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Metroid Prime

Metroid Prime

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Step into the visor of bounty hunter Samus Aran as she explores the mysterious and dangerous alien world of Tallon IV. Metroid Prime blends first-person exploration and shooting with intricate level design, challenging puzzles, and a deep sense of isolation. You'll navigate diverse environments, from the derelict Frigate Orpheon to the hazardous Phazon Mines, uncovering the planet's secrets and battling its hostile inhabitants.

This guide is your essential companion for mastering Samus's journey. We'll provide strategies for every major boss fight, ensure you don't miss crucial upgrades like Energy Tanks and Missile Tanks, and help you uncover every hidden Artifact. Whether you're aiming for a 100% completion or just need a hand overcoming a tough section, we've got you covered.

Guide and Walkthrough (NS) by CyricZ

Navigate Tallon IV with this comprehensive walkthrough for Metroid Prime Remastered on Switch. Master controls, defeat bosses, and find all collectibles.

Welcome to my guide on the Switch remaster of Retro Studios' magnum opus: Metroid Prime. This is a 2023 update to the 2002 landmark GameCube title. In this installment of the Metroid series, our heroine, Samus Aran, has recently defeated the Metroid menace on the planet Zebes by destroying the Mother Brain (as depicted in the original Metroid). Before the events of Metroid II, however, Samus is further tailing the exploits of the Space Pirates to the world of Tallon IV. This is your guide as you help Samus defeat them once again (again).

This guide is very specifically for the Switch remaster, but can also serve as a guide for other version of the game as well.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Chapter 1: Distress (Frigate Orpheon)
  2. 2
    Chapter 2: Reclamation (Tallon Overworld/Chozo Ruins)
  3. 3
    Chapter 3: Capture the Flaahgra (Chozo Ruins)
  4. 4
    Chapter 4: Extremes (Magmoor Caverns/Phendrana Drifts)
  5. 5
    Chapter 5: Rocky Research (Tallon Overworld/Phendrana Drifts)
  6. 6
    Chapter 6: The Fate of the Chozo (Chozo Ruins)
  7. 7
    Chapter 7: Specific Gravity (Phendrana Drifts)
  8. 8
    Chapter 8: Wreckage (Tallon Overworld)
  9. 9
    Chapter 9: Descent (Phazon Mines)
  10. 10
    Chapter 10: X-Ray-ted (Tallon Overworld/Chozo Ruins)
  11. 11
    Chapter 11: Plasma and Pickups (All Locations)
  12. 12
    Chapter 12: The Pirate Purge (Phazon Mines)
  13. 13
    Chapter 13: Showdown (Tallon Overworld)
  14. 14
    Finale: The Shining One (Impact Crater)
Tips
  • This guide is for the Switch remaster but can also serve as a guide for other versions of the game.
  • The author, CyricZ, has also written guides for the Yakuza and LEGO series.

Guide and Walkthrough (NS) by CyricZ (2)

Navigate Metroid Prime's galaxy with this comprehensive walkthrough. Covers all 14 chapters, from the Frigate Orpheon to the Impact Crater.

This guide covers the entirety of Metroid Prime, breaking down the game into 14 distinct chapters. We'll journey from the initial crisis aboard the Frigate Orpheon all the way to the final confrontation in the Impact Crater. Each chapter details the areas you'll explore, the challenges you'll face, and the path forward.

Walkthrough Chapters:

  1. Chapter 1: Distress (Frigate Orpheon)
  2. Chapter 2: Reclamation (Tallon Overworld/Chozo Ruins)
  3. Chapter 3: Capture the Flaahgra (Chozo Ruins)
  4. Chapter 4: Extremes (Magmoor Caverns/Phendrana Drifts)
  5. Chapter 5: Rocky Research (Tallon Overworld/Phendrana Drifts)
  6. Chapter 6: The Fate of the Chozo (Chozo Ruins)
  7. Chapter 7: Specific Gravity (Phendrana Drifts)
  8. Chapter 8: Wreckage (Tallon Overworld)
  9. Chapter 9: Descent (Phazon Mines)
  10. Chapter 10: X-Ray-ted (Tallon Overworld/Chozo Ruins)
  11. Chapter 11: Plasma and Pickups (All Locations)
  12. Chapter 12: The Pirate Purge (Phazon Mines)
  13. Chapter 13: Showdown (Tallon Overworld)
  14. Chapter 14: Finale: The Shining One (Impact Crater)

This walkthrough is designed to guide you through every step of Samus Aran's adventure, ensuring you don't miss any crucial items or get lost in Tallon IV's diverse environments.

Menus/Displays

Navigate Metroid Prime's menus, including the Main Menu, Pause Menu, and Options. Understand your HUD elements like the mini-radar and Energy Reserve Meter.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    From the Title Screen, press A to access the Main Menu.
  2. 2
    Select 'Play' to start a game or manage save files.
  3. 3
    Choose 'Options' to access game settings.
  4. 4
    Select 'Extras' to view the Concept Gallery, Character Gallery, and Soundtrack Gallery.
  5. 5
    During gameplay, press the appropriate button to bring up the Pause Menu.
  6. 6
    The Pause Menu allows access to your 'Inventory', 'Log Book', and 'Options'.
  7. 7
    The 'Log Book' stores entries gathered by analyzing elements in the game.
  8. 8
    The 'Options' menu, accessible from both Main and Pause menus, offers detailed settings.

Main Visor Display Explained:

  • Energy Reserve Meter: Located across the top of the heads-up display (HUD (heads-up display — the on-screen icons showing health, ammo and the minimap)), showing your active Energy Tank and reserve Energy Tanks.
  • Mini-radar (your minimap with nearby blips and threats marked): In the top left corner, displaying enemies (orange dots) and your forward field of vision.
  • Sector Map: A small map of the current section in the top right corner.
  • Threat Assessment: On the left side, this meter increases near dangerous areas like lava or acid, indicating incoming damage.
  • Missile Reserves: On the right side, tracking your current Missile count.
  • Visors: Shown in the lower left corner.
  • Beam Weapons: Shown in the lower right corner.
  • Targeting Reticle: In the center, indicating where your shots will travel.

Options Menu Details:

  • Controls: Customize your control scheme.
  • Display: Adjust HUD Opacity (transparency of HUD elements), Helmet Visibility (toggles helmet visuals), HUD Lag (mimics suit lag on turning), Hint System (alerts for story objectives), Extras Alert (notifies of new Extras content), Color Assist (for color blindness, with Red, Green, or Blue options), and Color Assist Intensity.
  • Sound: Adjust SFX Volume, Music Volume, Narration (options for 'Partial' matching European version or 'Full' matching Japanese version, including area announcements), and Cinematic Subtitles (for voiced narration).
  • Options can be restored to default. The Options menu also allows you to Quit Game and return to the Main Menu.
Tips
  • Check the Options menu during gameplay for a more complete set of settings compared to the Main Menu.
  • Save your game before quitting from the Options menu.
  • The Hint System is on by default and provides alerts for your next story objective.
  • Color Assist is off by default and is an accessibility feature.
  • Narration options can add background voice-overs and area announcements.

Guide and Walkthrough (NS) by CyricZ (3)

Metroid Prime walkthrough covering all chapters, collectibles, boss strategies, and log book entries. Navigate Samus Aran's Galaxy.

Table of Contents:

  1. Introduction
  2. FAQ
  3. Basics (Controls, Menus/Displays, Tips/Tricks)
  4. Samus Aran's Galaxy (Weapons and Items, Enemies, Boss Strategies)
  5. Game Walkthrough (Chapters 1-14)
  6. Collectibles (Missile Expansions, Energy Tanks, Power Bomb Expansions, Chozo Artifacts, Quick Checklist)
  7. Log Book Entries (Research, Chozo Lore, Pirate Data, List of Enemies, The "One Shot" List)
  8. Endings, Post-Game, and Extras
  9. Standard Guide Stuff

Walkthrough Chapters:

  1. Chapter 1: Distress (Frigate Orpheon)
  2. Chapter 2: Reclamation (Tallon Overworld/Chozo Ruins)
  3. Chapter 3: Capture the Flaahgra (Chozo Ruins)
  4. Chapter 4: Extremes (Magmoor Caverns/Phendrana Drifts)
  5. Chapter 5: Rocky Research (Tallon Overworld/Phendrana Drifts)
  6. Chapter 6: The Fate of the Chozo (Chozo Ruins)
  7. Chapter 7: Specific Gravity (Phendrana Drifts)
  8. Chapter 8: Wreckage (Tallon Overworld)
  9. Chapter 9: Descent (Phazon Mines)
  10. Chapter 10: X-Ray-ted (Tallon Overworld/Chozo Ruins)
  11. Chapter 11: Plasma and Pickups (All Locations)
  12. Chapter 12: The Pirate Purge (Phazon Mines)
  13. Chapter 13: Showdown (Tallon Overworld)
  14. Finale: The Shining One (Impact Crater)

Collectibles:

  • Missile Expansions
  • Energy Tanks
  • Power Bomb Expansions
  • Chozo Artifacts
  • Quick Checklist

Log Book Entries:

  • Research
  • Chozo Lore
  • Pirate Data
  • List of Enemies
  • The "One Shot" List
Tips
  • Master the controls for precise movement and combat.
  • Utilize the minimap (in-game display showing your immediate surroundings) to navigate efficiently.
  • Learn enemy attack patterns to effectively use strategies and locations for combat.
  • Pay attention to HUD (Heads-Up Display) elements for vital information like health and ammo.
  • Save frequently at checkpoints (points in the game that automatically save your progress).

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