Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Reviews
Metroid Prime 4 is not a bad game. It's a perfectly decent game, and the gameplay is very good for long stretches. The problem is that it falls short when we're talking about a franchise Nintendo invests this heavily in. Metroid Prime 4 has a strong opening third, but gradually slides down the scale as it progresses. The biggest sin, really, is that further and further into the game I find myself feeling like what I'm playing isn't a Metroid game.
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We had to wait eighteen years for a new Metroid Prime. Was it worth it? In itself yes. Despite the downsides I mention in the review, I had a lot of fun and still do. These games are just so much fun to play, and that's what it's all about. The long wait also makes it extra fun to crawl through the narrow corridors like a ball again with Samus Aran. The renovations are unfortunately a bit disappointing, but that may be because I come from the camp of the past. New players can probably really appreciate Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, given how Retro Studios and Nintendo have tackled this game. If you have never played a Metroid Prime game before, but are in doubt, I recommend starting with this one and then playing Metroid Prime Remastered.
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“The roads of Viewros weren’t left unsanded this winter.”
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Metroid Prime 4 Beyond is technically polished but creatively misguided. Strong art direction and sound are undermined by an open overworld, NPC heavy storytelling, and repetitive gameplay that erode the isolation and pacing Metroid is built on. It runs and looks great, but in trying to modernize, Beyond loses its identity and feels more obligatory than inspired.
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.
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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.
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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.
Metroid Prime 4 Beyond stands out as a bold and impressive evolution of the series, offering huge worlds, satisfying combat, and a strong sense of discovery. While some design choices and missing accessibility features hold it back, the overall experience is packed with quality, atmosphere, and memorable moments. It is a confident return that fans and newcomers can easily get lost in.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is half the classic adventure we love and partly a step into the next evolution of the franchise. Sadly, it refuses to fully commit to either one, leaving this adventure halfway between the two.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is an excellent entry that gave me what I was looking for: deep exploration that rewards curiosity, smart upgrades that reshape how you move through the world, new Psychic abilities that spice up the gameplay, and a steady mystery that keeps the story momentum high.
Let’s be completely honest: the odds of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond living up to every expectation were never very high, and while Retro Studios largely succeeds with superb action, satisfying puzzles, fun new psychic powers, gorgeous visuals and excellent controls, weaker NPCs and the baffling decision to lock desert music behind an amiibo dull the tone, leaving it an outstanding game that nonetheless falls short of the legendary status of its predecessors.
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond sort of picks up the thread after many years of waiting. The planet Viewros has several areas that all look beautiful. Unfortunately, there is little diversity in the fauna present and the moments in the desert are boring. It has a lot of repetition, but this won't matter to the fans, because Metroid Prime 4: Beyond simply plays nicely, especially if you want to try it on the Nintendo Switch 2 with the new controls.
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a hugely entertaining experience with a gorgeous atmospheric world, but it just doesn't quite feel enough like Metroid.
As a casual fan of the Metroid series but familiar with past Prime titles, I went into Prime 4: Beyond expecting one of the best games of 2025. Retro Studios is infamous for creating some of the greatest games of all time. Metroid Prime is a classic, and their work on the modern Donkey Kong Country games speaks for itself. However, after completing my 15-hour adventure, I couldn’t help but feel disappointed in a few elements. The core Metroid Prime spirit is on full display in the game’s stunning art direction and outstanding musical score; it is also a showcase for Switch 2’s hardware. Sadly, though, some elements just don’t come together. A lackluster hub, unneeded padding, underutilized bike mechanics, and a disappointing conclusion dampen what is otherwise a solid first-person shooter and a strong start to a new series of adventures in the Metroid Prime series.
Despite these drawbacks, the overall game is still strong, and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a welcome return to a beloved franchise. The game is an excellent send-off for the Switch 2's first year.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond seamlessly continues the high level of gameplay and level design of its predecessors while adding new ideas. The game looks fantastic, the innovative mouse controls work so well and the game never feels too long or artificially drawn out. The concerns that the motorcycle and the semi-open world would introduce too many unnecessary elements or that the NPCs would be too annoying thankfully weren't true for me and while the story won't win any narrative awards, it still fits the franchise perfectly.
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a confident, atmospheric return that, at its best, fully understands what makes the Metroid Prime series special. Strong gameplay, responsive controls, and thoughtful world design confirm that Retro Studios still has a firm grasp on the franchise. Unfortunately, excessive hand-holding, increased linearity, and heavy guidance through companion characters often undermine the sense of isolation and free exploration. Despite these shortcomings, Beyond remains an authentic and worthwhile experience that lays a solid — if not perfect — foundation for potential future Metroid Prime games.
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond gets a lot right and is, in some respects, an amazing experience, but it also gets a lot wrong, and those issues will divide fans.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond confidently modernizes the series, but its cautious approach comes at the cost of the sense of discovery that once defined Metroid.
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