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Dec 6, 2025
Incredible music and environments. The desert seems to be everyone’s main beef with this game. I’m indifferent to it. The bike is fun, and definitely an interesting addition to the game. The NPCs add character, and the infamous Myles Mackenzie is not nearly as troublesome as I thought it might be. It reminds me alot of Metroid Prime 3, which I also loved. I highly recommend this game to fans and non-fans.
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Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 6, 2025
It was a long wait for this game, and I believe the wait was worth it. The combat is peak Metroid Prime, the music is amazing, the world looks gorgeous. It’s such a fun game to play that’s both nostalgic of the old games but adds awesome new elements. The psychic abilities makes puzzles even more interesting, and Vi-O-La, the bike, is really cool and fun to drive around. I loved also the boss battles and scanning to learn the lore behind the planet. Metroid Prime 4 has been a joy to embark on and my favorite Nintendo release this year.
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Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 6, 2025
Metroid Prime 4 Beyond, pasaron 18 años, pero ya está aquí y es puro Metroid Prime, y ha merecido la **** estoy disfrutando muy a tope. La fase y énfasis en la exploración de escenarios laberínticos muy bien construidos. Gran decisión de diseño. Bastantes niveles a explorar, entre desiertos , nos moveremos en moto para acceder a cada uno de ellos. La parte de la moto me flipa.
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Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 6, 2025
Es justo lo que siempre habíamos esperado de metroid 4 prime , desde un inicio frenético donde demuestra del que está hecha samus y el apartado artístico es increíble , posterior volvemos a las raíces de metroid prime con un ambiente en una zona de bosque con un audio increíble, además la switch 2 lo corre tan fluido a 4 k sin bajones de fps , espero la quinta entrega
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Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 6, 2025
Please read this before you make assumptions about the game. There are low points in this game especiallywith some npc's and the desert. but its not really that much of the game and the highs of this game more than make up for it. At it's best it is maybe the greatest game of all time. Viola also works surprisingly well for this game and it is a must play
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Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 6, 2025
It is a Metroid prime game through and through. Although the desert area is completely unnecessary as well as the NPC’s, but I have developed a soft spot for them and they aren’t that bad. I do personally feel the big gaming outlets blew things out of proportions for likes and I do think some purest ruin the reputation of the new entry, but the gameplay, combat, music, and exploration is peak Metroid and is a acceptable entry in the modern era.
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Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 6, 2025
I can only describe this game with two words "PURE METROID". The game has the ADN of all the Metroid games, there is people judging it without even trying it. The desert doesn’t feel like a good addition but it doesn’t bother me, because the game itself it’s really fun to play. Also I’m playing it in the switch 1 and its jaw dropping how good it looks in a console with almost 9 years.
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Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 6, 2025
Prepare for beyond, Metroid Prime 4 blew me away. Retro Studios nailed the atmosphere, the exploration, the combat — everything just feels tight and insanely polished since corruption, the world design pulls you in and keeps you wanting to push deeper, and the visuals are some of the best I’ve ever seen enhancing the immersion and keeps you locked in. The soundtrack is easily some of the best hits although short and sweet, when the music hits, it hits good. If you're a fan of the originals and progressed through and beaten all games you'll admire what retro studios has done and the care they've put in from the bosses, the music and even the levels themselves. Try it for yourself and put the hours in. It’s not perfect in the sense of a few late-game backtracking moments that are a bit padded, light character moments of dialogue but none of that changes and a slightly less than amazing dessert. But that's not the main focus point when looking at the whole picture as you play you realize how incredible the overall experience is. The highs massively outweigh the small flaws and how overblown they are. This is Metroid at its peak in the modern era. Easily a 10/10 for me.
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Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 6, 2025
Nintendo is a waste of time and money in 2025. What they achieved with the Switch is essentially undone with the Switch 2. There are no first-party games, the ones that release are handholdy and/or unpolished and the innovation has come to a halt. The wait for anything new is unbearable, with this title being underwhelming after a decade of waiting. Metroid prime 4 is essentially what is wrong with Nintendo. You NEED the Amibo ($30) to get the full game. Anything they don't like gets either taken down or sued, the products are always under surveillance (system bricking) and they offer no value for the price they set. I am deeply disappointed. No recommendation today
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Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 6, 2025
A slap in the face to the fans who waited years for this. Super linear and handyholdy. Made me sell my Switch 2 and stop playing video games altogether. Nintendo is clearly dumbing down the franchise to appeal to a much younger audience, and as a result, Metroid has lost its identity. A nightmare from a game design perspective with the NPCs and barren dessert. Simply baffling. Please don't buy this is you're on the fence because low sales will communicate to Nintendo that we deserve better than this. Hopefully it doesn't sell too well because the franchise is doomed if the future games take this direction. I will concede that visually it's impressive but that's all it has going for it. If you want a true Metroid experience, go with Super Metroid and Metroid Prime Remastered. Don't settle for this childish, watered-down sequel. Seriously better ways to spend your time and money.
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Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 6, 2025
The atmosphere and soundtrack in general is perfect, I’ve been enjoying the soundtrack so much even while not playing the game. The gun play feels flawless switching between joystick and mouse controls, the game is more linear than other Metroid games and the desert section is lacking, however the puzzles and “dungeons” are very well made and detailed, these more streamlined challenges, “dungeons” and bosses remind me more to a classic Zelda than a classic Metroid, and that’s not a bad thing at all.
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Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 6, 2025
I have been looking forward to Metroid Prime 4 beyond since 2017 and I must say it was definitely worth the wait. Retro Studios delivered more than I expected them to, with me screenshotting some views and locations because I'm asking myself "This is on Nintendo?!" Anyhow. I've been an enjoyer of the prime series since 2002. And what I will say is it definitely lives up to the series reputation. Beautiful visuals, creatures that feel like they naturally belong to the environment, and controls that feel just as intuitive as I remember prior games being. There are SOME nitpicks I do have however. I would love more to do in the open world desert location of Sol Valley. It definitely has some interesting places for the player to discover and they're worth checking out! BUt the vast layout of the desert makes it feel desolate without anything to do. But each of the individual regions which you will undoubtedly be spending WAY more time in have been fully fleshed out with amazing biomes and life that wants to get ya at every turn. And while I dislike the fact some stuff are unlockable via Amiibo, everything is essentially something that you can unlock without as well so take that as you will. I do not have a problem with the NPC Characters either. While Miles is silly and maybe not the most badass marine out there, he does his job which is to be support and a tech guy. Samus is neither of those and her having someone able to offer it to her adds a bit of life that was otherwise missing and helps to remind me that Samus isn't just a solo hunter. Prime Hunters and 3 showcased this in some shape or form as did Other M and it's good to see the trend kind of coming back. Overall, I have spent over 10 hours in the game already and while I am not completely finished with the game, I still have much more in me and what I've experienced in the first 3 explorable zones have left me eager for more. While I wish I could give it a 9.7 or 9.8 due to the slight drawbacks I've found, I think the game is perfectly playable and enjoyable.
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Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 6, 2025
The most polarizing Prime game, and I do understand why some point out its flaws, but they never add up to a bad game for me. The only real complaint is the areas not being as complex in design, but on the flip side, these boss battles are the best in the series. Hopefully they get to make another one, and let’s finally get rid of the tedious tasks at the very end of Prime games to reach the boss, it’s time find better solutions. Still, nothing, I mean NOTHING, will ever match this feeling in gaming.
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Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 6, 2025
Driving around in an empty, silent desert smashing green crystals for hours. Nintendo 2025.
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Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 6, 2025
This game is a travesty for 8 years worth of development. The environments have lost all their personality. The bike is a useless item that has no function other than to drive you around A MOSTLY EMPTY DESSERT, which the game keeps forcing you through at every available point. TThe bosses are reskins of one another. Most of the attacks carry across in nearly all cases. There's about 6 enemies in the game that get different colours. Theres also the boss fights on the bike which aren't difficult but a chore to do as the bike is beyond useless. And whoever help you you may be collecting those green crystals throughout the game, because it's been 4 hours of a 12 hour playthrough. Tedious padded, misbalanced nonsense. And you may be on adderal for the final boss because you need the reflexes of a coked up squirrel be in any way useful. Boring tedious **** gets a 4 as the music is phenomena.
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Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 6, 2025
Es Justo lo que esperaba del juego y lo estoy disfrutando mucho, la ambientación, la música,la movilidad, el combate todo es tan perfecto
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Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 6, 2025
Jaw dropping visuals. Best looking game Nintendo has ever made. Runs perfectly. Everything just feels good. The companions are totally fine - yes, admittedly a weird choice for Metroid, but nowhere near as annoying as all the previews made them out to be. I’m having a blast and completely recommend!
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Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 6, 2025
The game plays it safe and that make sense. Metroid has never been a popular franchise and I am knew to the seirse starting with Metroid Dread and I went to play Metroid 1, super Metroid, Metroid fusion, prime remastered. The desert all though a little boring with no music and gathering repetitive green crystals, every Nintendo game has something like that. Each individual area feels dark and alone. All though there are NPC characters they aren’t in the game all that much including Miles **** switch 2 edition of the game looks really good. And that’s why I gave it an 8/10 Really good. Reviewed on Nintendo switch 2
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Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 6, 2025
First time I played Metroid since Metroid prime 3 and I’m loving the game so much! I get why some people don’t like it but everyone to their own opinion but there’s not been one second we’re I’m not having fun and I’m not a Metroid fan just love how the game plays and looks and I can’t wait to see what other prime game we get in the future.
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Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 6, 2025
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Una Obra Maestra Incomprendida:
He creado esta cuenta de Metacritic por una sola razón: para combatir las mentiras y la desinformación de cierta prensa especializada que ha empañado el lanzamiento de Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Es una vergüenza ver a medios como VGC o Eurogamer manipulan en sus análisis y hablan sin conocer la saga. Afirmar que este es el "peor Prime" es una ignorancia mayúscula, pues olvidan convenientemente que Metroid Prime Hunters y Federation Force también forman parte de la subsaga, parece que siguen resentidos porque no les gustara Other M.
La verdad es simple: Beyond se siente como el auténtico Metroid Prime 3 que Corruption no llegó a ser, capturando la atmósfera y jugabilidad que este mismo diluyó en pos de diferentes planetas, que si bien, no fue mala, flojeaba respecto de los otros 2.
Puntos Fuertes: 1. Técnicamente, el juego es un prodigio. La Banda Sonora es simplemente sublime. Metroid siempre lo ha hecho bien, pero la música de Beyond es literalemente de otro nivel. En todos sus apartados es excelente, con un diseño de sonido que logra una inmersión total y unos controles suaves que trasladan con éxito la fluidez de Metroid Dread a las 3D.
2. El diseño del mapa mantiene la linealidad satisfactoria y progresiva de Prime 1. Es menos enrevesado que el complejo diseño de Prime 2, superando con creces la estructura abierta y dispersa de Prime 3 sin mencionar los otros dos por no hacerles el feo.
El desierto funciona como un HUB inmensa que te invita constantemente a la exploración. Este entorno sobrecoge y recoge el sentimiento clásico de Metroid de sentirse superado por la magnitud del entorno, hasta que consigues la power-up como la Vi-O-la que te permite dominarlo. Este es un HUB central que funciona, negando las críticas que lo comparan con mundos abiertos vacíos, y recordando que en otros HUB como las llanuras de Hyrule en OoT, el lago de los 9 en God of War, o la Villa de VIILLage no suponían problema.
3. El juego es un enganche puro, no solo por su ambientación, sino también gracias a unos jefes que sobresalen. No son solo pruebas de reflejos; con una dificultad ajustada, son encuentros que exigen estrategia y un componente de puzle para identificar y explotar sus debilidades. Son desafiantes y demuestran un diseño sobresaliente.
4. El juego te engancha con la enigmática del planeta: qué ha pasado y dónde están. Este misterio está al nivel de la intriga de Prime 2. La inclusión de los compañeros, soldados de la federación con vida y no como la masacre de Prime 2 (Mackenzie, Takabi, Duke, Armstrong y Vue) profundiza esta sensación de misterio. Ellos te acompañan e interactúan entre sí, haciendo que la narrativa se sienta más viva. Mackenzie sustituye con acierto las típicas alertas intrusivas de objetivo, y su presencia le da un valor emocional incalculable: no solo salvas el planeta, salvas a un equipo. No haré mención a Sylux para no hacer spoiler de su participación en los acontecimientos.
Puntos negativos Trama "Otra Vez": El punto más débil es que la trama inicial es repetitiva: llegas a OTRO planeta para salvar a OTRA raza, que vuelve a estar colapsada, algo que le resta impacto narrativo inicial, aunque la subsiguiente enigmática del planeta logra atrapar.
Silencio de Samus: La decisión de mantener a Samus sin diálogo sigue restando a la hora de conectar con los acontecimientos, debemos ya superar y entender que Other M, Samus, piensa, no habla mucho, pero piensa y tiene derecho a hacerlo, no es un T-800, se basa en Alien, no en Terminator...
Mapeado de Controles: Aunque es completamente editable, el mapeado de controles por defecto podría ser mejorable, requiriendo un ajuste manual.
Munición de Rayos: La inclusión de munición específica para los rayos no es de mi agrado, ya que rompe ligeramente el flujo tradicional de la saga.
Conclusión:
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond es una experiencia soberbia. Los puntos positivos superan con creces estos pequeños tropiezos.
No voy a pararme a hablar sobre los que lo llaman FPS, siendo un usuario conocedor huiría de estos análisis, tampoco haría mucho caso a los que no sepan el término FPA (First Person Adventure) y mi recomendación es que si lo comparan con Halo cerréis la web. El tema del menú pone los pelos de punta de lo bueno que es, embriaga y hace sentir cosas hoy en día casi olvidadas en una industria dirigida por esta prensa desnortada compuesta por chiquillos y viejos resentidos. Los juegos son para disfrutar, sentir y vivir, son arte y la única opinión que importa es la tuya. Juega Metroid Prime 4 y ve más allá que lo que te digan.
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Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 6, 2025
Game is absolute peak. Takes me back to playing prime 1 but a complete upgrade in every way
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Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 6, 2025
This product shines in its presentation! The visuals are polished and the sound design is excellent, creating a strong first impression. It feels good to play and the controls remain dependable throughout. Sadly, the strengths end there. The bad : 1). The desire to overcorrect what was done with Other M is still present.. but instead of writing good dialogue, Samus doesn't say a thing (so as not to ruin her), and the unwanted chatter is instead given to NPC companions that can't help but gush about how great Samus is.. maybe even enough to sacrifice themselves for her. Overall, these NPCs don't match the established identity of the franchise and now even get in the way of the gameplay.. requiring talking to someone to get upgrades, and even babysitting during combat, for example. Then there's unwanted hints and pointless reminders. -- 2). The game is underwritten, and even presents a cliche story filled with familiar tropes.. like a lost civilization that misuses its advanced technology and suffers for it, a prophecy of a savior that is required to collect a resource and put a thing somewhere (a tasks they area clearly capable of carry out themselves), failing to deliver on the expectations **** villain by not even giving it a decent background and the attempt results in something even less compelling! Not to mention there's no emotional weight in its events, despite its attempts. There's a scene where a character explains that they became psychic by placing psychic crystals in their foreheads. Sequences are painfully predictable and even use familiar tricks (like a fake-out sacrifice), the ending is unsatisfying and the conclusions reached does not reward the time invested. Overall, it feels cheap or rushed.. or worse, minimum effort! Writing being this way makes sense, as this is more of a Stand-Alone experience than a continuation of the PRIME franchise.I personally dislike tone deaf additions and strange choices.. like the overdone Akira slide that adds nothing to the game, or how Metroids forcefully "used" in the story without any thought behind the implementation.. or how it has "bad" linearity (unlike Fusion) and it is beyond noticeable and limiting with the expectations I had. There's also a lack of isolation I disliked. -- 3). Loading screens are obvious and very prevalent. Long stretches of nothing happening take away from the experience. Agonizing padding with traversal and forced resource grinding. -- 4). The dreaded "open world" sections feel unappealing and empty. -- 5). The arsenal of upgrades show very little imagination and a lack of creativity. Almost everything is labeled as "psychic" + thing.. which comes across as lazy, without mentioning redundant and safe. There's little to nothing to get excited about. -- 6). The overall gameplay shows no meaningful growth. In fact, it may be a step back from earlier entries. --7). Even the small irritations, like a constant low energy beeping reminiscent of the first PKMN game on the GameBoy. IN THE END, the game works well enough to be playable and it offers moments of entertainment, but it rarely rises above the feeling of a product assembled with minimal ambition. Everything else on top of the general gameplay drags it down.. and weirdly, it felt more like past Zeldas than a Metroid **** you liked the previous entries and want "more of the same" (maybe slightly worse now that we've seen these tricks before) you'll like it. But as this company continues to decline in quality, it becomes harder to overlook the lack of care.. and personally, I am tired of mediocre products that aren't close to being the best they could be. Even more so after so many years of development.
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Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 6, 2025
I'm shocked at the critics and random hate the games getting. I've played every single metroid game. Prime 1 is my favourite of all time and metroid fusion is my favourite 2d one of all time. Prime 4 is exactly what I wanted and expected. Proper metroid vibes, different areas to explore power ups to collect epic boss battles. I'm glad it stuck to its roots, zelda botw is a good game but I pefer ocarina of time and twilight princess style i.e. the old school traditional nintendo magic. Prime 4 keeps that magic. People are so fried I honestly don't get their problem. Also graphics and gameplay are a 10. Voiced NPCs don't bother me at all. To nitpick at that and treat it like the world has ended is pretty sad. Overall game doesn't deserve the hate and I can only hope it all gets ignored so the developers are happy to make Prime 5.
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Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 6, 2025
Un juego fantástico. Puro Metroid. Como todo en la vida, Nintendo decidió avanzar con este juego. Entendiendo que en 2025, y distando casi 18 años de su predecesor Metroid prime 3, la franquicia necesitaba un juego actualizado a los tiempos que corren. Estoy plenamente convencido de que con el tiempo se valorará esto, y el juego ocupará el lugar que le corresponde. Y también seria interesante tener en cuenta, que Nintendo nos deja esta maravilla de juego aún sabiendo que Metroid no es un super ventas. Por lo que si eres amante de Metroid, sería totalmente aconsejable que apoyaras este título, para así, y con suerte, no tener que esperar otros 18 años por otra entrega de esta saga que tantas alegrías nos ha dado durante casi 40 años.
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Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 6, 2025
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a game with moments that justify the wait: excellent dungeons, a powerful atmosphere, and bosses reminiscent of the best of Prime. It's a game worth every penny. No doubt about it... Its graphics, its story, its gameplay, every mission makes you feel like you're in a different world—it all fulfills its objective 100%. This is a
Pure Metroid Prime for fans, but also this is a Metroid for newcomers who want to try something different, and it's also a Metroid for veterans who want much more from the Prime **** game is ambitious... Yes, very much so... which might be penalized by that somewhat uneven open world that limits you to using the motorcycle and a couple of missions or battles you have to do, but...I can't deny that, as a fan, I'm very satisfied with what I'm playing. The game has me on the edge of my seat, and I want to keep playing it more and more...Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is simply a fantastic game that everyone should play...
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Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 6, 2025
Beyond my expectations. It is a triumphant return, proving the series is back to redefine 3D Metroidvania.
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Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 6, 2025
Yes, it has its flaws, but they’re not nearly as bad as Eurogamer makes them out to be with three of their studios all giving it a 60, as if coordinated. It’s obviously just a cry for attention. The game is exactly what Metroid Prime fans expect. Don’t let the fun be ruined just because some people have a grudge against Nintendo.
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Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 6, 2025
Metroid 4: Beyond feels like the moment the series has been aiming for, a perfectly balanced mix of exploration, combat, and atmosphere that stays strong from start to finish. Every area is crafted with intention, filled with secrets that genuinely reward curiosity, and the overall pacing is spot on. Samus moves with impressive fluidity, turning simple traversal into something genuinely addictive. Boss fights stand out for their creativity, not just their challenge, using mechanics that demand attention and create memorable encounters. The music and sound effects add real weight to every scene, enhancing the sense of immersion. It is rare to find a game this consistent and confident in its identity. Metroid 4: Beyond does not just uphold the legacy of the franchise, it raises the standard. A score of 100 feels fully deserved.
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Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 6, 2025
Beautiful game, smooth gameplay and great atmosphere, my only "complaint " is the open world aspect, nothing wrong with it but i prefer the old school elevator to different sections
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Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 6, 2025
Muy buena apuesta en la nueva aventura, novedosas mejorasy mecánicas de juego. Jefes muy desafiantes y una duración acordé a la saga.
Satisfecho
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Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 6, 2025
El juego ws hermoso y ni que decir de la.banda sonora ,llevo unas 8 horas de juego y me **** único que no me gustó mucho pero no por eso es malo, es la zona del desierto , los npc no son tan molestos como la.prensa lo.quiere hacer parecer , un juego bastante recomendable .
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Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 6, 2025
Tout simplement Superbe, j'ai commencé hier soir et je suis absorbé par l'univers, l'ambiance, les osts sont cools, le gameplay aux **** oignons comme prévu, la partie recherche exploration est bien présente, la sensation de liberté et des grandes zones fonctionnent bien, bref rien à redire, c'est du Metroid et Nintendo donc pas de quoi être surpris au final
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Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 6, 2025
Metroid Prime with some new ideas and an incredible game direction, music and level design.
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Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 6, 2025
Zero sense of discovery. A formula shift for Metroid that genuinely does not work. An empty desert hub connecting multiple hyper linear zones that completely railroad the player and practically hand everything to the player on a silver platter. The game asks very little from the player. Most gameplay involves just having the right power. Occasionally there will be a more interesting morph ball platforming section or more involved puzzle. The bosses are one of the only highlights of this games. Truly abysmal level design.
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Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 6, 2025
Metroid Prime 4 is one of Nintendo's most impressive video games ever. The fact the Switch 2 can run this video game in 4K 60 FPS is a great technical achievement. The art style, level design and gameplay are remarkable. I am really loving my time playing it and 100% recomment this game to fans and new players alike.
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Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 6, 2025
A masterpiece well worth the wait. An exceptionally beautiful game with outstanding optimization. I truly hope to see more games crafted with this level of care and quality.
Honestly, any critic who scores it below an 8 might need to reconsider whether they truly understand the gaming industry.
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Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 6, 2025
This ranks as the second best Prime game for me and the best bosses of any Prime game. 11 hours in and you can tell Retro spent a lot of TLC with this one runs at a flawless 60 or 120FPS unlike most Modern Games and when I saw Fury Green for the first time on my HDR Hi Sense screen I couldn't believe it was coming from a handheld system.
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