Nintendo Swap has been a very particular console for Nintendo followers. When the console was introduced, who would have guessed that we’d not solely see new titles featured within the long-running collection, but in addition the return of beloved Nintendo collection that we thought have been lengthy gone? Take Metroid for instance. Earlier than Swap, the Metroid collection had seen a mediocre debut on the Wii (sorry, I am not sorry Metroid: Different M followers) and Federation Power (as a result of somebody considered slapping the Metroid title on it for some cause). Then, after years of ready, in 2021 (my 2021 Sport of the 12 months) we get the superb Metroid Dread. Now, in 2023, Nintendo has carried out what I by no means thought was attainable and introduced again the unique Metroid Prime in its finest kind. Metroid Prime Remastered is not an amazing spin on the unique Metroid Prime. Metroid Prime Remastered could possibly be top-of-the-line video video games on Nintendo Swap.

Metroid Prime Remastered is, as you’ve got guessed, a remastered model of the unique Metroid Prime sport launched on the GameCube in 2002. This unique sport was a masterpiece for a lot of causes. One of many highlights was that it was an amazing instance of turning a 2D collection right into a 3D journey whereas sustaining the texture that made the 2D collection so beloved. Metroid video games are all about isolation and exploration, and Metroid Prime definitely completed that. I bear in mind enjoying the sport when it first got here out in 2002 and considering that video video games may by no means be higher than Metroid Prime. It was such an amazing sport and nonetheless simply my favourite GameCube sport. So think about my shock when Nintendo casually introduced a remaster and, you understand, SHADOW SHADED DIRECTLY AFTER. By no means in my life have I purchased a online game sooner than Metroid Prime Remastered.

Metroid Prime Remastered is a completely stunning sport, top-of-the-line trying video games on Swap. Each element of the sport has been up to date to a powerful degree. Atmosphere particulars, enemy designs, cutscenes, actually all the things has been given a graphical increase. It is actually spectacular and exhibits how the sport seemed in 2002. It additionally all the time runs nice at 60fps, which is fairly huge for Metroid Prime.

Metroid Prime Remastered additionally reinforces the texture of the sport. The unique Metroid Prime used what are known as “tank controls”. To fireplace your weapon you needed to cease shifting, purpose your weapon manually and shoot. It labored in 2002 when the first-person shooter controls weren’t fairly nailed down (the primary Halo had solely come out the earlier yr). Thankfully, Metroid Prime Remastered affords fashionable sport controls, so it seems like a contemporary FPS. That is nice for many who are new to the collection or need to strive Metroid Prime. Don’t fret, the sport additionally has unique management choices. There are additionally Wii movement management choices within the sport, however why try this to your self? (Simply kidding, the Wii controls for Metroid Prime have been advantageous).

There are additionally some nice bonus options present in Metroid Prime Remastered. There’s a full gallery of idea artwork that you would be able to view, however you possibly can solely totally expertise the complete gallery after you end enjoying the sport. You may end up unlocking extra idea artwork within the gallery by going through enemies all through your journey, thereby unlocking new character artwork and 3D fashions. There may be additionally a soundtrack gallery that allows you to hearken to the soundtracks of Metroid Prime Remastered. Just like the idea artwork gallery, songs are solely unlocked after you hear them in-game. This implies you’re going to get much more from this bonus characteristic part after finishing a sport. Even higher, this bonus episode consists of not solely a full deep dive into the GameCube idea artwork, but in addition the idea artwork that made this remaster. It is nice to see the design selections Retro Studios made to convey this sport to the Nintendo Swap, and it is one thing I completely love that these bonus options are included.

The one adverse factor I can consider with Metroid Prime Remastered is actually the smallest factor. Within the unique Metroid Prime you possibly can join your sport to the Sport Boy Advance sport Metroid Fusion and unlock the fusion go well with in Metroid Prime. This characteristic is not obtainable in Metroid Prime Remastered for apparent causes, however the costume is not within the sport period (or not less than I have never been capable of finding a approach to get it). Someplace (as within the Wii re-release) there is no such thing as a particular unlock or some hidden space the place the go well with is situated. In case you’re new to the collection, you actually by no means know if this is not within the sport. In case you’re a long-time gamer like me it is a pity it isn’t there someway but it surely’s positively not an enormous adverse. It is only a minor element I would like to see however when THAT’s the one adverse factor I can say about this sport, it ought to let you know one thing.

Metroid Prime Remastered is a superb spin on Metroid Prime and top-of-the-line video video games ever launched for Nintendo Swap. Its masterfully remastered model takes an already nice sport and improves each element for contemporary audiences. Its gorgeous graphics, enhanced surroundings and character particulars, easy gameplay presentation and fashionable management scheme make Metroid Prime Remastered good for anybody trying to get into the franchise or for veteran followers trying to get again to its peak. Nothing actually unhealthy to say about Metroid Prime Remastered. It is top-of-the-line remastered video games Nintendo has ever made, and at $40, it is an absolute steal for the high-quality expertise you may get. Do not hesitate for a second, exit and purchase Metroid Prime Remastered. Now if you happen to do not thoughts, I will begin sport 4 of the remaster.