Metroid Prime
GameCube- Publisher: Nintendo
- Release Date: Nov 17, 2002
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 1346 Ratings
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Positive: 1,199 out of 1346
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Mixed: 48 out of 1346
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Negative: 99 out of 1346
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Feb 12, 2011
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Oct 16, 2012One of the best games on Gamecube. Metroid Prime is not really a FPS, since you can lock enemies, but it doesn't matter. There is a full world to explore, with a good mix shooting, plaforming and puzzle solving. Every equipement you find will make you more powerful, giving a great feeling. Story is delivered through reading computers which can be boring at times though.
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TukeS.Mar 30, 2003Good game.
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ShadowMastersonMar 4, 2003A long awaited game in the Metroid saga! Excellent graphics, sound, music, and appeal. I ecspecially love how you have to investigate EVERYTHING it understand the rich and in depth story that spans through the whole Metroid universe. The world is as rich as the story, and every inch of it is teeming with deadly life forms. A must have for all Game Cube owners.
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NicholasT.Sep 1, 2006
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JonathanP.Nov 20, 2002What an amazing game, I have not been this hooked since Zelda 64. This is the best GameCube game yet -- hell, this is the best game of the last 4 or so years. NOT TO BE MISSED.
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May 28, 2011
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Nov 5, 2011
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Jun 14, 2011Metroid Prime is a truly stunning experience for anyone. Pros: Innovative and overall, nicely polished; excellent graphics and sound; beautifully detailed design; epic soundtrack; challenging gameplay. Cons: No multiplayer; no widescreen mode; the save system could've been better.
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Oct 28, 2011
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Nov 7, 2011I like this game. It has great graphics and unique gameplay, although I found the game confusing at times because there is a lot going on within the game.
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Jun 25, 2012
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Nov 23, 2011Simply the most absorbing game I've ever played. It has the refinement of zelda with an amazing graphics engine and an unquestionable amount of atmosphere. I play to this day, it's better than 90% of what's on wii.
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Nov 29, 2011Metroid prime is the best game of it's console generation while also fulfilling all necessary gameplay aspects that Metroid fans have come to know and love.
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Apr 23, 2012I really love this game. There's an intense atmosphere, the graphics is one of the best in Gamecube, the gameplay is awesome and the soundtrack... is amazing. The all planet Tallon IV is huge, with good designs and the boss are the biggest i ever seen in a metroid game.
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May 18, 2012
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Dec 5, 2012I absolutely LOVE this game. I picked it up after watching by big brother play it when I was young. I played it, beat it, and to this day I still come back to play more. This is by far my favorite metroid game and is in my opinion one of the best games of all time. Do not pass up a chance to play this incredible game.
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Jan 3, 2013
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Mar 6, 2013A minimalist, yet enthralling backstory is spread about surprisingly slick graphics, intense action sequences, and excellent boss battles. Metroid Prime takes the best out of the Metroid series, and puts a whole new dimensional spin on it.
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May 27, 2014
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May 3, 2015Metroid Prime es un grandisimo juego que recomiendo a todo el mundo. Variedad, graficos muy buenos, controles, mecanicas, es perfecto. 60 fps solidos y una experiencia inolvidable.
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HunterEJul 10, 2008Best game for the Gamecube, one of the best games of all time. No kidding, go get it right now. Similar to games you know, but very unique and very well-crafted. Play it alone for the mood and in a dim room so you can see all the pretty details packed onto the screen.
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MikeW.Dec 7, 2002Metroid Prime is a great FP game. At first the controls seem weird but once you get into a couple hours of gameplay the controls become natural and easy. The graphics are great comparing to those of Halo. The music in the game is neat because some of it is from the original Metroid Prime. This is one of the best FP games iv'e ever played.
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AnonymousguyJan 5, 2003
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DavidL.Oct 3, 2004This game is nothing short of spectacular...if you own a Gamecube you MUST buy this game...If you don't, well...you don't know what your missing =).
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JeffBigheadJun 10, 2004
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JimtoMar 9, 2003Anyone who didn't give this game 10 should be ashamed of themselves. Jelaous fools.
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AndreB.Mar 31, 2004This is the best Metroid game of all time.
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KikBOct 29, 2008
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AlexA.Feb 26, 2008
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BrodieP.Nov 22, 2002Certainly not your average fps... its more of an adventure game where seeing what you can unlock next as apposed to blasting aliens is the majority of the fun. And while theres not hordes of enemies to kill as in Halo, it seems balanced for this adventure and you'll never get bored. It is beautifully accomplished in almost every aspect. A must have for Gamecube owners.
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SaiyukiDec 2, 2002Can you say "Good bye, Halo"?
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C.SnowdonDec 23, 2002
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NateB.Dec 15, 2003
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MichaelJ.Mar 24, 2005
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AlexzanderD.Aug 24, 2005I just like main part of the game like the boss parasite queen before the part where you have 7 minutes to get out.
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CarlosL.Apr 23, 2007This game is good. I like the controls since I;m not use to first person. Also the gameplay is fun with the enemies smart and you have to plan out how to kill them and the only drawback are the far save stations and sometimes you need to sit and think.
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PaulWNov 16, 2008
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KrisK.Nov 27, 2002
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PpuffyNov 23, 2005
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Mar 13, 2014
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Feb 27, 2016
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Jan 27, 2017My favorite video game. A perfect artwork that perfectly offers what you are looking for. This saga is underestimated by many people, and does not get the success it deserves. A real shame. Hopefully a game of this generation will be half as good as this game is.
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Nov 8, 2017In 2017, the game is still spectacular, the mechanics, the feeling of being alone on a planet to explore, music combined with the environment recreates one of the most invasive feelings of not knowing what to do. The small details of development make the game one of the masterpieces of video games. Congratulations to Retro Studios for creating this masterpiece.
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Mar 28, 2020
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Jul 8, 2021
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Jan 4, 2011Here's my Top 50 games of all time:
The Legend of Zelda a Link to the Past
Super Metroid
The Legend of Zelda
Metroid Prime (Trilogy)
Banjo-Kazooie
Resident Evil 4
Tetris DS
Words with Friends (Scrabble)
Super Mario Galaxy
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Jun 1, 2011
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Feb 2, 2014One of the most brilliant games for the Game Cube.
I myself have played it on the Wii and thought it was awesome.
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May 25, 2012
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May 27, 2013Arguably, the best gamecube game ever. The graphics were ahead of their time and could compete with todays standards. The landscapes are stunning and the adventurous gameplay keeps you coming back for more. The bosses are challenging yet not impossible. The worst part of the game is when its over
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MichaelB.Feb 24, 2003
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ShawnT.Feb 27, 2003Amazing. Simply amazing. Pick up a copy now. it's really fun and u get to shoot stuff ^_^
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Jan 8, 2011There is so much but so little to say about this game. Best graphics of a gamecube game. Best gameplay of a gamecube game. Flawless in every way. Compelling. Entertaining. Jaw dropping action. If you have not bought this, then do so. This is why the gamecube is worth buying!
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Jun 11, 2013Amazing, absolutely amazing. for anyone that ever knocked the gamecube with or without trying it, this game will set you straight. It is an experience unlike anything else that was available at the time. The depth of this game was outstanding, was always entertained even when literally breaking my controller after multiple deaths to the final boss.
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Jul 21, 2014
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Sep 18, 2019If they say that this is the video game "Metroid Prime" is the best in the series, nobody is wrong. With excellent graphics, scenarios, music and history, great handling of the degrees of difficulty and new functions make this game a modern classic.
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Apr 20, 2018Congratulations to Retro Studios for this atmospheric masterpiece. Phenomenal combination of environment-music.
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Aug 7, 2020Puro vÃdeo game, maravilhosa aventura de Samus Aran uma mulher que não precisa calçar ´44 bico largo para provar sua coragem, que jogo fantástico, um clássico memorável, horas e mais horas de diversão.
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Apr 25, 2021Well metroid prime suffers from lack of story and structure, it offers a perfect adventure, thr puzzles are so smart and the shooting feels so convenient as well.
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AnonymousSep 21, 2007
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ShayneVMar 30, 2008People need to stop comparing this game to others games like Splinter Cell, Grand Theft Auto, and Halo. WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE. This game is completely different then those types of games. Stop comparing it to other games. Its a great game so give it a try. Yes its true that some people wont like it but at least give it a try. Or you could go back to playing your crappy Halo.
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Shane95Jan 2, 2010
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SteveM.Nov 19, 2002Holy crap!! This game rocks!!
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IanT.Nov 20, 2002This game is awesome, f*ck renting it, just buy it! It is definitely a console seller.
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JasonM.Dec 10, 2002Considering that this game dosen't have a multiplayer it is the best game for game cube yet. Halo has got to be the best multi player yet but the actual game on campaign isn't that good. Metroid prime blows halo out of the water and can't wait for the next game featuring Samus.
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JohnA.Dec 1, 2002
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EricC.Dec 4, 2002
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MarceloC.Jan 2, 2003Metroid Prime is easily the best game in the metroid series but is also one of the most atmospheric game on the gamecube to date, and simply one of the best in years.
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SamsonOct 8, 2003The most fun I've ever had playing a video game besides maybe the original Mario for NES. This is an epic game.
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BrianF.Jan 8, 2003The only flaws I found were: Some doors took awhile to open and it doesn't tell you where to go for about 15 minutes after you complete a mission (By then, you're on the other side of the planet).
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JimL.Mar 7, 2003One of the best games of all time continues the metroid story. Excellent!!!
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NeilW.Apr 23, 2003One of the best games i've ever played. And plz stop bitchin about the controls. If you find them wierd, you should after about 15-30 mins of playin discover that they work flawlessly. And if they dont? well, I think you're the one that has a problem.
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ShadowW.Apr 7, 2003One of the best games ever made! Graphics were inredible and game controls are easyily accessible, simply amazing!
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TheLoneGamerMay 18, 2003
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MarcP.Jun 18, 2003This game is simply perfect, from gameplay to graphics. The most fun I've ever had playing a game, and one of the greatest game challenges ever.
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AaronC.Jul 7, 2003
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ChrisM.Jan 1, 2004The game that no GC owner should be without. An epic masterpiece that will have you enthralled right to the very end. The lovely graphics, the effective music and the deep gameplay all add up to a great game.
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GeorgeY.Oct 5, 2004I bet $50 that Greg K: a) doesn't own a gamecube b) doesn't know how to push buttons c) is some rejected halo fan who can't take any competition.
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JappleJun 7, 2004
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RobertA.Jul 15, 2004Great. play on. and this delight will astound you.
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SamusAranJul 29, 2004Prime. Metroid Prime. Prime gaming. The name of the game explains my feelings.
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DanielT.Aug 6, 2004It's long, it's challenging, and it has beautifull graphics. The game has had the same impact on the Gamecube like that of The Ocarina of Time had on the N64. If OoT was N64's best game. Then Metroid Prime is GCN's best game.
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KymP.Feb 6, 2005Wow. just completed it...one of the most atmospheric, engrossing and endearing games i''ve ever had to honour to play. Not a perfect score due to some niggles with aiming jumps, and save stations can be frustrating to track down.. but overall, brilliant.
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ChuckMar 4, 2005Metroid prime by far is one of the best first-person shooters game ever. In the beginning this game kind of sucked but you had to keep playing. But in the midlle and in the end of this game was the best part in the whole game. If your looking for a good game for the gamecube definitely buy Metroid Prime.
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GeckatJun 3, 2005
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BryanSAug 1, 2006I heartily agree with the critics. This game deserves a 9.7. It is not perfect (no game is...well, maybe Ocarina of Time), however, it is bloody close. Awesome story, atmospheric sound track, fluid controls, incredibly immersive. One of the best games I have ever played.
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BenjaminB.Mar 22, 2007
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MarkEFeb 2, 2009So many children on this website, thinking Halo is the be all and end all of gaming. Metroid Prime is perfection, it brought the 2D formula to the next level with astounding results. I can play this game again and again.
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jean-philippelMar 1, 2009It's a perfect game! Graphics are so great, boss are beautiful, hard and tall! I like this game
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AaronRoizJun 10, 2009Ok, quite simply one of the greatest games of all time. People need to stop calling this an FPS because it's not, it's an FPA (First Person Adventure). deserves a 15.
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andrépJul 6, 2009nice game!!! i like the controll and graphics and best of all the sound its amazing keep it up nintendo
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BOboP.Nov 20, 2002AMzing AMzing
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JohnB.Nov 21, 2002
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KevinS.Nov 20, 2002
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BernieT.Nov 20, 2002It's amazing how many people rate the game a 7, then say "I've played better FPSs" 0_o. You know the game's called METROID, right?
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#1 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2002
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It looks fantastic, it plays fantastic (the best usage of the GameCube controller to date), it sounds fantastic, and darn it, it is just fun to play.
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GameNowIt doesn't matter if you've never played a Metroid game before - Prime will kick your ass and unrelentingly own you. [A+; Jan 2003, p.62]
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It oozes with so much addictiveness that the storyline plays second fiddle and reminds you of a time when gameplay was an integral part of gaming. Put simply, this is one of the best games I have played in a long, long time. [Grade = A+]