Edit as of 4th of January 2026:
Having thought about my time with this game a little more, I've decided to update this review to be considerably more negative.
TL;DR:
In case your not interested in the bulk of the review, first, my overall recommendation of this game. I DO NOT recommend it,
Disclaimer;
I have played the Switch 1 Version. Review contains spoilers. English is not my first language.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
isnt a Metroid for the Prime 1 or even Prime 2 fans but more a Metroid for modern audiences. The game has beautyfull cinematics and especially the first Area looks very well
Terrible game, not fun at all. No matter how difficult the game is, it's not fun, it doesn't hold you back. I'm sorry, but it It's the worst Switch/Switch 2 exclusive.
Overall pretty good - great gameplay, fantastic graphics and atmosphere but the woeful desert and far too straightforward level design really drag it down.
Great game on switch 2, playing with the pro controller and a welcome return for the beloved sci fi series.
Met my every expectation. A top top adventure. Insane atmosphere, music is godly. Some parts can be tonally jarring, but the good far outweigh the iffy parts. A Switch 2 masterpiece
Honestly one of my favorite Prime games. I get people’s gripes with certain elements of the game but none of it ruined my experience. Top tier Metroid Priming!
What can I say?
It is Metroid and I like it. :)
Not the best Metroid Prime of all times but I am surprised because of the beautiful graphics on the Switch 2. Some textures are not so nice because after all it takes a long time to release (for the switch