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Metroid Prime

November 17, 2002 · Retro Studios

A 3D exploration-focused metroidvania with first-person shooting mechanics and the first 3D entry in the Metroid series, Metroid Prime follows Samus Aran after the events of Metroid (1986) as she boards a Space Pirate frigate, then chases her escaping archrival Ridley into the intricately structured Tallon IV, a planet full of deadly wildlife and former home to the advanced and ancient Chozo race.

Release date
November 17, 2002
Developer
Retro Studios
Publisher
Nintendo
Platforms
Nintendo GameCube
Genres
Shooter, Platform, Adventure
Main story
13.8 hours

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