Metroid Prime Remastered Review (Nintendo Switch OLED)

by Jim Smale · Published February 27, 2023 · Updated February 27, 2023

For our Metroid Prime Remastered Review, we become the bounty hunter Samus Aran once again in Metroid Prime Remastered! The critically-acclaimed, first-person adventure has been revamped for Nintendo Switch. Step into her boots as you navigate the winding paths and interconnected environments of an alluring-yet-dangerous alien planet. Use powers like the signature Morph Ball and Grapple Beam to access hard-to-reach areas and find a path forward.

Metroid Prime Remastered Review Pros:

Beautiful graphics.
6.7GB download size.
Action adventure gameplay.
Tutorial pop-ups as you play.
First-person perspective.
Extras gallery – concept, character, and soundtrack galleries where you unlock entries by playing the game.
Display settings – Hud opacity, helmet visibility, Hud lag, hint system, color assist, and color assist intensity.
Narration can be turned on/off and is to replicate the European (narration on), and Japanese (narration off) versions.
Four control schemes – classic, dual stick, pointer (motion controls), and hybrid.
Two difficulties – casual and normal.
Three save slots.
Scan items and enemies to get info and weak point signals.
The map is fully 3D and fills in as you explore.
Big boss fights.
Transform into the infamous morph ball at will.
Enemies drop ammo and health.
In-game cutscenes.
Solid shooting and platforming.
Metroidvania in that you have to keep retracing your steps as you gain new abilities.
Handy lock on for shooting.
The worlds are fantastic and look stunning.
Save rooms with a massive S icon on the map.
Puzzle elements.
Unlock new and old concept art.
Really cool opening menu animations.
Secret areas to find.
Solid platforming sections.
A showpiece for the Nintendo Switch.