All of the environments are so intrinsically designed, you’ll be shocked how often you’ll return to said locales and realize just how much was hidden in plain sight prior to acquiring future equipment upgrades.
From the decrepit remains of the Chozo Ruins, the dangerous fire pits of the Magmoor Caves, the quiet cold eeriness of Phendrana Drifts, and other cool looking, eerie locales, the environmental diversity of Metroid Prime makes the constant visits to said locales a treat to explore. The planet of Tallon IV oozes a bespoke eeriness that still stands out years since this game’s original release. And it works well, as the Metroid series’ trademark style of exploration and discovery is the true meat and potatoes of the game.Īnd what a joy it is to explore in this game. This is done in service of putting the authorship of the story in the player’s hands, where they can engage or disengage on the details about what happened to the planet without ever interrupting the flow of play. As Samus explores the ancient ruins of the areas surrounding the Impact Crater, she plays detective/scientist as she pieces together what happened to the Chozo civilization and arms herself to eradicate the threat at the heart of the crater.Įven with that little bit of story synopsis, the truth is that Metroid Prime is a very story-lite game, relying a lot on your scanning visor mechanic to learn a lot of lore and the story of Tallon IV. The planet suffered a corruption from a substance called Phazon after a meteorite crashed on the planet at an undetermined time. I was reminded of all of these elements while playing through the recently released Metroid Prime Remastered for the Nintendo Switch.įor the uninitiated, Metroid Prime puts you in the shoes (or behind the visor) of iconic heroine, Samus Aran, as her quest to eradicate the Metroid threat takes her down to the planet of Tallon IV after a small skirmish at a pirate frigate that leaves her stripped of her gear. On top of that, it was a visual tour de force, proving the Gamecube’s graphical prowess in the right hands. Not only did it work, it managed to do it in as unconventional a perspective as one could think of for the franchise while managing to stay true to its roots. The original release of Metroid Prime broke ground in proving that the Metroid franchise’s trademark style of design exploration (nowadays known as the “Metroidvania,” the term associated with it and fellow franchise “Castlevania”) could work really well in a 3D environment. And for Nintendo, none are more highly revered and beloved than the Metroid series’ first official foray into the 3D space: Metroid Prime.Īt a time when Nintendo was still competing on equal footing with both PlayStation and Xbox before they decided to march to the beat of their own drum, Metroid Prime was a crucial point in proving that they had the chops to stand on equal footing and, at times, surpass their competitors. It is true what they say: when a console manufacturer is on the backfoot and making their case for survival, some of their strongest creative endeavors are born.
METROID PRIME REMASTERED FOR WII SOFTWARE
The Nintendo Gamecube may not have lit the world on fire when it came to sales, but it surely had some of Nintendo’s strongest first party software that are even highly revered today.
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