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Anthony Spadafora

I played Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on the Switch 2 and it was absolutely worth the wait despite a few quirks

Samsus atop Vi-O-La in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond's Sol Valley overworld.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond review: Specs

Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2 (reviewed), Nintendo Switch
Price: $69 / £59 / AU$109
Release date: December, 4, 2025
Genre: Action-adventure

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond takes the tried and true gameplay of the classic Prime formula and successfully brings it to modern consoles after an 18-year hiatus. The core 3D Metroid experience remains and shines on the Nintendo Switch 2, but some of the new additions, like the overworld, don’t quite live up to the intricate and detailed design of its dungeons.

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