"Metroid Prime 4 starts with a large-scale galactic battle that wouldn't be out of place in a or game. An army of Space Pirates, led by villain Sylux, is attacking a Galactic Federation facility, and Samus arrives to save the day. But shortly after showing up, Samus, Sylux, and some Federation troops are teleported to the faraway alien planet of Viewros, which is where takes place."
"Well, okay, Samus isn't really isolated and alone on Viewros. Instead, a plucky squad of Galactic Federation troopers is located on the planet, too. Very early on, you encounter one of them, Myles, who is written as if he fell out of an MCU movie. The other troopers you meet are also different flavors of annoying, with each falling into one overused sci-fi soldier trope, from baby rookie to cool, silent sniper. There's even a robot who is polite and comical!"
Metroid Prime 4 launches on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 as a first-person sci-fi adventure starring Samus Aran. The game begins with a large-scale galactic battle and quickly teleports Samus and others to the alien planet Viewros. The game delivers striking visuals and well-designed levels that reward exploration and puzzle-solving for hours. A squad of Galactic Federation troopers accompanies Samus, but their clichéd personalities and constant chatter frequently disrupt immersion. A sprawling, monotonous desert biome and an underdeveloped villain named Sylux weaken the narrative momentum. The combination of strong level design and frustrating character elements results in a mixed, so-so franchise entry.
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