Metroid

After countless rumors and years of disappointment as those leaks failed to materialize, Metroid Prime Remastered is finally a reality. Though its existence may not have come at a shock at this point, Nintendo’s surprise shadow launch of it following this week’s Direct showcase certainly caught fans off guard. Shortly after the presentation wrapped up, I was unexpectedly revisiting my favorite video game of all time with all of its creative glory intact. As its name implies, Metroid Prime Remastered isn’t a total…

The Metroid franchise has seen new life in recent years, partially thanks to the recent release of Dread and the anticipation for Metroid Prime 4. It’s not the most widespread series from Nintendo’s collection, but it has millions of fans eager for more stories surrounding the bounty hunter Samus Aran. With how much each game has influenced the series, it’s interesting to note which Metroid games are considered to be the best in terms of sales and popularity. All sales information was taken from VGSales. The 10 Best…

It looks like Nintendo could start 2023 with a bang, as rumours of an imminent reveal gather steam. If the latest reports are anything to go by, Nintendo is tipped to make a big Metroid announcement in the coming weeks. The upcoming Nintendo Direct would focus on the Metroid Prime series, including Metroid Prime 4, which has been missing in action since it was announced all the way back in 2017.The news comes from reliable Nintendo insider Fun_Way_6592, who previously leaked Skyward Sword, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of…

If there were gamer commandments, not expecting too much out of Nintendo would probably be chiseled onto it. Still, I was hopeful that on November 18th, it would surprise launch a Switch version of the Metroid Prime Trilogy. Nintendo did no such thing on that day, the 20th birthday of Metroid Prime, the timeless modernization of the series that turned it into a first-person shooter. I didn’t let that get me down. After all, I own a Steam Deck, which seems to be as good at emulating non-PC games as it is at playing many PC…

“High on Life takes the right design cues from Metroid Prime, though uneven comedy makes for a hit-and-miss adventure.” Pros Some genuinely hilarious jokes Smooth traversal Distinct visual style Deceptively deep shooting Cons Hit-and-miss humor Backtrack-heavy second half…

Metroid Prime developer Retro Studios once did preliminary work on an XCOM style tactics game set in the Metroid universe.As observed by Eurogamer, developer Paul Tozer discussed the pitch publicly for the first time on a recent episode of Did You Know Gaming about canceled Metroid games. It was one of several pitches the studio made following the conclusion of its Metroid Prime trilogy.The game would have been a prequel, following Samus from when she sets out from the Chozo village where she was raised…

Samus has returned a lot I suspect that there’s a pretty sizable chunk of people who would gladly call the Metroidvania their favorite video game genre, but who have never played a Metroid game. That’s a problem. Sometimes, when a classic is too classical, it can become a bit of a headache. Revisiting a really beloved game can become a chore when you’ve seen its best ideas executed better by games that came later. Not so with Metroid. Nearly every 2D Metroid game is still a very good time, even when placed next to the…

The Wii was nearly home to a tactical Metroid title inspired by Firaxis’ XCOM series. READ MORE: ‘Marvel’s Midnight Suns’ review: revel in the midnight mass That’s according to a video from Did You Know Gaming (via VGC), which claims that Metroid Prime developer Retro Studios conceived of a Metroid Tactics title, which was pitched to the higher-ups at the studio. The proposed Wii game was reportedly pitched back in late 2007, after development had finished on Metroid Prime 3, and would have acted as a prequel to the…

Metroid Dread was one of the best Nintendo Switch games of 2021, but despite being more than a year old, it's rarely on sale at major retailers. Well, now's your chance to snag a physical copy of Metroid Dread for its best price yet. Amazon is selling the stellar Switch exclusive for only $40 as part of its Cyber Monday sale. This deal already sold out once, so you'll want to pick it up quickly if interested. Metroid Dread would make for a great gift this holiday, especially at this…

Metroid Dread was one of the best Nintendo Switch games of 2021, but despite being more than a year old, it's rarely on sale at major retailers. Well, now's your chance to snag a physical copy of Metroid Dread for its best price yet. Amazon is selling the stellar Switch exclusive for only $40 as part of its Black Friday sale. This deal already sold out once, so you'll want to pick it up quickly if interested. Metroid Dread would make for a great gift this holiday, especially at this…