"Over here at Kotaku, we didn't get an early copy of the sci-fi action adventure FPS like many other sites. So I've been playing it today on Switch 2, taking my first power-suited steps into this latest entry in the beloved Metroid Prime series. Two things struck me right out of the gate while playing Prime 4: This game looks really nice. And the opening hour is meh."
"What Retro has pulled off here is at times stunning and always runs at a flawless 120FPS at a crisp resolution, too. It might not be as sharp as something like Black Ops 7 running on a PS5 Pro or as detailed as Assassin's Creed Shadows on a Series X, but Prime 4 nails it where it matters, using art style and smart graphical tricks to create something that looks wonderful on my big dumb 4K 120hz television."
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond launched on Switch and Switch 2 nearly a decade after its first tease and 18 years after Metroid Prime 3. The game delivers impressive visuals, running at a consistent 120FPS on Switch 2 with strong HDR and lighting that preserve dark detail and bright highlights. The opening hour combines an action tutorial with slow, guided exploration accompanied by an overly helpful Galactic Federation soldier. The experience improves substantially upon reaching Volt, a Giger-esque factory area filled with robots, puzzles, electrical dangers, and a drivable motorcycle that opens up exploration and gameplay variety.
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