I have a confession to make: I’ve never played a Metroid Prime game before. Though I’ve played many of the series’ 2D entries as far back as the original NES Metroid and up to the relatively recent Metroid Dread, I never had a chance to try the first-person shooter Prime titles. Because of that, I wasn’t particularly excited about Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Now, after having played it for the better part of two hours during a preview event, I’m eager for more.
Though Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is the fourth installment of the sub-series, it’s designed as an entry point that even newcomers like myself can enjoy. As you’d expect, you play as series protagonist Samus Aran as she explores a new and hostile alien planet. This time, Samus can use psychic powers to solve puzzles and battle foes. She can even ride a motorcycle named Vi-0-La (which wasn't available in my demo).
