"When Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is good, it's good. The latest in Nintendo's sci-fi exploration franchise, and the first since Metroid Dread in 2021, Beyond captures the moody sense of isolation and discovery that has been so core to Metroid since it debuted in 1986. Those quiet moments truly make you feel all alone on a harsh alien planet, punctuated by intense action set pieces and some incredible boss fights."
"The problem is that Nintendo added a whole bunch of stuff on top of that - including chatty companion characters and a boring, empty hub world - which gets in the way. Despite the 4 in the title, Beyond is a largely standalone experience. The latest in bounty hunter Samus Aran's many adventures starts in the midst of a war with some space pirates, before she finds herself mysteriously transported to a faraway world."
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond captures the moody sense of isolation and discovery central to Metroid since 1986. Quiet exploration moments create a feeling of being alone on a harsh alien planet, balanced by intense action set pieces and standout boss fights. At its peak, the game ranks among the best in the series. Nintendo added extra elements—chatty companion characters and a boring, empty hub world—that often get in the way of immersion. Beyond largely stands alone despite its numbering. The adventure opens amid a war with space pirates before Samus is transported to a distant world of ancient technology and dangerous creatures.
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