Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is finally out after a long and difficult development – and despite some bright spots, the game really shows its age.
Nintendo has a long and celebrated history of doing things its own way. During the original Switch era, going back to Super Mario Odyssey in 2017, Nintendo has focused on bringing open-world style exploration elements to many of its major releases. That strategy has worked very well, breathing new life into storied franchises like Donkey Kong, Mario Kart, and The Legend of Zelda. But it hasn’t quite added the same revolutionary touch to Metroid Prime 4.
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It’s interesting to see the release of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond after such a long wait. While it may not meet the high standards set by Nintendo’s best, it’s always exciting to have new content in the Metroid series. Looking forward to hearing more about the gameplay!