Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Review
SAMUS!!!!!
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond isn’t just a worthy sequel — it’s a cosmic cocktail of exploration, atmosphere, and oh no there’s another weird space monster I’m not ready for. This game feels like the lovechild of classic Metroid Prime vibes and everything fans have been dreaming about while whispering to their TVs for the last decade.
Story & Setting: Mysterious, Moody, and Absolutely Massive
Right from the start, Beyond throws you into the unknown like a grappling hook made of questions. Samus Aran returns to investigate strange etheric signals from a fledgling star system that definitely should not have things growing out of it. The lore is deep without being confusing, eerie without being pretentious, and packed with visuals that make you go, “Is this beautiful or am I terrified?” — sometimes both.
Exploration is at the heart of this journey. Planets feel distinct, interconnected, and full of rewarding secrets. Hidden passages, ancient ruins, and alien labs await around every corner, and boy does it feel great when you finally find that secret missile upgrade you’ve been hunting for.
Gameplay: Smooth as a Morph Ball Slide
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond refines the classic Prime formula in all the right ways:
Combat is precise and satisfying — shooting feels weighty, Melee counters feel glorious, and every boss encounter feels like a puzzle wrapped in a laser gauntlet.
Traversal is fun and fluid. Grapple beams, boost jumps, and shiny new tools make moving through environments both strategic and thrilling.
Exploration is downright addictive. The map rewards curiosity and imagination — backtracking isn’t a chore, it’s a promise of cool new stuff.
The game strikes a perfect balance between serene exploration and heart-pounding encounters. One moment you’re staring at an alien vista full of wonder, the next you’re frantically ejecting from a crumbling structure while fiery explosions light up the sky like a galactic rave gone wrong.
Enemies & Bosses: Weird, Wild, and Terrifyingly Fun
Enemies in Beyond aren’t just obstacles — they’re characters. Some make you stop and go, “What kind of biology is that?” while others make you very aware of your quick-save habits. Boss fights, in particular, are spectacular set pieces that test your skills, patience, and willingness to blame physics for everything.
Sound & Atmosphere: Eerie, Epic, Exhilarating
The soundtrack is chef’s kiss — haunting when it needs to be, triumphant in boss battles, and perfectly tuned to that classic Metroid vibe where silence feels like danger. Sound design elevates every stomp, shot, and ambient hum into an immersive sensory experience.
Final Verdict
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is an exhilarating blend of discovery, challenge, and pure sci-fi goodness. It honors the series’ roots while pushing the exploration genre to exciting new heights. Whether you’re a long-time Metroid fan or a newcomer curious about what all the hullabaloo is about, this game is a cosmic adventure worth jumping into — missiles, morph ball, and all.
Samus is back. The galaxy is weird. And we wouldn’t have it any other way
