCube , you owe it to yourself to own this game . It is the best available for the system . If you don't own a GameCube , I will not try to convince Microsoft and Sony faithful to convert , but if any Nintendo game can rightfully tempt customer loyalty , Metroid Prime is the one .
033 4 Yes , ladies and gentleman . Samus is now by her lonesome on the Nintendo Gamecube . We have seen her in Super Smash Brothers Melee , but she truly shines as a solo act . This first-person action-adventure is jam-packed with the imagination and innovation that has made Nintendo-based games so popular and best-selling . Samus Aran uses all her skills from previous Metroid hits to bring us a 3D story that is bound to have us amused and glued to our TV sets . She thrives in the amazing 3D environments , the best graphics i have seen on the cube since Star Wars came out last year . The frames are basically flawless , and the backround simply brings the game to life . The morph ball , the missiles , the big ball shooting thingy , it is all here . along with some extras , such as 3 visor modes and the spider ball , this game is challenging and worth your money . buy it today , before it runs out of sight ! Game of the year , baby , game of the year ! if u own the cube , u got to get Metroid Prime . With its amazing replay value , tons of antics , a great control system , and hidden secrets within every corner of the game , there is no end to the fun . It also comes with an old Metroid title built into the game itself ! so u get a great game along with some much hype and inventiveness .
1 ) it is one player , so u get to explore planets in first person to take advantage of the gamecube's cababilities .
2 ) there are three visor modes , scan , IR , and another one , which gives u a cool twist within the gameplay .
3 ) the graphic frame-rate is incredible . it works in perfection . the flow of the game is right on target .
here are some reasons to get the game . so what are u waitin for , go get it dawg !
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Metroid Prime is definitely overrated . Let me list all the reasons why -
- The game totally rips off Mega Man Legends 2 , a Playstation game released two years before this game came out on the Gamecube . The fire snakes that pop out of the lava , and the beetles that pop out of the ground , are two things in particular that are WAY too similar to aspects of MML2 for me to buy this is supposed to be some kind of coincidence .
- The music is severely disappointing . The main theme song where the spaceship is located in the beginning of the game is a remake of the classic theme from the original Metroid ( released in 1986 ) but done much , much worse . Oh sure , it may have sounded beautiful and epic back in 2002 to signal the realistic approach to the 3D movement video games were taking at the time , but nowadays , this particular theme lacks inspiration , melody , and any distinctive qualities . In other words , despite the epic beauty of the music , it's just bland and pointless to me . I'll take the original 1986 version with its inspirational melody thank you very much .
- I mention this game feels like a ripoff of Mega Man Legends 2 . It's also a ripoff of Quake II , the classic PC shooter . The environments and many of the dark areas feel * exactly * like Quake II , which makes me wonder why I'm playing Metroid Prime when I COULD be playing Quake II instead . Metroid Prime is nothing more than a corridor shooter .
- The enemies you encounter are quite uninspiring for the most part . You have these suicidal bats that dart down from the ceiling , but they're small , boring and lack inventiveness . You have vines that pop out of walls and pretend like they're snakes - these are just annoying to shoot . You have wasps that swarm from hives and dive at you - it is VERY irritating to take out a swarm of these . There was nothing like this in Super Metroid . Nothing was irritating about the enemies in that game . Enemies are not only annoying to take out completely , but unacceptable to look at because of the way bland way they were designed .
- Boss battles are flat-out horrible . That gigantic plant you have to take out is underwhelming compared to the plant boss in Super Metroid ( not to mention it takes WAY too much time to actually defeat , despite your best efforts to use the charge beam and morph ball ) . I'm not impressed at all here - boss battles are , for the most part , overlong and boring with no usage of creativity on the part of the developers .
- Metroid Prime overall suffers from the same problem that Resident Evil 4 suffers from - the movie-like cinematic feel of the entire game , used for no other reason than a cheap attempt to make the game look as much like a movie as possible . I don't see the appeal of these kind of games to be totally honest - going for that grand and pretentious movie theater effect in video games has been done so many times by this point that it's just not worth the time or energy to create them this way anymore , not to mention graphics aren't nearly as important as many gamers would have you believe - graphics mean crap to me .
- The game is trying to go for a perfect 3D update to Super Metroid , but Metroid Prime is * nothing * like Super Metroid . How CAN it be ? ? ? Metroid Prime is just one of literally hundreds of generic 3D shooters out there where one man ( or in this case , woman ) goes through a huge world , narrow corridors , and shooting and exploring . . . and before you say this game is all about exploration . . . let me respond by saying Not really . The exploration aspect has been greatly exaggerated because you're honestly not exploring more in this game than you are in , say , Quake II and THAT game never gets credit for the exploratory features it implements , so neither should this one .
I just don't like this game very much . It's boring , overrated , and not very fun . This game gets a 2 out of 5 , despite the fact amazon keeps saying I'm giving it a 5 out of 5 . Trust me , I'm not .
037 4 Metroid Prime is definitely overrated . Let me list all the reasons why -
- The game totally rips off Mega Man Legends 2 , a Playstation game released two years before this game came out on the Gamecube . The fire snakes that pop out of the lava , and the beetles that pop out of the ground , are two things in particular that are WAY too similar to aspects of MML2 for me to buy this is supposed to be some kind of coincidence .
- The music is severely disappointing . The main theme song where the spaceship is located in the beginning of the game is a remake of the classic theme from the original Metroid ( released in 1986 ) but done much , much worse . Oh sure , it may have sounded beautiful and epic back in 2002 to signal the realistic approach to the 3D movement video games were taking at the time , but nowadays , this particular theme lacks inspiration , melody , and any distinctive qualities . In other words , despite the epic beauty of the music , it's just bland and pointless to me . I'll take the original 1986 version with its inspirational melody thank you very much .
- I mention this game feels like a ripoff of Mega Man Legends 2 . It's also a ripoff of Quake II , the classic PC shooter . The environments and many of the dark areas feel * exactly * like Quake II , which makes me wonder why I'm playing Metroid Prime when I COULD be playing Quake II instead . Metroid Prime is nothing more than a corridor shooter .
- The enemies you encounter are quite uninspiring for the most part . You have these suicidal bats that dart down from the ceiling , but they're small , boring and lack inventiveness . You have vines that pop out of walls and pretend like they're snakes - these are just annoying to shoot . You have wasps that swarm from hives and dive at you - it is VERY irritating to take out a swarm of these . There was nothing like this in Super Metroid . Nothing was irritating about the enemies in that game . Enemies are not only annoying to take out completely , but unacceptable to look at because of the way bland way they were designed .
- Boss battles are flat-out horrible . That gigantic plant you have to take out is underwhelming compared to the plant boss in Super Metroid ( not to mention it takes WAY too much time to actually defeat , despite your best efforts to use the charge beam and morph ball ) . I'm not impressed at all here - boss battles are , for the most part , overlong and boring with no usage of creativity on the part of the developers .
- Metroid Prime overall suffers from the same problem that Resident Evil 4 suffers from - the movie-like cinematic feel of the entire game , used for no other reason than a cheap attempt to make the game look as much like a movie as possible . I don't see the appeal of these kind of games to be totally honest - going for that grand and pretentious movie theater effect in video games has been done so many times by this point that it's just not worth the time or energy to create them this way anymore , not to mention graphics aren't nearly as important as many gamers would have you believe - graphics mean crap to me .
- The game is trying to go for a perfect 3D update to Super Metroid , but Metroid Prime is * nothing * like Super Metroid . How CAN it be ? ? ? Metroid Prime is just one of literally hundreds of generic 3D shooters out there where one man ( or in this case , woman ) goes through a huge world , narrow corridors , and shooting and exploring . . . and before you say this game is all about exploration . . . let me respond by saying Not really . The exploration aspect has been greatly exaggerated because you're honestly not exploring more in this game than you are in , say , Quake II and THAT game never gets credit for the exploratory features it implements , so neither should this one .
I just don't like this game very much . It's boring , overrated , and not very fun . This game gets a 2 out of 5 , despite the fact amazon keeps saying I'm giving it a 5 out of 5 . Trust me , I'm not .
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I bought this game 2 years ago and i still havent put it down yet . it lacks level replay , but playing through the game a second or third time is always funner than the last . i hear you ask why it is such a good game . ill tell you why .
1 . it's graphics are absolutely stunning for a gamecube game . from the background enviroment to the close shots of samus's suit , the graphics will blow your mind .
2 . it's enemys all have different and unique characteristics and ways to beat them .
3 . the sound takes you into the game . no jokes . even if you've got a bad television , you will feel as though you were there where samus was standing and in that world .
4 . it's got many , many , many puzzles to solve which are guided but difficult in their own different way .
5 . by the end of the game you feel as though you have accomplished something . most games are beaten and the person is not very thrilled , but metroid prime gives you a good felling when you beat it .
the game does have problems though . there are few and easy to get past , but they are still there .
1 . the aiming is a bit challenging since you do not aim with the C stick , but you hold the right shoulder button and look around with the control stick , disableing you from moving around .
2 . the lock on ability doesnt work as well as some other games , because it does not seek out slightly out of range enemys . for example , the war wasp enemies hover above you , so you need to jump then hit the lock on button ( left shoulder button ) . or aim up and then lock on .
3 . nothing tells or explains what your next place to go is once you have finished one .
4 . the levels follow a very straight path . there are doors in some rooms that lead to ammo or health , but other that , the levels are very straight forward .
that is all i have to say about metroid prime . the game is amazing . i highly , highly suggest buying it . i promise you will love it from start to end
039 4 I bought this game 2 years ago and i still havent put it down yet . it lacks level replay , but playing through the game a second or third time is always funner than the last . i hear you ask why it is such a good game . ill tell you why .
1 . it's graphics are absolutely stunning for a gamecube game . from the background enviroment to the close shots of samus's suit , the graphics will blow your mind .
2 . it's enemys all have different and unique characteristics and ways to beat them .
3 . the sound takes you into the game . no jokes . even if you've got a bad television , you will feel as though you were there where samus was standing and in that world .
4 . it's got many , many , many puzzles to solve which are guided but difficult in their own different way .
5 . by the end of the game you feel as though you have accomplished something . most games are beaten and the person is not very thrilled , but metroid prime gives you a good felling when you beat it .
the game does have problems though . there are few and easy to get past , but they are still there .
1 . the aiming is a bit challenging since you do not aim with the C stick , but you hold the right shoulder button and look around with the control stick , disableing you from moving around .
2 . the lock on ability doesnt work as well as some other games , because it does not seek out slightly out of range enemys . for example , the war wasp enemies hover above you , so you need to jump then hit the lock on button ( left shoulder button ) . or aim up and then lock on .
3 . nothing tells or explains what your next place to go is once you have finished one .
4 . the levels follow a very straight path . there are doors in some rooms that lead to ammo or health , but other that , the levels are very straight forward .
that is all i have to say about metroid prime . the game is amazing . i highly , highly suggest buying it . i promise you will love it from start to end
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Growing up to the Metroid series , I had it in my head that the game should be a 2D side scrolling adventure . When I saw that they put this out as a 3D first person shooter , I was very disappointed . While I don't mind the FPS format , I really didn't expect this to translate as well as it did . In the previous Metroid games , you had to explore every nook and cranny to make sure you had all the power-ups , while most of the FPS games I've played were focused on shooting things . Well , I'm very happy to say that the game designers kept the Metroid feel even though they changed the entire engine it's based on . Quite frankly , I think this was one of the smoothest FPS games I've ever played . The controls are very natural , and they have a nice feature of locking onto a target . The gameplay is very much free roaming meaning you can pretty much go wherever your current power-ups will allow you to go . As far as the graphics and sound go , well they're superb . This game really shows what the GameCube has to offer from a technological standpoint . The sound is pumped out in Suround Sound ( which I really enjoy ) and the graphics are so beautiful . The scenery is breath taking , and the animations are outstanding . Oh , and one of my personal favorite features of this game : The scan visor ! For those who relish little details in video games , this is right up your ally . You can scan enemies and objects in the environment alike . This helps you through the game , as well as enhances the story . At any rate , to avoid making this too long , buy this game ! It's awesome !
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I love this game . It's just too awesome to describe what makes it so great , but I'll try .
Graphics : Anyone who says that the graphics suck , is either a XBox / PS2 fanboy , or has a really bad vision complex . The graphics are stunning . Best that I have seen on the ' Cube . The environments are huge and well textured , and very detailed . You'll find yourself staring at them in awe without the ability to move your jaw and even your body . They are that good
Music : Though it's nothing I'd listen to daily , the music is very atmospheric . It fits in prefectly with the type of the thing you're doing . It is also pretty creepy when you're fighting agaisn't the Space Pirates and Troopers . Sometimes I run for the doors that I'm so scared .
Difficulty : Well , the first time playing it , it was difficult . In fact , too dificult . But , once you get used to the controls and such , it becomes fairly easy . The creatures wandering about aren't that hard , but some of the bosses surely are ( try beating Thardus on hard . . . it's nearly impossible ) . Anyone who gives it a star for being to hard needs to get some skill and a brain instead of whining like a girl .
Controls : This is where the game falters a bit . I , as well as others , believe this game should have at least had the option of dual analog . Even so , however , I think the contol scheme it has is perfect for the type of game it is , an exploration based shooter . It's easy to switch arm cannos and visors , and so is laying bombs in morphball mode . It's all very intuitive . Oh , and by the way , just because it automatically locks on for you , this game is anywhere from simple .
Other things I'd like to mention is the amount of upgrades ; there are tons of them . You can collect over 50 missile upgrades , four missisle combos which are very powerful , a lot of energy tanks and 8 power bombs . The storyline is great such that it's not layed out for you ; you use your scan visor to scan and read it as you go through the game . This game is epic and therefore should take you about 15 - 25 hours to beat it the first time , but it's well worth it .
045 4 I love this game . It's just too awesome to describe what makes it so great , but I'll try .
Graphics : Anyone who says that the graphics suck , is either a XBox / PS2 fanboy , or has a really bad vision complex . The graphics are stunning . Best that I have seen on the ' Cube . The environments are huge and well textured , and very detailed . You'll find yourself staring at them in awe without the ability to move your jaw and even your body . They are that good
Music : Though it's nothing I'd listen to daily , the music is very atmospheric . It fits in prefectly with the type of the thing you're doing . It is also pretty creepy when you're fighting agaisn't the Space Pirates and Troopers . Sometimes I run for the doors that I'm so scared .
Difficulty : Well , the first time playing it , it was difficult . In fact , too dificult . But , once you get used to the controls and such , it becomes fairly easy . The creatures wandering about aren't that hard , but some of the bosses surely are ( try beating Thardus on hard . . . it's nearly impossible ) . Anyone who gives it a star for being to hard needs to get some skill and a brain instead of whining like a girl .
Controls : This is where the game falters a bit . I , as well as others , believe this game should have at least had the option of dual analog . Even so , however , I think the contol scheme it has is perfect for the type of game it is , an exploration based shooter . It's easy to switch arm cannos and visors , and so is laying bombs in morphball mode . It's all very intuitive . Oh , and by the way , just because it automatically locks on for you , this game is anywhere from simple .
Other things I'd like to mention is the amount of upgrades ; there are tons of them . You can collect over 50 missile upgrades , four missisle combos which are very powerful , a lot of energy tanks and 8 power bombs . The storyline is great such that it's not layed out for you ; you use your scan visor to scan and read it as you go through the game . This game is epic and therefore should take you about 15 - 25 hours to beat it the first time , but it's well worth it .
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Before I start , I'll mention that I've played every Metroid game , except for the second one that was on the old monochrome Gameboy . That said , I love the series . I loved the 2D gameplay mechanics the games have , especially from Super Metroid . If any game failed in my eyes , you wouldn't hear the end of it from me .
Well . . . all I can say about Metroid Prime is . . . I'm shocked ! I still don't understand how , but it's like Metroid Prime captured the essence of a 2D Metroid game and put it into 3D .
Anyway , lets go through this piece by piece . First , the visuals . All I can say is wow ! Metroid games have always been very atmospheric ( or at least Super Metroid was ) , but I never thought they'd be able to duplicate that sense of atmosphere into a 3D Metroid . Everything here is done well , from the sheer beauty of some of the environments , to the awesome visor effects ( refering to visor modes AND visual effects , like water dripping off of it after coming out of water ) , to the sense of nostalgia breathed into full 3D that I'm still amazed was executed so well . Even better is that this game runs super smoothly , and loading delays are far and few between . Those loading delays only happen when you travel to a different sector , of which there are only about 6 or 7 . It should be noted there is quite a bit of backtracking , so you'll be dealing with that more than it sounds , though they've lessened the burden of loading delays by keeping the action going continually . In between sectors , you simply see Samus being transported from one sector to the next via elevator , so you're pretty much going to have something happening all the time , unless you pause the game .
Sound-wise , I only have one complaint . There is one particular enemy you meet later in the game that has a sound effect that's rather hard on the ears . Fitting , but hard on the ears . Other than that , everything in this game is done well . All the better if you have surround sound . More often then not , you'll hear enemies before you see them . The music helps add to the environment , though this is one of those soundtracks that wouldn't be much on it's own , so don't expect to see a music CD with the soundtrack for Metroid Prime .
The controls in this game are better than I expected . While they can take a while to get the hang of if you're used to a keyboard and mouse setup for these kinds of 3D games , once you get into it , the controls become second nature . Better yet , the game is built so that everything is easy to control . You may be surprised at how easy the grapple beam is to use , though you'd better be more coordinated than my brother-in-law is . The best part is that jumping seems to be easier to execute in this game than most other games . The view tilts down just a little bit so that you can guage how far it is until you reach the platform . The best thing by far is the fact that the beam weapon and missles have their own button . If you want to use a missle , it's as easy as pressing a button , though don't get to comfortable switching weapons like that . They programmed a slight delay when you switch from missle to beam , which makes sense because you are using both out of the same arm cannon . There's also a cool feature called auto lock-on , which allows you to target an enemy using a button , but more on that in the next paragraph .
Gameplay is where the final bit of my sense of awe with this game comes in . By all rights and measures , this game actually feels like a Metroid game . Everything from the fights to the simple , yet fun , puzzles just screams I am a Metroid game . Not only that , but it's a sheer testament to the game and it's developers that the auto lock-on feature doesn't hinder the difficulty of the game . In fact , some of the enemies ( particularly bosses ) actually utilize the feature in a variety of ways , such as only being able to target under certain visor modes , or targeting specific parts of an enemy , such as arms and legs . The scan system works into this as well , giving you detailed information on enemies in the game and how to defeat them , if you can . Along with that , several objects themselves can be scanned for information , including Space Pirate computer databases . If you are the type that loves to explore , you will have fun using this feature .
All in all , Metroid Prime is one of the absolute best games on the gamecube . In my mind , it easily rivals Halo and other FPS games out there ( keeping in mind , Metroid Prime IS NOT an FPS ! It doesn't play like an FPS , it just looks like one ) . However , from what I've heard of reactions from others that have played this game , it seems this is one of those love it or hate it games . If you think there is a possibility you might hate it , either rent it or borrow it from someone . You at least owe it to yourself to play this game a little bit to see if you'll like it . I know I like this game . . . a lot !
047 4 Before I start , I'll mention that I've played every Metroid game , except for the second one that was on the old monochrome Gameboy . That said , I love the series . I loved the 2D gameplay mechanics the games have , especially from Super Metroid . If any game failed in my eyes , you wouldn't hear the end of it from me .
Well . . . all I can say about Metroid Prime is . . . I'm shocked ! I still don't understand how , but it's like Metroid Prime captured the essence of a 2D Metroid game and put it into 3D .
Anyway , lets go through this piece by piece . First , the visuals . All I can say is wow ! Metroid games have always been very atmospheric ( or at least Super Metroid was ) , but I never thought they'd be able to duplicate that sense of atmosphere into a 3D Metroid . Everything here is done well , from the sheer beauty of some of the environments , to the awesome visor effects ( refering to visor modes AND visual effects , like water dripping off of it after coming out of water ) , to the sense of nostalgia breathed into full 3D that I'm still amazed was executed so well . Even better is that this game runs super smoothly , and loading delays are far and few between . Those loading delays only happen when you travel to a different sector , of which there are only about 6 or 7 . It should be noted there is quite a bit of backtracking , so you'll be dealing with that more than it sounds , though they've lessened the burden of loading delays by keeping the action going continually . In between sectors , you simply see Samus being transported from one sector to the next via elevator , so you're pretty much going to have something happening all the time , unless you pause the game .
Sound-wise , I only have one complaint . There is one particular enemy you meet later in the game that has a sound effect that's rather hard on the ears . Fitting , but hard on the ears . Other than that , everything in this game is done well . All the better if you have surround sound . More often then not , you'll hear enemies before you see them . The music helps add to the environment , though this is one of those soundtracks that wouldn't be much on it's own , so don't expect to see a music CD with the soundtrack for Metroid Prime .
The controls in this game are better than I expected . While they can take a while to get the hang of if you're used to a keyboard and mouse setup for these kinds of 3D games , once you get into it , the controls become second nature . Better yet , the game is built so that everything is easy to control . You may be surprised at how easy the grapple beam is to use , though you'd better be more coordinated than my brother-in-law is . The best part is that jumping seems to be easier to execute in this game than most other games . The view tilts down just a little bit so that you can guage how far it is until you reach the platform . The best thing by far is the fact that the beam weapon and missles have their own button . If you want to use a missle , it's as easy as pressing a button , though don't get to comfortable switching weapons like that . They programmed a slight delay when you switch from missle to beam , which makes sense because you are using both out of the same arm cannon . There's also a cool feature called auto lock-on , which allows you to target an enemy using a button , but more on that in the next paragraph .
Gameplay is where the final bit of my sense of awe with this game comes in . By all rights and measures , this game actually feels like a Metroid game . Everything from the fights to the simple , yet fun , puzzles just screams I am a Metroid game . Not only that , but it's a sheer testament to the game and it's developers that the auto lock-on feature doesn't hinder the difficulty of the game . In fact , some of the enemies ( particularly bosses ) actually utilize the feature in a variety of ways , such as only being able to target under certain visor modes , or targeting specific parts of an enemy , such as arms and legs . The scan system works into this as well , giving you detailed information on enemies in the game and how to defeat them , if you can . Along with that , several objects themselves can be scanned for information , including Space Pirate computer databases . If you are the type that loves to explore , you will have fun using this feature .
All in all , Metroid Prime is one of the absolute best games on the gamecube . In my mind , it easily rivals Halo and other FPS games out there ( keeping in mind , Metroid Prime IS NOT an FPS ! It doesn't play like an FPS , it just looks like one ) . However , from what I've heard of reactions from others that have played this game , it seems this is one of those love it or hate it games . If you think there is a possibility you might hate it , either rent it or borrow it from someone . You at least owe it to yourself to play this game a little bit to see if you'll like it . I know I like this game . . . a lot !
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Metroid Prime ( Video Game )
i hope i spelled echelons right .
anyhow , it's three o clock in the morning of tuesday , november 16th , today i get to pick up metroid prime 2 : echoes . and for the last couple of days i've been reliving all the fun i had with the first Prime . going back , i still can't believe how real the world of Tallon IV feels . water streaks down your visor and mist and steam fog it up . everything is very detailed , which only adds to this titles superiority over a lot of other high end action games .
but this title isn't all action . there is a little bit of everything here . puzzles , strategy . adventure . some rpg elements . and there are even multiple endings to keep you going back through it a few times . you unlock new stuff in the gallery ( and get different end game cinemas ) depending on how much important stuff you scanned on your way through the game . so if it's your first time , scan everything .
the game wasn't extremely easy , and it wasn't extremely hard . it was that happy little place in the middle that brought back fond memories of the old NES days . even though i never played the original Metroid games ( the first one , which can be unlocked in Prime ) , i could still feel the old school gameplay elements perfectly tied into the 3D world . the different beam weapons you get are all cool and unique , although one could say they are nothing special . sure , they are just fire , ice , the purple one . . . what is that ? energy ? , and the regular beam cannon . but all can be upgraded to be used with your missiles to do cool combos . all except the ice cannon , i wonder what happened to that one . . . all of Samus ' ( the main character , a woman bounty hunter preotected by a life-time garaunteed suit of armor ) moves are cool . from the morph ball ( damn she's limber ) and it's offspring , like the spider ball and morph ball bombs and the fun , yet difficult to master bomb jumping . her grappling hook / beam is in full effect , too . swinging around in the different environments is just plain fun . from the steamy underbelly known as The Magmoor Cavers , filled with lava and gaseous floating things ; to the freezing wasteland known as Phendrana Drifts , with its raging snow beasts and beautiful landscapes .
in the beginning of the game , you start out with all your basic stuff : grapple beam , powerbeam shot , varia suit ( which protects you from heat ) , morph ball and morph ball bombs , and missiles . but upon finishing off the first boss , you lose all of these precious things and end up chasing the alien creature known as Meta Ripley to the mysterious planet of Tallon IV . there , you arrive in the lush , amazon like habitat of the Chozo Ruins . now , only equipped with the regular beam cannon and scan visor , and the ability to jump , you set out on a quest to gather info on the new planet and find new stuff . sure , there's really no story , but who cares ? platforming is done very easily somehow from the first person perspective of this game and the action is fast and fun . you get different visors to help you out on your quest to do . . . stuff , and the entire adventure is well worth your time . and the unlockable stuff is another good reason to keep going through it . there is also a hard mode , that is as it says , hard . but fear not , the game never really gets insanely hard . i had a little trouble with the end boss . i kept getting killed when i thought i almost had him beat , and then when i finally survived and realized he had a whole different form that i had to defeat , i felt a lump in my throat . but it soon went away , as the final version of the end boss is well designed and one of the coolest bosses around .
whether you're a fan of the series or a newcomer looking for a good change of pace , pick this up . you can get it pretty cheap nowadays and i would highly recommend getting this if you're going to pick up it's sequel . overall , fantastic game and well worth your time , money and effort .
049 4 i hope i spelled echelons right .
anyhow , it's three o clock in the morning of tuesday , november 16th , today i get to pick up metroid prime 2 : echoes . and for the last couple of days i've been reliving all the fun i had with the first Prime . going back , i still can't believe how real the world of Tallon IV feels . water streaks down your visor and mist and steam fog it up . everything is very detailed , which only adds to this titles superiority over a lot of other high end action games .
but this title isn't all action . there is a little bit of everything here . puzzles , strategy . adventure . some rpg elements . and there are even multiple endings to keep you going back through it a few times . you unlock new stuff in the gallery ( and get different end game cinemas ) depending on how much important stuff you scanned on your way through the game . so if it's your first time , scan everything .
the game wasn't extremely easy , and it wasn't extremely hard . it was that happy little place in the middle that brought back fond memories of the old NES days . even though i never played the original Metroid games ( the first one , which can be unlocked in Prime ) , i could still feel the old school gameplay elements perfectly tied into the 3D world . the different beam weapons you get are all cool and unique , although one could say they are nothing special . sure , they are just fire , ice , the purple one . . . what is that ? energy ? , and the regular beam cannon . but all can be upgraded to be used with your missiles to do cool combos . all except the ice cannon , i wonder what happened to that one . . . all of Samus ' ( the main character , a woman bounty hunter preotected by a life-time garaunteed suit of armor ) moves are cool . from the morph ball ( damn she's limber ) and it's offspring , like the spider ball and morph ball bombs and the fun , yet difficult to master bomb jumping . her grappling hook / beam is in full effect , too . swinging around in the different environments is just plain fun . from the steamy underbelly known as The Magmoor Cavers , filled with lava and gaseous floating things ; to the freezing wasteland known as Phendrana Drifts , with its raging snow beasts and beautiful landscapes .
in the beginning of the game , you start out with all your basic stuff : grapple beam , powerbeam shot , varia suit ( which protects you from heat ) , morph ball and morph ball bombs , and missiles . but upon finishing off the first boss , you lose all of these precious things and end up chasing the alien creature known as Meta Ripley to the mysterious planet of Tallon IV . there , you arrive in the lush , amazon like habitat of the Chozo Ruins . now , only equipped with the regular beam cannon and scan visor , and the ability to jump , you set out on a quest to gather info on the new planet and find new stuff . sure , there's really no story , but who cares ? platforming is done very easily somehow from the first person perspective of this game and the action is fast and fun . you get different visors to help you out on your quest to do . . . stuff , and the entire adventure is well worth your time . and the unlockable stuff is another good reason to keep going through it . there is also a hard mode , that is as it says , hard . but fear not , the game never really gets insanely hard . i had a little trouble with the end boss . i kept getting killed when i thought i almost had him beat , and then when i finally survived and realized he had a whole different form that i had to defeat , i felt a lump in my throat . but it soon went away , as the final version of the end boss is well designed and one of the coolest bosses around .
whether you're a fan of the series or a newcomer looking for a good change of pace , pick this up . you can get it pretty cheap nowadays and i would highly recommend getting this if you're going to pick up it's sequel . overall , fantastic game and well worth your time , money and effort .
051 4 I haven't beaten this game for myself , I can already say it's been an awesome experience .
For those not in the know , Metroid games have always combined EXTREMELY satisfying , power-up driven gameplay with atmospheric , expansive environments to explore : at the beginning you always start with minimal weapons and life reserves , but as you navigate the various areas ( not levels , as some people call them : they're too streamlined to be called that ) you collect powerups that increase your defensive and offensive power . The most satisfying facet of this type of gameplay , though , is that you need certain powerups to help you unlock previously inaccessible areas . ( In Metroid Prime , some examples of this are having to find missiles to open doors with missile locks and having to aquire the Grapple Beam to reach a room placed much higher than you can jump . )
There are four beam weapons , lots of auxillary tools and armor upgrades to collect . Finding these items ( and usually solving a long puzzle or beating a tough boss to aquire them ) really makes you feel like you've accomplished something .
The actual gameplay experience , though , is less perfected . Metroid is a series over 15 years old , but Metroid Prime is the first 3D venture . The first person perspective is really cool and immersive , but obviously it means you can't see behind or below you . Many times when wandering around the planet of Tallon IV I would miscalculate a jump and end up in acid water or magma . ( You also can't see your character's feet . Unnerving . ) When fighting the various enemies , you often have to strafe in a circle around them . This is fine until you have to fight multiple enemies that strafe around YOU : you'll be dispatching one , only to get a nasty surprise when its sibling rams you from behind . During a lot of the game , I definitely needed a way to do an about-face turn : your field of vision's too narrow and you can't turn or dodge fast enough . Some of the weapons also have horrible firing rates : especially the missiles .
The controls have their flaws ( as noted above ) but most of the time they'll serve you well and many times are notably intuitive .
Battles are enjoyable , as is exploration . Environmental effects , animation and texture maps are all top notch ( some areas are a bit dark , however ) . The enemies , from the tiny nusiances to the enormous bosses , are wonderfully designed and sometimes it's even a shame to kill them .
Some people have gripes about the minor enemies respawning : at times this is irritating , but it gives you a chance to improve your skills and replenish your health when you need to .
The boss battles ARE HARD ( why does the strafing speed slow down , anyway ? ) , but once you find the boss ' weak spot and figure out your plan of attack , your success is pretty much guaranteed .
This game does a great job of keeping you busy , and that overpowers any of its flaws tenfold . Gameplay constantly varies from FPS shooting to platform-y morphball antics ( and jumping , once you get a good feel for how far you can jump ) to reading detailed log book information to running around in circles acting stupid to shake off the adrenalin you get from , well , everything in this game .
The music is stylish and adds a note of atmosphere to the game . Many tracks are remixes of old Super Metroid tunes , while others are brand new . The soundtrack varies from haunting synth chords to PIANO to hyperfast techno / rave during certain boss fights , all set behind startlingly real sound effects and beautiful graphics .
Final word : this game will suck you in and you'll never want to leave . This game is definitely worth every cent you pay for it ( and now it's only thirty dollars ! ! ! ! ! : D ) . . . in fact , back when it still cost $49.99 , it would have been worth buying a Gamecube just for this game . That would have been about two hundred dollars , right ? * ;
052 4 After finally finishing the wonders of Metroid Prime I have made my conclusion . It is worth buying a Gamecube , for this game alone .
Being a classic Metroid fan I was honestly not sure how Retro Studios could handle such a delicate title as Metroid . All of my doubts were forgotten within the first hour of play . Not only did they smoothly convert the series into 3 - D as first person , but also managed to keep all of the classic aspects that have made the Metroid games so wonderful , from the unique puzzles , to the classic array of weaponry and items , to the tiny nooks for the morph ball .
In addition to keeping the old , Metroid Prime has brought in a few new aspects such as the visors . Now instead of just a normal view , you can also look through a scan visor witch magnifies a certain area and allows you to scan certain areas of items for information . Sometimes it might be a wall that you detect slight fractures in or possibly a creature , witch will tell about it , its weaknesses , and then add it to your logbook for future reference . In addition to this you will also find a thermal visor witch will allow you to view things depending on their heat . Great for fighting in the dark or detecting special heat signatures . And Lastly the X-Ray visor . Like in Super Metroid this allows you to check if there are any hollow places in walls but can also help you see invisible platforms and a see special enemy , the Chozo ghost . Overall the new visors have given Metroid a Great new feel .
So after my evaluation I can conclude Metroid Prime to be my second favorite game ever , next to Super Metroid . So if you like Metroid games , buy it . If you like puzzle games , buy it . If you like first person games buy it . Otherwise either buy it or at least try it , and be sure to give it a chance , at least a couple hours of play . Trust me , most likely you'll be up all night .
053 4 Not since ICO has a game hit me in the gut like Metroid Prime .
The sense of isolation on Tallon IV is so strong it almost hurts , and really bonds you to Samus and her quest . And yet , discovery is around every corner , underneath every stone , behind every door , urging you onwards . And of course , you're not alone . . . . . but you'll learn that soon enough .
The scan visor is pure genius : reading the scattered documents speaks volumes , despite there being no voice acting at all . You'll get chills reading discarded files of the evil Space Pirates ' terrible experiments , and feel sadness at uncovering long-lost writings of the vanished Chozo race . There are literally hundreds of items to scan - I mean , you can scan the GRASS , for goodness ' sake . In spite of this , there's no shortage of running , gunning action : Metroid Prime is equal parts 30th-century Indiana Jones and Doom .
The details make the game : tilt your visor upwards on the Tallon Overworld and watch the rain splatter on it . Tilt it downwards , and the rain runs off . . . . and splashes off your energy cannon . Run through lava-filled Magmoor Caverns and watch your visor fog up . Detonate a bomb close-by , and Samus ' eyes will reflect in the visor . There's so much to see , you can spend hours just fooling around taking in the sights .
Metroid Prime is a master creation that will be remembered for years to come . It's technically brilliant on all fronts , constantly rewards , innovates and surprises , and is always coaxing you onward just . . . a little . . . . longer . Combat is perfect . Control is perfect ( once you get past what Halo and Quake may have taught you ) . The map won't let you get lost .
Nintendo and Retro have not only created the best game of 2002 in Metroid Prime , they've crafted one of the best ever . Not much left to be said . . . . highest possible recommendation - do yourself a favor and don the suit of Samus .
056 4 I remember skipping school - - in 7th grade no less - - to play Metroid on the original NES . My friends and I would sit around for hours trying to figure out how to navigate Samus around the planet Zebes . Imagine our surprise when we found out that Samus was a woman ! ! !
When I heard about Metroid being released as a FPS style game my heart almost sank . After I read all the hype , my hopes began to rise . Then I bought myself a Gamecube for x-mas - - Metroid Prime as well of course - - and I almost started to cry .
This game has blown away my expectations and made me wonder if the team at Nintendo doesn't have a direct line to god .
From the subtle Metroid music , to the creepy noises coming from behind you ( if you can't play this in surround , you're missing one of the best parts ) . From the sun shining in your eyes as you scan an area , to the visor being blanked out as some thing smacks into your face , this game is like being Samus Aran .
I think the biggest surprise is the controls . For the majority of the gameplay , the controller is very easy to manipulate ( though I fire a missile once in awhile when trying to jump ) . But you can also do some neat tricks if your hands can handle a few complex maneuvers ( try jumping and targeting something on the ground nearby for starters ) . And when it comes to platforms , this game isn't harder than any 2 - D platformer I've played , and in some cases even easier .
The puzzles to solve ways around rooms are one of the best additions though . Even though you had to complete some simpler tasks in previous versions of Metroid , Prime takes it a step further . One example is where you have to move some platforms via a switch , and go jump on the platforms to access the next switch . There are also doors that can only be opened by activating runes .
The monsters are also done well and give a bit of nostalgia . The coolest of which I've seen so far are the Skrees ( you remember the things that drop from the ceiling in previous versions ? ) . Not only will they drop down on you from above , but will also fly toward you from across the room . You can also shoot them from across the room so it makes up for it . Combat is fairly easy , some more complex maneuvers are required if you want to save energy though .
Last but not least of course is the same type of gameplay where by you must find items and go back to explore in-accessible areas later . This holds very true to the 2 - D versions and then some .
If you are a Metroid fan and haven't bought this game : Go out and by it right now . If you aren't a Metroid fan , but like a twist on an FPS ( I've heard this called a FP Platformer - - very accurate ) go out and buy this right now . If you like really cool games . . . well , you get the point .
If you catch yourself thinking or saying to yourself Heh , I'm Samus Aran , don't say I didn't warn you .
058 4 I only played the store demo , but what I gathered is this :
The graphics are unbelievable . The details really make this game . The charged shot warps the air around it . When you're scanning something , images of it appear on the sides of the screen as if you're really searching a database for it .
The controls take some getting used to , but they don't get in the way of it . It's not meant to be a first person shooter , so the controls don't play like a first person shooting . It's meant to be a first person exploration game , and it pulls it off nicely .
It really feels like a Metroid game . I was nervous about Metroid in 3D , but my fears have subsided - they didn't mess it up like I suspected they would . I get the same sense of wonder that I got years ago when I played Super Metroid , only now I feel more immersed .
I'll be buying this game the day it hits the store shelves , and I reccomend that you do the same if you're a Metroid fan or if you liked any Castlevania game since Symphony of the Night .
059 4 This review is from :
Metroid Prime ( Video Game )
One of the reasons I bought a Gamecube was so that I could play all the updated Nintendo classics I loved as a kid . Metroid and its sequels were legendary games back in the day , and after reading glowing reviews for this update of the series into the 3D era I knew I had to play it . Metroid Prime didn't disappoint . This is old school gaming at its best ; or at least it's old school wine poured into new wineskins .
Prime is played from a first-person perspective , but it's about as far from the traditional first-person shooter as you can get . It's more of an adventure and exploration game , which is , of course , what Metroid is all about . The world is detailed and engrossing , the boss fights are epic , and the Morph Ball system brings a fresh element to 3D action gaming . I don't quite know what I was expecting out of this game , but I found that I was very surprised to find out exactly how - - Metroid - - it was . Retro Studios translated the most recognizable elements of the old 2D platformer into the 3D world in a way I never knew was possible . Sure , the backtracking through the levels and shooting the same enemies over and over again ( a Metroid staple ) gets old after a while , and after the 25th time going through the same area to retrieve the latest suit or gun upgrade you start to feel a little worn out , but this doesn't deter from the overall game experience , which manages to be unique among other first-person games out there while sill maintaining that familiar Metroid feel .
060 4 One of the reasons I bought a Gamecube was so that I could play all the updated Nintendo classics I loved as a kid . Metroid and its sequels were legendary games back in the day , and after reading glowing reviews for this update of the series into the 3D era I knew I had to play it . Metroid Prime didn't disappoint . This is old school gaming at its best ; or at least it's old school wine poured into new wineskins .
Prime is played from a first-person perspective , but it's about as far from the traditional first-person shooter as you can get . It's more of an adventure and exploration game , which is , of course , what Metroid is all about . The world is detailed and engrossing , the boss fights are epic , and the Morph Ball system brings a fresh element to 3D action gaming . I don't quite know what I was expecting out of this game , but I found that I was very surprised to find out exactly how - - Metroid - - it was . Retro Studios translated the most recognizable elements of the old 2D platformer into the 3D world in a way I never knew was possible . Sure , the backtracking through the levels and shooting the same enemies over and over again ( a Metroid staple ) gets old after a while , and after the 25th time going through the same area to retrieve the latest suit or gun upgrade you start to feel a little worn out , but this doesn't deter from the overall game experience , which manages to be unique among other first-person games out there while sill maintaining that familiar Metroid feel .
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Metroid Prime ( Video Game )
Metroid Prime is an excellent game . I suppose I could just hype it beyond all reason , but that wouldn't be right . So let's be fair .
Let's start with the negatives , just to get them out of the way . This section is short .
( I'll list these in order of appearance in the game . )
1 . Unusual control scheme
- As has been said in almost every other review ( that I read , at least ) , Metroid Prime uses a much different control scheme than most other FPS's - control stick to move and turn , R-shoulder + control stick to aim . What most people fail to mention , however , is that the game was MADE towork with this setup - you won't oten find situations where any other system would be any better . The Lock-On function also helps a great deal .
( BTW , I don't personally know anyone who had signifigant trouble with the controls . )
2 . Strategy-intensive fights
I've heard people complaining about the fact that you have to THINK about the fights in this game to win . I'm serious . Apparently , it's much more fun to button-mash while holding down the trigger , hoping you hit something . In Prime , you'll need to figure out your opponent's weakness ( s ) . Sometimes it's very easy - enigmatic energy creature ? Overload it with the electricity-based Wave Beam . But sometimes it's more challenging - namely with bosses . The killer is not paying attention to cutscenes - they are usually MAJOR CLUES . Sometimes the game also requires that you read between the lines a bit - a text-base clue won't neccesarily tell you exactly what you need to do . An example :
. . . Giving this otherwise invisible creature an intense thermal targeting signature .
If you've beaten the game , you know that this means USE THE THERMAL VISOR TO SEE IT . If you haven't , that might sound like a useless piece of information .
3 . Frequent enemy respawns
To set the record straight , enemies do not repawn the second you leave the room . Except for several special situations , you have to put at least one room between you and some enemies you just blasted before you can expect them to be there again .
That's about it for flaws .
Now , the good stuff .
Firstoff , there's just so much to do , to see , to shoot at . . . it's a huge game . My first time through ( with 100% ) took 25 : 37 , without the guide . My second ( again with 100% ) took 6 : 24 . Most of that shaved time was NOT having to go back and get things ( but I have ridiculous visual / spacial memory ( and , therefore , absolutely NO short-term memory - I've already walked away from this twice ) , I think I actually memorized the entire map of the game the first time through ) , and a good hour of it was time saved during boss fights . But that doesn't mean the game doesn't have replay value - beating it on Normal mode unlocks Hard mode , which is certainly MUCH harder than Normal mode - but still doable . I made my first run through it ( again , 100% completion ) in 12 : 18 . And then there's the various challenges people have put themselves against - speed runs , low-completion runs , Sequence Breaks ( getting powerups / fighting bosses out of order ) . . . the list goes on and on .
With the scan visor , you have access to easily a small novel's worth of information on the world around you - much of it neccesary for the completion of your mission ( which seems to change more often than it should ) .
The graphics are also surprisingly good ( by today's standards , at least , I don ' want to be laughed at in ten years ) for a game from 2001 / 2002 . There's a huge amount of depth to everything - the metal panels in the walls , floors and ceilings have rivets - not just textures of rivets , but actually RIVETS coded into the 3D model . See-through floors seeming to lead down into infinity . This is actually exactly what the designers planned on , and they did it beautifully . That amount of physical depth , combined with the sheer volume of information available , the diverse creatures and environments , and the absolutely perfect soundtrack by the incomparable Yamamoto Kenji ( who also did the music for the original Metroid ) , make for a completely immersive world . You can forget you're playing a game at times - you hear alarms going off , clicking claws on metal , alien voices roaring commands at one another , weapons fire . . . but you don't think This is a cool game . You think I'd better get out of here before they kill me .
I highly recommend this game to anyone who enjoys shooting or adventure games , and to all fans of any other Metroid games .
- As a side note : You know when you've been playing too long when you drop off of a ledge ( in the game ) and actually FEEL like you're falling . At that point , your brain is too tired to make the distinction between what's happening to YOU and what you're SEEING from a first-person perspective , and actually ADDS IN the missing physical sensation of falling . The brain is a very weird thing .
062 4 Metroid Prime is an excellent game . I suppose I could just hype it beyond all reason , but that wouldn't be right . So let's be fair .
Let's start with the negatives , just to get them out of the way . This section is short .
( I'll list these in order of appearance in the game . )
1 . Unusual control scheme
- As has been said in almost every other review ( that I read , at least ) , Metroid Prime uses a much different control scheme than most other FPS's - control stick to move and turn , R-shoulder + control stick to aim . What most people fail to mention , however , is that the game was MADE towork with this setup - you won't oten find situations where any other system would be any better . The Lock-On function also helps a great deal .
( BTW , I don't personally know anyone who had signifigant trouble with the controls . )
2 . Strategy-intensive fights
I've heard people complaining about the fact that you have to THINK about the fights in this game to win . I'm serious . Apparently , it's much more fun to button-mash while holding down the trigger , hoping you hit something . In Prime , you'll need to figure out your opponent's weakness ( s ) . Sometimes it's very easy - enigmatic energy creature ? Overload it with the electricity-based Wave Beam . But sometimes it's more challenging - namely with bosses . The killer is not paying attention to cutscenes - they are usually MAJOR CLUES . Sometimes the game also requires that you read between the lines a bit - a text-base clue won't neccesarily tell you exactly what you need to do . An example :
. . . Giving this otherwise invisible creature an intense thermal targeting signature .
If you've beaten the game , you know that this means USE THE THERMAL VISOR TO SEE IT . If you haven't , that might sound like a useless piece of information .
3 . Frequent enemy respawns
To set the record straight , enemies do not repawn the second you leave the room . Except for several special situations , you have to put at least one room between you and some enemies you just blasted before you can expect them to be there again .
That's about it for flaws .
Now , the good stuff .
Firstoff , there's just so much to do , to see , to shoot at . . . it's a huge game . My first time through ( with 100% ) took 25 : 37 , without the guide . My second ( again with 100% ) took 6 : 24 . Most of that shaved time was NOT having to go back and get things ( but I have ridiculous visual / spacial memory ( and , therefore , absolutely NO short-term memory - I've already walked away from this twice ) , I think I actually memorized the entire map of the game the first time through ) , and a good hour of it was time saved during boss fights . But that doesn't mean the game doesn't have replay value - beating it on Normal mode unlocks Hard mode , which is certainly MUCH harder than Normal mode - but still doable . I made my first run through it ( again , 100% completion ) in 12 : 18 . And then there's the various challenges people have put themselves against - speed runs , low-completion runs , Sequence Breaks ( getting powerups / fighting bosses out of order ) . . . the list goes on and on .
With the scan visor , you have access to easily a small novel's worth of information on the world around you - much of it neccesary for the completion of your mission ( which seems to change more often than it should ) .
The graphics are also surprisingly good ( by today's standards , at least , I don ' want to be laughed at in ten years ) for a game from 2001 / 2002 . There's a huge amount of depth to everything - the metal panels in the walls , floors and ceilings have rivets - not just textures of rivets , but actually RIVETS coded into the 3D model . See-through floors seeming to lead down into infinity . This is actually exactly what the designers planned on , and they did it beautifully . That amount of physical depth , combined with the sheer volume of information available , the diverse creatures and environments , and the absolutely perfect soundtrack by the incomparable Yamamoto Kenji ( who also did the music for the original Metroid ) , make for a completely immersive world . You can forget you're playing a game at times - you hear alarms going off , clicking claws on metal , alien voices roaring commands at one another , weapons fire . . . but you don't think This is a cool game . You think I'd better get out of here before they kill me .
I highly recommend this game to anyone who enjoys shooting or adventure games , and to all fans of any other Metroid games .
- As a side note : You know when you've been playing too long when you drop off of a ledge ( in the game ) and actually FEEL like you're falling . At that point , your brain is too tired to make the distinction between what's happening to YOU and what you're SEEING from a first-person perspective , and actually ADDS IN the missing physical sensation of falling . The brain is a very weird thing .
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Metroid Prime is the result of a leap from side-scrolling arcade to first-person action ! Nintendo's ingeniuty and creativity has fabricated an adventure of collassal proportions . The detail of the enviroments of Tallon V and their omniscience are at the optimal preformance . Samus's visual interface is both responsive and realistic . The technology and sinister mastermind of the evil Space Pirates makes you feel that you are really infiltrating a possibly real place . Metroid Prime's weapon systems are easy to learn and quite useful when in a tight spot . The different visors that you will accumilate later in the game provide authentic effects . For example , the thermal visor has the exact ( if close ) preformance of an infared scope used in the military . If you are tired of blasting big bugs and grossly detailed metroids , you can always turn back to the Log Book and review the tons of morphology , Chozo lore , research data , pirate data , ect . that can be downloaded via scan visor . The soundtrack captures the intensity of the situations that you find yourself in ( especially when you fight Chozo ghosts ) and keeps your heart pounding . The physics and graphical effects are both real and freaky . If you kill a Space Pirate that is standing by a rail or an edge , he'll most likely slump over the side of it and eventually fall to the floor below . As some have said before , this is NOT a first-person shooter ! It is a pure adventure game that provides suspenseful gameplay and beautiful graphics . Now , on to the drawbacks . . .
In the gameplay , the most annoying aspect is probably segments of the soundtrack . The music around certain parts of Tallon V has the tendency to be strange and repetiteve . Those whistling noises in Chozo Ruins can really get on your nerves ! Secondly , sometimes the enemies can be either too easy or too hard . I'm talking about Baby Sheegoths ( yawn . . . ) to Omega Pirates ( ouch ) . Another problem is that there are some glitches that can cost you an important item or feat . In the Ruins , for instance , I once boosted through a tunnel when all of the sudden Samus's morph ball seemed to have a malfunction and froze , along with the entire game ! Last but not least , the cut scenes in the end of the game ( wait till you get there ) slightly suggest , Well , I'm all done here . Time to go ! Pretty lame and dissapointing . . .
Overall , besides the freaky soundtrack and stagnant endings , Metroid Prime is a science-fiction adventure that will keep you busy , freaked out , frustrated , and positively trigger happy throughout its entire story in the unusual career of Samus Aran .
I'd just like to say for you who have not played it yet , Metroid Prime is also the meanest and darkest boss I have ever conquered ( Well , besides Andross in Star Fox ) .
066 4 Metroid Prime is the result of a leap from side-scrolling arcade to first-person action ! Nintendo's ingeniuty and creativity has fabricated an adventure of collassal proportions . The detail of the enviroments of Tallon V and their omniscience are at the optimal preformance . Samus's visual interface is both responsive and realistic . The technology and sinister mastermind of the evil Space Pirates makes you feel that you are really infiltrating a possibly real place . Metroid Prime's weapon systems are easy to learn and quite useful when in a tight spot . The different visors that you will accumilate later in the game provide authentic effects . For example , the thermal visor has the exact ( if close ) preformance of an infared scope used in the military . If you are tired of blasting big bugs and grossly detailed metroids , you can always turn back to the Log Book and review the tons of morphology , Chozo lore , research data , pirate data , ect . that can be downloaded via scan visor . The soundtrack captures the intensity of the situations that you find yourself in ( especially when you fight Chozo ghosts ) and keeps your heart pounding . The physics and graphical effects are both real and freaky . If you kill a Space Pirate that is standing by a rail or an edge , he'll most likely slump over the side of it and eventually fall to the floor below . As some have said before , this is NOT a first-person shooter ! It is a pure adventure game that provides suspenseful gameplay and beautiful graphics . Now , on to the drawbacks . . .
In the gameplay , the most annoying aspect is probably segments of the soundtrack . The music around certain parts of Tallon V has the tendency to be strange and repetiteve . Those whistling noises in Chozo Ruins can really get on your nerves ! Secondly , sometimes the enemies can be either too easy or too hard . I'm talking about Baby Sheegoths ( yawn . . . ) to Omega Pirates ( ouch ) . Another problem is that there are some glitches that can cost you an important item or feat . In the Ruins , for instance , I once boosted through a tunnel when all of the sudden Samus's morph ball seemed to have a malfunction and froze , along with the entire game ! Last but not least , the cut scenes in the end of the game ( wait till you get there ) slightly suggest , Well , I'm all done here . Time to go ! Pretty lame and dissapointing . . .
Overall , besides the freaky soundtrack and stagnant endings , Metroid Prime is a science-fiction adventure that will keep you busy , freaked out , frustrated , and positively trigger happy throughout its entire story in the unusual career of Samus Aran .
I'd just like to say for you who have not played it yet , Metroid Prime is also the meanest and darkest boss I have ever conquered ( Well , besides Andross in Star Fox ) .
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Rich . That is the perfect word to describe this game . Rich .
Gameplay - Rich
Characters / Monsters - Rich
Scenery - Rich
Graphics - Rich
But anyway , now that I'm finished with the Rich talk , I'll get to the point .
Okay -
FIrst off , it's a Metroid game . Rock . Awesome . Incredible . How the heck did they do it ? I don't know , but they did an outSTANDING job .
Now , I like to call myself Super Metroid Infected . I've played that game for SNES countless times . I can't even remember the first time I've played it , nor the amount of times I have . It was my first introduction to Metroid , and the very last , too . . . or until the unexpected PRIME came out of the shadows for GameCube .
I was very . . . skeptical . . . about Metroid Prime when it came out . I thought WHY'D THEY MAKE IT 3D ! ! ! FOOLS ! And still I think that . . . but that's not the point . THe point is , they succeeded at creating Metroid a 3D masterpiece .
When I finally closed my GameCUbe lid on this game , I opened a television screen of wonders . I was completely struck dumb when I saw and experienced everything about the game . It's unique in every way , including armor ( suits ) , upgrades , monsters , and weapons . I couldn't believe that they had managed to please me with this . . .3D Metroid !
But anyway ! I'm a serious Metroid fan , so you can take my word for it that this game is truly , yes I said truly an incredible Metroid game .
Graphics : 10 / 10
Gameplay : 9 / 10
Entertainment : 10 / 10
Controls : 8 / 10
Richness : 10 / 10
Replayability : 8 / 10
The best Nintendo GameCube game that has been created .
The best First Person Shooter to ever be created .
The most Unique game ever created .
Buy it , and enjoy !
070 4 Rich . That is the perfect word to describe this game . Rich .
Gameplay - Rich
Characters / Monsters - Rich
Scenery - Rich
Graphics - Rich
But anyway , now that I'm finished with the Rich talk , I'll get to the point .
Okay -
FIrst off , it's a Metroid game . Rock . Awesome . Incredible . How the heck did they do it ? I don't know , but they did an outSTANDING job .
Now , I like to call myself Super Metroid Infected . I've played that game for SNES countless times . I can't even remember the first time I've played it , nor the amount of times I have . It was my first introduction to Metroid , and the very last , too . . . or until the unexpected PRIME came out of the shadows for GameCube .
I was very . . . skeptical . . . about Metroid Prime when it came out . I thought WHY'D THEY MAKE IT 3D ! ! ! FOOLS ! And still I think that . . . but that's not the point . THe point is , they succeeded at creating Metroid a 3D masterpiece .
When I finally closed my GameCUbe lid on this game , I opened a television screen of wonders . I was completely struck dumb when I saw and experienced everything about the game . It's unique in every way , including armor ( suits ) , upgrades , monsters , and weapons . I couldn't believe that they had managed to please me with this . . .3D Metroid !
But anyway ! I'm a serious Metroid fan , so you can take my word for it that this game is truly , yes I said truly an incredible Metroid game .
Graphics : 10 / 10
Gameplay : 9 / 10
Entertainment : 10 / 10
Controls : 8 / 10
Richness : 10 / 10
Replayability : 8 / 10
The best Nintendo GameCube game that has been created .
The best First Person Shooter to ever be created .
The most Unique game ever created .
Buy it , and enjoy !
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I can't say enough about this game . It is THE most detailed game anyone has seen yet . The cool part is you uncover the story instead of having the story told to you . One of my faverite features in the game is the scan visor . Sure it may slow the game down at times , but it doesn't matter when you're having so much fun . But what realy amazes me is the way the bad guys die . I can't explain it so you'll just have to see it for yourself . And the creatures are amazing . Metroid fans have to get this . Non-Metroid fans should at least give it a try .
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This is one of the best games I have ever played . Period . The only ones that I have found better were The Legend of Zelda - Ocarina of Time , The Legend of Zelda - Majora's Mask , and Metroid Prime 2 Echoes ( the sequel , of course ) . Anyway , if you've already got those , the next step would be Metroid Prime ( actually , I suggest getting this before Echoes due to plotline reasons . For a reasonably early GameCube game , the graphics are breathtaking , crisp , and vivid . I was never once disappointed in the environment , the different parts of Tallon IV are very different , from steaming Magmoor to icy Phendrana to advanced Phazon Mines . The game shines in its gameplay , however . Sure , the controls take a minute of practice , but there are so many tools packed into the game , it's tough not to use every single little button . Just take a minute to test out the controls before throwing it away like a baby , though . The enemies and bosses are very well-designed , and each boss is quite a challenge . In conclusion - GET THIS GAME ! You won't regret it - check out all the other great reviews it got !
P.S . Halo sucks .
074 4 This is one of the best games I have ever played . Period . The only ones that I have found better were The Legend of Zelda - Ocarina of Time , The Legend of Zelda - Majora's Mask , and Metroid Prime 2 Echoes ( the sequel , of course ) . Anyway , if you've already got those , the next step would be Metroid Prime ( actually , I suggest getting this before Echoes due to plotline reasons . For a reasonably early GameCube game , the graphics are breathtaking , crisp , and vivid . I was never once disappointed in the environment , the different parts of Tallon IV are very different , from steaming Magmoor to icy Phendrana to advanced Phazon Mines . The game shines in its gameplay , however . Sure , the controls take a minute of practice , but there are so many tools packed into the game , it's tough not to use every single little button . Just take a minute to test out the controls before throwing it away like a baby , though . The enemies and bosses are very well-designed , and each boss is quite a challenge . In conclusion - GET THIS GAME ! You won't regret it - check out all the other great reviews it got !
P.S . Halo sucks .
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im not really into first person view games sthe only ones i play would be like halo , counter strike , and this . the first time i saw this game i thought it be a horrible game since it was diffrent game style of play than the other metroid games but i was surprised how good this game is . you can do many things in that game and it can play the original metroid if you have the game boy advanced link and metroid fusion .
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This game is so much fun . The graphics are phenominal , and the story-line for it is great . I highly reccomend this game , especially if you are looking for games that involve stratagy , action , and adventure .
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Amazing is what I have to say about Retro Studios masterpiece Metroid Prime which is based on the oh so popular Metroid Series and This carries the tradtion of the Metroid Games . I honestly thought Retro was gonna do a horrible job making a Classic nintendo game into a some what Fp perspective game with a 3d look but they sure proved me wrong . Metroid Prime is not only one of the best Gamecube games ever but it is simply a masterpiece . From the amazing 3d atomspheric graphics to doing some really great puzzle solving . Metroid Prime never loses its touch and just keeps gaining strengh at what it's best at . When I first got this game back when it first hit stores I was not that excited but after 5 minutes Lets put it this way . . . . . wow . That is what came out of my mouth when I played this amazing game . I honestly don't know what you can find wrong about it . It has some awesome gameplay like the visors which are an awesome in this game . The beams are just oh so delightfull and keeps you on the game and won't let you go . Not many games keep me up at night just making me play through and keep goin on to see what's the next chapter but Metroid Prime is one of those games that kept me up alll night and that really shows how great this game is . I'll say it again it is simply amazing and I loved it . Lets get to it
The graphics is beautiful . The atmosphere in this game is pure and wonderful . The waterfall , the huge world your in it's just . . . wow . Retro proved to us what they can do with the Metroid series and the graphics are one of them . The graphics are very detailed and takes your breath away . If you have a problem with the graphics then you really are an idiot .
The gameplay is very well done . Scanning things are fun to do and there are lots of things to do in this huge world your in . You pretty much have to collect items like Missiles , Bombs , Upgrades , Combos for your weapons , and Beams and the best part . . . VISERS ! There is filled with things to do in this game and gameplay just keeps getting better . The best part of the game play by far is the beams . You have selected choice of beams well it depends on how many you've gotten . There are some weapon beams you have to look for through out the game like the ice beam , lava beam and more . And then you can find combos for that beam which makes the game even more fun but it sucks cause it takes away your missile . The average amount of Missiles is like 250 I think but I beat the game with 215 and it's not easy and if you beat the game with less then 100 then you really are good . With all that great stuff to do how can you not like the gameplay ? It's awesome !
The sound is wonderful . I loved the music in the game . It was breath of fresh air for me . Some of the songs are very memorable . Each music senario went with the room or location of the game that you are in . It really went well with it . I loved the sound of the creatures you fight . The sound and music is very detailed . Lemmi put it this way . . . THE SOUND IS GOOD .
The Good
- The visuals are just so beautiful
- The world is so atmospheric and beautiful
- A huge world to explore
- Getting 100% and everything = 26 - 30 hours of some of the best gameplay ever
- The Bosses acctually make you think !
- The level desighn for some of the areas are just brilliant as well as the puzzles
- who is complaining about Controls ? . . . They're perfect , you probably stink at the game . .
- THE MUSIC IT SELF IS 5 STARS !
The bad
- . . . . . . . um . . lets get back to the good : )
This game is amazing , awesome and is not only one of the best GCN games but it is also one of the best games ever made . Metroid Prime is another classic in the Metroid series and with all the hard work Retro Studio has done why wouldn't you give them credit for this game ? From awesome music to amazing graphics , Memorable Boss Battles like the Omega Pirate and Meta Ridley . Not to mention the hours of finding beams , beam upgrades , bombs , Visers , combos , scaning things . This game will have you up all night . It will probably take about 18 to 20 hours if your aiming for a 90 - 95% ending like the one I went for . Metroid Prime succeeds in aspect and that is why I am giving this amazing game a
5 out of 5 stars ! ! !
If you have a gamecube . . . GET THIS GAME !
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080 4 Amazing is what I have to say about Retro Studios masterpiece Metroid Prime which is based on the oh so popular Metroid Series and This carries the tradtion of the Metroid Games . I honestly thought Retro was gonna do a horrible job making a Classic nintendo game into a some what Fp perspective game with a 3d look but they sure proved me wrong . Metroid Prime is not only one of the best Gamecube games ever but it is simply a masterpiece . From the amazing 3d atomspheric graphics to doing some really great puzzle solving . Metroid Prime never loses its touch and just keeps gaining strengh at what it's best at . When I first got this game back when it first hit stores I was not that excited but after 5 minutes Lets put it this way . . . . . wow . That is what came out of my mouth when I played this amazing game . I honestly don't know what you can find wrong about it . It has some awesome gameplay like the visors which are an awesome in this game . The beams are just oh so delightfull and keeps you on the game and won't let you go . Not many games keep me up at night just making me play through and keep goin on to see what's the next chapter but Metroid Prime is one of those games that kept me up alll night and that really shows how great this game is . I'll say it again it is simply amazing and I loved it . Lets get to it
The graphics is beautiful . The atmosphere in this game is pure and wonderful . The waterfall , the huge world your in it's just . . . wow . Retro proved to us what they can do with the Metroid series and the graphics are one of them . The graphics are very detailed and takes your breath away . If you have a problem with the graphics then you really are an idiot .
The gameplay is very well done . Scanning things are fun to do and there are lots of things to do in this huge world your in . You pretty much have to collect items like Missiles , Bombs , Upgrades , Combos for your weapons , and Beams and the best part . . . VISERS ! There is filled with things to do in this game and gameplay just keeps getting better . The best part of the game play by far is the beams . You have selected choice of beams well it depends on how many you've gotten . There are some weapon beams you have to look for through out the game like the ice beam , lava beam and more . And then you can find combos for that beam which makes the game even more fun but it sucks cause it takes away your missile . The average amount of Missiles is like 250 I think but I beat the game with 215 and it's not easy and if you beat the game with less then 100 then you really are good . With all that great stuff to do how can you not like the gameplay ? It's awesome !
The sound is wonderful . I loved the music in the game . It was breath of fresh air for me . Some of the songs are very memorable . Each music senario went with the room or location of the game that you are in . It really went well with it . I loved the sound of the creatures you fight . The sound and music is very detailed . Lemmi put it this way . . . THE SOUND IS GOOD .
The Good
- The visuals are just so beautiful
- The world is so atmospheric and beautiful
- A huge world to explore
- Getting 100% and everything = 26 - 30 hours of some of the best gameplay ever
- The Bosses acctually make you think !
- The level desighn for some of the areas are just brilliant as well as the puzzles
- who is complaining about Controls ? . . . They're perfect , you probably stink at the game . .
- THE MUSIC IT SELF IS 5 STARS !
The bad
- . . . . . . . um . . lets get back to the good : )
This game is amazing , awesome and is not only one of the best GCN games but it is also one of the best games ever made . Metroid Prime is another classic in the Metroid series and with all the hard work Retro Studio has done why wouldn't you give them credit for this game ? From awesome music to amazing graphics , Memorable Boss Battles like the Omega Pirate and Meta Ridley . Not to mention the hours of finding beams , beam upgrades , bombs , Visers , combos , scaning things . This game will have you up all night . It will probably take about 18 to 20 hours if your aiming for a 90 - 95% ending like the one I went for . Metroid Prime succeeds in aspect and that is why I am giving this amazing game a
5 out of 5 stars ! ! !
If you have a gamecube . . . GET THIS GAME !
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This is my alltime favorite game EVER ! Its very fun . Its also very hard and frustrating , but I like it that way . Whoever doesn't like this game is
a complete moron ( no offense ) . I'd just like to say . . . you 4,5,6 and 7 year olds out there , don't get this game ! Its creepy , hard , and violant.And all you 8,9,10 ( or older ) year olds . . . Get your butt down to the nearest video game store and BUY THIS GAME ! Who cares if its too expensive ? Just convince your parents.Say PLEEEEAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? OK ? Now , get off the computer and beg your parents . Wait ! One last thing . . . BUY THIS GAME ! ! ! ! ! . . waut a second . . . I already said that.OH WELL !
082 4 This is my alltime favorite game EVER ! Its very fun . Its also very hard and frustrating , but I like it that way . Whoever doesn't like this game is
a complete moron ( no offense ) . I'd just like to say . . . you 4,5,6 and 7 year olds out there , don't get this game ! Its creepy , hard , and violant.And all you 8,9,10 ( or older ) year olds . . . Get your butt down to the nearest video game store and BUY THIS GAME ! Who cares if its too expensive ? Just convince your parents.Say PLEEEEAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? OK ? Now , get off the computer and beg your parents . Wait ! One last thing . . . BUY THIS GAME ! ! ! ! ! . . waut a second . . . I already said that.OH WELL !
086 4 Metriod prime is a classic that should not be missed . Every one kept thinking it would turn out to be horrible cause it was made by an american company in texas ( thtas not prety cool to diss txes like that ) well than when the game came out boy were alota people sad for dissing them like that . . . . . turns out mp was one of the best shooters out right now !
samus aron rules in this game . Move out masterchief . . theres a new chick in town . I think metriod prime was waaaaaaaaay betta than halo and I COULD give a rats lower torsoe what you people think of . The game rocks ok . The graphics are amazingly well done . THe bosses are fun and awsome . . . . and some quit tough .
there are alota stuff you need to get inorder to beat this game .
beam , ice beam , plasma beam , wave beam , power bomb , combos such as super missle launcher , flame thrower and ect .
The game is very atmospheric . Better than halo I can tell you
that . The places are brilliantly done is such manner you just fall in love with this game cause it is
that good ! The hunter returns in this atmospheric work of art
wich may make alota people wanting for more . The bosses are fun parts and some what frustraiting . Esspecially when you have to acctually fight metriod prime ! The bosses are over all the best part of the game and also the stuff you get . Lets not forget that now . Youll be getting variouse types of suit to fit in this world such as Choso Ruins , Tallon overworld , Phendrana drifts and the game is very difficult when you play it the first time .
Youll need to get some stuff before youre off to your next quest like after you have gotten one of the suits youll need to look for things such as missile expansions and you have to have about 250 ! !
Yeah that sucks I know But once you get all your stuff its ayy ok . Also the energy tanks are very important . Youll need them if youre gonna wanna survive this game .
BOTTOM LINE IS GET THE GAME ! .
Well lata gamaz
088 4 My true rating for this game is 4.5 STARS . This game is highly enjoyable and highly addictive . I believe that the rating has something to be said for it too . It is T for Teen . Probably anyone younger will not be able to negotiate the game . I am a first time metroid player so my opinion is hopefully unbiased . I bought this game for my girls as Samus is a female though they did not want to play the game . I noticed that some of the other reviewers stated that the game was hard and complicated . Yes it is . I am wondering if they are too lazy to play a game that has no imagination .
I love the idea about save stations and not being able to save the game anytime that you want to and come back with 100% energy . This is the typical game where there are level bosses etc . and though I am not a huge gan of this type of game play it makes the game tough . About clearing an area . If you have to go back through an area it is easy to clear out the monsters and retrieve their energy so that you can become replenished to an extent in your energy .
Here are my gripes . In reference to the first person perspective that this game offers I do agree that it is a little narrow in scope . I think that Samus should be able to jump as high as is depicted by the video at the beginning of the game . I would like to have the ability to switch to third person perspective , however there are many other reasons why the game is highly enjoyable . The graphics are very good . The sounds are plesant and not too anoying . I love the world layout of the game it is a plesant change from the usual 1 dimensional configurations seen in other games .
My son who is 7 ( he can not play some parts ) and I play this game most every night for a little while and it is truely a great experience . We have a heck of a time beating some of the monsters which makes the game even more challenging . We have been playing it atleast 3 nights a week for an hour and are only at 21 % finished with the game . After I get home from work and we workout together we get on the gamecube and enjoy this game . We just love it . We have become a real team trying to kick the but of all of the monsters in this game . These are also some of the best monsters I have ever seen something like what you would expect to see in motion pictures . If you want to enjoy a game that is tough to beat and teaches a little preserverance , one that looks good and has lots of challenges and rewards this is the game for you . Enjoy .
093 4 What can I say ? Metroid Prime is a true masterpiece . Don't let the first person view fool you , the game still feels just like its old school counterparts . As usual Samus in all her sexy bounty hunter goodness to explore foreign planets , blow stuff up , and give you a heck of a fun time . Don't worry about the plot , that is completely obsolete as this game is 100% gameplay .
Like its predecessors , Metroid Prime delivers the classic Metroid forumla flawlessly . You begin with all of your upgrades , but a powerful explosion causes most of it to malfunction , leaving you stranded on a new planet with only your blaster , your suit , and your wit to survive on . As you continue you find new upgrades that allow you to access previously unreachable areas and continue your adventure . For the impatient gamer like me , backtracking is generally tedious , but this game never feels that way even when you do have to backtrack . Also , intergrated into the map system is a nice feature which will point out a location here and there to keep you on the right track , while being broad enough that the game retains its open-ended feel .
So , the gameplay is perfect , but how does it look ? Graphically , this game is incredible . From the large , living environments of Jungle , Ice , Fire , and more , to the smallest details like raindrops from the sky or steam from a vent fogging your helmet , this game is beautiful !
In addition to several new upgrades there is the standard scan visor , which is essential for gathering information and also for getting 100% completion .
Metroid Prime is a truly excellent game that will keep you entertained the whole way through ( and again as you complete hard mode ) . I was a little worried at first when I heard it would be an FPS , but my fears were for naught , as this is the best game for the Gamecube and definitely breathes new life to a classic series with its innovative yet nostalgic gameplay .
097 4 Ah yes , the last words of Samus at the end of the super classic that is Super Metroid : See you next adventure ! . Could there be . . ? YES ! ANOTHER SEQUEL ! Hurray . . . okay then , that said , I can express my opinion .
The reason I gave this game 4 stars is because I havn't actually played the full version - but before you freak out , keep in mind that I have done a lot of research on Metroid Prime and it does , indeed , look promising . Prime is based - as you probably have heard - right after the first Metroid . Our heroin , Samus Aran , is following a stress call coming from a seemingly vacant planet called Talon IV . Upon aproaching the planet , Samus notices a Station orbiting Talon IV and is beckoned to check it out . I'm just gonna stop there because it might spoil the plot that I have unfortunately overheard .
The gameplay in the demo seemed just fine , you start out with most of the equipment Samus got during her previous adventure . Morphball , Wavebeam , Icebeam , etc . This'll probably give you a good feel for all of the weapons before you eventually lose them due to circumstances that I'm not going to mention . The environments introduce you to many subtle , but beautiful aspects that can closely relate to reality . Aspects such as this include rain droplets on your visor , steam , condensation , reflections . . . and all that good stuff .
Sound = good in Metroid Prime , because apparently it supports Dolby Pro Logic five billion or whatever , and thats good ! I guess . The music for this new addition to the series mostly consists of remixes from Super Metroid , but there are also some original songs to the mix as well . Sound Effects are engrossingly real and disgusting .
Many reviewers have said that this game Is NOT a first person shooter , and they just stop at that . What the heck do you mean ? ? I think what they meant is that this game was not intended for action , hence the shooter part . This game is intended for exploration , not for the abundance of action that most would hope for . This game is a First person EXPLORER , not a FPS . . . got dat ? Yes , this game has lots of killing , but would you rather have immense death instead of mysterious places to discover ? Think about it folks . . .
098 4 Metroid Prime has been one of the most pleasurable games I've ever experienced for the Nintendo Game Cube , since I first got my Game Cube . The graphics are excellent , the sounds are vibrant , and the gameplay is remarkable . The story is a bit vague if you've never played any Metroid Games before , but for old school Metroid fans , the game is a must-have . The controls are a bit difficult compared to other games , but you get to used to it very fast . It's not really a first person-shooter , the way it's categorized , but more of an epic adventure . The fact that you can recieve special prizes for having both Prime for the Cube , and Fusion for the GBA ( Game Boy Advance ) is a very nice feature . And the opening scene is a very good way to learn the controls and basics of the game , aside from starting the storyline for the rest fo the game .
I recommend this game not only to adventure game fans , or Samus Fans , but to all gameplayers evrywhere !
Game On !
- - - boricua_in_cali .
099 4 I'm 33 , an old skool gamer who very much cherishes the classic 2D games like Super Metroid for SNES . I bought an XBox because of Halo , and yesterday I bought a Gamecube for Metroid Prime . I honestly don't care about the console pissing war - if a game is great I will buy the system to play it on .
I've played this game for about 12 hours and am completely in love with it . It combines the excitement of a first person shooter like Halo / Quake with the adventure and problem solving of Myst / Riven with a splash of Marble Madness to boot ( remember that arcade game with the trackball ? Once you play this game you'll know what I mean ) .
Be warned , the controls take a few hours to get extremely comfortable with . Only the left thumbstick is used for movement and aiming . This game relies on an auto-lock and strafe mechanism to combat enemies . At first it can be very frustrating , but by the time you face the second boss you will be forced to have mastered this crucial skill .
The game design is ingenious . You first must battle your way through a space station with a wide variety of components at your hand . Once you beat the first boss and manage to escape the ship before explosion , you are left on the planet with next to nothing . The rest of the game involves adventuring around the massive world of Talon IV in order to unearth a myriad of powerups and solve the riddle of the planet .
The transition from 2D to 3D couldn't have been done better . The world design is simply ingenious . As you work your way through the different sections and terrains you'll glimpse areas just out of reach that tempt you to return once you are properly equipped . Everything folds out as one large elaborate puzzle . And in the meantime there's enough action packed fighting to keep you busy for days .
Metroid Prime is truly outstanding in every way . No matter what type of video game enthusiast you are - this game will exceed your every expectation . Thanks very much to Retro Studios for this masterpiece !
101 4 This game alone is good enough reason to buy the GameCube , if you don't already have one . I myself consider Super Metroid one of the greatest games of all time , and I was wondering all these years when a follow-up would arrive . After eight years , the wait was finally over .
Mertoid Prime isn't really a sequel , since it takes place between the events of the first Metroid and Metroid II . Basically , Samus lands on a frigate in high orbit over Tallon IV . She realizes that the Space Pirates are up to no good , so she ( for anyone who didn't know , Samus is female ) investigates , and when the ship is about to explode , she sees an old nemesis . Upon landing at Tallon IV , she investigates further , learning more about the Pirates ' plans , the Chozo , and other things . The Space Pirates ' master plan : to use a mutagen called Phazon to enhance their ranks and create stronger forces .
The Graphics are so polished and so good that you'll think it was Metroid all over again . It's only up close that the quality falters , but it's negligable . The game also supports Dolby Pro Logic II , which is as good as its Digital counterpart , and also supports progressive scan . The control mechanics aren't hard to master , and are somewhat based on the mechanics of The Legend of Zelda : Ocarina of Time . You'll be using the Scan Visor a lot . You have to in order to get the best ending .
Grand Theft Auto : Vice City needs to step aside . I can understand why it and GTA III were so successful , but , was anyone even paying attention to the graphics ? I've seen graphics like that on the N64 .
This game is an instant classic , and has the potential to be the greatest game of all time .
103 4 Metroid Prime , which was part of Nintendo's Big 4 , along with Super Mario Sunshine , Star Fox Adventures , and Zelda : Wind Waker , was one of the most anticipated games of the year . Everyone knew that Samus was going first person , and wanted to see what the outcome will be . Well , the title says it all basically , as this game is definetly one of the best on the Gamecube . Why is it the best game on the Gamecube ? Well , let me dwelve into the game a bit .
The graphics are far and away incredible . Never before have I seen a game take advantage of the Gamecube's full graphical processing . From the rain falling and running down your visor , to the blizzards and lava pools , the game's different intriguing environments are just great to look at . Samus looks even better , her suit is incredibly detailed and makes you wish you could see her in 3rd person all the time . The framerate has some issues at times in certain places , but that is easily ignorable .
The audio section of the game is probably the low point , but it is excusable . While there really isn't too much music to speak of except the occasional theme song when Samus gets out of the save pod , the game's sound effects is what makes this area shine . The firing of the different types of weapons , wiping out an enemy , and the chilling scream when Samus is defeated , all add to the depth and emotion of the game . Samus doesn't speak too much herself , but why would she , seeing as how she is the only human on the planet .
Gameplay is where this game tops practically any other game in the action genre today . Basically you go through level to level completing objectives and trying to get a higher % on the game completed chart . To raise your % you will need to collect data on environments and enemies , find power up suits , and locate different weapon add ons , among other things . The only gripe some people have had is that you must backtrack in levels a lot . While that is true , each level contains so much to do and so many secrets this will be easily ignorable . Samus also has a variety of cool abilities , such as the morph ball where you can see Samus as a ball in 3rd person , to help get into small spaces . Did I mention the boss battles rock too ? I could go on and on about the gameplay but I'm trying to keep it short here .
To wrap it all up Metroid Prime is my favorite of all the metroids and I am really glad Nintendo took this approach . Don't listen to the people on this site that said the game sucked , because it doesn't . They are just mad they either don't have the game , or can't get past the first level . Oh the ignorance . . . anyway pick this one up if you have a Gamecube or are just looking for one of the greatest action games out there . Have Fun ! ! !
106 4 I must confess that I was among the many nay Sayers who doubted that Metroid could work as a first person shooter . The problem with my assumption is that I assumed that the game would be a first person shooter to begin with , its not ; its an adventure .
I don't know how Retro Studios did it , but now that I have this game in hand I can't stomach the idea of a 3D Metroid in any other perspective , granted that with a 3rd person view you could do some of Samus ' cooler tricks like the screw attack , but in all honesty I don't miss it . I'm too consumed by this overwhelming game . From the moment I landed on Talon IV and saw the world around me I knew that this game would be huge , and it has owned my soul ever since . I still can't help but feel overwhelmed by this simply amazing game . Metroid Prime is the definitive Metroid game , and being a die-hard fan of Super Metroid that is saying quite a lot . I'm surprised to see how well this game works , from the bomb jumps to the hidden secrets , to the exploration , and feeling of claustrophobia . Everything that has made Metroid so cool in the past is present and accounted for in 3D .
Graphically the game is breath taking . I cannot think of a better-looking game out there , this exceeds even Resident Evil , and it runs at a smooth and constant 60 frames per second . I always thought that the one advantage the XBox had over GameCube was reflective and metallic surfaces , this is no longer the case , as Metroid Prime exceeds even the greatest XBox efforts in every aspect .
The sound effects are amazing , and the story ( obtained through liberal application of the scan visor ) is surprisingly deep and , yet again overwhelming . The music is MIDI , but unlike Star Fox its something I appreciate , as many of the tunes have a nostalgic relevance as the game uses the same MIDI , or slightly remixed Midis from previous games , as well as some new tunes that get stuck in your head just as easily . Very atmospheric , very cool .
All in all I can't give this game any less than a perfect score . It's been eight years since we've had a new Metroid game , and it's been eight years well worth the wait . Do not hesitate to buy this game , if you don't have a GameCube to play it on go buy one ! Trust me , you do not want to miss this epic adventure !
107 4 Metroid Prime is amazing in the way it completely captures the feel of the originals for NES and SNES and translates it into 3D . But even though the gameplay feels familiar , it's a totally new experience .
First , if you've played the in-store demo , don't let its ease fool you . For one thing , I think the enemies in the first level actually hit quite a bit harder in the final game than they do in the demo . For another , it gets harder shortly after that level .
Second , like others have said , this isn't a shooting game where your only goal is to wipe out anything that moves . It's mostly about exploration , figuring out what to do and how to get to the places that seem out of reach . Along the way there are plenty of enemies to get in your way , from hunched-over space pirates with decent AI ( not as good as some dedicated FPS games , but they'll duck and cover , and hide behind things ) to swarms of insects to enormous beasts .
Third , the little details in the game are really something special . When you look upwards in the rain , little water droplets land on your visor , and when you jump out of a pool , your visor even fogs up briefly !
I just got it and can't put it down . If you don't own a GameCube , you need to get one so you can play Metroid Prime . If you do own one , why are you reading this instead of playing ?
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I sat in front of my gamecube for 24 strait hours playing this game . This is a must have for any serious 1st person shoter fan or for someone who has a gamecube .
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I could play this game over and over . The evrironments in this game are breath taking . The weapons and boss battles are fun as ever . This game will be around for a long time .
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I never owned a gamecube , I bought this to play on the Wii after loving Metroid Prime 3 . This game is a ton of fun that will easily give you about 30 hours of game play , with some stunning visuals ( looks great on the wii ) . I agree with one of the reviewers about the save system . Scattered recharge stations are fine , but if I'm laying my money down for this game , I'd like the ability to save at will , especially if I may not have an hour to sit down and play . But that's a small negative for overall very excellent game play . For metroid series fans , there a lot of familiarity here , almost as if all the best features of Super Metroid were translated to 3D .
And for the people playing this on the Wii , first off , get a good Game Cube controller to play it b / c you can't use the Wii mote or the classic controller . I bought a wireless Nintendo Wavebird controller off Ebay and its perfect for it . Also , make sure you buy a Gamecube memory card first before playing otherwise you can't save your game .
114 4 I never owned a gamecube , I bought this to play on the Wii after loving Metroid Prime 3 . This game is a ton of fun that will easily give you about 30 hours of game play , with some stunning visuals ( looks great on the wii ) . I agree with one of the reviewers about the save system . Scattered recharge stations are fine , but if I'm laying my money down for this game , I'd like the ability to save at will , especially if I may not have an hour to sit down and play . But that's a small negative for overall very excellent game play . For metroid series fans , there a lot of familiarity here , almost as if all the best features of Super Metroid were translated to 3D .
And for the people playing this on the Wii , first off , get a good Game Cube controller to play it b / c you can't use the Wii mote or the classic controller . I bought a wireless Nintendo Wavebird controller off Ebay and its perfect for it . Also , make sure you buy a Gamecube memory card first before playing otherwise you can't save your game .
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This is not Homeschoolmom , this is her son ! I think this is a great game ! The graphics are awesome for the year it was made and the gameplay and controls are simple to master .
The only think I don't like about the game is the distance you have to travel to get where your going . It can be really frustrating ! !
Other than that , this game is awesome and is one of my all-time favorite games ! ! I can't wait to get the other two Metroid games if this one is this good ! Go Samus ! !
116 4 This is not Homeschoolmom , this is her son ! I think this is a great game ! The graphics are awesome for the year it was made and the gameplay and controls are simple to master .
The only think I don't like about the game is the distance you have to travel to get where your going . It can be really frustrating ! !
Other than that , this game is awesome and is one of my all-time favorite games ! ! I can't wait to get the other two Metroid games if this one is this good ! Go Samus ! !
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I'll be honest , I absolutely hate 1st-person shooters for console systems , but Nintendo really got it right with this one .
There were no Metroid games for the N64 , so the bar for this game was set by Super Metroid - - one of the best games Nintendo has ever released . On top of that , this was the first attempt at a 3D version of a Metroid game . Naturally , I was worried that it would disappoint . It doesn't .
The controls are brilliant . By the time you get started , it'll take you all of 15 minutes to master the controls , which gives you the rest of the time to marvel at the stunning graphics , seductive soundtrack , and brilliant level design .
Words can't adequately describe the look and feel of this game . Turn off the lights , get comfortable , turn the game on , and you'll get sucked right in . The game designers have successfully created a world that you will feel totally immersed in . Just don't forget to eat food and take bathroom breaks .
Stop reading this review and buy it already . You won't be disappointed .
118 4 I'll be honest , I absolutely hate 1st-person shooters for console systems , but Nintendo really got it right with this one .
There were no Metroid games for the N64 , so the bar for this game was set by Super Metroid - - one of the best games Nintendo has ever released . On top of that , this was the first attempt at a 3D version of a Metroid game . Naturally , I was worried that it would disappoint . It doesn't .
The controls are brilliant . By the time you get started , it'll take you all of 15 minutes to master the controls , which gives you the rest of the time to marvel at the stunning graphics , seductive soundtrack , and brilliant level design .
Words can't adequately describe the look and feel of this game . Turn off the lights , get comfortable , turn the game on , and you'll get sucked right in . The game designers have successfully created a world that you will feel totally immersed in . Just don't forget to eat food and take bathroom breaks .
Stop reading this review and buy it already . You won't be disappointed .
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I am a fan of keeping things short and simple . The game is awesome , awesom , awesome ! ! ! ! Great story , great music , great graphics , great frame rate , easy to control , and will keep you playing for hours . I despise when you get a good game and it is too short . You can probably get it for as low as five dollars now . That is a steal if you ask me . This game is worth way more than that . Nevertheless , don't argue with it , just go get it as soon as possible . You will not be disappointed .
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I am a big fan of many genres and purchased this game assuming it was an FPS ( which is one of my lesser favorites ) . Metroid Prime is NOT an FPS , it is an adventure game , true and true , and is easily the best game released for Gamecube that I know of . Not only was it challenging and fun , but it wasn't one of those games that only took 20 - 30 hours to complete ( Luigi's Mansion ) ; if played to its full potential , this is easily a 70 - 100 hour game .
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I am a big fan of many genres and purchased this game assuming it was an FPS ( which is one of my lesser favorites ) . Metroid Prime is NOT an FPS , it is an adventure game , true and true , and is easily the best game released for Gamecube that I know of . Not only was it challenging and fun , but it wasn't one of those games that only took 20 - 30 hours to complete ( Luigi's Mansion ) ; if played to its full potential , this is easily a 70 - 100 hour game .
123 4 I am a big fan of many genres and purchased this game assuming it was an FPS ( which is one of my lesser favorites ) . Metroid Prime is NOT an FPS , it is an adventure game , true and true , and is easily the best game released for Gamecube that I know of . Not only was it challenging and fun , but it wasn't one of those games that only took 20 - 30 hours to complete ( Luigi's Mansion ) ; if played to its full potential , this is easily a 70 - 100 hour game .
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Metroid . Nintendo's greatest video game franchise . It has spawned one of the few games that can actually compete with Halo . That game is of course Metroid Prime . This game is one of the most beautiful and exciting games I have ever played . You start off flying in your ship towards a space pirate frigate . Your ship stops in front of it . You emerge and jump on to the frigate . You have received a destress signal and you are investigating the matter . You are Samus Aran : Bounty Hunter . After you have investigated the amazingly detailed space pirate frigate you get back into your ship after you have just set off a self-destruct mechanism and encountered Meta-Ridley . Ridley is a dragon like creature you defeated in Metroid and now he's back in his new Meta form . Meta Ridley is flying towards the planet and you set off on his trail . You then have lost him . Now you are entering the atmosphere of Tallon IV ( 4 ) . This is the planet you will now spend the rest of the game on now . This planet's detail is just to great for words . You will soon find yourself tangled up in the mystery of the Chozo , the race of birdlike creatures that raised Samus . You will encounter space pirate , find out about an asteroid that hit the planet , the mystery of phazon , and the Worm . The gameplay is fun and addicting . The story is also deeply involved . In order for the story to be deeply involving though , you must scan things , using your scan visor . When you scan things with your visor you might get info regarding : Physical features of the area , Space Pirate logs , Chozo lore , and a whole mess of other info . Occasionally though , scanning can get a bit reppitive . Say you are scanning around for a space pirate log . Well , in order to do that you must scan many items . You have to wait for each scan to load which takes up some time . This is only a minor setback though . The controls are quite simplistic from my point of view . The challenge is amazing . It took me a full 15 hours to get through this game for the first time . That is quite a long game for a gamer at my status . I don't like to reccomend games for certain age groups , but by how seasoned at gaming they truly are . So if you don't like games that are challenging , read my review no further . Still here ? Good . Because this game is just to good anyway . When i first got this game , I couldn't get very far into the game . I stoped playing it for a while . I played other games and became closer and closer to that gameing elite I am today . Note : This was about 3 years ago . I then decided it was time to attemt Prime again . I atempted and succeeded . Thus I say you should be a seasoned gamer in order to succeed in this game , without a strategy guide . I have now beat this game multiple times . Overall I give this game a 9.8 out of 10 . It lost the 0.2 due to the amount of potential Metroid has , but just doesn't use it . I still love this game though . Astalavesta .
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Such an excellent game . And so much richer than any FPS I've ever played . Now don't get me wrong , I love the classic FPS's like Goldeneye and Perfect Dark , and at first I was a little bummed that Prime was going to be a FPS , but the game turned out to be brilliant . Don't listen to the negative reviews : it's either from people who weren't up to the challenge of the game , or were simply looking for a mindless shoot ' em up game . Prime actually requires some brainpower .
A couple important points here :
Some complain about the excessive scanning of everything around you , but really this is what makes the game so excellent . It is through your scanning of creatures , data files , computers , etc . that you unfold the story of the game . If you completely ignore all the scanning , not only will the game be harder , but you'll miss out on a really interesting plot line .
Graphics and music are beautiful . Not to be missed .
Controls are relatively easy once you get the hang of it . It makes battle less frustrating than other games , but by no means easy .
Speaking of difficulty , the normal mode is fairly challenging , and should satisfy most people . The hard mode ( available only after you beat normal ) is VERY tough . Have fun with it .
If there's a downside to this game , it may be that the world is too vast , with too many areas to explore and many upgrades to find . I found the players ' guide invaluable , but the game is certainly doable without it . Just expect to do a lot of backtracking and experimentation .
Overall a superb game . Give it a shot .
127 4 Such an excellent game . And so much richer than any FPS I've ever played . Now don't get me wrong , I love the classic FPS's like Goldeneye and Perfect Dark , and at first I was a little bummed that Prime was going to be a FPS , but the game turned out to be brilliant . Don't listen to the negative reviews : it's either from people who weren't up to the challenge of the game , or were simply looking for a mindless shoot ' em up game . Prime actually requires some brainpower .
A couple important points here :
Some complain about the excessive scanning of everything around you , but really this is what makes the game so excellent . It is through your scanning of creatures , data files , computers , etc . that you unfold the story of the game . If you completely ignore all the scanning , not only will the game be harder , but you'll miss out on a really interesting plot line .
Graphics and music are beautiful . Not to be missed .
Controls are relatively easy once you get the hang of it . It makes battle less frustrating than other games , but by no means easy .
Speaking of difficulty , the normal mode is fairly challenging , and should satisfy most people . The hard mode ( available only after you beat normal ) is VERY tough . Have fun with it .
If there's a downside to this game , it may be that the world is too vast , with too many areas to explore and many upgrades to find . I found the players ' guide invaluable , but the game is certainly doable without it . Just expect to do a lot of backtracking and experimentation .
Overall a superb game . Give it a shot .
129 4 Metriod Prime - Circa 2003
GOOD :
- Beautifully detailed world and environments
- Unique gameplay style
BAD :
- Exploring in first person is not for everyone
- Gameplay is not a traditional first Person Shooter , which may turn off some
IF IT FITS YOUR TASTE :
- A Sci-Fi / Exploratory first person shooter
GAME ITS MOST ASSOCATED TOO :
- Metriod Prime : Echoes
- Halo
- Super Metriod
ADDITIONAL NOTES :
- Believe it or not this games story takes place after the original Metroid but before Metriod II : The Return of Samus ( from the Game Boy )
- Using the Game Boy Advance link cable you can link-up this game and the Game Boy Advance game Metriod Fusion , Note if you beat Metriod Prime you can unlock an art gallery in Metriod Fusion , if you beat Metriod Fusion you can unlock the original Metroid ( from NES ) in Metriod Prime
- Scanning thing in the game not only gives you background information but helps unlock an art gallery in the game
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Back in the winter of 2002 , I figured I'd take a chance on a console system , so I picked up a ' cube , Mario Sunshine and Metroid Prime . Long story short , I'm stil down with ' cube , big time .
Long story long , Metroid is quite simply one of the most complete , epic , well-thought out games I've played in a long while . Top to bottom , this game has something for everyone . Puzzles , great 1st person bad m.f . weapon based combat , vast , expansive , thought-provoking environments , and a perfect soundtrack . Oh yeah , and the bosses are superb . With Metroid , the combat never gets easy ; the bad guys get better , Madam Samus gets more powerful , and the stakes get racheted up . This is fun stuff , fo ' sho . With a price of $20 , that deal can't be beat ; I was more than willing to pay $50 back in the day and , to tell the truth , I'd still pay it now . Pick it up .
131 4 Back in the winter of 2002 , I figured I'd take a chance on a console system , so I picked up a ' cube , Mario Sunshine and Metroid Prime . Long story short , I'm stil down with ' cube , big time .
Long story long , Metroid is quite simply one of the most complete , epic , well-thought out games I've played in a long while . Top to bottom , this game has something for everyone . Puzzles , great 1st person bad m.f . weapon based combat , vast , expansive , thought-provoking environments , and a perfect soundtrack . Oh yeah , and the bosses are superb . With Metroid , the combat never gets easy ; the bad guys get better , Madam Samus gets more powerful , and the stakes get racheted up . This is fun stuff , fo ' sho . With a price of $20 , that deal can't be beat ; I was more than willing to pay $50 back in the day and , to tell the truth , I'd still pay it now . Pick it up .
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Metroid Prime came out in late 2002 and shocked all compitition with its amazing graphics , emensis monsters , in a FPS with mostly a hunt and retreve mode .
The game of the year for 2002 was taken place in an uncharted world named Tallon 4 . Samus came to destroy half of the remaning Space Pirates from the original 2D game Metroid , she loses most of her abilities in an crash in a pirate frigate early in the game , she must collect all of her missing arsanal of weapon , suit , and visior , over the course of the game , from the far corners of Tallon 4 ' s climate ( Tallon overworld , Phazon mines , Magoorn caverns , Chozo ruins , and Phindendra drifts ) , hunt the space pirates , as well as their leader Ridly , and recover the sacred Chozo artifactes to get in the Phazon crater to see what made the Chozo bird-like people to go away and turned the animals into monsters .
133 4 Metroid Prime came out in late 2002 and shocked all compitition with its amazing graphics , emensis monsters , in a FPS with mostly a hunt and retreve mode .
The game of the year for 2002 was taken place in an uncharted world named Tallon 4 . Samus came to destroy half of the remaning Space Pirates from the original 2D game Metroid , she loses most of her abilities in an crash in a pirate frigate early in the game , she must collect all of her missing arsanal of weapon , suit , and visior , over the course of the game , from the far corners of Tallon 4 ' s climate ( Tallon overworld , Phazon mines , Magoorn caverns , Chozo ruins , and Phindendra drifts ) , hunt the space pirates , as well as their leader Ridly , and recover the sacred Chozo artifactes to get in the Phazon crater to see what made the Chozo bird-like people to go away and turned the animals into monsters .
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I picked up metroid fusion at EBgames once when
i was looking for a bionicle game ( i am a big bionicle fan ) and I had som moneyleft over so
i bought metroid fusion and ever since I have been obssesed with metroid i was dissapointed with the bionicle game but i decide to go back a few months later and get metroid zero mission i was slightly dissapointed with this one because it was so short but i still wanted to get all the metroid games so i got return of samus next up metroid prime unfortunatly i ddidn't have a game cube so i got one that came with metroid prime and a metroid prime 2 and the next in the metroid series did not dissapoint me i was very happy with this one if you are given the chance GET THIS GAME QUICK ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
137 4 I picked up metroid fusion at EBgames once when
i was looking for a bionicle game ( i am a big bionicle fan ) and I had som moneyleft over so
i bought metroid fusion and ever since I have been obssesed with metroid i was dissapointed with the bionicle game but i decide to go back a few months later and get metroid zero mission i was slightly dissapointed with this one because it was so short but i still wanted to get all the metroid games so i got return of samus next up metroid prime unfortunatly i ddidn't have a game cube so i got one that came with metroid prime and a metroid prime 2 and the next in the metroid series did not dissapoint me i was very happy with this one if you are given the chance GET THIS GAME QUICK ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
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Metroid Prime is beautiful , intricate , massive , well thought out , and imaginative . Too bad it's not more fun to play .
Visually , some apects of the game are impressive . When it rains , you see drops of water on your visor . Some flashes of light let you catch a glimpse of Samus ' reflection on the inside of the visor . I appreciate that attention to detail .
Unfortunately , the visual aspects of the game don't keep the play from being incredibly tedious and often repetitive . The fact that the world is massive is a plus , but the fact that after each completed task , you wind up trudging back across all the areas you've been through to get to the next task is a big minus . The fact that you have x-ray and thermal vision is a plus , but the fact that you wind up having to switch between those different views to scan many rooms three times is a minus . Jumping puzzles are just a minus .
Probably my biggest complaint is that the combat is clunky . When you are ambushed by enemies , it's just a real slow turn to face them , and by the time you get turned around , they're behind you again . Couple that with the fact that the view through the visor allows for no peripheral vision , and the game feels more like a ' 77 caddy rather than a Ferrari .
A lot of creativity went into this game . It deserves to be more fun to play . . . but it just isn't .
139 4 Metroid Prime is beautiful , intricate , massive , well thought out , and imaginative . Too bad it's not more fun to play .
Visually , some apects of the game are impressive . When it rains , you see drops of water on your visor . Some flashes of light let you catch a glimpse of Samus ' reflection on the inside of the visor . I appreciate that attention to detail .
Unfortunately , the visual aspects of the game don't keep the play from being incredibly tedious and often repetitive . The fact that the world is massive is a plus , but the fact that after each completed task , you wind up trudging back across all the areas you've been through to get to the next task is a big minus . The fact that you have x-ray and thermal vision is a plus , but the fact that you wind up having to switch between those different views to scan many rooms three times is a minus . Jumping puzzles are just a minus .
Probably my biggest complaint is that the combat is clunky . When you are ambushed by enemies , it's just a real slow turn to face them , and by the time you get turned around , they're behind you again . Couple that with the fact that the view through the visor allows for no peripheral vision , and the game feels more like a ' 77 caddy rather than a Ferrari .
A lot of creativity went into this game . It deserves to be more fun to play . . . but it just isn't .
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This game is flawless . Seriously . That's all there is to it . The eerie environments , the easy-to-handle aiming and movements , the diversity of enemies , the uniquity of equipment . . . I could spend years attempting to find ways to fault this game w / out success . But , of course , I won't be able to convince you of this w / out an actual review , so w / out ( I seem to use that word a lot ) any further adu . . .
Gameplay : As I stated earlier , the gameplay is easy to adjust to . Every now and then , it just doesn't feel right walking around in first-person , but if you really can't get used to it , you can always employ the Morph Ball - covers a whole lot more distance in less time , builds momentum real quick . There are several Beam weapons you can equip , and while some are slower than others , they all basically identical when it boils down to the bare essentials . Just squeeze down on the button and lay some heavy suppresive fire on the pesky Space Pirates . It's all a matter of choosing which Beam to make use of and pressing the shoulder buttons . The controls are very , very simple .
The length of the game is , sadly , a tad disappointing but can be forgiven . MP does not take long to complete . The only time I was every really stuck , so to speak , was in the battle with RiDley ( I always hated pterodactyls , and alien ones are no exception ) , and that wasn't for too long . Still , the game is solid and this is its only real con .
Graphics : The envivronments of MP are done stunningly well , the Space Pirate starships and bases especially . The only time I have ever been immersed in a more freakish and alien world was when watching the afformentioned Aliens film . . . but of course , it isn't fair to compare anything to Aliens save for other films in the series .
The aliens look . . . well , alien . The Space Pirates themselves are truly awesome . They stay true to the original design from Super Metroid , are well transited into 3D and look flawless . The Metroids are mind-blowing , although FAR too small . The other indigenous lifeforms easily match up with their 2D counterparts . Samus looks better than every in three dimensions . . . the shame of it is that we hardly get to see her upright , since the game is in first-person . The Morph Ball's new look is meritable .
Story : Bad alien bugs invade human territory . Bad alien bugs get juiced up . Super-bug-hunter in cool suit with a fairly destructive weapon goes up and blows them all up .
The plot of all Metroid games thus far . While this game does have a unique way of storytelling , the storyline really isn't what you buy video games for , is it ? If so , get out of here and go play with your Final Fantasies . It would be like walking into AvP expecting Citizen Kane .
Which I hope none of you do .
Music : Captures the feel of the Metroid universe . Many of the backgroung songs are actually just remixes from music from earlier entries in the series . Good but , liek the plot , not what you buy the game for .
Overall : Stellar game . I believe I've made my point already .
141 4 This game is flawless . Seriously . That's all there is to it . The eerie environments , the easy-to-handle aiming and movements , the diversity of enemies , the uniquity of equipment . . . I could spend years attempting to find ways to fault this game w / out success . But , of course , I won't be able to convince you of this w / out an actual review , so w / out ( I seem to use that word a lot ) any further adu . . .
Gameplay : As I stated earlier , the gameplay is easy to adjust to . Every now and then , it just doesn't feel right walking around in first-person , but if you really can't get used to it , you can always employ the Morph Ball - covers a whole lot more distance in less time , builds momentum real quick . There are several Beam weapons you can equip , and while some are slower than others , they all basically identical when it boils down to the bare essentials . Just squeeze down on the button and lay some heavy suppresive fire on the pesky Space Pirates . It's all a matter of choosing which Beam to make use of and pressing the shoulder buttons . The controls are very , very simple .
The length of the game is , sadly , a tad disappointing but can be forgiven . MP does not take long to complete . The only time I was every really stuck , so to speak , was in the battle with RiDley ( I always hated pterodactyls , and alien ones are no exception ) , and that wasn't for too long . Still , the game is solid and this is its only real con .
Graphics : The envivronments of MP are done stunningly well , the Space Pirate starships and bases especially . The only time I have ever been immersed in a more freakish and alien world was when watching the afformentioned Aliens film . . . but of course , it isn't fair to compare anything to Aliens save for other films in the series .
The aliens look . . . well , alien . The Space Pirates themselves are truly awesome . They stay true to the original design from Super Metroid , are well transited into 3D and look flawless . The Metroids are mind-blowing , although FAR too small . The other indigenous lifeforms easily match up with their 2D counterparts . Samus looks better than every in three dimensions . . . the shame of it is that we hardly get to see her upright , since the game is in first-person . The Morph Ball's new look is meritable .
Story : Bad alien bugs invade human territory . Bad alien bugs get juiced up . Super-bug-hunter in cool suit with a fairly destructive weapon goes up and blows them all up .
The plot of all Metroid games thus far . While this game does have a unique way of storytelling , the storyline really isn't what you buy video games for , is it ? If so , get out of here and go play with your Final Fantasies . It would be like walking into AvP expecting Citizen Kane .
Which I hope none of you do .
Music : Captures the feel of the Metroid universe . Many of the backgroung songs are actually just remixes from music from earlier entries in the series . Good but , liek the plot , not what you buy the game for .
Overall : Stellar game . I believe I've made my point already .
142 4 Many people really don't seem to understand what this game truly is . Many people say OMG this game is nothing like Halo or I have to backtrack , unlike in Halo . . . and they ramble on and on about it . First of all : 1 . Halo is a typical first person shooter . 2 . Metroid Prime is an adventure game . They are two completly different types of games . People that give negative reviews for this game really don't understand what Metroid is all about . Its about traveling on a massive new world , slowely gaining new powers , and battling Space Pirates and Metroids . This game truly is unique and definatly deserves some credit mainly because it is a completly new type of adventure / first person shooter .
People probably worry about the controls mainly because almost each review mentions them . The controls are NOT confusing in any manner whatsoever . I never found them confusing becuase the beginning area of the game eases you into using the controls , which makes it easy to understand them . The control style also changes the way the game plays becuase it doesn't play like a first person shooter , but almost like a Zelda game , using the L-button to lock on to enemies . The world is also massive and there is no loading and you get to explore the areas as you please , not being limited to restrictions unless a power up is required . The world of Tallon IV truly acts like an alien overworld , as each and every area is fleshed out . No cookie cutter tools were used to make these areas . Unlike some other games ( * cough cough Halo * ) the areas are not used with repetitve areas as each enviroment is a totally newly made area .
The graphics are also spectacular , better than Halo in my opinon . The sound , as well , is spectacular ; be sure to crank up the sterio when you play this game cause you will want to hear every sound detail . Everyone who owns a gamecube should pick up this game becuause you will not be disapppointed . You don't need to have past Metriod gaming experience to enjoy this game . Anyone with a gamecube should pick this game up or at least rent it , you won't be dissapointed . This was my first metroid game and now I'm hooked on the metroid series .
145 4 It's outer space , up above the surface of Tallon IV . A derelict Space Pirate ship sits motionless , not seeming to mind the occasional meteor collision .
Then , the Hunter came .
Samus Aran , A.K.A . the Hunter , has decided to investigate the ship , belonging to her old enemies , the Space Pirates . She steps inside the ship to discover a disaster . Several of the Space Pirates ' biologically-engineered specimens have escaped and lay waste to the ship and any of the intelligent aliens who happened to be nearby . After battling a Parasite Queen specimen , you get out of the ship just before it explodes . You lose your most powerful abilities in the process , however , and now you must land on Tallon IV to get back your upgrades , learn about the radioactive Phazon that pollutes the planet , and defat your ressurected enemy , Meta Ridley . Then you must go on to fulfill the Chozos ' prophecy and save the planet from Metroid Prime and the poisonous Phazon that oozes from it .
In this game , you play the role of Samus Aran , the galaxy's most powerful bounty hunter . Most of the time you play a first-person shooter , but unlike most first-person shooting games , exploration is the most important objective of the game . Can't open a door ? Then click on your Scan Visor and look for clues . Stuck at a dead end ? Then roll into the Morph Ball and drop some bombs around the walls . In this game , you have to think creatively .
In the graphics department , this game is astounding . ( . . . ) .
The sound and music are cool , too . The alien sounds are so creepy and so real , and the boss music will stick in your head for several minutes .
The game can also link up to Metroid Fusion ( another great game on the GameBoy Adance ) to unlock a couple things in Metroid Prime . Try playing in the Fusion Suit , or get a taste of the NES Metroid , the first game in the series .
Metroid Prime is a great game for anyone to try . You'll play it over and over to try to get a higher score each time . This game is still one of the games I consider being the best Gamecube games of all time .
146 4 I thoroughly enjoyed spending 15 hours of my life wandering my way through this game . Although challenging and confusing at times , it did make me think and strategize , which is what I was expecting from the game .
The only real qualm I have with the game is how you have to use the Scan Visor on EVERYTHING in order to get the 100% completion . When you finally get to the point you're missing 1 - 2 things , it just gets maddening .
147 4 I played this game right when it came out and i loved it . A HUGE 3D world of the misterious planet Talion ( sp ? ) 5 . I thought it was very well done as in the idea with the visors and beam selection and the storyline not to reveiling but just so you can get the jist of it . Very cool though i wrote a review for zero mission and the other games of the series . definatley plan on getting it . But the game isnt for everyone . Some of my own flesh tried it and couldnt stand it . Thought it was plain boring . ( to think i share may have to donate my blood to them someday huh ! ) Anways all in all if you think youve got the patience and the love for the series this game is just for you . - so hungry -
148 4 After a long absence , the Metroid series in back with a bang , making a successful transition from 2D to 3D .
Fist off I'd like to make one comment . Comparing Halo to Metroid Prime is like comparing apples to oranges . They're two completely different games and are each amazing in there own ways .
Metroid Prime , although in 3D still follows the orthodoxies of the Metroid series . You travel into an area , solve a puzzle , beat a boss , smoke some space pirates , collect an upgrade , and have further progress be hindered by something . The new upgarade you collected allows access to a new area , which has the upgrade to procede in the previous area ( I hope this makes some sense ) . Repeat . As you can imagine , with the scope and grandure of the new Tallon IV map , this can get a wee bit tedious . Other than that this game is nearly flawless .
The most outstanding aspect of MP would have to be combat . Your allowed the first couple levels to master the controls , then IT'S ON ! This game has some of the most intense fights I've ever experienced and on top of that it looks amazing . The bosses are very innovative , but also stick to some old-school tactics to give it that unique Metroid style .
WARNING : This game is not for beginners . Even people with a good deal of gaming expirience will be frustrated at times by this one . You'll pray for the next save point atleast once .
4 Stars = Awesome combat , great graphics , cool bosses . Running back and forth across the planet is annoying as hell , but you'll get used to it . I was willing to pay $50 for this game , but for only $30 how can you lose .
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I gotta point out I wasn't expecting much ; I hate 1st person shooters with a passion . But I spent hours playing the original Metroid waaaayyy back in the days of the original Nintendo ( remember entering those long codes you had to write down before someone invented memory cards ? )
So what the heck - thought I'd see what Samus has been up to since then . . .
I'm impressed ! All the original modules Samus can build into her suit are still around : the power ball , bombs , missiles , wave beam , ice beam , grappler , suit upgrades etc . Plus a few modern expansions like the Plasma gun .
The plot is similar to the first ; space pirates are trying to develop the Metroids as biological weapon . They've even rescued Ridley from the first game , fixed up his broken body ( that you thought was dead ) with bionics ( Kraid is nowhere to be found . . . ) You have to try to put an end to their plot while picking up new suit modules and power-up items , giving you access to previously unavailable areas and new combat abilities .
The game play is very smooth for a shooter ; very good game control given the 1st person persepective ( maybe its me , but I find it easier to control 3rd person perspective characters rather than 1st ) .
The graphics are highest quality and your opponents varied enough to avoid repetition .
Metroid Prime is lousy for beginners ; the game begrudges every missile upgrade and obtaining suit modules an hours long quest . it had me screaming at the TV in frustration ; then restting the console to try again - always the sign of a good game !
150 4 I gotta point out I wasn't expecting much ; I hate 1st person shooters with a passion . But I spent hours playing the original Metroid waaaayyy back in the days of the original Nintendo ( remember entering those long codes you had to write down before someone invented memory cards ? )
So what the heck - thought I'd see what Samus has been up to since then . . .
I'm impressed ! All the original modules Samus can build into her suit are still around : the power ball , bombs , missiles , wave beam , ice beam , grappler , suit upgrades etc . Plus a few modern expansions like the Plasma gun .
The plot is similar to the first ; space pirates are trying to develop the Metroids as biological weapon . They've even rescued Ridley from the first game , fixed up his broken body ( that you thought was dead ) with bionics ( Kraid is nowhere to be found . . . ) You have to try to put an end to their plot while picking up new suit modules and power-up items , giving you access to previously unavailable areas and new combat abilities .
The game play is very smooth for a shooter ; very good game control given the 1st person persepective ( maybe its me , but I find it easier to control 3rd person perspective characters rather than 1st ) .
The graphics are highest quality and your opponents varied enough to avoid repetition .
Metroid Prime is lousy for beginners ; the game begrudges every missile upgrade and obtaining suit modules an hours long quest . it had me screaming at the TV in frustration ; then restting the console to try again - always the sign of a good game !
152 4 What can I say about MP , first off , its just so darn pretty , from
every rosk , to the huge land scapes ( the ice area is really nice ) .
Sure people complain and whine that it doesn't control like other fps , but , you know what ? it works.Now some people say that there is a bug in the game , I to have noticed this , what happens is that the game will freeze while you are going up the lits between levels , yes that does happen , though only once in a blue
moon , I've had the game for a year , and it only happen to me twice , thats pretty good if you ask me .
At any rate , if you have a gamecube , and you don't have this game already , SHAME ON YOU ! ! ! ! Buy it NOW ! Because you don't play Metroid Prime , you live it .
153 4 I picked this up after the price drop . I should have picked it up earlier . This is the best single player I have played to date , for any system , in my life . Graphics and artistry are amazing . The story is compelling . Samus has many weapons and add-ons .
People were skeptical about the game being in first person , but it worked out flawlessly . There is a bit of third person worked in when she turns into the morph ball , and it makes control a breeze .
The GameCube controller is utilized perfectly for the game . Every button has a function , and it's not hard to catch on to the control system .
This game was voted Game of the Year at GameStop.com for 2002 . It also won awards for Best Graphics , Best Action-Adventure title , and Best GameCube game . I was not a fan of or particularly familiar with the Metroid series before this game , but now I will be a fan as long as I am a gamer . Pick this up as soon as you can and enjoy it for the next 25 hours .
154 4 I have the game Halo Combat Evolved and I love that game . It is well setup and great looking . I have to admit I am actually getting tired of it now and am waiting for Halo 2 . Well I had the Gamecube and decided to buy Metroid Prime and see what all the hype was about . Well I found out . This game is alot better than Halo by many aspects . I'll tell you the only thing I don't like is the controls when it comes to aiming or walking it takes some getting use to . The graphics are just as detailed but more color then Halo . The sound is the same the producer for both of these great titles pulled out everything they had . Controls well I like Gamecube controllers more , there just alot more comfortable and the setup is easier to use so I guess the Metroid Primes controls are easier but still hard compared to Halo's control setup . The story and level design is where this wastes Halo . That is a thing I can't stand about Halo is level design . There is only like 9 levels and then repeating them is a thing you must do over and over again , that get's old . No this is a great game and to me beats Halo but alot of people would think otherwise . Make a attempt to atleast try this game out . It is by far worth it .
Graphics 10 / 10 this is another one of Gamecubes top looking titles , but doesn't beat Resident Evil .
Sound 10 / 10 With Dolby Pro Logic 2 setup and true 3d surround sound you would think a war had started .
Controls 8.0 / 10 There not the worst but they could have used some tweaking though before completion .
Tilt 10 / 10 The camera is in first and 3rd person views depending on time and cutscenes are well done so it really can't be wrong so thats why it gets a 10 .
Gameplay 9 / 10 You wont play this game forever but you wont just drop the controller without wanting to play it again at some point .
9.7 / 10 overall well worth it and great setup definetly a regular Nintendo game just perfect .
158 4 At first when I heard that they were making Metroid a FPS I was really not sure what to think . I think I was maybe expecting a really crappy game with the metroid name . Kind of like what they did with Mario Sunshine .
When I first loaded this game up in my gamecube . I knew I was in for a real treat . You can tell by the very first menu that this game is not a quickly thrown together game .
So after setting my the game I prepaired myself for what ever was ahead of me . The graphics made my jaw drop . Really . The textures are really shined up . Even the hud where all your info is located at is a work of art .
The first few steps in the game were a bit awkward . The controls arnt what youd expect from a normal FPS . You dont have the ability to look around while you move . You must stop to do that . But they solve that by introduceing a targeting system that locks onto your enemies allowing you to strafe around them with ease .
After I got over those first few learning curves I was off and running and I havnt looked back yet .
If you like FPSs , if you like adventure games , or even if you like RPGs to an extent , you need to get this game . I was a huge fan of Halo , Splinter Cell , Knights of the Old Republic , Half-Life , Unreal , and other games in that region . If you have these same sort of interests I HIGHLY sudjest this game .
I promice you will not be disapointed .
160 4 Okay , I am saying this game is VERY well made , but the controls could use some work .
Graphics : 10 / 10 - WOW ! Very well designed to the last detail , for example , when a Scatter Bombu comes close to you , your visor gets all scrambled .
Controls : 8 / 10 - Okay now . . . The controls are good , since you could lock on to your adversary and just dash left and right while shooting at it . But when in combat against a tough boss , and you're locked on , it's hard to see what's beside you , say , a wall . Then , when you dash , you might run into the wall , stopping you from dashing . Then you're wide open for a serious whammy .
Weapons : 8 / 10 - Hmm . . . Weapons need a bit of work . Example , there are no Beams that have a rapid fire function that you just use by holding the button ( it charges up the Beam ) But , still , you can upgrade them to the extreme level of power .
Gameplay : 7 / 10 - The gameplay is pretty hard , especially when you get an uprade and start backtracking when these enemies that weren't there before start popping out from nowhere and start attacking . Also , the puzzles are pretty hard too .
Overall , I think that this games deserves a lot of awards for it's content . Oh , and one more thing : Samus is the right person to take up the job of a bounty hunter , and she's cute . . . ^ _ ^
161 4 I'm 43 years old and bought a GameCube for our children . Always having to have ' something ' to play with I also purchased Metroid Prime . So my review takes into account middle age eyes and reflexes ; not childrens , which are superior in every respect !
The game play is very nice , linear to the max . Weapons choices are good , if not great . Nice thing about MP , you don't need a degree in rocket science to figure out the controls ; it's very fluid , very easy to grasp ( which helps us middle agers out a LOT ! ) .
MP's graphics truly show what the Game Cube can do ; it doesn't have to take a backseat to any platform when a developer really spends time on a game for it . It is simply stunning . I find I like to just look around more than play the game , but that's a senior moment happening .
Metroid Prime is consistently rated in the absolute top 10 of all Game Cube games and it's easy to see why . Not for the under 10 set , as it can be violent . But it is so good and , frankly , addictive .
Highly recommended , though I know not many children will trust a middle ager for a review !
162 4 After enjoying my XBOX for a long time now , I thought I would never get another gaming system . . . . until Metroid Prime was released . I have always been a Metroid fan since the old 8 - Bit NES version . I have had every metroid eventhough I never could really get into the first Metroid that was introduced to the gameBoy . Anyway , the only reason I got the gamecube was to play this game , and I havent been dissapointed . In fact metroid is still the only game I have for the GC .
The first thing you will notice in this game is that the game has gone from a side scroller , to a 1st person 3d world in which your TV screen is Samus ' visor . That is the main thing you are going to have to get used to . Because it is now a first person shooter , there are no more cool flips that Samus will do . Other than that , I really like the switch .
Graphics : I was very surprised by this game's graphics on the GameCube , they are almost flawless . Every detail was taken care of , look up into the rainy sky and you can actually see rain drops hit your visor ( TV screen ) , come out of a deep river or lake , and you can see the water run off your visor . All the boss enemies are original and not corny looking or cheap in their attacking methods ( with the exception of one maybe ) , however some of them can still be difficult , but not frustratingly difficult .
Sound : The sound has been done very well in this game , but one thing I missed was the old background tunes from the NES version . One tune did make its way over to the GC version , ( duuuuu , daaaaaa dudududuuuuuuu , daaaaaaaaaa . . . . etc ) , but other than that , the music is new . The sound effects in this game have also been done very well , and again every detail seem to be taken care off .
Gameplay : The comntol in the game can be a bit cumbersome at first , mainly because of it being a 1st person game now . You are no longer able to see every thing that is going on around you . You can only see things happen directly infront of you and to your immediate left or right . One thing that does help is the auto targeting feature . This allows you to lock onto enemies and kill them without wasting precious time manually aiming your weapon . As in all the other metroid games , you can find upgrades , bombs , super bombs , missles , energy tanks , different beams etc . My favorite thing about these new upgrades are the different visors , for example , there is a thermal visor you can switch to which allows you to see enemies in a dark room . One more thing I have to mention is that yes , Samus can still change into a ball . When doing this , the screen actually zooms out so you can see the ball completely while she is rolling through tunnels and narrow passage ways . Nintendo did a very good job on this .
Overall : I have been impressed with the game overall , the only reason I could give it five stars is because there are certain areas of your mission which can become very tedious and in some cases painfully boring . However the rest of the game makes up for this few bad spots in the game . I was very impressed that Nintendo had the insight that changing a side scroller to a 1st person shooter required more than just changing the view , they also changed the actual gameplay to play like a 1st person . Eventhough you can't see behind you , the gameplay is designed in such a way that this will not cause much of a problem .
I just recently purchased a new Sony 53 inch HDTV so I will be playing this game AGAIN from start to finish to get the full effect of this game .
165 4 It is impossible for me to put into words the horror I felt when I heards that a Metroid game was in the hands of a guy in Texas . There had only been one good game made in America , Halo , and Texas ? TEXAS ? ? ? ! ! ? ! ? [ Who ] Nintendo thought of making Samus wear a cowboy hat and hunt Injuns ? ! And besides . . . Metroid , as a First Person Shooter ( FPS ) ? They were going to turn the classic exploration-platformer-action-adventure game into dull shoot - and - kill game ? Even when I saw the first screenshots , I thought they were off their rocker . But then , it came out and I played it . it showed that they had not changed anything for the worse , only for the better . It had kept EVERYTHING good and sweet from all the other Metroid games and brought it to the 21 ' st century in vivid 3D . It even has the revolutionary graphics from all the others . Once again , the emphasis was on exploration and side-quests and platforming . it even keeps its semi-linear nature , all the hints you get are go here and after you attain that goal go there and so on . And unlike most . . . no , all Fps's a more powerful gun is not always better ; certain enemies can only be killed with a weaker weapon , certain obstacles can only be passed with a certain bomb , and you will have to return to places you've been to find everything in it with new powers . This is everything Metroid should be . . and more !
168 4 Let me starts by saying that I never owned or played the orignal NES Metroid . My first exposure to the franchise came with it's SNES version Super Metroid . That was enough to hook me for life . One thing can be said in favor of Nintendo : their franshise game series rank among the best for any game system . Metroid Prime is no exception .
I was a bit skeptical of the change in format from 2D platform to 3D shooter , but having played it ( sometimes for hours on end ) , I must say that it's a thoroughly engrossing and enjoyable game . In my opinion , it's possibly the best 1P perspective game available on any system ( sorry to all those HALO fans who may disagree , but that game didn't impress me much ) .
First of all , the visual detail of this game is nothing short of remarkable . The environmental effects on the visor are splendid , and the switch from 1P to 3P when using the morph ball adds a bit of variety to what has always been ( to me , at least ) a very tedious viewing type . All the differnt environments on the planet are beautifully created , and the music , while not memorable , does add well to the aura of the game .
The controls take some getting used to , especially switching visors with the control pad . Otherwise , no major complaints in that department . What I really enjoy is the weaponry . The addition of multiple view visors was a great touch . Some favorites have returned , along with a few new , and impressive , additions . One things I didn't like about the SNES version is that once you found all the weapon enhancements , you could leave them all on and play without having to think about which one works better fo which enemy . Not true with Prime . For instance , the Ice Beam ( now a separate weapon instead of an enhancement ) is effective on some enemies , while useless on others . Some enemies change color , which corresponds to the weapon needed to defeat them . Also , some enemies are invisible to the regular view , which forces you to fight with an alternate visor enabled ( Thermal or X-Ray ) . The addition of power combo weapons is also a definite plus .
I would have to say that this game is a definite candidate for a game of the year award , and it continues the Metroid franchise nicely . 5 Stars . . . at least until the next Metroid game comes out . ; - )
170 4 This game , quite simply , will blow you away . The graphics , sound , gameplay , and atmosphere add together to make the finest game on the Gamecube . Several people were skepticle when they found out that the game was to be first-person , in addition to the fact that the American Retro Studios would be handling the game . Don't you worry , they handled it just fine .
The graphics in this game are astounding . The first time you see this game in action your jax will drop . Samus Aran , her enemies , and the environments are all rendered with amazing detail . You won't be dissapointed . The worlds are not just a collection of textured polygons : rather a living and breathing place . Games just aren't supposed to look this good .
Gameplay , however , is really what makes this game shine . The intuitive controls feel natural and responsive . The classic Metroid gameplay is here in spades . After the short space station training level , you are thrust onto TallonIV with little more than a pea shooter . As you gain more power-ups , more areas of the game become accessable . There are a couple of visors that you can get in this game . The coolest one is the scan visor . With this visor equiped , you can scan almost anything in the game ; enemies , parts of the level etc . I may be using the word level to freely ; this game has no levels but rather a very open ended design .
Speaking of design , this game has an intriguing storyline . Whether you have followed the previous Metroid games or not you will appreciate the detailed and interesting story .
Finally , the sound . This game has an outstanding audio collection . The music is eerie and complements the game atosphere well . If you have got good speakers you will want to crank them to enjoy this game to the fullest .
This game alone would be worth the price of a Gamecube . With the special promotion Nintendo has right now , you can get Metroid FREE with the purchase of a Gamecube . I have several other next-gen systems and I bought a Gamecube with this game . The cost is justified already and I only have one game !
172 4 The latest installment for Metroid gives reason enough to find a GameCube ! The graphics and game control are as smooth as silk with neat little details abounding . ( Face seen in visor after bright flash , great attention payed to detail on liqids , etc . ) Great animation sequences and new challenges make this game worth the money . Drawbacks to the game are :
- Switching from the old 3rd person perspective to the new 1st person perspective
- Controls need getting used to . Jumping to the side a bit touchy .
Overall , a well made addition to the current Metroid library !
175 4 Wow , talk about a game that will grab you . Is it a true Metroid game ? Does it satisfy the Metroid fans or do justice to the title Metroid ? Who cares , that game rocked ! If it was called Adventures of Jane Doe , it would have still rocked with the only complaint being the games title at that point . I'll review 4 topics : First Person ; Controls ; Loading Explanation ; Graphics .
Genre : Puzzle / Action . First Person minus the FPS twitchy requirement .
Graphics : Stunning
Gameplay : Curious at first , but you'll soon understand why they did it like that .
Challenge : High , depending on you of course . Many rooms require repeat visits .
- FIRST PERSON VIEW - Alright , first to get it out of the way . The First person point of view was a good move . Nintnedo was not focusing on detailed motion of Samus but rather the interaction with the environment . Though it is first person , there is a Lock-on targeting system and Samus will even lead moving targets . So there isn't a combat / fighting reason for there to be easily accessible head motions . And as before , in other Metroids , Samus usually had to be standing still to aim in different directions , so why change that all of a sudden . The one First person element that I would have loved to see is a Side step that was independent of the turning and such . But that isn't completely necessary .
- CONTROLS - Alright , so this game packs in every element from the original games and so much more . The prelude to the game is a wonderful introduction to the controls . You get used to them pretty quickly . The newest and most imediately obvious addition is the Detection Visor , which allows you to activate switches , read terminal screens , scan enemies and objects and identify areas . That'll be used throughout the game . Now some people would have liked to see the C-stick used to work Samus's head , her view . But Nintendo instead has it to select the weapons , and co-actively the directional pad selects visors . I find myself swtiching between weapons all the time , quickly and in the heat of battle . There are certain enemies in the second half of the game that are only vulnerable to one particular beam weapon . . . when you have one of each attacking you it's nice to be able to quickly switch to another weapon to hit one of them , missile it , and switch again to attack another . In short , the controls and gameplay are set up to have every part of Samus's arsenal and abilities a button away , instead of some submenu . In the Prelude you'll get to experience the controls of some of the cool features , such as the grapple and the morphball . . . the charge beam and such . . . but a horrilbe explosion causes a malfunction in all of the powersuits abilities except the beam weapon . . . so you start the beginning of the game like you do the other metroids . . . with a blaster .
- LOADING TIMES - Now some people have talked about the loading times for the game . True , there is probably only a few places where loading is evident . One of these is the beginning of the game or when you start from a savepoint , the 5 seconds of Chozo Ruins on the screen and then there's the animation sequence for the elevators . But you'll also notice that some doors open quicker than others and some doors take a second or two to open , that becuase the map on the other side is currently loading . The problem with this is that you can still move around , explore and do what-not while the map is loading . The larger problem with this is that once i fell into the lava , which will quickly drain your energy , i was goofing off to begin with , my fault , i ran by an enemy and triggered the door to open ( shooting it ) . . . well the enemy managed to kill me while i was waiting for the door to open . . . so making a quick escape in this game depends on the size of the room your trying to escape to . The game is good enough to load the maps in a subconscious method which means you never see a loading screen for the next map . But then , as describe above , that active time while you wait for the door to open can hurt you sometimes .
- GRAPHICS - Amazing ! The graphics are absolutely amazing . They have that real look about them and then that surreal look . One of the coolest parts as far as graphics are concerned is the way that the weapons effect the visual environment . . . like firing a lot will cause the barrel to give off some heat , which you can see . Certain weapons will distort the field of vision . And probably the coolest thing I've seen is Samu's reflection in the visor . If attacked with something that is bright , like a missile esplosion , you can see Samus's face reflected in the visor and depending on the brightness the more of her face you can see .
Well there you have it . I recommend this game but DO NOT expect it to be a first person game despite the first person view . Good luck and Happy Hunting !
177 4 Have you ever reached a point in a game where you find something you really need ( power-ups , upgrades , new weapons etc . ) , its right in front of you and you think , Dude . . . that would really [ hurt ] if it suddenly disppeared , or some evil boss came out of nowhere and i had to fight him , or giant walls suddely grew up around it ? What you have just read is a pretty good description of Metroid Prime . What could you compare this game to ? It definitely follows the Zelda structure , if you liked any of the Zelda games , this game is a must-buy . If you like adventure games , this is a must-buy . If you action games , strategy games , challenging games . . . . this game is a must-buy . What am i telling you ? BUY THIS GAME ! ! ! Some of the best graphics on ANY video to date , smooth gameplay , plenty of action , and a good story line to back it up . . . . . what more could you want ? ! It took me 47 hours and 48 minutes to complete this game the first time through . You will not be dissapointed :
You begin on The space pirate frigate , fully equipped , until you are thrown against the wall toward the end of the level and everything is scattered .
You Land on Tallon IV , an enormous planet with lots of places for you to explore , and i mean LOTS !
Teh game doesnt really get exciting until you reach the Ice region where you begin to encounter different types of space pirates , flying , warping , and invisible , and at last , you begin to encounter the metroids which have been hibernating in cyber-tanks waiting to kill again .
Ok myabe i gave u too much but BUY THIS GAME ! ! !
179 4 Metroid Prime Starts you out on a Pirate Frigate , answering a distress call .
The games controls are splendid ! After playing FPS's , I thought I'd never get used to Prime . I was totally wrong , my hands just moved to the position where they were most comfortable . What I wanted it to do it did . Although the ( A ) button for fire sounded awkward , my digits would be able to blast the little blighters with ease . Many game companies view controls as a menial problem , that's why no one was used to hearing , Jump with ( B )
Graphics are awesome ! Every little detail from mist to condensation is epecially made so that it never looks the same . Real life physics improve the graphics factor greatly . You never jump too high or too fast , wind blows actual 3D rendered grains of sand , even water movements are looked at .
Gameplay is more exciting than you would expect . YOU WILL NOT repeat the same type of task . YOU WILL encounter new things every second of you gaming experience . YOU WILL NOT encounter another game like this . Another thing , the game IS NOT too hard or too easy .
Mistakes people make are that this is not a FPS . It is an adventure / puzzle / logic / common sense / metroid game .
185 4 In Metroid Prime , you play as intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran . She finds an abandoned space station floating around , and jumps in for no apparent reason . Despite this . . . storyline , the game is by far the most awesome experience I have ever had . Although it's categorized as a first person shooter , it's really a first-person adventure game .
When I got this game and popped it into my Gamecube , I beat the first level easily . I continued on to land on the planet Tallon IV , and I got out of my ship . I ran over to the water , and jumped in , just for fun . Instantly , the screen turned blue and warm air fogged up on the inside of the helmet on the screen from my character's breath . I got out of the water , and drops of it poured down the visor . I played for about half an hour , just seeing what the different visual effects for the visor were , experimenting with heat , water , and the morph ball . If if gives you an idea , I've already logged five hours and have played a bit more than 20% of the entire game , according to the save station I last saved at . You won't want to stop experimenting with the graphics , or the physics , or just marveling at the bosses ( which has cost me many a life , believe me . . . ) . But eventually , you must play .
The controls are awesome . Simply awesome . The left trigger locks on to enemies , the right trigger lets you aim . A is fire , B does various things . X rolls you up into a little ball , to navigate tight spaces and destroy certain objects with bombs you can fire . Some FPS junkies might complain , but you'll get used to it after a little while .
The gameplay is the only downside . It is WAY too easy . However , once you get to the Phenadra Drifts , the difficulty shoots up . The enemies are huge and there are more of them . Plus , the game itself is just gigantic . The bosses aren't your typical find-the-red-spot-and-hit-it , there's more strategy to them than that .
The enemy AI is fantastic . Two enemies will surround you , and attack you at the same time , each using different attacks and attack patterns . They'll use the terrain to their advantage , as well as their speed . And you can't just fire off three rounds of laser fire and expect to kill them . You must find a good aiming position , aim , fire , and use the appropriate weapons .
A large part of the game is the visors . You get a regular combat visor , which displays your health , missile ammo , and has the ability to lock on to enemies . The scan visor allows you to scan everything , including enemies , to find out their weaknesses . In addition , you can scan ' lore ' , text left by past civilizations about their history and buisiness on the planet .
All-in-all , Metroid Prime is an experience that should be had by everyone . Gamecube owners MUST MUST buy it , and if PS2 or XBox owners have some extra cash to throw around , they should get it also . If not , save up for it . [ money ] is a miniscule price to pay for a game this good .
186 4 . . . Metroid Prime is by far the best game of 2002 in every way imaginable . Many people complain about the controls when they first start playing the game , because they're not like anything you're used to - - which is good , because they fit this game like a glove and this game is like nothing you're used to .
Beyond the controls , [ most everyone ] agrees that Metroid Prime is exceptional , and I'm going to go a step further and say it's PERFECT . There is nothing that I would have wanted done different with this game . Nothing at all . The graphics are outstanding , the music is just the right balance of ambience without getting in your way , and the gameplay itself flows smoothly and reminds you every step of the way that you're playing a Metroid game .
Again I have to disagree with the last reviewer when it comes to AI . This game is the very definition of AI . Space Pirates will bait you into closing with them and then lunge , they'll work with their fellow pirates to surround you and attack from all angles at once . Lesser lifeforms behave as you would expect any animal of their type to behave . You really get the feeling that you're standing on an alien world and everything has its own way of responding to your presence .
The feeling of being inside Samus ' Power Suit is awesome . Throughout the game , as you get stronger upgrades and incorporate more abilities into the suit , you get a real feel for how powerful Samus is . From the satisfying way the area shakes when your Super Missiles impact to the way that enemies litterally burn into ash before your eyes when struck with a charged Plasma Beam , all of the effects are geared to letting you know that Samus is not someone you want to mess with . Little nuances such as the way your gun freezes over when the Ice Beam is charged , or how you can see the bones in your offhand while in X-Ray mode , or how water or lava splashes onto your visor as you move through the world , make you feel that you are really inside Samus ' suit and put you in the middle of the action .
If you don't own a GameCube yet , this game should be reason enough for you to buy one . No game in history has been this well put together , hands down . If you're a Metroid fan , this game is a no-brainer . If you're not , I still urge you to consider buying it . I guarantee you won't be disappointed .
187 4 As a big fan of Super Metroid , i was wondering how Prime would turn out . I was skeptical at first of it being a First Peron Shooter , thinking it'd just be a new goldeneye64 or something . I was totally wrong .
Nintendo makes use of EVERYTHING the cube has to offer . The world you explore are so unbelivably massive and intricate that sometimes you just want to stop and admire the detail . Most of Metroid is about exploring and scanning . And scanning addds a whole new dimension to the gameplay . Instead of just running around and killing monsters , you are placed in a possision more like an intergalactic detective . You have to scan items , plants and creatures to figure out what the world is and how to best act in it .
the controles are the only thing which made me give this a 4 star instead of 5 . All of the controles are perfect except for locking on to ememies . How i wish they had just used the goldeneye64 lockon ability ! In order to fight many monsters you have to click on the top-left button on the controler , but this can become difficult if you are not facing at least an inch away from the thing you want to shoot . Likewise if the enemies are high from your point of view ( something i've noticed them to be quite often ) you are forced to stop and manually look up in order to lock on , which gives the enemies ample time to attack you . Once you HAVE locked on , however , it's very easy to manuver since you will alwasy be facing the crucial part you want to attack .
That aspect aside , the rest of the game is unbeleivable . The Jump feature is pretty intuitive and just goes to show that you CAN have a good jump button in a first person shooter ! ( unlike turok ! ugh ) As mentioned before the worlds are the most enviromental worlds ever . The visual FX are amazing too , with detail so close as to see your reflection in shiny objects and watching show melt on your visor . the creatures are very unique and each one with a different way of approach . Alot of the levels involve searching for clues and switches to access higher grounds , which makes it sometimes feel like mystery than a shoot-em-up . The 3 - D map is also a blessing too , since the worlds are so large and gigantic that i've often found myself looking at the map trying to figure out the best possible rout to get to my destination .
all in all , this game just goes to show the awsome potential of the gamecube with great gameplay and amazing enviroments .
188 4 The original SNES Metroid was a masterpiece , there is no doubt about that . The GameCube debut of this first-person shooter version furthers the legacy that is Metroid .
What can I say that hasn't already been said ? It's fun , it has great graphics , and it's SO Samus ! Buy it ; you won't be disappointed !
189 4 Samus returns in a new adventure that is truly a masterpiece of gaming . Although the first-person perspective is a change from the previous games , it works very well . But this is anything but just another first-person shooter . It is really more of an exploration game , and it is huge . It would take quite a lot of time and dedication to complete 100% of this game , including scanning everything . But don't worry , you can turn on hints to find all the necessary items in the game . There are even secrets to be unlocked if you link this game to Metroid Fusion on the Game Boy Advance .
More than that , the game has a level of detail that is currently unmatched . The visor , for example , actually fogs up and gets splattered on , then clears up as you pass the obstacle . At certain times , based on the lighting , you can see your reflection on the inside of the visor . A whole lot of work went into this game , and it really shows . This is a must-own title .
190 4 I've beaten Metroid Prime on all the endings and now am starting the hard mode of the game to get even more unlockables . So i have played it enough to be able to judge the game .
You're a bounty hunter named Samus Aran . You're clad in a powerful suit and have access to many deadly weapons .
Metroid Prime is of course part of the very old Metroid Series . The first game was on the NES in 1986 .
Graphics
The best graphics on the Gamecube , period . The environments are very detailed and are in stark contrast from icy drifts to molten caverns to crumbling ruins . From the enemies to the weapons , this game is very polished graphics-wise . But , what really made me appreciate how great the graphics are , are the different visors . For each visor they had to redo the graphics , and the thermal visor and X-Ray visor really make you feel like its the real thing . Also , subtle touches like bug guts splashing on your visor and steam condensing on your visor make this game shine and become very atmospheric .
Gameplay
This game is not a TRUE FPS . I would consider it an FPS / Adventure game . Of course FPS means First Person Shooter . The game nudges you in the right direction with the hint system , and from there you have to collect upgrades and weapons and visors . Also , thats all the game gives you , a nudge . Everything else you have to explore for yourself , which is a great feeling to have when after a long time exploring you finally find that upgrade / area . Don't ruin this game for yourself and use a strategy guide , be patient and dont use one because its more rewarding . Platforming ( jumping ) is very easy to do unlike most FPSs . Also , the visor selection and weapon selection is very accessible since it uses the D-Pad and the C-Stick . Another great feature of this game is scanning . Using the scan visor you can scan almost anything and find out info about it . Only by scanning alot of enemies , object , etc can you unlock galleries . Also , you can roll into the morphball to put things in a 3rd person perspective and navigate puzzles and mazes .
Replay Value
FPSs tend to be short , and this one is too . But , there ARE 3 different endings to get based on your completion percentage ( although in reality if you get the 3rd ending you're seeing the first 2 endings put together plus a little extra ) . But , there is also a hard mode and galleries to unlock by scanning things .
Features of the Game :
4 Beam Weapons
4 Visors
Can roll into a ball and drop bombs
Scanning object / enemies
Huge and complex bosses
Storyline told through realistic scannable runes
3 endings
4 Galleries
5 vivid areas
Bottom Line :
This is a great game for anyone and for fans of the Metroid series . This is a game that showcases the Gamecube's power and Nintendo's 2nd party Retro Studios and the potential they have . Also , since there are no humans other then Samus the whole game gives you a feeling of you're being watched and uneasiness .
I would say this game is a definite buy unless you're very picky . If you are then i'd advise you to rent it and see if you like it .
Metroid Prime ( Video Game )
The series of Samus would be the best shooter series in the world . The lowest official review I found for this game was 9.7 out of 10 , and that was the best game on the website . You start out as Samus from the classic Metroid series , only put into the spacesuit that would be the legend herself , on the Space Pirate Frigate . The controls are a killer to learn , but a half-an-hour worth's of gaming would be more than substantial time for an average gamer to master . I learned in around 10 minutes , and I'm surprised , as I am not the best gamer , but I am one of the best . This game is nearly impossible to beat without the Official Guide from Prima , because there is around 49 missile expansions , 5 powerbomb expansions , 4 beam weapons to acquire and master , and much more .
Now to actual gaming . I must start out with all of the flaws . This game lacks an extremely useful multiplayer co-op mode , or any type of multiplayer mode in general . The Samus could have just cloned herself and had the top scientists make her buddies more power suits . That kind of strays into Metroid Prime 2 , but not completely . I hope Metroid Prime 3 falls into a co-op multiplayer mode somehow .
Now for the good sides of the game . I start by comparing to Halo . Metroid Prime is often called the sister to Halo , but if Samus adopted the destructiveness of Halo , it would kill . The graphics in Metroid greatly makes Halo seem like the Microsoft francise would be in a 64 - bit game . Halo attempts to maintain a solid 25 frames per second , but they fail miserably , sometimes freezing for half-a-second , which would probably kill you . Metroid Prime , however , maintains a solid 60 frames per second without failure , and that is a big step .
The graphics between Metroid and Halo are actually very similar , both with highly detailed worlds . I can't express the pain the creaters must have gone through to make such a good game . Your enemies are painstakingly created , and the worlds that surround them are even more spetacular . The gameplay is excellent , with around 60 hours without the guide , and 10 with the guide .
Here is a final
Graphics : 10
They are the best part of the game .
Gameplay : 9.5
Confusing without the guide .
Soundtrack : 10
Suspenseful and everchanging .
Best Bang for your Buck : Yes .
User Rating , 9.85
This is an add-on .
Metroid Prime-GCN
Few games have been up to the challenge that has been faced with the newest game in the arsenal of the Nintendo Gamecube . Metroid Prime , however , is one of these few games . Anticipated to be a horrible game in comparison to the two dimensional Metroid Series , Metroid Prime has taken the leap from 2 - D to 3 - D with unsurpassed greatness and dedication .
Retro Studios , based in Houston , Texas , an industry of only 50 members , have earned a reputation that rivals only the greatest in the making , crushing giants such as Capcom and Namco in terms of deliverance , and beating the Microsoft leader of the legendary game of Halo , Bungie . With the pressure that was put on them by legions of Nintendo fans , Retro would have expected to collapse under the pressure , but did they ? Read on to find out .
Game play - The most immense worlds are useless without good game play to support them , but Metroid Prime has both , with stunning visuals to support them . Become the bounty hunter behind the visor once more , and this time , really become the bounty hunter behind the visor , as you are really Samus Aran , and you see what she sees . On a space vessel doomed from the beginning , the creations of a story that would lead in history were in the making , as Samus Aran flew her ship through asteroids and meteors to get to the Space Station . As she lands , you can get a very useful introduction that teaches everything you need to know with the greatest ease and simplicity . When the timing is right , and you are getting used to the controls of the greatest first-person adventure in the making , you are getting ready to fight a monster , and mutated bug . While this bug may be 50 times your size , it's only half of your strength , and you really hone you skills on the monster from the biology labs . But the monster begins a self-destruct sequence and a trip to Hell and back begins !
You land on a planet named Tallon IV , with a lush over world that makes scenery in Halo look like Paper Mario . As you explore to find out where you're next objective is , you may come across the Space Vessel that crashed in its attempt to mutate a bug . You can see it is still smoking , and after you return to it after the first time , it will not be smoking , adding realism . You start out with a power beam and a power suit . As you look around , you will find hidden extras and power-ups that can be used in later battles against harder enemies . Don't expect a story where everything is given to you . You have to earn it , and how , but looking . For Example , it could be like finding a nickel or a quarter in the sandbox when you were 5 or 6 ; somebody would tell you it was there , they just wouldn't find it for you .
The ability to think for yourself is something you won't find in smash hits such as Halo or Timesplitters 2 . Metroid Prime requires you to scan for weaknesses in your enemies and for you to figure out how to destroy them yourselves . One way to obtain this ability is to use different visors . Metroid Prime has multiple visors that are heat , light , and x-ray sensitive , along with a scan visor that gathers information about an opponent . The boss at the end , Metroid Prime requires use of all four of these visors , an annoying but more refreshing use of equipment than standard light sensitive equipment .
Exploration . It made The United States of America what it is today , and it makes Metroid Prime just as great . For example , you can find 2 more visors , 3 more beam weapons , a morph ball ( which is expected to be in Halo 3 ) and bombs for the morphball , spiderball , boost ball , beam powerups , and 250 missiles . But these are not given to you . For the larger powerups , you need to fight a boss that would rip a normal human to shreds , and you need to look for them , literally . They are hidden throughout the world . To give you an idea of how long it would take to collect them , and professional gamer did not complete it in under 60 hours without a guide .
While it is not overly impossible , Metroid requires skill , and more importantly , determination that cannot be stopped after losing to a boss . It requires multiple attempts , and if you cannot succeed , you just aren't trying hard enough , because this games was designed for you to succeed with a fight .
Graphics - With all of this mumbo-jumbo about Cube-mapping , I guess it would be safe to say that Metroid Prime has exceeded what Cube-Mapping would be . The visuals are simply stunning . From the snowy regions of Phendrana Drifts to the Fiery Growl of Magmoor Caverns , Metroid Prime's levels are taken from life , or so it would seem . Gamespot.com states this perfectly - In fact , the game has no levels . It's all one vast , continuous world that somehow manages to blend numerous , starkly different environments , from lush tropics to dusty caverns to frigid fields of ice to hellish lakes of fire . Metroid Prime has no loading times whatsoever , not when you first turn on your GameCube , and not when you run through miles of Tallon I。 's incredibly detailed vistas . Using a classic convention of the Metroid series - - areas of Tallon IV are walled off by iris-shaped doors that must be shot open using your beam weapons - - the game manages to quietly , invisibly stream new content in the background as you move along . This is similar to a technical feat first seen in Crystal Dynamics ' imaginative Soul Reaver games , only Metroid Prime's environments are even more detailed and the background loading is even more transparent than in those games .
The benefits to there being no loading times in the game cannot be overstated . One way to put it is , after playing Metroid Prime , you may find that most level-based games seem somehow primitive to you . At any rate , the sheer size , the remarkable detail , and the continuous nature of Metroid Prime's setting are huge parts of what makes the game so fantastic . You'll see tremendous variety in the scenery , from tight , claustrophobic corridors to flooded passageways to vast , elaborate temples , and it all looks natural and lifelike and yet isn't confusing or bewildering . When you can jump to reach a certain area , you'll know . When something is out of your reach , you'll know why . How the designers were able to make environments that have a natural feel and yet are easy to explore without seeming contrived is an utter mystery . One thing's for certain : The designers at Retro Studios are extremely talented .
The soundtrack is stunning , with compositions from Kenji Yamamoto . You expect something that you would hear from a place with Magma covering the walls , or the peaceful tranquility that snow would offer . There is no way to describe the level of skill that the soundtrack delievers .
If you don't believe me , then you must try it for yourself .
My Rating - 9997 / 10000
I wrote it myself . No plaguarism found .
035 4 It appears that the evil Space Pirates are up to their devious ways once again , only this time something has gone horribly wrong . Samus was called in to investigate and she arrives on the scene to find a disabled Space Pirate ship floating above the planet Tallon IV . With little to go on , Samus must venture forth and attempt to get to the bottom of things . Her adventure begins as she enters a mysterious derelict spaceship . Traverse a crippled spaceship and explore the vast worlds of Tallon IV in an all-new first-person perspective ! Take advantage of Samus's many powers using new suits that enable her to gain new abilities and revisit earlier worlds to uncover many hidden secrets . Master Samus's combat , scan , and visors - - elements crucial to your success . Explore each area to find many familiar weapons , such as the Wave Beam and Freeze Beam , and some all-new ones as well . Choose the right weapon or ability carefully for the situation at hand . Samus will need to use all of the suit and visor abilities as well as many specialized weapons to navigate deadly Tallon IV .
050 4 It isn't the easyest game ever but it sure is fun . Metroid prime ( the boss ) is pretty tough , but in hard mode cloaked pirates are a pain until you get the plasma beam and thermal visor . If you want a good chalenge get this game , you might want to start off with a easier game if you just got a gamecube , but after that get it over all this is a solid game it deservs a 10 / 10
110 4 Well first off the good news is Metroid in 3D is that it works just fine . At first I was skeptical about the whole first-person mode , but after endless hours of playing , I still couldn't get enough . The camera and controls are just perfect . A little worried about losing that great 2D feel from the past ? Samus can do all the moves from the previous games and then some , plus the game just looks fantastic ! You also have four viewing visors , remember that X-ray scope from Super Metroid ? Its here , plus a combat , scanning , and thermal visor . You also have a targeting system for any nearby items of interest you will find with the L button , also you can use it to focus on enemies , switches and scanning points , launching your grappling hook ( yes its back from Super Metroid ! ) , or just to center your view and strafe side-to-side . Remember this button because you'll be using it a lot . Metroid Prime is much better than hardcore fans expected thanks to the controls and the awesome gameplay ! But for those who still prefer the awesome 2D action of the classic games , Nintendo also has Metroid Fusion for the Game Boy Advance ! Get either one , heck get them both ! They are both awesome !
125 4 Metroid . Nintendo's greatest video game franchise . It has spawned one of the few games that can actually compete with Halo . That game is of course Metroid Prime . This game is one of the most beautiful and exciting games I have ever played . You start off flying in your ship towards a space pirate frigate . Your ship stops in front of it . You emerge and jump on to the frigate . You have received a destress signal and you are investigating the matter . You are Samus Aran : Bounty Hunter . After you have investigated the amazingly detailed space pirate frigate you get back into your ship after you have just set off a self-destruct mechanism and encountered Meta-Ridley . Ridley is a dragon like creature you defeated in Metroid and now he's back in his new Meta form . Meta Ridley is flying towards the planet and you set off on his trail . You then have lost him . Now you are entering the atmosphere of Tallon IV ( 4 ) . This is the planet you will now spend the rest of the game on now . This planet's detail is just to great for words . You will soon find yourself tangled up in the mystery of the Chozo , the race of birdlike creatures that raised Samus . You will encounter space pirate , find out about an asteroid that hit the planet , the mystery of phazon , and the Worm . The gameplay is fun and addicting . The story is also deeply involved . In order for the story to be deeply involving though , you must scan things , using your scan visor . When you scan things with your visor you might get info regarding : Physical features of the area , Space Pirate logs , Chozo lore , and a whole mess of other info . Occasionally though , scanning can get a bit reppitive . Say you are scanning around for a space pirate log . Well , in order to do that you must scan many items . You have to wait for each scan to load which takes up some time . This is only a minor setback though . The controls are quite simplistic from my point of view . The challenge is amazing . It took me a full 15 hours to get through this game for the first time . That is quite a long game for a gamer at my status . I don't like to reccomend games for certain age groups , but by how seasoned at gaming they truly are . So if you don't like games that are challenging , read my review no further . Still here ? Good . Because this game is just to good anyway . When i first got this game , I couldn't get very far into the game . I stoped playing it for a while . I played other games and became closer and closer to that gameing elite I am today . Note : This was about 3 years ago . I then decided it was time to attemt Prime again . I atempted and succeeded . Thus I say you should be a seasoned gamer in order to succeed in this game , without a strategy guide . I have now beat this game multiple times . Overall I give this game a 9.8 out of 10 . It lost the 0.2 due to the amount of potential Metroid has , but just doesn't use it . I still love this game though . Astalavesta .
135 4 The series of Samus would be the best shooter series in the world . The lowest official review I found for this game was 9.7 out of 10 , and that was the best game on the website . You start out as Samus from the classic Metroid series , only put into the spacesuit that would be the legend herself , on the Space Pirate Frigate . The controls are a killer to learn , but a half-an-hour worth's of gaming would be more than substantial time for an average gamer to master . I learned in around 10 minutes , and I'm surprised , as I am not the best gamer , but I am one of the best . This game is nearly impossible to beat without the Official Guide from Prima , because there is around 49 missile expansions , 5 powerbomb expansions , 4 beam weapons to acquire and master , and much more .
Now to actual gaming . I must start out with all of the flaws . This game lacks an extremely useful multiplayer co-op mode , or any type of multiplayer mode in general . The Samus could have just cloned herself and had the top scientists make her buddies more power suits . That kind of strays into Metroid Prime 2 , but not completely . I hope Metroid Prime 3 falls into a co-op multiplayer mode somehow .
Now for the good sides of the game . I start by comparing to Halo . Metroid Prime is often called the sister to Halo , but if Samus adopted the destructiveness of Halo , it would kill . The graphics in Metroid greatly makes Halo seem like the Microsoft francise would be in a 64 - bit game . Halo attempts to maintain a solid 25 frames per second , but they fail miserably , sometimes freezing for half-a-second , which would probably kill you . Metroid Prime , however , maintains a solid 60 frames per second without failure , and that is a big step .
The graphics between Metroid and Halo are actually very similar , both with highly detailed worlds . I can't express the pain the creaters must have gone through to make such a good game . Your enemies are painstakingly created , and the worlds that surround them are even more spetacular . The gameplay is excellent , with around 60 hours without the guide , and 10 with the guide .
Here is a final
Graphics : 10
They are the best part of the game .
Gameplay : 9.5
Confusing without the guide .
Soundtrack : 10
Suspenseful and everchanging .
Best Bang for your Buck : Yes .
User Rating , 9.85
This is an add-on .
Metroid Prime-GCN
Few games have been up to the challenge that has been faced with the newest game in the arsenal of the Nintendo Gamecube . Metroid Prime , however , is one of these few games . Anticipated to be a horrible game in comparison to the two dimensional Metroid Series , Metroid Prime has taken the leap from 2 - D to 3 - D with unsurpassed greatness and dedication .
Retro Studios , based in Houston , Texas , an industry of only 50 members , have earned a reputation that rivals only the greatest in the making , crushing giants such as Capcom and Namco in terms of deliverance , and beating the Microsoft leader of the legendary game of Halo , Bungie . With the pressure that was put on them by legions of Nintendo fans , Retro would have expected to collapse under the pressure , but did they ? Read on to find out .
Game play - The most immense worlds are useless without good game play to support them , but Metroid Prime has both , with stunning visuals to support them . Become the bounty hunter behind the visor once more , and this time , really become the bounty hunter behind the visor , as you are really Samus Aran , and you see what she sees . On a space vessel doomed from the beginning , the creations of a story that would lead in history were in the making , as Samus Aran flew her ship through asteroids and meteors to get to the Space Station . As she lands , you can get a very useful introduction that teaches everything you need to know with the greatest ease and simplicity . When the timing is right , and you are getting used to the controls of the greatest first-person adventure in the making , you are getting ready to fight a monster , and mutated bug . While this bug may be 50 times your size , it's only half of your strength , and you really hone you skills on the monster from the biology labs . But the monster begins a self-destruct sequence and a trip to Hell and back begins !
You land on a planet named Tallon IV , with a lush over world that makes scenery in Halo look like Paper Mario . As you explore to find out where you're next objective is , you may come across the Space Vessel that crashed in its attempt to mutate a bug . You can see it is still smoking , and after you return to it after the first time , it will not be smoking , adding realism . You start out with a power beam and a power suit . As you look around , you will find hidden extras and power-ups that can be used in later battles against harder enemies . Don't expect a story where everything is given to you . You have to earn it , and how , but looking . For Example , it could be like finding a nickel or a quarter in the sandbox when you were 5 or 6 ; somebody would tell you it was there , they just wouldn't find it for you .
The ability to think for yourself is something you won't find in smash hits such as Halo or Timesplitters 2 . Metroid Prime requires you to scan for weaknesses in your enemies and for you to figure out how to destroy them yourselves . One way to obtain this ability is to use different visors . Metroid Prime has multiple visors that are heat , light , and x-ray sensitive , along with a scan visor that gathers information about an opponent . The boss at the end , Metroid Prime requires use of all four of these visors , an annoying but more refreshing use of equipment than standard light sensitive equipment .
Exploration . It made The United States of America what it is today , and it makes Metroid Prime just as great . For example , you can find 2 more visors , 3 more beam weapons , a morph ball ( which is expected to be in Halo 3 ) and bombs for the morphball , spiderball , boost ball , beam powerups , and 250 missiles . But these are not given to you . For the larger powerups , you need to fight a boss that would rip a normal human to shreds , and you need to look for them , literally . They are hidden throughout the world . To give you an idea of how long it would take to collect them , and professional gamer did not complete it in under 60 hours without a guide .
While it is not overly impossible , Metroid requires skill , and more importantly , determination that cannot be stopped after losing to a boss . It requires multiple attempts , and if you cannot succeed , you just aren't trying hard enough , because this games was designed for you to succeed with a fight .
Graphics - With all of this mumbo-jumbo about Cube-mapping , I guess it would be safe to say that Metroid Prime has exceeded what Cube-Mapping would be . The visuals are simply stunning . From the snowy regions of Phendrana Drifts to the Fiery Growl of Magmoor Caverns , Metroid Prime's levels are taken from life , or so it would seem . Gamespot.com states this perfectly - In fact , the game has no levels . It's all one vast , continuous world that somehow manages to blend numerous , starkly different environments , from lush tropics to dusty caverns to frigid fields of ice to hellish lakes of fire . Metroid Prime has no loading times whatsoever , not when you first turn on your GameCube , and not when you run through miles of Tallon I。's incredibly detailed vistas . Using a classic convention of the Metroid series - - areas of Tallon IV are walled off by iris-shaped doors that must be shot open using your beam weapons - - the game manages to quietly , invisibly stream new content in the background as you move along . This is similar to a technical feat first seen in Crystal Dynamics ' imaginative Soul Reaver games , only Metroid Prime's environments are even more detailed and the background loading is even more transparent than in those games .
The benefits to there being no loading times in the game cannot be overstated . One way to put it is , after playing Metroid Prime , you may find that most level-based games seem somehow primitive to you . At any rate , the sheer size , the remarkable detail , and the continuous nature of Metroid Prime's setting are huge parts of what makes the game so fantastic . You'll see tremendous variety in the scenery , from tight , claustrophobic corridors to flooded passageways to vast , elaborate temples , and it all looks natural and lifelike and yet isn't confusing or bewildering . When you can jump to reach a certain area , you'll know . When something is out of your reach , you'll know why . How the designers were able to make environments that have a natural feel and yet are easy to explore without seeming contrived is an utter mystery . One thing's for certain : The designers at Retro Studios are extremely talented .
The soundtrack is stunning , with compositions from Kenji Yamamoto . You expect something that you would hear from a place with Magma covering the walls , or the peaceful tranquility that snow would offer . There is no way to describe the level of skill that the soundtrack delievers .
If you don't believe me , then you must try it for yourself .
My Rating - 9997 / 10000
I wrote it myself . No plaguarism found .
159 4 Samus is back with Metroid Prime . This game is awesome . The graphics , sound , and gameplay is amazing . This is easily the best Metroid game today . Samus has to fight her way through Talon IV and the Space Pirates to defeat the Metroid Prime . I have played this game for hours on end , and with the original Metroid game , playing it doesn't get old . Spending time trying to find where all of the powerups are is time consuming . You will have fun and will play the game over and over again . The game is gorgeous .
164 4 This game is amazing ! Metroid Prime has the best graphics I have ever seen . After I rented the game ( I wasn't so sure if it was good or not because of some * [ bad ] * reviews that said this game was horrible and some one told me it was really hard and I thought it would be frustrating ) and played it for five minutes , I was addicted to the game . The two small parasites I encountered lead me to the map station ( at first I thought that they lead you to the Parasite Queen ) . The place was a little uncanny because you never know if the mutated parasites are going to come alive and pop out to kill you . After you defeat the Parasite Queen , a 7 minute self-destruct bomb will go off . You will then find Meta Ridley on your way out . Then just before your escape an explosion occurs and takes away every ability except shoot , jump , and move . The game is pretty easy from there on . The bosses start to get hard at the Omega Pirate . It to me about ten to twenty tries to beat it . Meta Ridley is also hardy ( only after you destroy his wings is he hard ) . I haven't gotten to Metroid Prime ( final boss ) yet but I am at the Impact Crater ( final level ) . . . . The controls are hard at first but you'll get use to it . If you don't have this game , BUY IT ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
