Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a technical marvel and game design nightmare

Samus Aran in all her Nintendo Switch 2 glory. Nintendo

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Metroid Prime 4 stumbled multiple times before being completely scrapped and restarted over the decade it took to make. Although it found its way back to Retro Studios, the team behind the original trilogy, the scars of this protracted and troubled development are clear.

Despite beautiful art direction, graphics, and sound design, Metroid Prime 4 is a baffling game to play. It focuses too much on action instead of puzzle solving and exploration. It has annoying side characters who won’t leave you alone. Its desolate overworld lacks personality.

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