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Metroid Prime Remastered
2023 · Nintendo Switch · Action-adventure · First-person · Metroidvania · Shooter
8 scored sources · 5 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Metroid Prime Remastered preserves the original’s exceptional fusion of exploration, environmental storytelling, puzzle-solving, platforming, and deliberate first-person combat while giving Tallon IV a striking visual overhaul. The interconnected world remains the star: new abilities continually reveal previously inaccessible routes, and scanning rewards patient players with lore and world-building. Twin-stick controls make the adventure considerably more approachable, though backtracking, hidden collectibles, and a few dated design decisions remain divisive. Motion aiming is less refined than the Wii version, but the remaster’s presentation, atmosphere, soundscape, and careful enhancements make this the definitive way to experience Retro Studios’ landmark 3D Metroid adventure.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-23
Pros
- Beautifully rebuilt environments, lighting, effects, and character models
- Excellent interconnected exploration and ability-driven progression
- Atmospheric sound design and rewarding scan-based lore
- Responsive twin-stick controls and expanded bonus galleries
Cons
- Backtracking and late-game collectible hunting can become tedious
- Motion controls are less responsive than the Wii version
- Some visual details and design conventions remain dated
Review sources
8 sources found across 5 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- Press Start · Australia · 95/100
- Stevivor · Australia · 100/100
- GamePro · Germany · 87/100
- GamingBolt · India · 90/100
- GamesRadar+ · United Kingdom · 90/100
- Nintendo Life · United Kingdom · 100/100
- Destructoid · United States · 85/100
- Game Informer · United States · 95/100