Metroid Prime

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Summary

A 3D exploration-focused metroidvania with first-person shooting mechanics and the first 3D entry in the Metroid series, Metroid Prime follows Samus Aran after the events of Metroid (1986) as she boards a Space Pirate frigate, then chases her escaping archrival Ridley into the intricately structured Tallon IV, a planet full of deadly wildlife and former home to the advanced and ancient Chozo race.

Genres

Shooter, Platform, Puzzle, Adventure

Platforms

Nintendo GameCube

Developers

Retro Studios

Release Date

November 16, 2002 (22 years and 8 months ago)

Publishers

Nintendo

Content Rating

T Violence

Franchises

Metroid

Community

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In Nintendo’s most recent financial statement, the company listed “TBA” for the release of Bayonetta 3, Metroid Prime 4 and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild sequel. This shouldn’t be too surprising, but just in case you were wondering, now you know!