Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Reviews
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond delivers exactly what it needed to: a strong and worthy sequel to a trilogy that ended eighteen years ago. Its gameplay innovations and dungeon-level design shine, but the open-map sections and some late-game pacing issues hold it back. Retro Studios' attempt to go beyond a 'safe' sequel leads to a game that's excellent, yet unlikely to astonish modern players the way the original did in 2002.
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond risks missteps in its attempt to modernise a cherished formula, but for the most part it all coalesces into an entry more than worthy of the series. Even the most vocal diehard fans should be pleased by the fundamentals, and for those willing to accept them, the new wrinkles iron out nicely.
Unfortunately, the ridiculously long wait for Metroid Prime 4 didn’t fully pay off, as it turned out to be just an okay game. At least you can see where all the work went into it, since it is a beautiful-looking game and runs at a rock-solid frame rate on the first Switch and an utterly insane 120fps on Switch 2.
Metroid Prime 4 will be a fun experience for die-hard fans of the series, as the core gameplay of Metroid remains solid. It's not a "bad" game; it's just a wasted opportunity due to poor technical execution and greedy business decisions.
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The Prime experience, in its entirety, will offer enjoyable times for fans of the series who have been eagerly awaiting it, and some unfortunate new decisions like the central desert won't prevent them from enjoying it.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Rather, Metroid Prime 4 just feels like another one. It doesn't expect you to point and clap when Samus walks on screen. Metroid Prime 4 presents a world in which Samus never left.
The setting is amazing, and the execution, while a little unbalanced, is very satisfying. Does Metroid Prime 4: Beyond live up to 18 years of hype? Yeah, it feels like it does. With a bombastic story that has some firsts for the series, to the quieter exploratory segments, it's sure to have something any Metroid fan can get into and enjoy. This Switch title serves as a fitting sendoff for the console, boasting high production value and stellar visual performance. Samus has returned.
Whether it is to try to appeal to a broader audience or to bolster a game whose level design doesn’t match up to the original trilogy, the focus on elements that are unusual for the series leaves Metroid Prime 4: Beyond in the awkward position of being an enjoyable adventure that doesn’t stack up as a top Metroid game. There are the makings of a solid title featuring classic Prime traits, and for that reason alone Beyond can be worth experiencing, but longtime fans may need to brace themselves…and then wash away the taste by replaying Metroid Prime Remastered while praying for the same treatment for Prime 2 and 3.
A bit of classics. A bit of newness. And a whole lot of enjoyable gameplay. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is Nintendo's next strong offering in 2025 – a production that no fan of the universe or loyal supporter of the franchise will be able to ignore. Most importantly, even a younger, completely new audience has the chance to discover the distinctive Metroid magic that has built the legend of Samus Aran for two decades.
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond marks a triumphant return for Retro Studios delivering a masterfully crafted Metroidvania that captures the atmospheric tension and immersive world design that defined the original trilogy. With intelligent level design, fluid controls, striking art direction, and a strong sense of discovery, the game blends elements from past entries to produce a dynamic emotional experience. Although its slow opening and certain open-area sections slightly hold it back, Beyond ultimately proves that the long wait was worth it.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Metacritic: After a long wait this installment does not need to change much to remain relevant and much needed, and what it does add is enough to elevate it despite its best efforts to undermine itself at times with trite dialog and tired setpieces.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond delivers the kind of return the series deserved. Retro Studios stays true to the original formula while adding fresh ideas, stronger storytelling, and a smarter world design. It's not a revolution and some technical limits show through, but in all essentials it excels ' it's tense, clever, atmospheric, and consistently fun. A confident proof that Metroid Prime still has plenty to say.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Samus' return couldn't have been better. Those who loved the old chapters of the Metroid Prime saga will find everything they loved in the past, with interesting new features and stunning new graphics. It's a shame about the sections with the new bike, which are the least successful part of the game.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is the best Switch 2 game to date and seems perfectly designed to take advantage of the console's features. It returns to its roots but takes things in a new direction. It's a visual spectacle with incredibly detailed and sharp graphics.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is an impressive experience that will stay with you for a very long time. As you gradually unwrap its intricate game world that's packed with some of the best stage designs ever, the sense of accomplishment is simply unmatched. 🪐
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a game that delivers on its promises and is a pleasant experience for rebooting the franchise. Its story is solid and its gameplay is flawless.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
A true masterpiece of the industry, a revival of a long lost IP, coming back stronger than ever, with a chapter which is probably the best in its series.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Que me aspen si no he disfrutado de este juego como un cochino en un charco.
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I’ve gotta say, I’m a little underwhelmed. I know there’s a part of me that likely built up some unrealistic expectations going into the game, considering how long the wait has been between Prime 3 and 4, and all the development hiccups along the way. But even as I put that aside the more I advanced through the story and explored the new world of Viewros, I really found myself perplexed by some of the design decisions in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and once I rolled credits on it, I felt like it was unlikely I’d revisit the game again any time soon.