To put in all that effort, only to die at the last hurdle, and thus transported all the way back to several areas before? It spoils the enjoyment factor. I already hear the cries of outrage from longtime fans, believing me a heathen for not understanding that manual saves are all part of the journey, but I’m sorry, manual saving sucks.Įspecially when you can play 30-45 minutes straight without a single save point in sight (I’m looking at you, Phazon Mines). Not Enough Save StationsĮven though I appreciate Metroid Prime Remastered’s dedication to remaining as loyal to the original as possible, the lack of Save Stations hinders gameplay. To be able to lose yourself in a world so completely, not just because you have no choice, but because you want to, is what still separates Metroid Prime Remastered from the rest. Without these add-ons, your time with Samus will be extremely hard going. If you fail to find enough Missile Expansions, Samus will struggle in several boss fights it’s the same with the Energy Tanks too. Still, it isn’t just the traversing of every ledge that makes exploration feel so beneficial, it’s the fact that exploration is vital for the games progression. There’s so many extras you can discover along the way, so long as you take the time to look off the beaten path.Īrguably, being rewarded for your exploration is what makes this a classic game – sometimes modern day shooters lack that sense of accomplishment or reward. However, I fear its hallowed credentials are sustained by returning fans and not new ones…Īs a gamer who relishes exploring every secret of a game, Metroid Prime Remastered scratched that itch in abundance. Is Metroid Prime, and its remastered version, still one of the 14 best Metroid Games of 2023? Yes, without a doubt. You could argue that’s part of its charm – that it’s as infuriating as it is entertaining – but for my return to this world, I was hoping for nothing short of perfection. My 14 hour stretch with Samus has been delightfully nostalgic, but also equally frustrating. Issues that longtime fans may not mind, but newcomers will undoubtedly find annoying I’m talking about the lack of Save Stations, the awkward Morph Ball camera angles, and a World Map that offers little assistance. However, while still an incredible game, Metroid Prime Remastered has brought forward not just the positives of the original, but the negatives as well. Metroid Prime has long been celebrated for being one of the best GameCube titles ever be released, so the chance to see it updated for the Switch felt like a dream come true. A chance to delve back into the life of Samus Aran for our official Metroid Prime Remastered Review? How could I refuse!
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