100
Jordan Minor
PCMag
“Gorgeous, highly entertaining, and a thrill to unravel, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on Switch 2 is the best single-player shooter in years and a triumph for gaming's coolest heroine.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Stunning visuals and incredible soundtrack
- Retains absorbing Prime atmosphere
- One of the better 100% item hunts
- Mouse controls feel great
- Clean 4K resolution at 60fps
- Polished first-person gameplay
Points of Contention
- Open-field exploration is underwhelming
- Overly linear in places
- Enemy variety is lacking
- Lacks significant reinvention or innovation
- Abrasive opening hour
Professional Reviews
4 reviews from 4 critics88
Alex Perry
Mashable
“It’s good to have Samus back, if nothing else.”
80
Rhys Wood
TechRadar
“Metroid Prime 4: Beyond can't possibly live up to years and years of anticipation, but that's not to say it's a disappointment.”
80
Nathan Ingraham
Engadget
“Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is far more unique than your average first‑person shooter, it was worth the long wait, and it's a must‑play for anyone who is up for the challenge.”
