The Metroid franchise is something new for me. The very first one I played was Metroid Dread which was a stand-alone game back in 2021. Metroid is something very interesting to play yet difficult for me, especially as I was new to gaming back then. I stopped playing Metroid games after Metroid Dread because they are only available on consoles that I didn't have at the time. This year, 2025, a new Metroid game is released and it got me interested again. I was looking into my husband's games and stumble upon Metroid Prime Remastered. Since the remastered one is made for the Switch, I started playing it.
I actually did not expect it to be an exploration game which is something I like. Exploration games like these give you more options to choose from, and you can always have it your way instead of doing it straightforwardly. Although it is a game that you would want to explore on your own, it is also a game you want to finish 100%. From the upgrades and expansions to log books and bosses, it is better to do it with a guide which we can all access online.
When I was looking into the original Metroid Prime, they didn't change much about the design. They literally just enhance them which I can say is a good thing. Most of the time when a game is Remastered, they change a lot of things that make the game feel very different from the original. This actually works for new players and returning ones alike. New players can see the game with somewhat modern visuals for the switch. Returning players will see and feel nostalgic about the game they played two decades ago.
Bosses are always difficult for me. There are those that are very tricky to fight and will give you a hard time, then there are those that will require your patience and can be taken down quickly. For me, the Omega Pirate will always be the hardest of them. One thing that I'm not a fan of is the changing of beams all the time depending of which space pirate you are fighting. Or maybe it's just me being slow. Other than that, it is fun.
In case you want to listen to the background sound effects, the music gallery is also available. Still amazing just like in Dread. Specific location and specific fights give you a unique sound effects and music that will help you out along the way. Most especially when fighting those ghost chozos.
Overall, I will recommend Metroid Prime Remastered to anyone who wants to play something interesting and fun. 8/10.
