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Metroid Prime

THE FACTS

 - The long-awaited return of Samus Aran and the Metroid franchise.
 
 - First person adventure game.
 
 - Gather new weapons, suits and visors as you progress through the game.
 
 - Upgrades include the Morph Ball, Ice Beam, Thermal Visor, etc.
 
 - Use the scan visor to scan almost anything to learn more about it.
 
 - Use new upgrades to gain access to previously unattainable areas.
 
 - Immerse yourself in the graphical beauty and amazing sounds of Tallon IV.
 
 - Typical Metroid gameplay with power-ups and breath-taking boss battles.
 
 - Unlock art galleries, difficulty levels, etc.
 
 - Connect to Metroid Fusion to unlock even more stuff.
 
 - For 1 player
 
 - ESRB Rating: Teen (Violence)
 
 - Memory Card: 2 Blocks

COMMENTS

I really didn't know what to expect from this since I've never played any previous Metroid games but all I can say is "wow"! Metroid Prime is much more an adventure game than a first-person shooter even though it is in first-person. The opening sequence when you turn the game on is really dramatic with the music and amazing graphics.  The actual game is amazing. It drips atmosphere. The graphics are some of the best on the Cube. They is just so much detail. The sound doesn't disappoint either. The background music adds so much to the experience that is Metroid Prime. The sound effects are also top-notch. Gameplay-wise you couldn't ask for much more. The controls are responsive and simple to use. All the different weapons and upgrades are brilliant. There are so many different terrains, indoor and outdoor, to explore and so many enemies to kill Metroid Prime will definitely not disappoint. Add to that the very cool scan visor which lets you scan almost anything. Scan everything to unlock hidden things. Don't forget the GBA connectivity to Metroid Fusion which lets you use the Fusion suit in Prime and play the original Metroid game for the NES. I highly recommend this game to any Gamecube owner.

RATINGS

Graphics: 10.0
Sound: 10.0
Gameplay: 10.0
Lasting Appeal: 9.0
Fun: 9.5
OVERALL: 97%
 

Other sites and magazines:
 
IGN:
Presentation: 10.0
Graphics: 9.0
Sound: 10.0
Gameplay: 10.0
Lasting Appeal: 9.0
OVERALL: 9.8
 
Gamepro:
Graphics: 4.5
Sound: 5
Control: 4
Fun Factor: 4.5
 
Gamespot:
Gameplay: 10
Graphics: 10
Sound: 8
Value: 9
Tilt: 10
OVERALL: 9.7

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