Metroid Prime Remastered Review - Perfection, Perfected

[@craigskiff6500]

I bought the digital version of Metroid Prime Remastered because I wanted to get myself into the Metroid series for the very first time. And this game truly showed me what I was missing out on when my brothers and I had the Prime games while as a teenager. I was BLOWN AWAY with how clean and silky smooth this game looks when I started my first playthrough. I absolutely ADORE this remaster. The environment of Tallon IV is breathtaking, the dual-stick controls work like a charm, the gameplay feels smooth as silk, and the enemies and bosses look fantastic. I now get why this game is considered one of the greatest games to ever come out when it was originally released in 2002. The coat of paint this remaster was given has made it look even better. What I love the most about this game is that instead of a straight-up action hero, Samus Aran is more of an inquisitive investigator and explorer as she takes in her surroundings while exploring the biomes of Tallon IV. Metroid Prime Remastered, in my opinion, is now the definitive version of this timeless classic. This game has now made me a Metroid fan. 31 years old playing this game for the first time, but hey. Not too late to climb aboard the Metroid Prime 4 hype train. I honestly hope Prime 2 and 3 come to the Switch at some point. I will be giving Metroid Fusion a spin when it comes onto the GBA library on Thursday. Consider me a Metroid fan, thanks to Metroid Prime Remastered.

[@mathieulopes-paradis5080]

It's nice that you became a fan welcome to the metroid fandom :)

[@jordicorfont]

Welcome! It will be an amazing ride! ;)

[@tekra8971]

Welcome aboard, mate. You're one of us now. You are family.

[@thatnintendoquality]

Loved reading this. Enjoy Fusion I think it’s one of the best :)

[@granadosmax]

😊

[@xCrimsonxTidex]

Only having three energy tanks for Phazon Mines? What a mad lad.

[@esmooth919]

4:23 unfortunately, the gyro function under twinstick was pretty well hidden, to the point that I thought it was absent. Somebody on Twitter had to tell me about it after I complained as such. But now that I know it exists, I'm having an absolute blast with this game! And this is coming from someone who used to *_hate_* motion controls before they started playing Splatoon.

[@WyvernVin]

I hope many get the chance to play it. Having played it in both in the NGC and Wii i can't justify the time but i'm glad it's receiving the recognition it deserves.

[@awesomejob4209]

Imagine the legend of zelda ocarina of time, twilight princess and wind waker with graphical upgrades.

[@bort_hill]

I want them to redo majoras mask, they slaughtered that damn game

[@bobbafriend2452]

*Ship of harkinian enters the chat

[@awesomejob4209]

@@bort_hill that would be great 👍

[@amdboy5873]

As a kid I was playing on my DS Lite Metroid Prime Hunters. It was my first gaming device, cause I didn't even have a pc back then and I persuaded my mom to buy me a cool looking for me no name game called Metroid Prime Hunters. And it completely swallowed me.. Without knowing English language I was enjoying it so much that when I unlocked all the weapons and finally killed the last boss I was feeling so soo satisfied.. It was my first game in my life which I completed and I will never forget. Since then I was hoping to get similar experience but I never bought another Nintendo console cause Wii wasn't my cup of tee (and I was broke kid), 3/DS variants did not appeal me and Wii U and Switch did not have anything interesting for me. But now.. Hell WAU! Finally my inner child can get on rampage again. And thanks to EggNS and gamepad with phone holder I can play it comfortably on my S23 like a charm. Just wau.. Amazing times we live in. Once I'm done with Hogwarts Legacy, it's time to explore some universe. 😇

[@noelhernandez2589]

I haven't played Metroid Prime in 15 years since it was the last time I ever had the GameCube, and I never played the last 2 games. I'm glad to hear this remaster is running great, it'll be like welcoming an old friend🙌

[@vhfgamer]

Echoes was as good or better than prime. If they remaster it for the switch, I highly recommend you get it.

[@zergilli9719]

​@@vhfgamer I agee. I liked the difficulty of prime 2. It was a bigger challenge and the world was more eary.

[@Tounushi]

Will be interesting to hear from players who've played Doom 2016 before Metroid what they think about Prime. Doom 2016 copied a lot of homework.

[@johndodo2062]

Halo 4 did the same thing.

[@GhostLine808]

i fall in that category. i loved doom 2016, but i’m liking metroid even more. i honestly didn’t even get the connection till you just mentioned it. i wish metroid was longer. i just finished my first play through @25hrs with 91-95% scan data

[@jesusramirezromo2037]

I've seen some peppole say Doom 2016 is an honorary Metroid Prime

[@NYYanks2003040506]

PlayStation 2 was my favorite console of that generation but I being a longtime Nintendo fan, I actually bought a Gamecube first and Metroid Prime was a big reason for it. Way back in 2002 this was something else and what's incredible is that it somehow really is even better now. Retro did a terrific job with this remaster. I played using the Switch Pro Controller with 'modern' controls and I think it just makes the game that much more fun. Playing with the joycons is cool too but I'm just better at the game when using a regular control pad for some reason. The graphical glow up was shocking, Switch has had some nice looking games but this one really delivered even on an older piece of hardware. Has me very confident about MP 4, especially if it's also on the next-gen successor.

[@Trond_Razor]

Really brilliant! I bought it 2003 on release day in europe, but due to different reasons I barely played it. But I was always fascinated by the game and was not happy when I found out that my laptop was too weak to emulate it with good frames per second. Now, 20 years later, I finally played through it on normal. Then I played it again on hard and collected all the upgrades and scans to get 100% for the galery. And now I play it for the third time. Just for fun. Unbelievable great game, I love it! ^^

[@maglock1857]

It’s like Nintendo polished an already flawless diamond and then sold it at a discount. Can’t tell if Nintendo is being nice, weird or suspicious.

[@michaellane5381]

I still think it's discounted to sell the next games, either individual 2&3, MP trilogy, or MP4.

[@MaccaveliDon]

😂😂😂 it’s to make us forgot for a second that MP4 was announced 2017 😭

[@thatnintendoquality]

:)

[@esmooth919]

​@@MaccaveliDon I disagree. I think they're doing this to get us *_ready_* for Metroid Prime 4. But even if it wasn't for that reason, I'm glad they did it anyway, because I never got to play this game when it was new, and I didn't own a GameCube or a Wii (U).

[@MaccaveliDon]

@@esmooth919 yeh for reall I’m glad too , it’s been fun replaying on the switch, looking forward to MP 4 now

[@AHeroInHell]

One of the most perfect, most amazing games ever made. On the Cube this was amazing. I now get to play it all over again with a fresh coat of paint. Stunning in every way!

[@thatnintendoquality]

Absolutely!

[@SiGa-i1r]

There are no heroes in hell.

[@AHeroInHell]

@@SiGa-i1r You are correct. There is only 1 👍

[@SiGa-i1r]

@@AHeroInHell And who would that be?

[@supercatmariobros4053]

Metroid dread is my first Metroid game, and prime remastered is really fun

[@thatnintendoquality]

Enjoy! Two great ones :)

[@bobcharlotte8724]

I happen to play Prime on my GC about a year ago and couldnt take more than 15 minutes. The controls make it unplayable these days in my view. "I would buy a remake of this if all they did is add a twin stick controls", and that is what I did. Even better, they remade everything! Amazing work and this is coming from something who almost always hates remakes.

[@SamM_Scot]

That is a very important note for newcomers. This is still a Metroid game much like 2D ones in many ways and not your typical bog-standard FPS game :-)

[@Wintis_Swizzle]

20+ years later, it’s good to see Samus back for a new generation. It is testament to the vision and skills of game devs and the revisionists that we have this. What with Dread and this; I think Metroid is now a top tier franchise that Nintendo will now know, gets the fans hyped.

[@5BBassist4Christ]

It is satisfying seeing all the raving this game is getting. When I was younger it seemed like I was the only person who actually cared about the game. Nobody talked about it, nobody cared for it. I almost felt odd for loving the game so much. Now reports are 100% unanimous. I've not heard one single complaint about the game since the remaster, and everybody is talking about it as having the potential to be the best game of the year. -That's my childhood game that nobody loved receiving all the love now twenty years later!

[@thatnintendoquality]

For sure. It’s awesome!

[@The80Kat]

Don’t remember having so much trouble with omega pirate 20 years ago but I absolutely love this game

[@thatnintendoquality]

I had a lot of trouble my first time but I’m much better at the fight now :)

[@vhfgamer]

The Omega Pirate whooped by behind as a kid. Let's see how he does in the remaster.

[@KWHCoaster]

Playing the Wii Trilogy edition again after finishing Remastered. During the Ridley battle, I miss the dual sticks of Remastered. I find triggering Super Missiles awkward/thumb tiring on the Wii Remote in the heat of battle.

[@thezombiepotato1]

I'm doing the dams but I used the motion control for both. The recentering debug button on the switch is great, but the larger controller and buttons on the wii just feel way better.

[@WhiteFangofWar]

8:57 Chozo Relic Hunt. A flaw shared by all three of the Prime Trilogy and indeed many games of the Gamecube era. Doing something to make it less annoying might have been nice, but it's still an under-ripe berry on a delicious three-course meal.

[@johndodo2062]

I beat the original in 88 when I was 6 so I guess I've been a fan for awhile. This was always my favorite and as happy as I am with it, in more worried about 4 now. There's no way they can release that game running at 900p the way they did this one. Which makes it pretty obvious to me that they are waiting for the next console for that game. The complete lack of a real lighting engine doesn't help anything either. A great engine like the one from the original dead space would hide any problems prime 4 might have visually.

[@krn0z.741]

True that. But the next console is not ghat far away. Recently, because of the pokemon presents on feb 27th, a 4chan post from 4 days earlier was proven as completely real and there was 1 line about the next switch. They work on a grphics imrpovement for the new switch generation which releases alongside the second pokemon dlc in late 2023/eraly 2024. And nintendo announced the switch 4 months before its release so its not improbable.

[@mikeymcchoas3511]

I really wish they would fix the item percentage glitch and the warrior artifact glitch.

[@chriswasson8414]

I love how you can see. The original was so dark, I couldn't play it. The remaster is wonderful! Thank you Nintendo

[@mahram]

Amen on that Phazon mines brutality. I played the hell out of this game on GC but that run was STILL tough!

[@thatnintendoquality]

I still struggled a ton in the Remaster but we made it in the end! Haha

[@dreadGodshand]

I love this game. But it's missing a few logs that explain the back story of metroid prime. (Final boss) and since it doesn't come with a manual, it's also missing the backstory, explaining the events leading up to the start of this game. Those are 2 very big issues I have with this game.

[@sugarray1345]

A brilliant review. You completely capture the incredible feeling of sheer joy and amazement you get when playing this game of the first time. I first played this on the GameCube and was blown away. I’m now going to buy a Switch OLED, primarily for this beautiful game, BoTW and Tears of the Kingdom. Thank you for this fabulous video. Watching this is the perfect way to ease into the weekend. 👌🙏🏻

[@thatnintendoquality]

I am so happy to hear this. Thank you very much. Enjoy!

[@BMW-sd6nn]

My favorite game of all time. Already played it twice a %100 it. The desire to play it again is insane.

[@thatnintendoquality]

It’s so good. Debated jumping right away into Hard mode once I finished this play through. And I had just played the Wii version only a year prior

[@rogeliomendez9135]

If your not sure, play this game. I still remember playing this on GC. Was awesome

[@novustalks7525]

It's just a pity the controls lack the accuracy of the wii

[@gameindustryinsider6450]

Play them side by side and you’ll find that the remaster is sadly lacking. The weapon light and ability to light up dark areas is a dynamic factor increasing the immersion. Yes the improved baked lighting looks great, but it is a shame they have removed so much of the dynamic lighting it affects your ability to navigate darker areas.

[@kathykolcun6791]

Great vid my friend. I never played prime but I'm pumped

[@thatnintendoquality]

Thank you :)

[@SessleIsosceles]

Thank you RETRO for 21 years of nostalgia and this masterpiece!

[@thatnintendoquality]

Yes!

[@MP-nq5nk]

i loved ur review but bro u said samus arrives on the isolated planet and loses her stuff but she loses it on the spatial station (which becomes the crashed frigate in the game if you have not noticed, game is insane).

[@thatnintendoquality]

You’re right. Good catch! Samus already lost the powers when she lands onto the planet

[@mitchellgoldstein1573]

Never played this before. Love the game but the hud is so blurry docked or undocked and it’s quite annoying. Not sure how yours is crystal clear

[@nintony2994]

Prime Remastered is what every remaster should be

[@GeometryWars]

I agree with this entire video. Metroid Prime is my perfect game.

[@stonecold5373]

we absolutely need metroid prime 4, NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll never understand how one of the best franchises of all time is not all that popular. Sales of Metroid games are low compared to other nintendo franchises, sadly. I will never figure out how one of the greatest games of all time still only sold just a few million copies i think? Compare that to a mario and zelda at 30 million copies each...

[@thatnintendoquality]

Can’t wait for Prime 4 :)

[@krn0z.741]

After roundabout 20 years and 50+ playthroughs across 4 platforms I clock in on around 5 hours for a 100% playthrough. It is my favorite game of all time but there are 2 things i am not as happy about. First: when you play classic mode, why the heck is the map on start where originally the pause menu was and why is the z button now aiming down? It doesnt make any sense and you lose the pause menu while playing. Second: where are the linking bonuses with fusion? Not having the original metroid makes sense, cause it is in the NSO NES emulator. But no fusion mode? Not even as a 100% percent on hard mode reward? I really hope that is getting released alongside fusions release on NSO GBA although I highly doubt it.

[@thatnintendoquality]

No linking bonus with Fusion on NSO was a missed opportunity

[@robertkenny1201]

Well I hope Nintendo keeps its promise to meet the physical Demand for this game and manufacturers and restocks on physical copies of this game cause there sold out everywhere.

[@natef15]

I was not impressed with Resident Evil 4 getting motion controls on the Wii release but this looks better thought out.

[@insomosisytmusicandsports4393]

That was the best version...

[@ernestt5703]

I’m playing this in celebration of national womens month. Samus is one hell of a badass woman.

[@L337Haxorz]

“It was essentially remastered already when ported to the wii as part of the trilogy” GameCube 480p - Wii……… also 480p 😂😂😂😂 I’m sorry I thought that was funny but yes I’m so glad they smashed this one out of the park 🙏

[@I_SuperHiro_I]

Mario RPG. They listened.

[@olivier4916]

Do if they remaster Metroid echoes will it be ultra perfection godly perfected

[@SethEssington]

This is way better than Prime Hack

[@andrewwilsher2498]

The game is a true masterpiece

[@StiffAftermath]

Go in "blind" lol after he gives away the order of half the ability acquisitions. I still liked the video though..

[@BakkerSamuel]

But I like the look of the original game more

[@tonyfabiano3053]

For some reason I just can't get into the Metroid games. They look cool and understand why people love them but for some reason they just have not clicked for me.

[@jesusramirezromo2037]

Probably the metroidvania aspects

[@thatnintendoquality]

Understandable. I have some series like that too

[@SiGa-i1r]

See the video "Metroid is of the devil."

[@zanderman2009]

I bought the original on the gamecube and hated it, the controls were terrible, the transition between turning into and coming out of the ball were far too slow and clumsy, the structure of the game was very simplistic and actually gave the player very little to do in combat. At least the remaster has fixed the controls

[@JustinHutchens]

“Mind boggling price of $39.99”? Are you fucking kidding me??? It’s a 20 year old game with a little over 10 hours of play time

[@VampireNoblesse]

best remaster ever?.., almost => hard mode should have been accessible from the start.. ... and now fear MP4 will end up being too easy ... this is what happens, when too many complain about Dread being too hard ... and if we don't complain about MP Remaster being too easy on normal mode, MP4 might just be too easy too

[@upgradED32]

No it shouldn't. Game was hard enough already for me since I hadn't played it in a while. And new comers first time players wouldn't want to experience a difficult game from the start cause they wouldn't play through it if they keep dying over and over at bosses.

[@quadraxisdominator7364]

@@upgradED32 If anyone struggles on this one, I hope they don’t ever play Dread. If you don’t like the side scrolling games then MP2 would be next and even then it was made easier on the Wii versions.

[@jesusramirezromo2037]

Nah its pretty well balanced, not hard or easy But yhea, Hard mode should of been unlocked from the start, given many people have beaten it

[@thatnintendoquality]

There’s typically difficulty settings in Metroid games so I’m not super worried. Although like you say, they aren’t always accessible from the start

[@trashaimgamer7822]

Now let's hope they honer and perfect the even better sequel.

[@samgold9151]

What is happening with Microsoft between now and 2029 with their New Platform Home Console? News

[@The_Ostrich]

Its not perfection, the backtracking, the lack of a fast travel and the hunt for the chozo artifacts tank the pacing of this game. Its a shame they left them unchanged, cause by Prime 3 they eliminated all these issues and that game was basically flawless, so they at least acknowleged the problems Prime 1 had and we can assume they will build on top of Prime 3 in Prime 4.

[@RocketSlime]

You literally complained about a huge component of a metroidvania/metronidazole games in general congrats

[@upgradED32]

There is 0 backtracking in this game once you know how to get things with the shortcuts. Must suck you don't know where they are. This games replay value is through the roof.

[@johndodo2062]

You can get 9 of the artifacts just by paying attention. I can run from one end of the world to the other in about 10 minutes. It's amazing how lazy some gamers are now

[@johndodo2062]

​@@upgradED32 I got 7 of the artifacts by accident during my play through back in 2002. It's incredible how much ADD people have anymore

[@InfernalDrake117]

@@upgradED32 Come on now, I like it too, but the backtracking is absolutely a valid complaint. If it was just once or twice it would be one thing, but you constantly need to go back through Magmoor caverns from the mid-game on. Prime 2 had each area connected to each other, and the light suit warp at the end, and Prime 3 had the ship. I do enjoy the artifact hunts at the end of Prime 1 and 2 though as a last hurrah.

[@Raylightsen]

Is good, yes, but why is youtube full of people saying the same thing over and over?, yes is good, buy it, the end.

[@robertkenny1201]

This coming from someone who dislikes both Samus Returns and Dread.

[@trapez77]

I’d rather get lost in a hedge maze.

[@jedediahpelland]

I love this game but it is hardly perfect. Magmoor caverns just becomes a nuisance after a while. Also there should be a save room closer to major boss fights. It is pretty annoying to have to fight your way through sections you have been through countless times just to get to the boss and barely beat it. You are then left with very little health and have to make your way back to the closest save room. The game should replenish your health as soon as you beat a major boss and gain a big power up. I know most people might say fast traveling between save rooms would defeat the purpose of discovering things along the way, but how many times have you travelled through the same sections knowing there is nothing you can get yet? Just saying.

[@pugetsoundwaves]

Not every game needs to hold your hand.

[@jordicorfont]

Sounds like a skill issue. Sorry I've been binging presidents AI and I had to say it :P

[@thatnintendoquality]

I get what you’re saying about fast travel save rooms, but I also think it would discourage exploration for first time players so overall I’m glad it’s not there

[@DeesBees85]

15 hours is a short game? For who? People without jobs?

[@thatnintendoquality]

Relatively. Compared to a 50-100 hour game, I guess

[@hyperdomina7296]

I am a fan of Metroid, but this idea that Metroid Prime is perfection feels more like Boomer nostalgia than anything to do with reality. Metroid Prime Ok, it was amazing when it came out but it feels slow and like a slog nowadays

[@IHitTheWater]

7.5/10

[@kr1me2000]

The game is very bad, sorry guys... good graphics don't make good gameplay.

[@InvertedInsight]

Tell me your 16 or younger without telling me your 16 or younger 😂

[@kr1me2000]

@@InvertedInsight im 71 :P

[@ivanbravo4536]

Matt: grow up.

[@kr1me2000]

@@ivanbravo4536 im 71 years old, im old enough ;s