Overview
- Now available on Switch and Switch 2, the long-delayed sequel arrives after Nintendo restarted development in 2019 and handed it to Retro Studios.
- Reviewers highlight standout boss encounters and a faithful Metroid Prime exploration loop augmented by new psychic abilities.
- On Switch 2, performance options include 4K/60fps or 1080p/120fps docked and 1080p/60fps or 720p/120fps handheld, with optional Joy-Con mouse-style aiming.
- Common complaints focus on the sparse Sol Valley overworld, uneven pacing, chatty or thinly written companions, and scarce save points.
- The early consensus trends positive with an aggregate score around 80 on Metacritic, though some outlets note floaty gunplay and a narrative that underuses key figures.