Metroid Prime Remastered - Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite [Digital]
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Customers are satisfied with Metroid Prime Remastered, especially the updated graphics and the quality of the remaster. Many appreciate the redefined and mastered controls, as well as the smooth performance on the Switch. The gameplay is also a highlight, with players enjoying the opportunity to revisit this classic Metroid title.
Software Format
DigitalBecome intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran
And explore an alien planet in this critically-acclaimed first-person adventure
Use and upgrade abilities like the Morph Ball, Missiles, and an array of beams to survive the harsh environments and lethal creatures of the planet Tallon IV
Gain abilities and revisit areas to uncover the different routes and secrets hiding in a beautiful-yet-threatening interconnected world
Scan your surroundings to gather information about the planet’s history and the creatures that call it home or to reveal enemies’ weak points
Choose from multiple control options and experience revamped graphics, sound, and unlockable art in this remastered classic
- ESRB RatingT (Teen 13+)ESRB DescriptorsAnimated blood, ViolenceCompatible Platform(s)Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch LiteSoftware FormatDigital
Reviews
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 83 reviews
- Graphics (39)
- Remaster (13)
- Performance (10)
- Game Play (7)
- Controls (6)
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Get behind the visor of intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran in her critically-acclaimed first-person adventure Step into the boots of Samus Aran as you navigate the winding paths and interconnected environments of an alluring-yet-dangerous alien planet. Use powers like the iconic Morph Ball and Grapple Beam to revisit hard-to-reach areas and find a path forward. With revamped graphics, sound, unlockable art, and updated control schemes, Samus’ 3D platforming debut has reached greater heights. Calm and capable, Samus takes on this solo mission…but she is far from alone. Explore the alien environments and eerie isolation of planet Tallon IV. Journey through the diverse biomes of planet Tallon IV as you uncover the Space Pirates’ sinister experiments and gather information about the toxic substance that left the planet in ruin. Blast forward to your next objective or take time to stop and scan your surroundings and delve into the creatures and culture of Tallon IV. From the quiet stillness of the snowy Phendrana Drifts to the magma geysers of Magmoor Caverns, this alien planet introduces beautifully harsh landscapes and labyrinths. Upgrade your arsenal to take on extraterrestrial terrors. Use Samus’ Arm Cannon and go head-to-head against otherworldly creatures, bolstered Space Pirates, and Ridley, revived with cybernetic and genetic enhancements. Backtrack through areas and pay close attention to your environment to solve puzzles and get more upgrades. You’ll need the help of abilities like the Ice Beam, Missiles, and several visors to dispatch the alien threats lurking on Tallon IV.

Get behind the visor of intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran in her critically-acclaimed first-person adventure. Step into the boots of Samus Aran as you navigate the winding paths and interconnected environments of an alluring-yet-dangerous alien planet. Use powers like the iconic Morph Ball and Grapple Beam to revisit hard-to-reach areas and find a path forward. With revamped graphics, sound, unlockable art, and updated control schemes, Samus’ 3D platforming debut has reached greater heights. Calm and capable, Samus takes on this solo mission…but she is far from alone. Explore the alien environments and eerie isolation of planet Tallon IV. Journey through the diverse biomes of planet Tallon IV as you uncover the Space Pirates’ sinister experiments and gather information about the toxic substance that left the planet in ruin. Blast forward to your next objective or take time to stop and scan your surroundings and delve into the creatures and culture of Tallon IV. From the quiet stillness of the snowy Phendrana Drifts to the magma geysers of Magmoor Caverns, this alien planet introduces beautifully harsh landscapes and labyrinths. Upgrade your arsenal to take on extraterrestrial terrors.

Explore a mysterious planet to find your way home. Deadly sharpshooter Sylux has finally caught up with renowned bounty hunter Samus Aran! After an unexpected accident in the wake of their clash, Samus finds herself transported to Viewros—a mysterious planet once inhabited by an ancient race. Now she must explore this planet, all while battling the strange creatures that inhabit it, to find her way home. Scan your surroundings for clues, make the most of your equipment and weapons, and use Samus’s newfound psychic abilities—and her technologically advanced bike, the Vi-O-La—to traverse and explore the environment. Operate mechanisms, control your charge beam, and more—you’ll need every tool at your disposal to survive and escape Viewros! Play with mouse controls, enhanced visuals, and two different display modes—only on the Nintendo Switch 2 system. Aim with a Joy-Con 2 controller as a mouse! The Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition game also features enhanced resolution, framerate, and load times. Two display modes let you choose how to experience the adventure. Enjoy more detail in Quality Mode, which runs at 60 frames per second in 4k while docked and in 1080p while in handheld, or prioritize super-smooth action with a higher frame rate in Performance Mode, which runs at 120 frames per second in 1080p while docked and 720p in while in handheld. Both choices are HDR compatible.

Join Kirby in an unforgettable journey through a mysterious world in a 3D platforming adventureFloat off on an all-new adventure as the powerful puffball, Kirby. Explore in 3D stages as you discover a mysterious world with abandoned structures from a past civilization—like a shopping mall?! Copy enemies’ abilities like the new Drill and Ranger and use them to attack, explore your surroundings, and save the kidnapped Waddle Dees from the ferocious Beast Pack alongside the mysterious Elfilin. Hope you’re hungry for an unforgettable adventure!Get a mouthful of real-world objects for all-new, powerful transformationsFeeling hungry? Kirby can inhale real-world objects and transform using Mouthful Mode! Why get one drink from a vending machine when you can swallow the whole thing? Then, use your boxy body to shoot out cans at baddies. Consume a car to gain some wheels and slam through walls. Sit back and take it all in…literally.Join up with a pointy partner, Bandana Waddle Dee, in co-op playPass a Joy-Con controller to a buddy to play as the spear-wielding Bandana Waddle Dee and help each other explore and battle through this colorful world. While Kirby can float and inhale enemies, Bandana Waddle Dee can spin and stab with his sturdy spear. Find friendship in this forgotten world and save the Waddle Dees!Float over obstacles and fight through enemies on your way to each stage’s goal as you slash, poke, freeze, and hammer using Kirby’s copy abilities. The tough puff is truly put to the test in dynamic boss battles that will keep you dancing about the arena. Choose from two difficulty modes for either a light, breezy adventure or a more challenging experience.Each themed stage you travel through will hide several friendly Waddle Dees in peril! Save them to grow the home base of your adventure, the once-deserted Waddle Dee Town. The Waddle Dees you rescue will unlock shops, leaderboards*, and the ability to evolve copy abilities to make them stronger. You’ll also be able to enjoy some of the townsfolk’s favorite games. Use compatible amiibo accessories** or Present Codes at Waddle Dee-liveries for useful in-game items. Track down cute collectibles to give Kirby’s house some extra charm either at the Gotcha Machine Alley or during your adventure.Nintendo Life – "...can be played in seamless drop in/out co-op, making for a grand old time…" – 9/10GameSpot – "For parents with young kids, the local co-op mode is a blast…" – 9/10IGN – "...the different flavor each ability brings keeps it interesting…" – 8/10ComicBook.com – "...a must-play for fans of the series…" – 4.5/5Bleacher Report – "...a delightful experience, and it’s one of the cutest games we’ve played on Switch…" – NASuper Parent – "...a delightful experience, and it’s one of the cutest games we’ve played on Switch…" – NAGeekDad – "... its dazzling graphics and world music-tinged soundtrack are among the Switch’s very best" – NA*Any Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online**amiibo sold separately. Visit amiibo.com for details on amiibo functionality.©HAL Laboratory, Inc. / Nintendo. Kirby and Nintendo Switch are trademarks of Nintendo. © Nintendo.
| Pros for Metroid Prime Remastered - Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite [Digital] | |||
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| Graphics, Remaster, Controls, Performance, Game Play | Graphics, Overall Performance, Controls, Remaster, Price | Overall Performance, Gameplay, Atmosphere, Exploration, Frame Rate | Overall Performance, Gameplay, Difficulty, Entertainment Value, Ease of Use |
| Cons for Metroid Prime Remastered - Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite [Digital] | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | Difficulty, Backtracking, Save Points | Difficulty, Enemy Variety | There were no cons for this product— |












































