Just finished Super Metroid which while not my favorite game ever has to be in the top 5 best games ever made. It was incredible. I am really excited to get started on the Prime series.
@@ClumpypooCP Take _Time Crisis_ combine it with _Virtua Cop_ and _The House of the Dead_ , add in a ton of action movie tropes, and you pretty much have _Johnny Nero Action Hero_ . The game might not be original, but it makes up for it by doing it's own thing and it sure is fun as hell. The plot involves the alien empire, cursed mummies, and Wild West undead zombies/ghosts, but who cares about the plot, anyway? We're here to blow up sticky dynamites! _Johnny Nero Action Hero_ was created in 2004 by the American arcade game company Play Mechanix (of Big Buck Hunter, founded by former Midway game designer George Petro).
@@craigpegasus Johnny Nero had two guns mode. I saw the hilarious E3 2014 trailer of Sunset Overdrive but I missed out on the actual game till' 8 years later.
This is the game that singlehandedly got me back into Console gaming in 2002. Before this all I had was an Atari 7800, NES, SNES and Gameboy that I hadn't touched in years, I was exclusively a PC Gamer. I got my Gamecube *just* for this game. Ever since then my collection has grown. I now have 30+ consoles and handhelds, hundreds of games including every Metroid game with Packaging and memorabilia. (And a Sega 32x!!)
Metroid Prime is a great game in general, one of the best, if not the best game Ninty had on the GC. When I first heard about them making a new Metroid game on GC, at first I was like, "about time!", missed Metroid on N64. And then hearing it was gonna be fps I was quite skeptical at first. But then playing it straight away I thought, yeh this is good, the gameplay engine just felt solid, its like getting into a new sports car or something, you just know its gonna be good when you get that feel for the gameplay mechanical, how you can move, shoot and strafe all that and I felt that smoothness straightaway playing Prime. The story was very good too, because I like how they cleverly set it between the classic Metroid's 1 and 2, even just little things like Samus ship, can kind of see that evolution. I luvd the exploration of the game and how you could scan creatures, and the fps really worked well, they really cleverly brought Metroid into the 3D era of gaming in a beautiful way where many other classic games struggled and even took alot longer. I think Ninty need to keep this gameplay from the Prime series, maybe combine in with Other M's classic side-scrolling style because that was really nice too. I just guess Ninty's main problem with the Metroid series now is the main antagonist where to go with the "Metroids" themselves now.
Do you know how long I've waited for a review of this... :D. THANK YOU FOR POINTING OUT THAT IT'S NOT A FIRST PERSON SHOOTER. You even said it's main focus is exploration. That's why Nintendo called it a first person adventure game. :D. Not to be critical but it's pronounces "Zeb-es". -goes off to go through Prime for the 2nd time-
Yep. Definitely gonna have to give this one a shot. At first glance it did look like just another FPS with a Metroid skin, but after watching some more gameplay, I'm pretty much sold.
Well, a massive amount of skepticism was built around the game during its development, that it was simply a generic space FPS with a Metroid skin on. Little did people know, MP turned out great. There's still people today who don't play Prime because it simply looks like an FPS.
Metroid Prime is one of the life changers when it comes to my gaming life. Recently playing through this beauty twice in a row, it got me into Metroid, and the care if this game is just outstanding.
Metroid Prime is my favourite game of all time, so I am SO glad you reviewed this masterpiece. I never thought of it this way, but you're absolutely right: This game DOES do a remarkable job of making Samus more human - much more effective and classy than the histrionics Other M tried to pass off as character development.
oh yeah that scene sure will haunt me forever, when I first played this I didn't even know the difference between the Playstation and the GC it was just the console with WindWaker and Metroid Prime, magic... P.S. ganpey yokoy, lol
To me, Metroid Prime represents the future of video games. There are very few video games, even those with first person perspectives that can match the sheer level of immersion you feel when you play prime. The whole time you are playing Prime, you feel like you really are Samus and that you are looking through the visor as she is. It is an incredible feeling that very few can replicate and that feeling is only enhanced with the edition of the Wiimout in it's Wii port.
i so hear you!!! have begun Prime 3, but wish i could go back and do 1 and 2 over after erasing from the brain first.... such great games! to me- Metroid games are just the sci-fi version of Zelda games. call me crazy, but they feel like the same game to me, just different skins and themes.
This game almost has HD like qualities when played on an original CRT. It really looks sharp. Only games that might look better on Gamecube are Metroid Prime 2 or Twilight Princess, both which came out years later. The only issue I have with this game is all the scanning, which is cool but I think it throws off the pacing because there's so much of it.
One of my favorite games of all time & one of the best games ever made. This game blew me away on how well the game can structured perfectly in a 3D world. I know this may sound weird, but I'm glad it didn't get release on the N64 because if it did, it would've age badly compared to the likes of say Mario 64 or Ocarina of Time. Not that doesn't mean they're bad games or any bad stuff like that. It's just this game did it zo much better & being on the Gamecube is perfect to modernize the next generation console. This game is just purely breathtaking in zo many ways. I love this game.
I may have been a sega fan back in the day (And I still am now), but I have to agree with Ammer. Reduron here, Nintendo has made some pretty amazing stuff.
Not many games freaked the shit outta me to such an extent that i sometimes wasn't in the mood for such thrill. This wasn't a bad thing though. It was the foreshadowy music of those goddamn space pirates that scared me so much. This was one of the many things that made the game a true masterpiece.
Why I want to work at Retro Sudios: Second party to Nintendo. Works on DK games now Based in state touching my own state unlike NOA THIS GAME OMFGGGGGG
And something else, good review, i agree with you, this metroid game its amazing, i have never played the other metroids which would make prime my first metroid game, and what a good way to start, the graphics and the concepts are amazing, the unique style of the game with that true feeling of being lost and alone, and the amazing enviroments and fights, its just a complete game and i love the series, nice review.
The first Metroid game I have ever played. This is a cinematic masterpiece. The Metroid Prime Trilogy was amazing. The 3 games with wii motion controlls feel perfect, but at times I wish I could play this with a GC controller, or even a classic controller because holding a wii remote and nunchuck for aiming can get tiresome after a few hours.
Good review. This game is a classic. But the back tracking does get pretty bad in the later parts of the game when you need to hunt down the 12 artifacts.
Congrats for the review Derek you really explained what the game is without holding back any info even though I think this review was more focused for fans because of the way you compare with the older metroids but good review thumb up for you:) And @BRGxRandomHero I understand your opinionThe first metroid game I played was super metroid and when I played prime I felt the same way but you need to stick with the game a little to understand that it is good.Anyway Metroid Other M is coming so :D
Damn I wish I were more hardcore as a kid. I played Prime 2, got stuck, and gave up. I went off to play Zelda. I had only rented it as part of the trilogy and was checking it out. DAMN
I have a question for you, do you think that this game should be remastered like what 343 did with halo combat evolved and be placed as an exclusive for the Wii U?
@Grippli78 two are for gamecube, one is for Wii, but if you prefer wii pointer controlls, get the trilogy, but if you prefer regualr non pointing controls, buy each seperately.
Btw Metroid Prime trilogy on the wii u eshop one week only starting today! Already have it downloaded and about to play. Just wanted to hear your Nintendo poetry first.
@iscrewy The gamecube controller was the single best controller I've ever held. Nothing sits in my hands that well except the keyboard and mouse for shooters.
Dylan Masterson Retro Studios definitely used a very clever art-style in these Prime games, along with the best use of the Gamecube and Wii's technical capabilities. I'm actually playing through the Prime trilogy on the Wii at the moment, and these games haven't aged one bit, they still look amazing.
my favorite game of all time, and ive said that a billion times! This game is just a masterpiece! Im like derek with ocarina of time with this game, I mean, I FREAKING LOVE THIS GAME!
Word, and this is what the next Metroid needs, Retro Studios, Miyamoto instead of Sakamoto, and maybe even the guys from R&D1 who worked on Fusion & Zero Mission. Now that would be the best game in the universe.
Should I play this game? I love the original Metroid for the NES (one of my favorite games), but for whatever reason, I've never really been able to enjoy Super Metroid, but I do love Symphony of the Night (one of my other favorite games). Do you think I would enjoy this game even though I enjoyed Metroid and SOTN a lot more than Super Metroid?
This game is so ridiculously good, inspiring and mind tickling.. It's metroid at it's best and as it should be. The choice and transition to 3d was done excellent. This is the reason why nintendo should always been taken serious, no sony or microsoft would be able to do this in this way. Nintendo is nintendo and will be nintendo
@GamerNinjaX Metroid as a franchise came long before Halo yes, however the original Metroid Prime was release almost exactly a year after Halo: Combat Evolved, so it depends on what exactly you're saying
For some people it isn't. But the feeling of the of the vast exploration in OoT hasn't been recaptured in any other 3d zelda sinse IMO. It was revolutionary. The game is near flawless. That is the reason it is remembered so fondly.
This game was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO FUCKING AMAZING when it first came out, the attention to detail was phenomenal. Even today, it's still fantastic, it is just soooo good. Oh my god... So good....
he talks about the franchise, and the metroid franchise dates back to the eighties. Halo has 0 innovation when it comes to alien shooters and FPS multiplayer.
@Grippli78 Since the trilogy was a limited release, it may be difficult to find it for a good price now, but if you can, definitly get the trilogy. The controls are much better suited for the Wii, and it will be consistant. Plus, you won't have to worry about GCN Memery cards getting corrupted. (A lot of mine have been getting corrupted lately)
Just finished Super Metroid which while not my favorite game ever has to be in the top 5 best games ever made. It was incredible.
I am really excited to get started on the Prime series.
What did u think of it
@@ClumpypooCP
Take _Time Crisis_ combine it with _Virtua Cop_ and _The House of the Dead_ , add in a ton of action movie tropes, and you pretty much have _Johnny Nero Action Hero_ . The game might not be original, but it makes up for it by doing it's own thing and it sure is fun as hell.
The plot involves the alien empire, cursed mummies, and Wild West undead zombies/ghosts, but who cares about the plot, anyway? We're here to blow up sticky dynamites!
_Johnny Nero Action Hero_ was created in 2004 by the American arcade game company Play Mechanix (of Big Buck Hunter, founded by former Midway game designer George Petro).
@@RGBtheRhinoOverwatcher bro I remember playing that in the arcade 😂 good times
@@craigpegasus Johnny Nero had two guns mode. I saw the hilarious E3 2014 trailer of Sunset Overdrive but I missed out on the actual game till' 8 years later.
been gaming for 30+ years, This is one of my best , favorite games of all time in the world. Seriously, if you game, this needs to be experienced.
Still even by today's standards, a masterpiece. Years ahead of its time in graphics and gameplay...
that was amazingly well told, you have a great way of reviewing games.
just started playing metroid prime recently, I'm fricken loving it lol for whatever reason I missed it growing up
I would love for them to do a remaster like they did for halo re haul the graphics and all
8 years later and you finally got your wish :)
@@FalloutZombie5555 wow! Lol and I heard it’s great!
Keep the Gamecube reviews coming!!!!
This is without a doubt my favorite video game of all time! Great review Derek, my favorite of yours because you actually got me into this game!
This is the game that singlehandedly got me back into Console gaming in 2002. Before this all I had was an Atari 7800, NES, SNES and Gameboy that I hadn't touched in years, I was exclusively a PC Gamer. I got my Gamecube *just* for this game. Ever since then my collection has grown. I now have 30+ consoles and handhelds, hundreds of games including every Metroid game with Packaging and memorabilia. (And a Sega 32x!!)
10 years after I first played this game, I'm still cracking it and loving every single moment.
Metroid Prime is a great game in general, one of the best, if not the best game Ninty had on the GC. When I first heard about them making a new Metroid game on GC, at first I was like, "about time!", missed Metroid on N64. And then hearing it was gonna be fps I was quite skeptical at first. But then playing it straight away I thought, yeh this is good, the gameplay engine just felt solid, its like getting into a new sports car or something, you just know its gonna be good when you get that feel for the gameplay mechanical, how you can move, shoot and strafe all that and I felt that smoothness straightaway playing Prime.
The story was very good too, because I like how they cleverly set it between the classic Metroid's 1 and 2, even just little things like Samus ship, can kind of see that evolution. I luvd the exploration of the game and how you could scan creatures, and the fps really worked well, they really cleverly brought Metroid into the 3D era of gaming in a beautiful way where many other classic games struggled and even took alot longer.
I think Ninty need to keep this gameplay from the Prime series, maybe combine in with Other M's classic side-scrolling style because that was really nice too. I just guess Ninty's main problem with the Metroid series now is the main antagonist where to go with the "Metroids" themselves now.
Congratulations on finishing one of the greatest games of all time. *pats on back*
Do you know how long I've waited for a review of this... :D. THANK YOU FOR POINTING OUT THAT IT'S NOT A FIRST PERSON SHOOTER. You even said it's main focus is exploration. That's why Nintendo called it a first person adventure game. :D. Not to be critical but it's pronounces "Zeb-es". -goes off to go through Prime for the 2nd time-
This game introduced me to the franchise, and after so many years later it holds up well.
Awesome review of an awesome game
Yep. Definitely gonna have to give this one a shot. At first glance it did look like just another FPS with a Metroid skin, but after watching some more gameplay, I'm pretty much sold.
thank god this metroid game is like a metroid game I was worried guys
Well, a massive amount of skepticism was built around the game during its development, that it was simply a generic space FPS with a Metroid skin on. Little did people know, MP turned out great. There's still people today who don't play Prime because it simply looks like an FPS.
Derek, thanks for not forgetting the GameCube! It is still a wonderful platform with bunch of A+++ games!
I lied your review a lot man. You're quite articulate. Love this ducking game. It helped me through sum dark times.
What an awsome game. Story and visual's Epic!
I had just finished Metroid Prime AND collected all the items to unlock the extended ending, and I'm watching this to celebrate!
Metroid Prime is one of the life changers when it comes to my gaming life. Recently playing through this beauty twice in a row, it got me into Metroid, and the care if this game is just outstanding.
Metroid Prime is my favourite game of all time, so I am SO glad you reviewed this masterpiece.
I never thought of it this way, but you're absolutely right: This game DOES do a remarkable job of making Samus more human - much more effective and classy than the histrionics Other M tried to pass off as character development.
Same here Metroid Prime is what got me into gaming and will be my favorite game forver.It will always be in my heart.I still play it till this day.
oh yeah that scene sure will haunt me forever, when I first played this I didn't even know the difference between the Playstation and the GC it was just the console with WindWaker and Metroid Prime, magic...
P.S. ganpey yokoy, lol
This and Ocarina of Time are the only two games I need to get through a nasty winter.
Finally! Someone pronounced Zebes the right way! None of that "Zeebus" crap!!!
I thought it was pronounced zeh-bus
Your Nintendo reviews are poetry sir.
One of the greatest games, ever made.
I used to play this game. Watching this video is proving very nostalgic right now.
What a review man!!!! Awesome!!!
To me, Metroid Prime represents the future of video games. There are very few video games, even those with first person perspectives that can match the sheer level of immersion you feel when you play prime. The whole time you are playing Prime, you feel like you really are Samus and that you are looking through the visor as she is. It is an incredible feeling that very few can replicate and that feeling is only enhanced with the edition of the Wiimout in it's Wii port.
Should I buy a used copy of the trilogy for the Wii? IDK if I should
LOVE this game!! Am just about to complete Prime 2 Echoes, and can't wait to dive right into Prime 3- Corruption!
i so hear you!!! have begun Prime 3, but wish i could go back and do 1 and 2 over after erasing from the brain first.... such great games! to me- Metroid games are just the sci-fi version of Zelda games. call me crazy, but they feel like the same game to me, just different skins and themes.
***** True, but then again, I would have to find all items in prime 1 again to be able to understand the story of the sequels.
This game almost has HD like qualities when played on an original CRT. It really looks sharp. Only games that might look better on Gamecube are Metroid Prime 2 or Twilight Princess, both which came out years later. The only issue I have with this game is all the scanning, which is cool but I think it throws off the pacing because there's so much of it.
I've only played this game once (back when it was released in 2003), but I still consider it the greatest game I have ever played.
Was released 2002*
It's almost as if different parts of the world have different release dates!
One of my favorite games of all time & one of the best games ever made. This game blew me away on how well the game can structured perfectly in a 3D world. I know this may sound weird, but I'm glad it didn't get release on the N64 because if it did, it would've age badly compared to the likes of say Mario 64 or Ocarina of Time. Not that doesn't mean they're bad games or any bad stuff like that. It's just this game did it zo much better & being on the Gamecube is perfect to modernize the next generation console. This game is just purely breathtaking in zo many ways. I love this game.
Retro Studios=Complete Awesomeness.
Metroid Prime is a good game,never owned it but i can tell you its good!
I got a Game Cube for £10 at a flea market yesterday and now i'm researching which games to buy. I'm going to buy this one.
I always suspected Ridley was named after Scott, but never having researched it thet's kinda cool to know for sure
i love dereks reviews. he doesnt just review the game, he celebrates them
Yay Derek :D Another awesome game review... I have the game, I'm totally with you!
I remember first playing this game when i was a bit younger. The magmoor caverns freaked me out.
I may have been a sega fan back in the day (And I still am now), but I have to agree with Ammer. Reduron here, Nintendo has made some pretty amazing stuff.
one of the best games ever on one o f the best systems ever!
I used to have it to, especially with the gamecube ones but after a couple of 30 minute playing sessions I got used to it and didn't have it anymore!
Gamecube games age really well. I mean, this is 8 years old and it still looks great
Not many games freaked the shit outta me to such an extent that i sometimes wasn't in the mood for such thrill. This wasn't a bad thing though. It was the foreshadowy music of those goddamn space pirates that scared me so much. This was one of the many things that made the game a true masterpiece.
Why I want to work at Retro Sudios:
Second party to Nintendo.
Works on DK games now
Based in state touching my own state unlike NOA
THIS GAME OMFGGGGGG
good review derek love them all so far u and mark are a K.O team!
And something else, good review, i agree with you, this metroid game its amazing, i have never played the other metroids which would make prime my first metroid game, and what a good way to start, the graphics and the concepts are amazing, the unique style of the game with that true feeling of being lost and alone, and the amazing enviroments and fights, its just a complete game and i love the series, nice review.
The first Metroid game I have ever played. This is a cinematic masterpiece.
The Metroid Prime Trilogy was amazing. The 3 games with wii motion controlls feel perfect, but at times I wish I could play this with a GC controller, or even a classic controller because holding a wii remote and nunchuck for aiming can get tiresome after a few hours.
@curesunshine I have some nice memories from Metroid Prime, but nothing that beats Super Metroid.
Good review. This game is a classic. But the back tracking does get pretty bad in the later parts of the game when you need to hunt down the 12 artifacts.
Congrats for the review Derek you really explained what the game is without holding back any info even though I think this review was more focused for fans because of the way you compare with the older metroids but good review thumb up for you:)
And @BRGxRandomHero I understand your opinionThe first metroid game I played was super metroid and when I played prime I felt the same way but you need to stick with the game a little to understand that it is good.Anyway Metroid Other M is coming so :D
Damn I wish I were more hardcore as a kid. I played Prime 2, got stuck, and gave up. I went off to play Zelda. I had only rented it as part of the trilogy and was checking it out. DAMN
i just ordered this game for my b-day, i bet it's gonna be awesome
@JURPO90 How'd you like the S controller? I've never used the HUEG original one
this is probably my favorite game of all time
cant believe its been 10 years......super metroid will always b my fav game of all time tho and prime ranks up there as well
Great review!
But it would still be amazing to see Retro completely remaster the game in high definition, if only because we know they'd do an amazing job at it.
I have always pronounced it Samus AIR-uhn, not Samus air-ANN.
Great review!
one of the best game of all time.
I agree.
Best Game of the last generation and of the 3D Prime series :D love metroid! CANT WAIT TILL OTHER M!
I have a question for you, do you think that this game should be remastered like what 343 did with halo combat evolved and be placed as an exclusive for the Wii U?
i have finished this game 8 times. and i never get tired of it, Metroid prime best game ever,
@Grippli78 two are for gamecube, one is for Wii, but if you prefer wii pointer controlls, get the trilogy, but if you prefer regualr non pointing controls, buy each seperately.
Same Metroid Prime is my favorite game ever and is the game that got me into gaming.
Btw Metroid Prime trilogy on the wii u eshop one week only starting today! Already have it downloaded and about to play. Just wanted to hear your Nintendo poetry first.
It's permanently on the eshop but only 9.99 for a week starting today sry about the confusion.
@iscrewy The gamecube controller was the single best controller I've ever held. Nothing sits in my hands that well except the keyboard and mouse for shooters.
Got this today for £5 from a second hand games store, cool game. The Gamecube is a great console to collect for :)
in my opinion, this game's graphics look better than call of duty
Which explains why cod's graphics engine is extremely outdated a gamecube game looks better (a beautiful gamecube game)
Dylan Masterson Retro Studios definitely used a very clever art-style in these Prime games, along with the best use of the Gamecube and Wii's technical capabilities.
I'm actually playing through the Prime trilogy on the Wii at the moment, and these games haven't aged one bit, they still look amazing.
Some N64 games look better than Call of Duty.
The Metroid Prime series has amazing art direction that maximizes the potential of its console, so of course CoD looks pedestrian by comparison.
***** Only Call of duty fanboys will say that. Call of Duty always looked ugly.
my favorite game of all time, and ive said that a billion times! This game is just a masterpiece! Im like derek with ocarina of time with this game, I mean, I FREAKING LOVE THIS GAME!
Word, and this is what the next Metroid needs, Retro Studios, Miyamoto instead of Sakamoto, and maybe even the guys from R&D1 who worked on Fusion & Zero Mission. Now that would be the best game in the universe.
Should I play this game? I love the original Metroid for the NES (one of my favorite games), but for whatever reason, I've never really been able to enjoy Super Metroid, but I do love Symphony of the Night (one of my other favorite games). Do you think I would enjoy this game even though I enjoyed Metroid and SOTN a lot more than Super Metroid?
Idk to be honest worst case senario you play it and end up despising it but you should give it a shot it is an amazing game
All modern FPS are multiplayer based and will bite the dust a lot faster then something like this, give it a try it's a blast
it's a FPA or an action-adventure game in (mostly) the 1st person perspective; can't forget about all those morph ball puzzles and parts
@iscrewy your crazy... the Gamecube has an amazing controller... my personal favorite
i remember playing this at K-mart :D same with wind waker!
My favorite game of the last 10 years.
I'm planning on getting the metroid prime games. Should I get the trilogy for the Wii, or should i just buy them individually on Gamecube?
This game is so ridiculously good, inspiring and mind tickling.. It's metroid at it's best and as it should be. The choice and transition to 3d was done excellent. This is the reason why nintendo should always been taken serious, no sony or microsoft would be able to do this in this way. Nintendo is nintendo and will be nintendo
@GamerNinjaX Metroid as a franchise came long before Halo yes, however the original Metroid Prime was release almost exactly a year after Halo: Combat Evolved, so it depends on what exactly you're saying
Awesome review for an awesome game! :D
i used to get that too, try prime 3 on the wii its much smoother on the head and makes it easier to jump into the rest of the series
For some people it isn't. But the feeling of the of the vast exploration in OoT hasn't been recaptured in any other 3d zelda sinse IMO. It was revolutionary. The game is near flawless. That is the reason it is remembered so fondly.
This game was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO FUCKING AMAZING when it first came out, the attention to detail was phenomenal. Even today, it's still fantastic, it is just soooo good. Oh my god... So good....
i was thinking of that. Dunno who sells those. I doubt my local GS has that in stock. if not ill check on amazon
Metroid Prime is definitely the best game in the entire Metroid series.
People may disagree, but I think Derek has great taste in video games.
Playing through for the first time ever. I was 18 when it came out but had ditched Nintendo for Sony by then.
One of the greatest games ever, and a great rewiev
It's more challenging so in some extent i do think it is better, but ocarina of time is what got me into games about exploring
@DrCollywobblez It wasn't Nintendo, it was Team Ninja, and frankly I personally loved it as well.
my most favorite game of all time
The Xenoblade series is really freaking good for one. I'm super hyped for X coming out for the Wii U! =D
he talks about the franchise, and the metroid franchise dates back to the eighties. Halo has 0 innovation when it comes to alien shooters and FPS multiplayer.
@Grippli78 Since the trilogy was a limited release, it may be difficult to find it for a good price now, but if you can, definitly get the trilogy. The controls are much better suited for the Wii, and it will be consistant. Plus, you won't have to worry about GCN Memery cards getting corrupted. (A lot of mine have been getting corrupted lately)
@khoraski The Xbox took no memery cards and the cards for gg wor so expensive but y do u nead a game cube memory card to play on wii