The Nintendo Swap has been a very particular console for Nintendo followers. Who may have guessed when the console was introduced that we’d see not solely stand out new video games in lengthy working sequence, but additionally the return of beloved Nintendo franchises we thought have been lengthy gone. Take Metroid for instance. Previous to the Swap, the Metroid sequence had seen one mediocre entry on Wii (sorry, not sorry Metroid: Different M followers) and Federation Power (as a result of somebody thought to slap the Metroid identify on that for some purpose). Then, after years of ready, we get the wonderful Metroid Dread in 2021 (my 2021 Sport of the Yr). Now, in 2023, Nintendo did the factor I by no means thought was doable and introduced again the unique Metroid Prime in one of the best ways. Metroid Prime Remastered isn’t only a nice return of the unique Metroid Prime. Metroid Prime Remastered could go down as the most effective video video games on Nintendo Swap.
Metroid Prime Remastered is, you guessed it, a remaster of the unique Metroid Prime recreation that launched on GameCube again in 2002. That unique recreation was an absolute masterpiece for a lot of causes. One standout purpose was that it was a tremendous instance of remodeling a 2D sequence right into a 3D journey, all whereas sustaining the texture that made the 2D sequence so beloved. Metroid video games are about isolation and discovery, and Metroid Prime completely nailed it. I bear in mind taking part in the sport when it first got here out in 2002 and considering that video video games would by no means get any higher than Metroid Prime. It was that nice of a recreation and continues to be simply my favourite GameCube recreation. So think about my shock when Nintendo casually broadcasts a remaster and, oh , SHADOW DROPS IT RIGHT AFTER THE DIRECT. I’ve by no means purchased a online game sooner in my life than Metroid Prime Remastered.
Metroid Prime Remastered is a fully lovely recreation, simply one of many Swap’s finest wanting titles. Each single element of the sport has been up to date to a powerful degree. Surroundings particulars, enemies designs, cutscenes, actually all the things has been given a graphical enhance. It’s genuinely spectacular and makes the sport look immediately how I felt the sport seemed again in 2002. It additionally runs fantastically at 60fps always, which is a reasonably large deal for Metroid Prime.
Metroid Prime Remastered additionally nails the gameplay really feel. The unique Metroid Prime used what’s been known as “tank controls.” With a purpose to hearth your weapon, you wanted to cease transferring, manually purpose your weapon and hearth. It labored again in 2002, when first particular person shooter controls weren’t utterly nailed down (the primary Halo had solely come out the earlier 12 months). Fortunately Metroid Prime Remastered introduces trendy gameplay controls, thus it appears like a contemporary FPS. That is nice for individuals new to the sequence or these desirous to check out Metroid Prime. Don’t fear, there’s additionally the unique management choices within the recreation. There’s additionally the Wii movement management choices within the recreation however why would you try this to your self? (I’m kidding, the Wii controls for Metroid Prime have been tremendous).
There’s additionally the great bonus options included in Metroid Prime Remastered. There’s a whole idea artwork gallery that you may view, nevertheless you solely absolutely expertise the complete gallery after you end taking part in the sport. You see you unlock extra idea artwork within the gallery by going through enemies all through your journey, thus unlocking new character artwork and 3D fashions. There’s additionally the soundtrack gallery, which lets you hearken to the soundtrack to Metroid Prime Remastered. Just like the idea artwork gallery, songs unlock solely after you’ve heard them inside the recreation. Which means you’ll get a lot extra out of this bonus characteristic part when you’ve accomplished a playthrough. Even higher is that this bonus part consists of not only a full deep dive into the GameCube idea artwork but additionally the idea artwork that went into making this remaster. It’s wonderful to see the design selections Retro Studios went by way of to convey this recreation to Nintendo Swap, and these bonus options are one thing I completely love seeing included.
The one damaging factor I can presumably consider with Metroid Prime Remastered is actually the smallest little factor. Within the unique Metroid Prime, you could possibly join your recreation to the Sport Boy Advance recreation Metroid Fusion and unlock the fusion go well with in Metroid Prime. That characteristic just isn’t in Metroid Prime Remastered for apparent causes however the go well with isn’t within the recreation interval (or on the very least, I haven’t discovered a strategy to get it). There’s no particular unlock someplace (like within the Wii re-release) or some hidden space that has the go well with. When you’re new to the sequence, you’ll actually by no means know this isn’t within the recreation. When you’re a longtime participant like me, it’s unhappy that it isn’t in there in some way however is completely not a significant damaging. It’s only a small element that I might have beloved to see however it ought to inform you one thing when THAT is the one damaging factor I can convey up about this recreation.
Metroid Prime Remastered is a tremendous return of Metroid Prime and the most effective video video games launched for Nintendo Swap. Its masterful remaster takes an already wonderful recreation and enhances each element for contemporary audiences. Its wonderful graphics, improved environmental and character particulars, easy gameplay presentation and trendy management scheme make Metroid Prime Remastered excellent for anybody desirous to get into the sequence or longtime followers seeking to get again into its excessive level. There’s actually nothing dangerous to be mentioned about Metroid Prime Remastered. It’s the most effective remastered video games Nintendo’s ever completed and at $40, it’s an absolute steal for the prime quality expertise you’re going to get. Don’t hesitate for a second, exit and purchase Metroid Prime Remastered. Now in the event you don’t thoughts, I’m going to go begin my 4th playthrough of the remaster.