"Metroid Prime 4: Beyond launched on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in December, but if you're itching for some more lore, Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective is a nice way to dig in, especially now that it's on sale. Normally $49.99, you can currently buy the hardcover version for $41.08 (about $9 off) at Amazon and Walmart, which is one of the first discounts we've seen on the tabletop book."
"The book itself resembles a piece of art, stitched-bound in a canvas-like cloth hardcover, with a red embossed outline of the series' iconic protagonist, Samus Aran. Inside, you'll find a trove of concept drawings and sketches spanning the entire trilogy - as well as Metroid Prime Remastered - including detailed illustrations of environments, common enemies, and bosses."
"What really makes the book stand out are the behind-the-scenes stories, however. It touches on everything from Retro Studios' burnout upon shipping Metroid Prime 2: Echoes to insights surrounding Nintendo's secretive development process. The margin notes from series producer Kensuke Tanabe are especially entertaining, as they reveal design debates from over two decades ago."
Piggyback produced a 210-page, stitched-bound canvas-cloth hardcover titled Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective in collaboration with Nintendo and Retro Studios. The volume presents extensive concept drawings and sketches spanning the trilogy and Metroid Prime Remastered, including environments, enemies, bosses, and unused concept art. The hardcover displays a red embossed outline of Samus Aran and includes detailed illustrations alongside behind-the-scenes narratives. The book covers Retro Studios' burnout after shipping Metroid Prime 2: Echoes and offers insight into Nintendo's secretive development process. Margin notes from series producer Kensuke Tanabe reveal design debates from over two decades ago. The hardcover is discounted from $49.99 to $41.08 at major retailers.
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