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Nintendo may not be the first name on your lips when you think of classic shooters, but the Big N does happen to have a trio of terrific blasters under their belt from a bygone era: The Metroid Prime trilogy. The return of Samus Aran way back in 2002 was the stuff of legend. Metroid Prime was gorgeous, fast-paced and beautifully optimised for console.
Fast forward to almost two decades after that game was released, and Metroid Prime 4 seems to be oddly dormant despite having been announced by Nintendo back at E3. So what gives? Well, it looks like Nintendo just isn’t happy with progress on the project, and they’ve decided to go back to the drawing board.
Metroid Prime 4 supports mouse aiming with the new and revamped Joy-Cons on Switch 2.
Because of the new high greedy Nintendo prices, people will play the game on an emulator on the pc or Mac anyway.
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Keep bringing that up. You are doing a good job. Because N64 was a huge success for Nintendo and they didn't get demolished by the PS1 that gen, right?
I mean ultimately it means you have to play with a flat surface. Great for those people who play games at their desks on computer monitors, less so for those of us who like to sit back on the sofa and play.
But nice that the option is there at least.
I've held some pretty uncomfortable mice in my day. I'll have to try it out to see, but I'm sure they've done extensive testing with it. As long as the width is stable enough that it's not gonna tip over everytime you try to move it, then it should be ok. Plus it's a great option for those who prefer mouse style aiming.
Also, there is no way there arent already third party options ready for release date where you just pop in the joy con in a more usual mouse shell, but it doesnt necessarily look uncomfortable even without that
Yeah, I said the same thing. If the mouse doesn't at least support your hands resting arch position you are in big trouble. I don't see how this would.
you don't think Nintendo tested this feature? They just decided to slap on an optical sensor and be done with it?
I been asking this for long time and nintendo is about to make all fps a mouse standard game, I hope
It can be played like a real PC shooter when you’ll soon be able to emulate it on an actual PC lol
As long as they are smart enough to do most of the work first before releasing the emulator and then putting it in a decentralised location and repo.
The final Nintendo Switch 1 Direct just gave us our best look yet at Metroid Prime 4: Beyond—and it’s stunning. But here’s the big question: Is this actually a Switch 2 game? Join the NVC crew as they break down the new trailer, analyze Samus’ psychic abilities and the jungle planet Viewros, and debate whether this is a cross-gen release or a last-minute upgrade for Nintendo’s next console.Plus, we’ll discuss why Metroid Prime 4’s long development cycle (and lack of a release date) has us suspicious. Is Nintendo holding it back for the Switch 2? Or is this truly the Switch 1’s final masterpiece?
Metroid prime 4 looks so dated and bland. I hate it when fanatics can't be objective because it sends the wrong message about what's good so Nintendo continues down the same wrong path. The short gameplay of metroid I've seen is enough to convince me that the game is rubbish and not worth full price. Im hoping Nintendo doesn't continue with low quality and bland looking games for the switch 2 and only relying on games brand name to sell. The switch 2 is a new generation where it's possible to have very powerful handhelds or midrange handhelds that can handle modern games with very good performance. Switch 2 shouldn't have games that resemble switch 1 games or even have performance issues like switch 1. I've seen a lot of games on ps3 that looks a lot better than metroid prime 4 and the ps3 was released 20 years ago.
Look i get it Switch is ancient, i hate that fact and i'm so sick of the console and can't wait to get rid of it finally for Switch 2 but you can't deny that this game isn't impressive looking running on such an outdated hardware. We'll find out soon if exclusive Switch 2 games will look just like Switch 1 remasters or something better and more, but judging by that short Mario Kart teaser... ehhhh... hmm i don't know.
All i would like from the switch 2 is to be able to run modern games like gta 6, assassins creed shadows cyberpunk and others with performance similar to having medium to high settings on a pc at a stable 30 to 45fps locked and having the ability to buy all previous Nes games from the original to the latest switch without renting. I would also like Nintendo to have Nintendo online to be as good as Xbox live and psn with a proper party system and no silly friend codes
It doesn't help that they don't use the latest tech, and then drag it out for 8 years when it should be more like 5-6 tops.. especially being a portable device which gets outdated quicker.
It's not a Switch 2 game it's a Switch 1 game. It will be a cross gen game like BOTW was. Switch 2 version will have better framerate, resolution and texture filtering.
I wasn't really excited by the trailer editing and no solid date given but the gameplay looks great and environments look super atmospheric. Retro doing wonders on the Switch again.
"it's stunning"
LOL the bar is really REALLY low for Nintendo. Stunning, sure...for 2010!
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I went from being unexcited about anything that wasn't GTA vi to having a fully stocked end of the year especially after that direct
Xbox has a ton of games lined up. I was hoping more would be coming to PS5 but I think I’m going to finally subscribe to PC Game Pass since no matter what, it will still be a better deal. If MS makes a handheld, I’ll buy a console, if not I’ll play on PC.
You could buy a steamdeck if you actually have a pc library. And If you don't have a steam account I feel sorry for u when you claim to own a gaming pc
Well that hurts.
The transparency is appreciated. It sucks that we're gonna have to wait longer. But if it means aiming for a better standard than what the original build was, and Retro being back on board. Then I'm all for it.
Still though. Oof.
And people thought we were actually going to get this game that we saw nothing of this year lol.
That's disappointing, but at least they're making sure the final game will be great. Sounds like it'll be a long while before it's out though.
As much I have been critical of Nintendo in the past they don’t rush games. Nintendo has some of the best quality standards of any game company.