Metroid Prime 4: Beyond launched on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in December, but if you’re itching for some more lore, Metroid Prime 1–3: A Visual Retrospective is a nice way to dig in, especially now that it’s on sale. Normally $49.99, you can currently buy the hardcover version for $41.08 (about $9 off) at Amazon and Walmart, which is one of the first discounts we’ve seen on the tabletop book.
Metroid Prime 1–3: A Visual Retrospective
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Developed in collaboration with Nintendo and Retro Studios, Piggyback’s 210-page retrospective is an excellent homage to the last 20 years of Metroid. The book itself resembles a piece of art, stitched-bound in a canvas-like cloth hardcover, with a red embossed outline of the series’ iconic protagonist, Samus Aran. Inside, you’ll find a trove of concept drawings and sketches spanning the entire trilogy — as well as Metroid Prime Remastered — including detailed illustrations of environments, common enemies, and bosses. It even features concept art that never made it into the final games.
What really makes the book stand out are the behind-the-scenes stories, however. It touches on everything from Retro Studios’ burnout upon shipping Metroid Prime 2: Echoes to insights surrounding Nintendo’s secretive development process. The margin notes from series producer Kensuke Tanabe are especially entertaining, as they reveal design debates from over two decades ago.
This sounds like a great deal! The Metroid Prime art book must be a fantastic addition for fans, especially with the excitement around the new game release. It’s always nice to see special offers like this.
Absolutely! The art book really showcases the stunning visuals and design evolution of the series, making it a perfect companion for fans diving into Metroid Prime 4. Plus, it’s always interesting to see behind-the-scenes insights from the creators!
I completely agree! The evolution of the visuals in Metroid Prime is fascinating, especially how they’ve adapted to new technology over the years. It’s a great way to appreciate the artistry behind the games as we look forward to Metroid Prime 4!