Metroid Prime is not a first-person shooter, however. Nintendo itself has hailed the title as a first-person “adventure,” and for good reason; throughout the game, the player must pay close attention to his or her surroundings, observing and thinking more than shooting.
Zack M · November 29, 2002
Let's just say - it's about damn time. Metroid, long the ignored bastard red head of the Nintendo all-stars, has finally been redone for the next generation of video gaming. The Mario Brothers, the Legend of Zelda and Donkey Kong had been getting next-gen titles for years. Sonic…
mrshotgun · March 15, 2007
Nothing beats a nice walk around the jungle. You have the beautiful rain that you appreciate for its glory as you watch it slowly drip down on your visor, the planet's various plants that look so welcoming, the peaceful creatures that are simply trying to make ends meet, but…
baller · August 19, 2005
Prime. Interesting word choice. They could've called it Metroid 2.5, Metroid Gaiden, Neo Metroid, or even (God help us) Metroid 128. But no; they called the series' comeback Metroid Prime. A word that promises grandeur and excellence, in a title that could befit only the series'…
autorock · December 27, 2004
What is the first thing that usually comes to mind when one thinks of bright or luminous. There are many things that would come to my mind: the Sun, the stars, a lamp, or maybe even my TV that goes on the fritz every couple of hours. However, there was one game that brought…
destinati0n · October 5, 2004
Many people have commented on how Metroid Prime is the greatest game ever, lavishly heaping praise on every last bit. Many took their time gushing over the smallest details or how innovative the game was or how its perfect and all the whiners complaining about it being first…
mariner · October 26, 2003
Introduction Back on the NES, a game was released that had a female bounty hunter by the name of Samus Aran called Metroid. With its mixure of action/exploration with shooter/platforming elements and a difficulty that was challenging yet satisfying it became a classic. Two other…
raziel · December 9, 2002
From the opening this game is a grabber and doesn't let go. This is, probably, the best crafted game that I have played since Perfect Dark. Graphically speaking this game is excellent. From the fine detail to the shading and lighting changes this game is better than any game I…
bastaard · November 27, 2002
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