Metroid Prime (2002)
4.32 from 2561 ratings · #98 top rated on Grouvee
5483 members have it in their collection · 210 playing now · 1486 backlogged · 881 wish listed
How long? Main story 15h · with extras 14h · 100% 15h (from 79 logged playthroughs)
Details
- Developers
- Retro Studios
- Publishers
- Nintendo
- Genres
- Adventure, Platform, Shooter
- Themes
- Action, Open world, Science fiction
- Franchises
- Metroid
- Series
- Metroid, Metroid Prime
- Events
- Nintendo E3 2002 Press Conference, The Nintendo Difference (Nintendo Press Conference E3 2001), Nintendo Space World 2000
Release dates
- Nov 17, 2002 (Full Release) (North_America) Nintendo GameCube
- Feb 28, 2003 (Full Release) (Japan) Nintendo GameCube
- Mar 21, 2003 (Full Release) (Europe) Nintendo GameCube
- Apr 03, 2003 (Full Release) (Australia) Nintendo GameCube
- Sep 25, 2003 (Full Release) (North_America) Nintendo GameCube
Also available on
- Metroid Prime (2009) · Wii
- Metroid Prime Remastered (2023) · NSW
Featured in lists
Rating distribution
5 stars
1378
4 stars
766
3 stars
309
2 stars
84
1 star
24
Community All Reviews Statuses
Status BMO Feb 22, 2023
Ah yeah, the remastered version is great. It looks great, and the controls feel great. They did a great job. Can you tell I think it's great?
I had planned to replay this on Wii U ages ago when I bought the Trilogy, but sadly never got around to it. I guess it worked out for the best because the …
Ah yeah, the remastered version is great. It looks great, and the controls feel great. They did a great job. Can you tell I think it's great?
I had planned to replay this on Wii U ages ago when I bought the Trilogy, but sadly never got around to it. I guess it worked out for the best because the new dual analogue stick controls are definitely my favourite control scheme. I loved this game on GameCube but I'm not nostalgic for the old control scheme, and the motion controls were absolutely a no go when I booted up the Wii Trilogy. Here's hoping they can port the other two games in the trilogy with updated controls schemes as well.
Status DucksOnQuack Feb 13, 2023
Why, for the Artifact pf the Wild, should there be a way to the Sunchamber blocked in the Sunchamber access, and when I go through a long ass way, through the Main Plaza, through the Sun Tower, get the artifact, NOW the doorway is unlocked?
Status SIGINT Feb 11, 2023
I was a bit too young for this one at release. When I tried the Wii version much later on, on Wii U Virtual Console, I liked it, but it unfortunately was one of my bad motion sickness games so I didn’t get far. I’d been meaning to revisit it, so the remaster was very well-timed. Already farther in than …
Read moreI was a bit too young for this one at release. When I tried the Wii version much later on, on Wii U Virtual Console, I liked it, but it unfortunately was one of my bad motion sickness games so I didn’t get far. I’d been meaning to revisit it, so the remaster was very well-timed. Already farther in than I ever got and the game is really enjoyable so far.
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Status DucksOnQuack Feb 8, 2023
Me months ago: Prime is my least favorite Metroid game I've played so far. Idk if I'll ever replay it compared to the 2D games.
Me buying Prime Remastered: Goddammit. I love Metroid.
I really hope that you don't have to beam switch to doors you already went to. I hope the pace of the boss fights is much faster …
Me months ago: Prime is my least favorite Metroid game I've played so far. Idk if I'll ever replay it compared to the 2D games.
Me buying Prime Remastered: Goddammit. I love Metroid.
I really hope that you don't have to beam switch to doors you already went to. I hope the pace of the boss fights is much faster and doesn't involve too much waiting. I hope beam switching is much snappier. I just hope this remaster makes me come around to it like I did with Super Metroid.
Status Heanihilator Nov 4, 2022
Just published the second part of my Metroid Prime playthrough for kids. Would love some feedback!
Status Heanihilator Oct 31, 2022
Starting a new series playing through Metroid Prime on my YouTube channel for kids. My kids have loved watching me play the Prime series. This is just Part 1, so I'd love to get feedback on this or my other series. Enjoy!
Status DucksOnQuack Sep 17, 2022
Game is good, but man, do the bosses really suck. They are awful, tedious, and wear out their welcome. Every Metroid game that I have played (Zero Mission, AM2R, Super, Fusion, and Dread) is amazing, but Prime is just good. Lore is simple, but good. Not my favorite story in the series, that still goes to Fusion easily. Combat is …
Read moreGame is good, but man, do the bosses really suck. They are awful, tedious, and wear out their welcome. Every Metroid game that I have played (Zero Mission, AM2R, Super, Fusion, and Dread) is amazing, but Prime is just good. Lore is simple, but good. Not my favorite story in the series, that still goes to Fusion easily. Combat is fine, but feels nowhere near as satisfying as Super and Fusion and become less fun as the game progresses since combat becomes moreso a matter of "square-peg, square hole", but it doesn't feel snappy to switch beams, even with Primehack controls. The transition to 3D is faithful. The graphics are top of the line for 2002. 60 FPS too. The cramped spaces make for a well optimized game and 3D spaces feel claustrophobic in a way. This is such an immersive game; on top of the claustrophobic rooms, the menus are all diegetic, and it is such a visually detailed game. If the 3D map wasn't this convoluted in how to get to areas without zooming in and out of the level and world maps, I would've liked backtracking a lot more. I just don't think the flow is there for Prime. Since weapon exclusive doors don't act like missile doors of previous games where they no longer require certain weapons once you already open them for the first time. I always have to stop, switch, and shoot. So far in my Metroid journey, not bad, not mid, but my least favorite Metroid game that I have played.
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Status Alphadoriest Apr 5, 2021
https://kotaku.com/prime-2d-is-the-coolest-metroid-in-over-a-decade-1846620658
I can't speak to how good it is, but I recommend you download this demo NOW - before Nintendo's lawyers get on it.
Unfortunately, the media propagation that brings this to our attention will also likely hasten the cease and desist!
Status GC_RYKEN Nov 16, 2020
Can’t wait for this game to arrive! I’ve wanted it since I was five, and even though I’ve never actually played it, it’s going to be a very nostalgic experience. It’s great to grow up and be able to buy the things you always wanted when you were younger, and in a way it makes the games even more exiting …
Read moreCan’t wait for this game to arrive! I’ve wanted it since I was five, and even though I’ve never actually played it, it’s going to be a very nostalgic experience. It’s great to grow up and be able to buy the things you always wanted when you were younger, and in a way it makes the games even more exiting and ignites that sense of awe that you had seeing them as a child.
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Status troytlepower Sep 9, 2020
I'm not sure how much of this game I'd played before, but it felt really good to sit down and work my way through it. This still holds up with really immersive aesthetics, an engaging exploration loop, pretty fun boss fights, and a usually great pace.
There were a few times in the middle where I sort of just wandered …
I'm not sure how much of this game I'd played before, but it felt really good to sit down and work my way through it. This still holds up with really immersive aesthetics, an engaging exploration loop, pretty fun boss fights, and a usually great pace.
There were a few times in the middle where I sort of just wandered around waiting for the hint system to tell me where to go next, but other than that I really enjoyed it!