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Metroid Prime 4
Metroid Prime 4

Action TBA

The fourth full-fledged installment in the best-selling action series Metroid Prime, owned by Nintendo. Metroid Prime 4 is the first installment designed for Nintendo Switch. The game’s protagonist is Samus Aran – an interstellar bounty huntress fighting with Space Pirates. After the events presented in the previous game, the heroine gets entangled in another intrigue, which forces her to embark on another dangerous journey. In the game we go through vast, nonlinear levels and fight the opponents we encounter – implemented in first-person shooter mechanics. The heroine has not only got a diverse arsenal of energy rifles, but also a wide range of special skills. One of them is Morph Ball, which allows her to reach hardly accessible places. Thanks to such mechanics, the challenges the player faces in Metroid Prime 4 are not only arcade in nature but logic-based as well.

Switch

Metroid Prime Remastered
Metroid Prime Remastered

Action 08 February 2023

An FPP action adventure game, and a remastered version of the iconic Metroid Prime. In Metroid Prime Remastered we play as Samus Aran, ending up on the planet Tallon IV while chasing her nemesis, Meta Ridley. The remastered version features enhanced graphics, upgraded controls, an additional difficulty and unlockable bonuses.

Switch

Metroid Dread
Metroid Dread

Action 08 October 2021

The fifth main installment in the Metroid series starring Samus Aran. In Metroid Dread, the famous bounty hunter must face a whole new threat from both aliens and deadly E.M.M.I. robots.

Switch

Metroid: Samus Returns
Metroid: Samus Returns

Action 15 September 2017

Metroid: Samus Returns is a remastered and thoroughly remodeled version of Metroid II: Samus Returns, which was originally released on Game Boy in 1991. The modern version was developed by MercuryStream Entertainment, creators of games like the well-received Castlevania: Lords of Shadow. As the title may suggest, Samus Aran, an intergalactic bounty hunter who fights with space pirates, is the protagonist here, just like in many other Metroid games. Action in the game is presented from a side-scrolling perspective. Gameplay focuses on exploration of various vast and nonlinear levels and elimination of the titular metroid creatures. As we progress, we gain access to new areas. Samus uses a wide range of Beams, futuristic cannons that fire energy bullets and beams. She also uses the unique abilities that her Space Jump suit grants her (she can jump higher when using it). Additionally, Samus can take alternative forms that will help her get to some normally inaccessible areas.

3DS

Metroid Prime: Federation Force
Metroid Prime: Federation Force

Action 19 August 2016

Another installment of the popular series of games for Nintendo consoles. Similarly as previous titles from the Prime sub-series, Metroid Prime: Federation Force is a science-fiction first-person shooter. It was developed by Next Level Games and features only a stub of a plot. During the game the player assumes the role of a soldier of the Galactic Federation. Together with his companions, he fights against the Space Pirates while controlling mechs. The basic campaign mode was designed with cooperation mode for up to four players in mind. Despite the fact that the game focuses purely on action elements, the developers added a bit of tactical depth – before each fight the player can select the equipment of his mech. The game also contains multiplayer modes based on competition between players, including a special mode called Blast Ball, which is a futuristic variation of soccer for two three-person teams.

3DS

Metroid Prime: Blast Ball
Metroid Prime: Blast Ball

Arcade 21 July 2016

A multiplayer first-person perspective shooter. As Nintendo shuns extreme violence, the title does not feature brutal gameplay like the Doom or Call of Duty series. Instead, you play a futuristic football variation designed for two teams of three. The players control robots which shoot at a giant ball and by doing so, try to put it in the back of the opponent’s net. The thing is, you can be gunned down by the enemy, and the more damage the ball suffers, the smaller it gets, which significantly impedes controlling it towards the end of a match. Gameplay requires strict cooperation between the players, sometimes even sacrifice. The title features pleasant 3D graphics.

3DS

Metroid: Other M
Metroid: Other M

Action 31 August 2010

Fourth installment of Samus Aran's three-dimensional adventures. The Ninja Team is responsible for the work of the Ninja team, which is why it is largely reminiscent of the team's greatest achievement - the Ninja Gaiden series.

Wii

Metroid Prime Trilogy
Metroid Prime Trilogy

Adventure 24 August 2009

Metroid Prime Trilogy is a package of three first-person action games, whose heroine is Samus Aran, an intergalactic prize hunter. Included in the set: Metroid Prime, Metroid Echoes and Metroid Corruption. Developers from the Retro studio also took care of the implementation of the Wii Remote controller, as well as a set of additional materials related to the Metroid series.

Wii

Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption

Adventure 27 August 2007

Metroid Prime 3: Corruption is the third installment of the popular intergalactic award hunter Samus Aran. However, unlike the previous two editions, prepared with GameCube in mind, this time the authors of the game, Retro Studios, prepared it for the next Nintendo platform, Wii.

Wii

Metroid Prime: Hunters
Metroid Prime: Hunters

Adventure 20 March 2006

Metroid Prime: Hunters is the second (after Metroid Prime: Pinball) product from the popular series, which was released on the Nintendo DS console. At one time, the demo of this game also promoted the premiere of the platform, being part of the sold set.

NDS

Metroid Prime Pinball
Metroid Prime Pinball

Action 24 October 2005

Metroid Prime Pinball is a program designed for those fans of the Metroid Prime series, who after some time are bored with the constant destruction of thousands of enemies. In the pinball version we also use the services of the intergalactic prize hunter Samus, namely her 'spherical' character, who is perfect for the flippe table.

NDS

Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes

Adventure 15 November 2004

The main character of "Metroid Prime 2: Echoes" is again Samus Aran, an intergalactic award hunter. Hired by the government of the Galaxy Federation, she travels to the planet Aether to find the lost troop of the federation's soldiers and help him return home.

GCN

Metroid: Zero Mission
Metroid: Zero Mission

Action 09 February 2004

Metroid: Zero Mission again allows us to play the role of a girl named Samus. She can run, jump, shoot aliens. As he progresses, he gains additional skills that make it easier for us to exterminate enemies and explore new levels.

GBA

Metroid Fusion
Metroid Fusion

Arcade 18 November 2002

Two-dimensional action game belonging to the cult series Metroid. Again, as a modern armor-clad warrior Samus Aran, we have to face bloodthirsty aliens. The game resembles a typical platformer with shooting elements, but unlike most games of this genre, Fusion provides a lot of freedom of exploration.

GBA

Metroid Prime
Metroid Prime

Adventure 17 November 2002

Metroid Prime is a game that shows action from the eye view. This fact is undeniably associated with the FPP shooting genre. I Metroid Prime is it, but not entirely.

GCN