Metroid Prime: Hunters DS
  • Publisher: Nintendo
  • Release Date: Mar 20, 2006
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85 out of 100

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8.1 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 133 Ratings

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  • Summary: Who is the Galaxy's Most Elite Bounty Hunter? Before Metroid Prime Hunters, the answer was easy. Now that six other ferocious bounty hunters have gathered to challenge Samus, the title is up for grabs. Engage in intense four-player deathmatches either locally or against players from around the world with Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Battle with seven elite bounty hunters, each with unique alternate forms and specialty weapons. Customize your multiplayer matches with over 20 expertly designed arenas and seven intense modes of play. Unlock multiplayer features by completing an all-new single-player mission in Adventure Mode. [Nintendo]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 55
  3. Negative: 0 out of 55
  1. Detroit Free Press
    100
    The game moves fluidly, with very little slowdown. The environments tend to repeat (even on the first planet I'd occasionally get lost because several corridors all looked the same), but the detail is surprisingly nice for a DS title.
  2. Adrenaline Vault
    100
    The multiplayer, however, is where this release shines. This is by far the most successful implementation of Nintendo's WFC service as of so far, and stands as an essential buy for anybody interested in experiencing the online capabilities of the DS.
  3. GameSpot
    86
    Precise controls and a worthwhile multiplayer mode are the highlights of Hunters, a Metroid Prime game that feels more like a first-person shooter than the GameCube games.
  4. My Gamer
    70
    It was like the developers couldn’t decide whether they wanted to make a killer single player mode or a killer multiplayer mode. So instead, players have to settle for average in both departments.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 59
  3. Negative: 5 out of 59
  1. JasonL.
    10
    This is great! It's long and fun. Enjoyed it for about 60 hours! I give a 10.
  2. Kirisoul
    8
    Poor single player, but the multiplayer is excellent and very polished. A blast to play with friends especially since you only need one card. Other stand outs include the graphics and decent soundtrack. Still, it definitely doesn't have the same atmosphere as the console series. It's more like a sampler, though without the innovation or creative level design that the console games are famous for.… Expand
  3. CharlieN.
    5
    Ok... This game is completely overhyped... It's a great experience but the only reason I believe people are so hyped is because it's a handheld FPS. The story is very weak... The bosses are very repetitive and the game is way too easy. If you want to get everything completed, you have to literally scan everything (ANNOYING). The only part where this game excedes what other games have, is the Wi-Fi Multiplayer. This game is more annoying than fun in my opinion. Buy if you need something to and are going on a quick hour-long road trip; I'd suggest this game. Rating 5 just because of the multiplayer.… Expand
  4. PaulH.
    0
    Got it as a gift in March, played it for about a hour, then I've never played it again, no interest whatsoever to pick this one up again.

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