Metroid Prime

Metroid Prime is a first-person adventure video game developed by Nintendo-owned Retro Studios and released by Nintendo in 2002 for the GameCube. It was the first 3D Metroid game and is officially classified by Nintendo as a first-person adventure rather than a first-person shooter due to the large exploration element in the game. It was also the first Metroid game to be released since Super Metroid, nearly eight years earlier. Metroid Prime is now available as a Player's Choice title.

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First-person adventure - Video game - Retro Studios - Nintendo - GameCube - 3D - Metroid - Super Metroid - Player's Choice

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The game has received much critical acclaim for its very realistic graphics, varied and often innovative gameplay, and excellent soundtrack. The video game countdown show Filter named Metroid Prime as having the Best Graphics of all time. Many Metroid fans believe that Prime was a great transition into 3-D for the series; however, some question the choice on having it made as a first-person game. Also, many fans of more conventional first-person shooter games have questioned the unusual control scheme. For most players, however, Metroid Prime is an instant classic.

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