Shooter · 2002
Metroid Prime
In short: Metroid Prime is a Shooter game by Retro Studios, released in 2002 on Nintendo. It takes about 13 hours to beat. Critics rate it 97/100.
Metroid Prime is a first-person action-adventure video game developed by Retro Studios and Nintendo for the GameCube video game console. It was released in North America on November 17, 2002, and in Japan and Europe the following year. Metroid Prime is the fifth main installment in the Metroid series, and the first…
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Key facts
- Released
- 17 November 2002
- Genre
- Shooter · Adventure · Action
- Length
- ≈ 13 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- Nintendo
- Studio
- Retro Studios
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Critics
- Metacritic 97
Where to buy
Why play it
- Metacritic 97 — critics loved it
- A 2002 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Metroid Prime?
Expect about 13 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Metroid Prime with friends?
No, Metroid Prime is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Metroid Prime on?
Metroid Prime is available on Nintendo.
Is Metroid Prime a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 97.
What games are like Metroid Prime?
In the same spirit: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes and Metroid Prime 3: Corruption.
