After Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda, Nintendo translated the Metroid series into the third dimension. And just like with Super Mario 64 and Ocarina of Time, Nintendo created a milestone. Trying to convert a 2D franchise into 3D can easily go wrong, especially with a game concept like Metroid, which works perfectly in 2D. That’s why Metroid Prime is even more astonishing. The transition was a tremendous success.
In terms of immersion, this game was able to leave the 2D titles behind. The feeling of isolation and the ominous atmosphere of a game like Super Metroid reached its climax in Metroid Prime. The first-person perspective puts you right into the action and effects such as raindrops on the visor or malfunctions of the HUD shown on the inside of the helmet make the world feel authentic.
The world consists of beautiful ice landscapes, ancient ruins, rainy jungles, laboratories and lava caves, all accompanied by the best soundtrack the GameCube era ever had to offer.
In terms of immersion, this game was able to leave the 2D titles behind. The feeling of isolation and the ominous atmosphere of a game like Super Metroid reached its climax in Metroid Prime. The first-person perspective puts you right into the action and effects such as raindrops on the visor or malfunctions of the HUD shown on the inside of the helmet make the world feel authentic.
The world consists of beautiful ice landscapes, ancient ruins, rainy jungles, laboratories and lava caves, all accompanied by the best soundtrack the GameCube era ever had to offer.