So I've decided I'm going to try and play computer games again. Metroid Prime: Trilogy has been something I've been meaning to play for a long time, but just haven't gotten around to. The idea is the stuff gamers dream about - three triple-A titles available in one collection. Metroid Prime 1 and 2 are ported from the GameCube version with enhanced graphics and the ability to use the wii pointer controls. Pretty Badass.
The spirit of the original SNES classic Metroids is maintained incredibly well. Retro Studios have done a brilliant job of recreating the same flavour that made the originals so exciting. The focus is on exploration and simple puzzle-solving. The action, whilst engaging, tends to be concentrated to epic boss-fights. This isn't a 'run and gun' action game, enjoyment comes from wandering through ancient worlds, built by long lost civilisations. A great amount of effort has gone into making it feel like you're the first sentient being to have walked through here in millennia. Areas that once flooded with life are now habited by strange, dangerous creatures. Imagine Indiana Jones but with aliens instead of snakes.
The artwork is stunning. There are influences taken from all over the ancient world. I've noticed Mesoamerican, Roman and Egyptian architecture and sculpture. It all just looks great. It's a real shame I didn't pick this title up sooner.
The spirit of the original SNES classic Metroids is maintained incredibly well. Retro Studios have done a brilliant job of recreating the same flavour that made the originals so exciting. The focus is on exploration and simple puzzle-solving. The action, whilst engaging, tends to be concentrated to epic boss-fights. This isn't a 'run and gun' action game, enjoyment comes from wandering through ancient worlds, built by long lost civilisations. A great amount of effort has gone into making it feel like you're the first sentient being to have walked through here in millennia. Areas that once flooded with life are now habited by strange, dangerous creatures. Imagine Indiana Jones but with aliens instead of snakes.
The artwork is stunning. There are influences taken from all over the ancient world. I've noticed Mesoamerican, Roman and Egyptian architecture and sculpture. It all just looks great. It's a real shame I didn't pick this title up sooner.
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