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‘Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’ Switch 2 Review: C’est Vi-O-La
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond introduces new gameplay mechanics like the Vi-O-La bike and psychic abilities, earning a 9/10 review score ahead of its December release.
- On Saturday, Nintendo and Retro Studios launched Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch after a nearly decade-long development that restarted in 2019.
- The game’s design choices include chatty new allies led by Myles MacKenzie, controversial ally character, and a vast Sol Valley traversed by the Vi‑O‑La bike, giving an impression of being dumbed down.
- Reviewers praised the game's visuals and art direction, noting the Switch 2 Pro pad in Performance mode and optional mouse aiming help in tough boss fights, while new weapon chips unlock three shot types and psychic abilities remain underused.
- Other outlets scoring 7/10 warned Metroid Prime 4: Beyond may anger longtime fans, while some reviewers concluded it is worth the wait with entertaining moments.
- For newcomers, Beyond suggests a more action-oriented spin-off, but reviewers recommend Metroid Prime Remastered or Metroid Dread before this sequel.
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The long-awaited Metroid Prime 4: Beyond dazzles and disappoints in equal measure
When it works, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a sublime new entry in the series, hitting all the points that longtime fans love. But for every awe-inspiring level design or exhilarating boss battle, it tries and fails at something new.
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