When it was first released in 2002, Prime was so ahead of its time, and it still remains. Its one of those games that does not need to be remade from the perspective of its mechanics, gameplay, design, sound. I'm always skeptical of remakes/remasters because most of the time the original art and feeling of the original is completely lost (e.g. Demons Souls, Shadow of the Colossus, Crash Trilogy), the game becomes another completely different thing (e. g. Resident Evil 2), or its totally unnecessary (e.g. Last of Us, Dead Space, Resident Evil 4).

At first I though Metroid would fall in the latter category because its such a masterpiece that it does not need to be remade, but they really nailed it. The new visuals are much improved, but respectful of the originals, the control options are modernized, but retain the original scheme as options. And most importantly, it is the same game mechanically and in its design. Additionally, it brings attention the Prime series, which is much needed.

In the end i got that feeling that its clearly much improved visually, but at the same time it looks the same as I remember. I guess thats the best compliment a remaster can get.