Explaining Metroid Prime

So the original Metroid Prime is still fantastic, no doubt about that. Whether you're playing it on Gamecube, or on Wii with widescreen support and IR pointer controls, or on Switch with the Remastered edition. Its' always high quality. Really though, once you've played Remastered, it is hard to go back... but not impossible. It takes some getting used to, but honestly, the original still slaps. So what makes Metroid Prime so damn appealing? Why is it so beloved?Don't people know that this game actually has it's flaws?Like it's dated lock-on aiming system or it's backtracking-heavy design?How about it's slow drip of boss fights and frequently used repetitive enemies?None of these issues seem to matter, and it's apparent from published criticism that it didn't matter much at time of original release either. This is because Metroid Prime distinguishes itself through incredible atmosphere, music and sound design that are candy for the ears, it's subtle and lore-driven storytelling mechanics, and it's brilliant sense of discovery and environment. And those so-called “problems” I listed, aren't really problems, insofar as the taste of the player. If you like Metroid already, you probably don't mind re-exploring a few areas, especially when you've got new tools to use to explore even deeper where you couldn't before. And that lock-on system? Honestly, I still think it works fine, and even with Remastered's new dual analog control scheme, I still end up relying heavily on the targeting. However, yes, the original aiming is a bit rough at times. While the Metroid games before Prime had a lot of atmosphere and depth to them, Prime was the game that showed it all off in a new, more grandiose and cinematic way, all while still riding firmly in the “show, don't tell” train of quality.

[@terrymoss2183]

Remember playing this on the original GameCube. Too good.

[@jankins114]

I love watching gameplay from FPS games on the GameCube & N64. The game's story always frames you as this well trained ultimate killer. Then when it's time to start blasting you just spray bullets in weird horizontal and vertical lines like you just sustained a massive head injury which has permanently taken away your ability to be a functioning alcoholic.

[@anotherblowncartridge]

Samus needs some drinks after a mission of intergalactic genocide

[@anotherblowncartridge]

Any favourite moments from Metroid Prime? Thoughts on the video?

[@jankins114]

Love the video. Got that 10 minute 1 second run time for that UA-cam algorithm sigma grindset. 10/10

[@anotherblowncartridge]

​@@jankins114Gotta do whatcha gotta do 😅

[@jankins114]

@@anotherblowncartridge RUNTIME FOR THE RUNTIME GOD! USER ENGAGEMENT FOR THE ENGAGEMENT THRONE!
The battlecry of the UA-camr.

[@anotherblowncartridge]

@@jankins114 We do pride ourselves on feeding the algorithm

[@MrStray]

Next video (Explaining Amazon prime)

[@anotherblowncartridge]

Bezos needed a new yacht.

[@TheKritken]

Don't hesitate to try metroid prime!

[@anotherblowncartridge]

Especially when its one of the more cheap Switch games out right now.

[@laurabaldesarra3538]

Probably the best gamecube game ever

[@anotherblowncartridge]

There's some top contenders but yeah, that's a fair assessment

[@linamoss292]

Easily the best Gamecube game, and the Trilogy is arguably the best Wii disc

[@slavtrash]

this game looks fun

[@anotherblowncartridge]

It is fun, and pretty challenging, too. Especially if you want to 100% complete the game.