I really love the 2D Metroid games but I had never had the chance to play Prime until the remaster came out. And for the most part I had a great time. The pacing was extremely snappy, the game looks incredible, the music is great and the combat and exploration was satisfying. That was until I got to the Phazon Mines then all of that momentum comes to a screeching halt. Save points become incredibly scarce, the enemies are brutal, the map is even more confusing to interpret and navigate. The Omega Pirate is one of the most frustrating bosses I have fought in recent memory. And on top of it all in order to beat the game you must collect 12 random collectables across the world killing all of that good pacing I had just praised. Metroid Prime is a great game that deserves all of the praise it gets, but it just didn't make the landing for me.

Reviewed on May 30, 2023


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