Reviewed on: Nintendo Switch 2. Code provided by publisher.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond arrives nearly two decades after Prime 3. The question was never whether Retro Studios could make a good game. It was whether they could make one that justified the wait. They have.
Gameplay and Design
The first-person exploration formula is refined to near-perfection. The new world design is interconnected in ways that recall the original Prime's best moments. The visor system gets meaningful upgrades, including a new spectral visor that reveals hidden pathways and enemy weaknesses.
"Prime 4 does not revolutionize the formula. It perfects it."
Performance
On Switch 2, the game runs at a steady 60fps in docked mode at 1440p with HDR. The art direction is exceptional — each planet feels distinct, from bioluminescent caverns to frozen industrial complexes.
Score: 9/10