The iconic first-person shooter, Metroid Prime, has been remastered and is now available for the Nintendo Switch. This announcement came during a recent Nintendo Direct, confirming the rumours and leaks circulating the internet for months. The original game was first released in 2002 for the Nintendo GameCube and received widespread critical acclaim, selling over 2.2 million copies worldwide. The game marked the franchise’s return after an eight-year hiatus and departed from the traditional 2D platforming style as it was the first in the series to be a first-person shooter.
Metroid Prime was followed by two more sequels, Metroid Prime 2: Echos and Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, before the release of the Metroid Prime Trilogy on the Nintendo Wii. The Trilogy edition included all three games in the series, allowing players to experience the full saga. The rumours of the remastered version of the first game in the series have been floating around for a while, and now, fans can finally get their hands on the updated version of the classic game. The remastered version features updated controls that are compatible with the Nintendo Switch’s dual-stick controls but also allows players to switch to the classic controls for a more nostalgic experience.
After Metroid Prime 3: Corruption was released, the series slowed down, with the release of the controversial Metroid: Other M in 2010. The series then underwent another hiatus before the release of Metroid Prime: Federation Force in 2016, followed by the return to the 2D Metroidvania style with Metroid: Samus Returns in 2017 and Metroid Dread in 2021. The latter went on to become the best-selling game in the entire franchise.
Despite the slowdown in the series, job listings for Metroid Prime 4 have been posted as early as January 2022, indicating that the development of a fourth instalment is still underway. The remastered version of the first game in the series will likely give fans hope for a new instalment, but it remains to be seen whether or not Nintendo will fulfil these hopes later in the year. The digital version of Metroid Prime Remastered is now available for the Nintendo Switch, with physical copies released on February 22nd.
In conclusion, the remastered version of the iconic first-person shooter Metroid Prime is now available for the Nintendo Switch. This version features updated controls and options for a classic experience, allowing fans to relive the classic game on a modern platform. The announcement of the remastered version of the first game in the series will likely give fans hope for a new instalment, but only time will tell if Nintendo will fulfil these hopes.
