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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Draws Strong Early Reviews With An 80 Metacritic

Early consensus points to a polished return with standout atmosphere, strong bosses, reservations about companion chatter, desert bike stretches.

Overview

  • The first main Prime entry since 2007 is out on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, marking Samus Aran’s return to the series’ first-person exploration formula.
  • Aggregators place the reception at roughly 80 on Metacritic, with outlets highlighting striking visuals, immersive world design, and inventive encounters.
  • New psychic abilities such as the Control Beam and Psychic Glove add puzzle and combat twists, while core scanning and backtracking remain intact.
  • Critiques repeatedly target the sparse desert overworld and Vi-O-La motorbike segments as underused or tedious, alongside weak supporting characters and chatter.
  • Switch 2 impressions note higher-end options, with one outlet reporting a performance mode at 1080p and 120fps.