Publisher: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: November 19, 2002 (US)
Release Date: November 19, 2002 (US)
Release Date: November 19, 2002 (US)
T for Teen: Violence
Metroid Prime

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Publisher: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: November 19, 2002 (US)
Release Date: November 19, 2002 (US)
Release Date: November 19, 2002 (US)
T for Teen: Violence
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Metroid Prime

Outstanding!

The long wait is over and Samus Aran's 3D exploits are nothing short of legendary. Read Review

Everyone's favorite heroine, Samus Aran, is back! Packed to the gills with exploration, creative power-ups, and wicked enemies, Metroid Prime is a first-person adventure worthy of the Metroid stamp. An action-packed adventure set in the first-person perspective, Metroid Prime takes place just after the events in the original Metroid (NES). It has lead character Samus Aran, a bounty hunter by trade, chasing down the evil Space Pirates. Their intention is to use a genetic mutagen called Phazon to create a super army and take over the universe. While the installments in the series before have never been home to deeply involving storylines, Metroid Prime breaks the shell to offer up one of the most intriguing and read-worthy sagas yet. Developed by Texas-based Retro Studios. Metroid Prime brings all of the elements of the acclaimed franchise into a massive 3D arena.


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Metroid Prime is one of the finest games I've ever played. I'm still reeling from how incredible my experience with the game was. More than anything, though, I adore the fact that the negative speculation surrounding Prime's development is now obviously unwarranted. Nintendo made damned sure that Retro Studios' project lived up to the hype and what you're left with is a game that takes the ever-so-precarious leap from 2D to 3D with resounding success. Read More »

Editions

Metroid Prime (Cube)

Release Region: United States
Release Date: November 19, 2002
Publisher: Nintendo

ESRB T for Teen Violence

Metroid Prime (Cube)

Release Region: United Kingdom
Release Date: Released
Publisher: Nintendo

Metroid Prime (Cube)

Release Region: Japan
Release Date: Released
Publisher: Nintendo

Also available on: Wii

Specifications

Memory Blocks

"Prime: 1 block, NES Metroid: 1 block"

Release Medium

1 GOD

For more info on these technical requirements and features, please view GameSpy's Specs FAQ.

Features

  • The return of Samus Aran and the Metroid franchise
  • 3D first-person adventure game with third-person elements
  • Morph into a ball and navigate small tunnels, ride half-pipes, magnetic tracks and more
  • Use bombs in ball mode to gain access to otherwise unattainable areas
  • Traverse a crippled spaceship and explore the vast worlds of Tallon IV
  • Take advantage of Samus's many powers using new suits that enable her to gain new abilities and revisit earlier worlds to uncover many hidden secrets
  • Master Samus's combat, scan, and visors -- elements crucial to your success
  • Explore each area to find many familiar weapons, such as the Wave Beam, Ice Beam, and some all-new ones as well
  • Advanced 3D engine draws beautifully detailed worlds with massive geometry, crisp textures, lighting and particle effects and more at 60 frames per second
  • Flawless camera system blends first- and third-person views in-game
  • In-game cut-scenes highlight the action
  • Totally immersive, focused on single-player game
  • Traditional Metroid style adventure with numerous boss figures and power-ups
  • Supports progressive scan for HDTV users
  • Runs in Dolby Pro Logic II with capable stereo setup
  • No widescreen setting
  • Connect to GBA's Metroid Fusion to unlock extra goodies
  • Unlock art galleries, difficulty settings, and more
  • 25+ hours of gameplay

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