Tag: Metroid Prime
News Retro Studios "Thrilled" To Reveal Its Work On Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Samus returns in 2025
It's been an incredibly exciting week for Nintendo, with this week's Direct broadcast giving Metroid fans a first look at the fourth entry in the Metroid Prime series. It's also a bit of a relief to finally see this game in action after an incredibly lengthy development cycle, including a restart. To mark this special...
Guide Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - Who Is Sylux?
The new big bad in town
If you've been following the development of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond since its initial announcement in 2017, then chances are you've heard the name 'Sylux' mentioned in passing along the way. If you're not completely up-to-date on your Metroid Prime history (and not everyone is, that's okay), then you might not know who this...
Video New Metroid Prime 4 Footage Spotted On Nintendo's Teaser Website
Another look at the game's jungle-like environment
This week's Nintendo Direct went out with a bang, announcing Metroid Prime 4: Beyond would be releasing at some point in 2025. Alongside the title and release date reveal, we got our very first look at the new chapter, which was originally announced seven years ago. If you're hungry for even more...
Random It's Now Been Seven Years Since Metroid Prime 4 Was Announced
Nintendo's Switch "successor" announcement nears
One game we've now been waiting an entire generation for is Metroid Prime 4. Nintendo originally confirmed the title was coming in 2017 when E3 was still up and running, and this week technically marks the seventh anniversary of this announcement. Since then, it's also been five years since Metroid...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: Energy Tank Expansion Locations
Nine lives?
In this entry for the Metroid Prime Remastered guide, we'll be going through every Energy Tank upgrade, linking out to their locations within our wider walkthrough. If you're looking to boost Samus' health up to the maximum level while inching ever closer to that 100% completion rating, then be sure to scan your peepers over the entries...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: Missile Expansion Locations
Arm yourselves
In this entry for our Metroid Prime Remastered guide, we'll be listing out all of the Missile Expansion available throughout the game and linking each out to our walkthrough. Collecting all Missile Expansions, beyond simply increasing your firepower, is key to achieving a 100% completion rating in the game, thus unlocking a bonus...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: Power Bomb Expansion Locations
Boom!
In this entry for our Metroid Prime Remastered guide, we'll be listing out every location for the Power Bomb upgrades. There aren't many here, but locating them can be a bit of a faff if you're not sure where to look. Each item listed will link out to our full walkthrough, where you'll be able to see exactly how to obtain each upgrade...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: Logbook Guide - All Scan Entries
Set visor to scan
In this entry for the Metroid Prime Remastered guide, we'll be listing out every single scan entry found in the game. Each entry will be linked to its position in the walkthrough, so if there's something listed here that you need to add to your log, then click on through to discover exactly where and how to locate it. Metroid...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: How To Defeat The Final Boss
The final showdown
In this entry in our full walkthrough for Metroid Prime Remastered, we cover how to beat the final boss, Metroid Prime. This one comes in two distinct stages, each with its own bar of full health (so it's technically two boss fights in one - yay!). That said, it's not as difficult as you might think, so let's get to it. Metroid...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: Walkthrough - Impact Crater
Endgame
Welcome to our full walkthrough for Metroid Prime Remastered. This is it; we're almost at the end, folks. We're going to be covering the final area in the game known as the Impact Crater. Here, you'll face off against two major boss characters, but there are also a few scan entries we'll need to add. Let's get to it. Metroid Prime...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: How To Defeat Meta Ridley
I've been expecting you, Mr. Ridley
In this entry in our full walkthrough for Metroid Prime Remastered, we cover how to beat Meta Ridley. Meta Ridley is the penultimate boss fight in Metroid Prime and, as such, can be quite formidable. Follow our guide carefully for all the details on how to take this menace down. Metroid Prime Remastered Meta...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: Phazon Mines Metroid Quarantine
Home stretch
Welcome back to our full walkthrough for Metroid Prime Remastered. We're really in the home stretch now, which means that this section will focus on the Metroid Quarantine segment of the Phazon Mines. We're going to be picking up the last remaining Power Suit upgrades required to take on the game's final boss battles. So let's get...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: How To Defeat Omega Pirate
I am the Alpha
In this entry in our full walkthrough for Metroid Prime Remastered, we cover how to beat the Omega Pirate boss. This is undoubtedly one of the most tricky boss battles in the game, but it's far from impossible. Read on to discover exactly how to vanquish the Omega Pirate. Metroid Prime Remastered Omega Pirate Boss Guide - How To...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: Walkthrough - Phazon Mines
Radioactive
Welcome back to our full walkthrough of Metroid Prime Remastered. In this section, we'll be diving into the intimidating Phazon Mines. This is probably the most combat-heavy area featured in Metroid Prime and it's absolutely crawling with Space Pirates. By this point, though, you should have a formidable arsenal at your disposal, so...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: Hall Of Elders & Sunken Frigate Walkthrough
Ice, ice, baby
Welcome back to our full walkthrough for Metroid Prime Remastered. Now that we're done fighting Thardus, it's time to head back to the Chozo Ruins and Tallon Overworld to explore some additional areas and grab us some more much-needed power-ups. Let's get cracking. Metroid Prime Remastered: Walkthrough - Hall of Elders &...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: Phendrana Drifts - Research Core Walkthrough
Here there be pirates
Welcome back to our full walkthrough for Metroid Prime Remastered. You've made it to the Research Core of Phendrana Drifts — well done! Now, fair warning: this area will really start to test your combat skills. You're going to be encountering various types of Space Pirates, a heap tonne of Auto Turrets, and of course, the...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: How To Defeat Hive Mecha
Shoot it in the gob
For this entry in our full walkthrough for Metroid Prime Remastered, we quickly go over what's required to beat the Hive Mecha boss in Chozo Ruins. This one is really easy, but if you happen to be struggling at all, then read on for a full breakdown on how to take this thing down. Metroid Prime Remastered Hive Mecha Boss Guide...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: How To Defeat Flaahgra
Look in the mirror
In this entry to our full walkthrough of Metroid Prime Remastered, we dive into the method required to beat the rather formidable boss known as Flaahgra. Don't worry too much, though. While it may look intimidating, defeating Flaahgra is actually a lot more straightforward than you might think. Regardless, if you're struggling,...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: How To Defeat Sheegoth
Get your missiles ready
In this entry of the full walkthrough for Metroid Prime Remastered, we're going to be going over how to defeat the boss called Sheegoth. This one's a big beastie and may prove a bit of a challenge compared to the earlier bosses, but don't worry too much; we've got your back. Metroid Prime Remastered Sheegoth Boss Guide -...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: How To Defeat Thardus
Let's rock!
In this entry for our full walkthrough of Metroid Prime Remastered, we'll be covering how to defeat the giant rocky boss known as Thardus. The key here is to switch between your Combat Visor and your Thermal Visor, so read on for a more in-depth breakdown of how to proceed. Metroid Prime Remastered Thardus Boss Guide - How To Beat:
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: Walkthrough, All Collectibles, Locations, Tips & Tricks
Prime time
Welcome to our Metroid Prime Remastered Full Walkthrough Guide hub! This Metroid Prime Remastered Walkthrough will take you through the entire game from beginning to end, highlighting where to find all key items, including all Scan Entries, Power Suit Upgrade Locations, All Artifact Locations, and how to beat ever
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: Space Pirate Frigate Walkthrough
Samus returns
Hello, and welcome to our full walkthrough for Metroid Prime Remastered. We'll be kicking off with the 'prologue' section, which takes place on the Space Pirate Frigate Orpheon. There won't be any key items or upgrades to find here (in fact, you'll lose most of your abilities by the end of it), but there are several logbook entries...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: Tallon Overworld Walkthrough
The true journey begins
So after making your way through the introductory section of Metroid Prime via the Space Pirate Frigate, you've now found yourself on the surface of Tallon IV, a planet that's both beautiful and deadly in equal measure. Luckily, then, we're here you guide you through everything. Now that you're in the thick of it, there will...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: Chozo Ruins Walkthrough
I don't like sand
Welcome back to our full walkthrough for Metroid Prime Remastered! You've now made your way through the introductory section of Tallon Overworld and now find yourself in the bright, beautiful world of the Chozo Ruins. There's a fair bit to get through here, so keep an eye out for scan entries, upgrades, and all sorts as you make...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: Magmoor Caverns Walkthrough
It's hot down here!
Right then, now that we've got the Varia Suit, we can continue our Metroid Prime Remastered walkthrough and head down into Magmoor Caverns. This is a beautiful, yet deadly biome filled with flaming hot lava, fire-spitting beasties, and floating bombs of poisonous gas. Be careful. Metroid Prime Remastered: Walkthrough -...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: Phendrana Drifts Walkthrough
Brrrr!
Welcome back to our full walkthrough of Metroid Prime Remastered, and welcome to the beautiful land of Phendrana Drifts. Now that we're out of Magmoor Caverns, we can take a bit of a breather in the knowledge that we're not in any danger of falling into any lava. But we warned, there are still loads of dangerous beasties roaming the...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: How To Defeat Parasite Queen
On 'site
In this entry in our full walkthrough for Metroid Prime Remastered, we cover how to beat the Parasite Queen boss. This is a fairly easy introductory boss, but read on to find out how to beat Parasite Queen if she's causing you problems... Metroid Prime Remastered Parasite Queen Boss Guide - How To Beat: After the cutscene concludes, open...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: All Artifact Locations
Plundering Tallon IV
Your main objective in Metroid Prime Remastered, beyond blasting Space Pirates, is to gather up 12 Chozo Artifacts in order to gain access to the game's final area. In this guide, we'll show you how to get every Artifact in the game, listing every Artifact by location with instructions on how to collect it. Many of the Chozo...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: Power Suit Upgrade Locations
Suit up, soldier
Metroid Prime Remastered, like all entries in Nintendo's sci-fi franchise, requires you to rebuild Samus Aran's arsenal and make her powerful enough to take on even the most fearsome of beasties. In this guide, we'll take you through all Power Suit upgrades to find on your travels across the planet Tallon IV, including the...
Video Metroid Prime Remastered - Switch Vs. GameCube Comparison
Looks gooood. Can confirm.
Metroid Prime Remastered, you say? Geez, that shadow-dropped, like, 20 hours ago, gramps. Look, we've been busy, okay? Amongst documenting all the exciting news from the first Nintendo Direct of 2023, we Europeans had to squeeze in a few hours of shut-eye between then and now, too, so please forgive us for repeating a...
Rumour Metroid Prime Remaster Apparently Lined Up For November, Prime 2 And 3 To Follow
"Almost certainly to line up with the 20th anniversary"
It's one of those rumours that feels like it's been around for years because, well, it has, but Jeff Grubb of the Giant Bomb parish has once again gone on record with updated info
News Former Metroid Prime Dev Calls Cancelled 'Project X' A "Frustrating Experience"
"It doesn't make sense and it's not even fun"
In the latest video published by YouTube creator KIWI TALKZ, ex-Retro Studios dev Paul Tozour gave an extensive interview around his time with the studio, including cultivating a positive working culture, how Metroid Prime 3: Corruption was influenced by Halo, and the studio's relationship with Metroid...
News Ex-Retro Studios Devs Laud Metroid Prime's Camera System
"You never lose sight of Samus"
In a recent video compilation from YouTuber KIWI TALKZ, a group of ex-Retro Studios developers spoke about the late Mark Haigh-Hutchinson, a LucasArts alumni who was in charge of the camera system for the Metroid Prime games. Mark sadly passed away in 2008 from pancreatic cancer and his former co-workers had a lot to...
Random Metroid Prime's Logo Went Through 53 Different Iterations
"I wanted to blow my brains out"
Anyone with a background in graphic design or illustration knows just how many different iterations of a logo are required before landing on the perfect end result. It can be a taxing process, but when it comes to a massive game like Metroid Prime, the time and effort is undoubtedly worth it when you see just how...
News A Fan-Made Mod of Metroid Prime Is the Remaster You've Been Hoping For
Comes complete with 4K visuals and 60fps gameplay
A new mod for Metroid Prime promises some serious upgrades to the "vanilla" experience of the game, introducing 4K visuals, 60fps gameplay, and a host of new textures, assets, and lighting upgrades. The mod, called 'MPR Phaze 1', is available now but will require players to own a copy of either...
Random Nintendo Didn't Know What A Bounty Hunter Was Before Metroid Prime
"A space adventurer with a heart of gold"
Earlier today, we shared a brand new Did You Know Gaming? video (see below) that discussed the development history behind the original Metroid Prime. From its start as a three protagonist-lead fight against eugenics to its eventual shift to a first-person Samus Aran-starring game, it's safe to say the...
News Metroid Prime Was Once A Third-Person Shooter About Eugenics
Did You Know Gaming? delves deep
Metroid Prime is one of the crown jewels in the GameCube's library as well as within the Metroid series. Prime combined exploration and first-person gunplay to expert effect, which was only possible due to Retro Studio's involvement. While this game is (rightfully) highly regarded, it's no secret that the development...
News Former Metroid Prime Engineer Admits He Was "Disappointed" With The Wii's Specs
Remaining with Nintendo would have meant staying "a bit behind"
The Nintendo Wii is arguably one of the most innovative video game consoles ever released, but when it comes to raw power - at the time, it was well behind the competition. This led to some third-party developers completely skipping the generation, and even certain Nintendo teams were...
Random Nintendo Rejected Samus Voice Acting In Metroid Prime For Being "Too Sexual And Sensual"
"They're very, very particular about vocal sounds"
Podcaster Reece Reilly – AKA: Kiwi Talks – has been discussing the development of past Metroid games with the people who made them for some time now, having previously chatted to the likes of Mike Wikan and Bryan Walker. More recently, he sat down with Clark Wen, who was Audio Director on
News The Fan-Made 2D Metroid Prime Game Has Been Forced To Shut Down
"The announcement you have been dreading"
Back in April, we covered a story about a talented group of developers known as "Team SCU" who were working hard on a 2D version of the Nintendo GameCube hit, Metroid Prime. It was called 'Prime 2D' and at the time, the first demo of the game had just gone live. It was quite impressive, we might add. SCU...
News Industry Veteran "Zoid" Retires And Reminisces About A Conference Call With Miyamoto
Call me by my (nick)name
Blizzard's most senior software engineer David "Zoid" Kirsch has announced his retirement from the company and the games business. The industry veteran has an enviable list of credits to his name, having worked for some of the biggest companies in the business and some of the biggest games of the last 20 years, including...
News Demo For Stunning Fan-Made 2D Metroid Prime Game Released
Return to Tallon IV
Nintendo made the tough decision at the beginning of 2019 to restart the development of Metroid Prime 4 with the help of Retro Studios. Since then (and even before), there's been very little activity on the Metroid front. Fortunately, there is a passionate Metroid fanbase and one talented group of developers known as "Team SCU"...
News Retro Studios Still Needs A Boss / AI Designer, Just To Let You Know
Ever wanted to work on Metroid Prime 4?
It's been almost two years now since Nintendo announced the development of Metroid Prime 4 would be scrapped and restarted, so what's been going on since then? If you've been keeping up, you'll know Retro Studios has been on a massive hiring spree. In recent times, it recruited a veteran GTA producer, a God...
News Retro Studios Is Remodelling Its HQ In 2021 To Aid Development Of Metroid Prime 4
At a cost of $530,000
The Nintendo-owned Retro Studios is remodelling its HQ next year, VGC reports. Famous for its work on the Metroid Prime and Donkey Kong Country franchises, Retro is currently involved in the production of Metroid Prime 4, a game it inherited when Nintendo decided to
Random Insomniac Discovers Gunship "Drift" Glitch In Metroid Prime
Years after its release
Metroid Prime was a massive game during the GameCube era, generating a huge following and a sequel on the same system. Despite this, one glitch in the first entry which has seemingly gone unnoticed over the years has now reportedly been discovered by a Reddit user known as angelar_ who suffers from insomnia. You see, one...
News Metroid Prime Developer Andy O'Neil Passes Away, Aged 47
"Andy’s contributions to the gaming industry will never be forgotten"
Bluepoint Games has revealed that its co-founder Andy O'Neil passed away on June 10th, aged 47. O'Neil is perhaps most famous to Nintendo fans as the technical lead on Metroid Prime and Metroid Prime 2, and as principal engineer on Metroid Prime 3. Originally from Birmingham...
Video Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Looks Lovely Running At 60fps And In 4K
HD Trilogy when?
The Metroid Prime series is hugely popular among the franchise's fanbase - you probably already knew that if you chose to read this article - but the games are starting to show their age a little as technology gallops forward. Metroid Prime 2: Echoes is now 15 years old (where does the time go?), with its GameCube visuals naturally...
Feature Please Understand: Unpacking Nintendo's Vision For Metroid Prime 4
Is Metroid finally on the right track after the Federation Farce?
Nintendo’s announcement that Metroid Prime 4 was effectively being taken back to the drawing board wasn’t exactly the January surprise fans were hoping for; the sizeable delay to this much-anticipated sequel was an understandable downer for fans. Despite disappointment, the video...
With glowing LED eyes
Recently, we shared the news that a brand new Meta Ridley statue was on the way from First 4 Figures. Now, that very statue is available to pre-order, and you can choose between Standard and Exclusive variants to suit your specific desires (although, both options are mightily expensive as you might expect). Estimated to...
News Metroid Prime 1 & 2 Audio Lead Discusses His Work And Life At Retro Studios
We can dream, eh?
With Metroid Prime 4 now officially announced for Nintendo Switch - please let there be another reveal at E3 this year! - fans of the series finally have something to be excited about after what will be a 12-year gap between entries. To whet your appetite before any further announcements, though, indulge yourself in...
