Thread: Metroid Prime Remastered - Reveal Trailer
I took my comment from the direct threa.

Just looked on Nintendo's own store page for the game and it doesn't even tell you the specifics...just "revamped graphics and sound" what does that mean? For 40 fucking bucks I'd expect a bit more detail in what they did.
 
$40 for just one out of the original trilogy? AND it looks like that?

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It's a remaster, not a remake. You are fooling yourself if you expect more than some updated effects and a higher resolution.
 
And now render it at 1080p and you get what Nintendo wants you to pay 40 bucks for.
Since you play Metroid Prime on your dolphin emulator, why don't you post some screenshots to compare with the trailer?

I've played the original Metroid Prime on GameCube and this remaster looks better.
 
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The technology isn't there yet.

Honestly, I still haven't seen a game that wowed me like when I first played Metroid Prime at a Wal-Mart demo kiosk when I was a kid. What an incredible experience with (even then) relatively simple effects adding crazy amounts of polish.

Since you play Metroid Prime on your dolphin emulator, why don't you post some screenshots to compare with the trailer?

I've played the original Metroid Prime on GameCube and this remaster looks better.

It's not what it could be. For some reason everything looks a little cartoony.
 
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Put Prime on an emulator and it will look exactly like that. Incredibly lazy. Wow.
I hate resmasters. We used to get full blown remakes with graphics in line with the current gen. There were also QOL improvements, added mechanics, additional content etc. Now all we get is lazy ports with a resolution bump and some cleaned up textures. I blame Sony for all their remasters of PS2 games. Although, to be fair, at least they offered multiple games for the price of one.
 
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Was actually going to buy this. I bounced off Metroid prime the first time and on the Wii. But then I saw how unimpressive this remake was. I'll give it a shot on my steam deck instead using dolphin.
 
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I only played this a bit on Gamecube at a friend's house, so it will be my first time to properly play through it. Looking forward to it.
 
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I really wanted this a couple years ago (when the rumors were already going wild). In 2023 I have better use of my time and money.

I would say "show us MP4".... but I have serious doubts on Retro's ability to create quality games these days. Though I am sure much of it too will be outsourced to 2nd tier developers like Keywords Studios like this remake.
 


Hoping DF does a vid on it


Holy hell, the Switch version really does look worse. Less metallic effects, worse textures (replacing grating with solid plate), no stars. WTF are they smoking.

And the weird light constructs that denote Space Pirate tech are. . .strings of Christmas lights. LOL
 
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It looks objectively better. You're blind and your mothers a whore.

It's got that cartoony filter that MP3 had. Looks too bright everywhere, and like everything has little beads of light on it. I guess Tallon IV is more detailed. . .except for the cracks from the Phazon meteor impact being gone. Which is kind of important in a game that is known for its proto-Souls careful visual storytelling.
 
Since its a "remaster" and not a "remake" its seemingly just an upres with changes made for Switch compatibility.

I'm totally fine with this. I badly want to finish the Prime trilogy but I don't like emus and I can't deal w/ Wii.
 
Since its a "remaster" and not a "remake" its seemingly just an upres with changes made for Switch compatibility.

I'm totally fine with this. I badly want to finish the Prime trilogy but I don't like emus and I can't deal w/ Wii.
The Wii is objectively the best way to play the Prime games.

I hate the Wii, but if I had to choose the Gamecube controller over the Waggles, I am going Waggles every time.
 
Since its a "remaster" and not a "remake" its seemingly just an upres with changes made for Switch compatibility.

I'm totally fine with this. I badly want to finish the Prime trilogy but I don't like emus and I can't deal w/ Wii.
This is clearly a full remake. Sort of like Last of Us Part I, except Switch hardware is barely any better than Gamecube.
 




- Metroid Prime Remastered adds numerous visual improvements on Nintendo Switch, being closer to a remake than a remaster.
- New textures, geometry improvements, new lighting system, post-processing effects or improved physics are some of the most notable improvements.
- The game runs at 900p/60fps in dock mode and 612p/60fps in handheld mode. The framerate is completely stable in both cases.
- The new lighting, despite being baked, shows a pretty impressive result. One of the best I've seen on Nintendo Switch.
- This remastering recovers some details that we lost in the Wii version, such as water physics or gun smoke.
- 4 types of control for an experience to everyone's liking. We can choose the type of control of Gamecube, Wii, hybrid or one adapted similar to the current shooters.
- It is one of the best remasters I've tried (and probably the best) with excellent performance and quality. If we add that Metroid Prime is a masterpiece, this game is a must have.



 

Always love it when they do a good "available later today" and this was probably one of the best yet.

Could have been a bit cheaper or would have been willing to pay more for all 3 games.

I get people moaning about it but for most people emulation isn't an option, don't own the hardware or don't own good enough hardware, and fishing out the Gamecube, Wii or Wii U isn't an option.

The only valid gripe for me is the price. Though obviously I've paid it anyway, haha.