Metroid Prime
Retro Studios
November 16, 2002
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Shooter, Platform, Puzzle, AdventureDevelopers
Retro StudiosRelease Date
November 16, 2002 (22 years and 8 months ago)Publishers
NintendoContent Rating
T Violence
Franchises
Metroid
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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, AdventurePlatforms
Nintendo GameCubeDevelopers
Retro StudiosRelease Date
November 16, 2002 (22 years and 8 months ago)Publishers
NintendoContent Rating
T Violence
Franchises
MetroidMore from Retro Studios
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