Overview
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond introduces a seamless control system allowing players to switch between traditional, gyro, and mouse modes for enhanced precision and accessibility.
- The hands-on demo revealed a cinematic opening sequence on the planet Tanamaar, featuring Samus in a large-scale battle supporting Galactic Federation forces against Space Pirates.
- The demo showcased a boss fight with Aberax, a Space Pirate infected by a Metroid, with its weak points tied to Metroid-like growths on its body.
- Sylux, the game's primary antagonist, attacks an artifact in the demo's climax, causing an explosion that may be linked to Samus' new psychic powers.
- The game leverages the Nintendo Switch 2's hardware to deliver significant visual and technical advancements, positioning it as a standout title for the platform.