Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has been highly anticipated since its announcement at E3 2017, with fans waiting many years following its development challenges. The game emerges as both a significant release for the original Switch and a promising title for the Switch 2. Early impressions indicate that the game honors the nostalgic art style of the Prime series while introducing modern enhancements. Gameplay begins with an exciting cinematic that highlights Samus' piloting skills, alongside a tutorial that familiarizes players with classic mechanics, suggesting a robust experience ahead.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond looks gorgeous, managing to be reverent of the Prime art style while also updating and modernizing it to a new platform.
The demo starts with a cinematic that echoes how the industry has matured over the last few decades, showcasing Samus' skills as a crack pilot.
Having now played it, I don't think it will be a victim of the sky-high expectations surrounding its release.
It's too early to say if it can rise above almost two decades of anticipation, but Beyond is finally real, playable, and great.
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