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[Dr. Wilkinson]

Hell yes. This is why I need a Switch 2.
Hopefully it's released along with the console.

Ever since last June I’m still of the mind that this has long been planned to be the “BotW” of the Switch 2 launch. Day and date on both consoles. Looks/ runs better on the new one.

Of course since Metroid doesn’t have nearly the same pull/reach as Zelda does, there needs to be more there on launch day than just Metroid and a 1-2 Switch-like party game. But I also think Metroid Prime 4 is gonna blow all previous Metroid games out of the water, sales-wise. It’s poised to be the biggest release the series has ever seen, by far. Especially if Nintendo pitches it as the flagship launch day game for the hardcore early adopters. Which I think is likely. It would make sense to set up Mario Kart for June/July and save the big 3D Mario for October.

 

[rodrigolfp]

Hopefully there won't be bs gimmicks and motion controls like in Prime 3.

Because dragging a crosshair with an analog stick is so cool, wow.

 

[Leopold]

I don’t think I have been this excited for a new console since the GameCube.

 

[Dr. Wilkinson]

Because dragging a crosshair with an analog stick is so cool, wow.

Metroid Prime 3 would’ve been better on a GameCube controller. Hands down. For the same reason controllers today still use the exact same dual analog setup as Halo from 2001. It works. Everyone likes it. Don’t mess with it.

Sales-wise, Metroid Prime 3 was disappointing, being that was on a system that had an install base that was five times bigger than GameCube. And also because they shoe-horned in gameplay mechanics that added nothing other than making the game require the Wiimote for minor trivial things that did nothing to improve the experience. They could’ve easily allowed the use of the GameCube controller. Like they did with SSB Brawl and Mario Kart Wii. It was a deliberate choice.

 

[coachmcguirk91]

I'm excited for Metroid 4 to be inferior to Doom The Dark Ages in every conceivable way, but still end up reviewing and selling better

 

[rodrigolfp]

Metroid Prime 3 would’ve been better on a GameCube controller. Hands down. For the same reason controllers today still use the exact same dual analog setup as Halo from 2001. It works. Everyone likes it. Don’t mess with it.

Works like shit for immersion and like poop for efficiency, that is why we still have pathetic aim assist(s).

 

[Buggy Loop]

I care much more that the gameplay for Metroid prime. The metroid prime remaster graphics in 4K HDR 60 fps would be good enough for me on Switch 2.

I want Metroid Prime 1 & 2 greatness in level design and I'll be happy.

 

[lakitu1982]

That makes me less hyped for Metroid Prime 4 as it does concerned about the rest of the announcements of the presentation.

it will do if you're a negative Nancy won't it. Go on get excited it's part of the fun.

 

[Team Andromeda]

“Haven’t got much else to show”? What do you know that the rest of us don’t? Been 10 months since the last Direct, and very few major first-party EPD-developed games since 2022/2023. Everything would seem to point to it being the opposite of what you’re saying.

This is Nintendo who can only handle a handful of In-House games every few years.

Yeah. Switch 2 launch isn't going to have much to show.

If it is anything like the last Switch launch, that be quite right

 

[DragoonKain]

My most anticipated game of 2025. Can't wait.

 

[rkofan87]

i want prime2&3 as well

 

[Zuzu]

It’s going to be a Game of the Year contender for sure

 

[memoryman3]

This is not encouraging at all. Metroid Prime 4 already looks years behind it’s peers and barely stands out on Switch 1. What does this mean for the capabilities of the new system?

 

[Dr. Wilkinson]

This is Nintendo who can only handle a handful of In-House games every few years.



If it is anything like the last Switch launch, that be quite right

??? They’ve clearly slowed their internal output the past couple years. They’re clearly holding things back for the new system. I don’t understand how this is even like an argument to have.

It’s the same thing every Nintendo console cycle. And double true now that they only have one system to support.

 

[Dr. Wilkinson]

Works like shit for immersion and like poop for efficiency, that is why we still have pathetic aim assist(s).

I think if you took a poll the vast majority of users would prefer the modern dual stick controls in every game (particularly first-person) to what the interface was in a game like Metroid Prime 3. I played it. It… wasn’t great. The logic to it made sense on paper but it just really wasn’t great. Quite honestly. The quality of the game was poorer as a result. I think that’s clearly the general sense of the game even 18 years later.

 

[rodrigolfp]

I think if you took a poll the vast majority of users would prefer the modern dual stick controls in every game (particularly first-person) to what the interface was in a game like Metroid Prime 3. I played it. It… wasn’t great. The logic to it made sense on paper but it just really wasn’t great. Quite honestly. The quality of the game was poorer as a result. I think that’s clearly the general sense of the game even 18 years later.

People shit taste on controls/gameplay don't affect factual better controls/gameplay. There is nothing preventing at least optional motion controls.

 

[_Ex_]

 

[Hookshot]

Guy who knows nothing says nonsense for people to spread around. And there's 3 more weeks of this crap.

 

[hemo memo]

"Game Developer Interviewer"

 

[ADiTAR]

It def needs to be like the original, reinventing and subverting everyone's expectations. I'm very excited.

 

[DownLikeBCPowder]

I can't imagine it will blow me out of the water - that said I'm still excited for it.

 

[Woopah]

This is Nintendo who can only handle a handful of In-House games every few years.



If it is anything like the last Switch launch, that be quite right

Their first Switch event announced 6 new first party games. How is that "not much to show"?

 

[March Climber]

Works like shit for immersion and like poop for efficiency, that is why we still have pathetic aim assist(s).

The sad fact is that we will never escape the right analog stick for aiming. We have been stuck with it since 1998.

 

[rodrigolfp]

The sad fact is that we will never escape the right analog stick for aiming. We have been stuck with it since 1998.

At least there is gyro to help.

 

[kevboard]

if any studio can show off raytracing in an early Switch 2 game, it will be Retro.

what they did with past Nintendo hardware borders on magic. and the Prime remaster is basically the best looking Switch game while also running at 60fps on top of that.

 

[March Climber]

At least there is gyro to help.

And console manufacturers are too afraid to make it a new standard like performance mode. So instead we get to play a game of 'do they/don't they have this feature?' in every game release.

 

[kevboard]

Works like shit for immersion and like poop for efficiency, that is why we still have pathetic aim assist(s).

we have aim assist because most people suck at shooters.

if a game has well implemented controller aiming with good settings to adjust them, you don't need aim assist, especially not in a single player game. (you don't need it in MP either, but you can't just put yourself at a disadvantage by turning it off if it exists... although some do it for fun)

 

[rodrigolfp]

you can't just put yourself at a disadvantage by turning it off if it exists...)

Why I can't??

 

[kevboard]

Why I can't??

I mean... if you want to... do it. some people do it for fun.
I've seen Apex Legends players on PC do it to challenge themselves, and after a week or so they can pretty much keep up well enough to not really need it anymore, even tho they are of course at a disadvantage compared to other controller players that keep it on.

 

[conpfreak]

I believe it. Nintendo truly views the Metroid Prime series as a prestige series and cancelled the previous iteration of the game due to quality issues. They were very public about their reasoning for doing that.

 

[SirTerry-T]

Nintendo fanbase have such low standards, you can show a PS3 era game for them and will be blown away to stratosphere.

A benefit of being a decade behind technologically.

And yet they are a millennia in front when it comes to introducing new gameplay mechanics into videogames....

 

[MagiusNecros]

Only thing better then Metroid Prime 4 would be Astral Chain 2 or Xenosaga 1/2/3 Definitive Edition.

 

[ZoukGalaxy]

Oh. My. Toad.
So excited !

Dear Nintendo GODS, can you please also remaster/remake SUPER METROID from SNES ?!

 

[March Climber]

And yet they are a millennia in front when it comes to introducing new gameplay mechanics into videogames....

Only if you don't pay attention to smaller developers.

 

[Holammer]

I'm excited for Metroid 4 to be inferior to Doom The Dark Ages in every conceivable way, but still end up reviewing and selling better

Reviewing maybe, but Metroid games don't sell much. That's the harsh truth.

 

[kevboard]

Nintendo fanbase have such low standards, you can show a PS3 era game for them and will be blown away to stratosphere.

A benefit of being a decade behind technologically.

better to have low standards for graphics than having low standards for game design, like most other system fanbases have these days.

 

[RodriGames40]

This game must be having a Forbidden West style facelift on Switch 2 hardware if so... Even further assuming this ain't hyperbolic.

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

Metroid Prime 4 Showcase At Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Will Allegedly "Blow Everything Else Out Of The Water"

The Metroid Prime 4: Beyond showcase at the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct will allegedly "blow everything else out of the water".

twistedvoxel.com

We'll see if it can compete with Crysis on its graphics engine.

 

[Ristifer]

Doubt.

Still, I don’t care what it shows. I’m just excited for more Prime. That’s all I need from it.

 

[cireza]

I'm excited for Metroid 4 to be inferior to Doom The Dark Ages in every conceivable way, but still end up reviewing and selling better

Doom stopped being good after Doom 3.

Comparing Doom and Metroid Prime is also quite comical. Hardly the same kind of games.

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

Expectation

reality

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

reality

 

[RAIDEN1]

Considering how long this title has been talked about and it seems to have ben in development for nearly as long as Metroid Dread ....if it didn't look up to scratch then it makes you wonder what has been going on all these years...

 

[Sintoid]

It's so easy to blow Nintendo fan's head
Just put Nintendo logo on something

 

[DownLikeBCPowder]

It's so easy to blow Nintendo fan's head
Just put Nintendo logo on something

 

[lakitu1982]

There's a lot of negative people here, we all know it will be a great game and comparing it to do is just dumb talk.

 

[Sintoid]

Edit wrong game

Still Remember Nintendo people praising Steel Diver lol

 

[SweetTooth]

And yet they are a millennia in front when it comes to introducing new gameplay mechanics into videogames....

better to have low standards for graphics than having low standards for game design, like most other system fanbases have these days.

Subjective. Remove the rose tinted glasses and you will find Nintendo games on par with others. Its just they held to a lesser standard by critics.

 

[Hawk The Slayer]

Always wanted to get into the Metroid series but never could. I did tried and beat Metroid Prime on the Gamecube long ago but it was never at that. Always wish they evolve and did something different like making the story more grand with Samus being able to talk with other characters in the story. I know Other M was like that but that game was a small budget side scrolling side game rather than a high budget mainline. Something like a huge budget and Other M combined with be what I'll want them to do.

 

[ntropy]