"The original Metroid Prime holds up surprisingly well for a 23-year-old game, but there were plenty of times where it showed its age. The platforming often felt overly clunky, as precise control over Samus Aran is not the game's strong suit. Similarly, dealing with larger hordes of energy-sucking Metroids could get pretty frustrating, again due to a lack of precision."
"But the main feeling I came away from the game with was excitement over a fully modernized Metroid Prime experience. I've been interested in seeing how the lush alien worlds, monstrous enemies and first-person combat would feel on a current console, built with today's technology and the many improvements that have come to game design since 2002. I finally got a chance to play about 90 minutes of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond last week"
Metroid Prime's remaster updates the 2002 classic with high-definition visuals while revealing dated mechanics like clunky platforming and imprecise control during combat. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond presents lush alien environments, monstrous enemies, and first-person combat rebuilt for modern consoles. Gameplay segments include an introductory base-defense sequence and a longer exploration on a primary alien planet, showcasing refined controls that feel familiar yet improved. Encounters with large Metroid hordes still demand precision, but modern design and technology enhance immersion and visual fidelity. Overall, the new entry balances faithful series elements with contemporary graphical and control refinements.
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