Not as good as what i expected, but certainly the best ds game and really pushes the limits for handheld games
User Rating: 8.6 | Metroid Prime: Hunters DS
I got metroid prime hunters at the same time i got oblivion for the xbox 360, so obviously this game got undershadowed and had less time spent on. However it was a game i had big hopes for and was looking forward to being a metroid fan. Especially after hearing that this game would rival metroid prime on the gamecube really makes ure blood boil but while it easily shows the true potential of the ds and pushes its limits without sacraficing anything at all, but this game is still obsolete to the gamecube versions. This game has plenty bang for its buck with a 20 hour long campaign mode plus a revolutionary handheld fps multiplayer which is available with bots offline or with people through wifi connection. The multiplayer is nothing like that of metroid prime 2 for the gamecube and is actually the best aspect of this game. The graphics in this game are unbelievably great for a ds a game with even cutscenes and a video gallery to watch them in. The sound is great from the different weapons, firing, getting hit, getting shot, jumping, scanning and alternate forms are just great. The music however is a little cheesy for metroid standards but still maintains the right atmosphere appropiate for the situation. The controls are tacky but not as bad as everyone makes them out to be but will definitely take some practice. One thing that may piss u off is the various tabs u might accidently hit while moving ure character around because they are all cluddered around not giving you much room to maneuver. They should of made use of the face buttons such as the a,b x and y buttons instead of making u use the touch screen to do everything from looking, switching to scan visors, changing beams and missles and switching into morph ball mode. Although i have not even come close to beating the campaign mode it is not as strong as the 2 previous metroid prime games but just as lengthy. It does however get repetative in some cases but the combat is more fun but harder and all the puzzles still remain and a few power ups but lacks the whole upgrade system in which the player finds new suits and weapons which is honestly the heart and main incentive of all metroid games. The weapons are nice to use and the levels are big and some what various. But the multiplayer is where it really shines. It setups up games very nicely, using the new and various bounty hunters are very fun, and were created very well, the maps, weapons, power-ups and game options all make this game fun entertaining and definite pick up for ds owners, metroid fans and fps players. FPS players will be more than satisfied and and metroid fans will be too, just don't set ure expectations too high, because they might not be met. This game has a great value package from multiplayer to the single player modes, and i don't even have nintendo wifi and i'm still enjoying it. All in all though a great portable game to add to anyones collection but time to go back and play some oblivion. 
