The GameCube's Greatest Game

User Rating: 10 | Metroid Prime GC
By led_zeppelin_19 | Review Date:
Who wasn't skeptical when Nintendo announced that their beloved Metroid franchise was being given to Retro, a small Texas-based company, and was going to be some kind of first person shooter? They sure showed us. Metroid Prime is the greatest game on the GameCube, and everyone should own it. Despite it being played in first person, this is not a FPS! It's a FPA, first person adventure.

I won't go into a whole lot of detail (watch the video review on gamespot if you want detail) but this is a fantastic game. Graphics are some of the best on GameCube, addicting and fun gameplay, and with sequence breaking, terrific replay value.

One of the best parts of Metroid Prime is the atmosphere it creates. You will become absolutely immersed in this somewhat creepy world. With no loading times, great music and visuals, and a unique way of advancing the story (scan visor), AND the first person view makes you feel like you are Samus.

If you own a GameCube you need this game. It's that simple.

Other Helpful Reviews for Metroid Prime

  • Rating:9.9

    By Kris_Pigna | Review Date: May 12, 2003 | GC

    This game surprised the hell out of me. I’ll admit that I was one of those who scoffed the instant I learned that the new Metroid would be first-person. A Metroid first person shooter? That can’t be done. There’s no way ... Read Full Review

    11 of 11 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.7

    With lots of action and cool features this game is one of the Gamecube's best.

    By SpeedTrap | Review Date: Mar 09, 2006 | GC

    Metroid started out as a side scrolling adventure. Now Retro studios and Nintendo have changed the side scrolling legend to an awesome game in Metroid Prime. The game isn’t a side scrolling shooter. Retro studios ... Read Full Review

    11 of 12 users found the following review helpful
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