Retro were challenged to take on one of the greatest gaming series in history. They responded with creating history.

User Rating: 9.7 | Metroid Prime GC
By Loevet | Review Date:
Retro Studios, charged with the task of creating a followup to one of the greatest gaming series in history, may seem like a sunshine story in development. They were appointed to create Metroid Prime and fans rejoiced, but the luck didn't last long. Retro Studios ran into a series of obstacles, people were laid of, managers were substituted, and people from Nintendo were flown in to save the sinking ship. Fans looked on in despair as the anticipated blockbuster looked as though it would retreat into the oblivion with the rest of history's doomed games. But the people from Nintendo worked their magic, the game got on track again and fans saw the release in 2002 as the successful conversion of their favourite 2D game into beautiful 3D extravaganza.

Metroid Prime is everything that a Metroid game should be, and then some. The graphical presentation is awesome and the sound is atmospheric and maintains a true retrospect adherence to the classic Metroid games. The control is flawless and the story is engaging, to say the least. Bosses and enemies are impressive, intelligent and varied to the point that every section of the game brings the player new experiences. The environments are beautiful and lush, and filled with interesting facts in the form of scannable data. In short, Metroid Prime is a beautiful example of flawless gamedesign combined with the wonderful legacy of Metroid.

Ladies and gentlemen, the Metroid series has made the jump to the next generation, and it is wonderful. Metroid Prime is an excellent part of the Metroid series, and possibly one of the best games ever made!

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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