bit-tech Shopping: Nintendo Metroid Prime (GC)

• Action/Adventure
• First Person Shooter (FPS)

Rating: 10

Time with product: 2 Weeks

Strengths: I thought this game had many strengths espiacially the bosses being so fun.

Weaknesses: The game wasnt bright enough. And the metroids really annoyed me.

Summary: I think this is an overall great game and would recommend it to any one who likes first person views. This is definatly one of samus's best moments. I hope the second one is just as good if not better.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 1 Months

Strengths: Great graphics, good action

Weaknesses: View/movement controls are a little lacking

Summary: I'm not so good at first-person shooters so I try not to judge on how I play. This game has some great graphics and sound which really immerse you in the environment. The learning curve was a little steep for me, but I'm improving as I go. The only thign I wish they had done differently was incorporating the C-stick. While walking around, you can't look up or down, only when aiming your cannon, which has taken a lot of getting used to for me.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 1 Years

Strengths: Strong storyline, great graphics and music, zillions of collectibles

Weaknesses: Having to walk all over creation!

Summary: I greatly enjoyed Metroid Prime. The graphics and puzzles were great (and I didn't even have to resort to a walkthrough except to find five of the missile expansions). The default hint system is seamless with regular gameplay and is a nice tug in the right direction, showing you where the next 'plot item' is located.The visor system is neat and frustrating at the same time. Having to walk back through the entire world looking at everything with your new visors is a real pain, but I appreciate the effort the programmers took to code everything four times (combat visor, scan visor, thermal visor and x-ray visor).Using the scan visor to download Chozo Lore, Pirate Data and Creature profiles is addictive!I am not a big fan of FPS games (I hate not knowing where my feet are) but gave Metroid Prime a chance. I can't say I regret it.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 1 Years

Strengths: Best FPS out for the Gamecube

Weaknesses: Save Points, Controls, Tough Bosses

Summary: Nintendo Metroid Prime for the GameCube is the premier FPS game for the system. It's basically like the Halo for Gamecube without the multiplayer. You play the role of a some type of outer space bounty hunter and with the help of your guns and other gadgets you make your way through levels by either blowing things up or solving puzzles. The game is a lot of fun, but expect to be frustrated at times by tough bosses and lack of saves. The game can be found for less than $20, so if your a fan of FPS games and you have a game cube the game comes highly recommended.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 1 Years

Strengths: Incredible graphics, gameplay, music, replayability, bosses

Weaknesses: Control scheme (maybe)

Summary: Honestly, if it wasn't for the darn control scheme (there is no dual analog support), Metroid Prime would have been one of the most universally accalimed games of all time. It's a game that features awesome music: dozens of breath-taking tunes. It's a game of beautiful vistas--whether you're in the jungle or the desert or a blizzard or a lake of fire, Metroid Prime goes over the top in the graphics category. And it's a game of excellent gameplay, as you wander througb a gigantic world in search of tons of cool items (much like Zelda) and you fight giant bosses that are out to kill you, and kill you fast. Recommended for all gamers, regardless of age or genre preference. Don't miss out on this one.