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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond was first announced in 2017 as a game for the Nintendo Switch, and the alien-blasting first-person shooter is still headed to that platform. However, Nintendo recently revealed that an enhanced version, with improved graphics and mouse controls, will also hit the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025. After playing Metroid Prime 4: Beyond at Nintendo’s big Switch 2 reveal event, I can’t wait to step back into Samus Aran’s shiny space boots for more thrilling sci-fi action.Exciting Metroid Gameplay
The Metroid Prime 4: Beyond demo was brief, dropping me in what I suspect was the tutorial area before Samus, as usual, loses her powers. I assume the rest of the game will feature the series‘ renowned, interconnected Metroidvania-level design, but that’s hard to convey in a 15-minute gameplay session. Still, if you enjoyed previous entries in this series, including the phenomenal Metroid Prime Remastered, the action quickly returns to you.
