Metroid Prime facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Metroid Prime |
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| Developer(s) | Retro Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo GameCube, Wii |
| Release date(s) | Nintendo GameCube:
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| Genre(s) | First-person action-adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Metroid Prime is an exciting video game created by Retro Studios and published by Nintendo. It was first released for the Nintendo GameCube console. This game was a big deal because it was the very first Metroid game made in 3D.
In Metroid Prime, you play as the famous bounty hunter Samus Aran. You explore a mysterious planet from a first-person view, meaning you see the world through Samus's eyes. The game mixes action with adventure, where you fight enemies, solve puzzles, and discover new areas.
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About Metroid Prime
Metroid Prime is a single-player game, so you play it by yourself. It combines fast-paced shooting with exploration and puzzle-solving. You need to find new power-ups for Samus to open new paths and defeat stronger enemies.
What Kind of Game Is It?
This game is known as a first-person action-adventure game. This means you control Samus from her point of view, like you are looking through her visor. You'll shoot at enemies, but you'll also spend a lot of time exploring. You'll find hidden items and solve tricky puzzles to move forward.
Exploring the World
The world in Metroid Prime is connected, like a big maze. As you gain new abilities, you can go back to old areas to find secrets you couldn't reach before. This style of game is sometimes called "Metroidvania" because of its focus on exploration and power-ups.
The Story So Far
The story of Metroid Prime happens after the first Metroid game. However, it takes place before the events of Metroid II: Return of Samus. Samus Aran is on a mission to stop the Space Pirates and their dangerous experiments.
Samus's Mission
Samus follows the Space Pirates to the planet Tallon IV. Here, she discovers they are using a dangerous substance called Phazon. This substance is very powerful and can mutate living things. Samus must stop the Space Pirates from using Phazon for their evil plans.
Other Games in the Series
Metroid Prime was so popular that it led to many other games. It has two direct sequels that continue the story. These are Metroid Prime 2: Echoes and Metroid Prime 3: Corruption.
Spin-off and Side Games
There are also other games that are part of the Metroid Prime universe. Metroid Prime Hunters is a side game that focuses more on multiplayer battles. There's even a fun spin-off called Metroid Prime Pinball, which turns the game's world into a pinball machine.
Images for kids
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Samus in battle with a Flying Pirate. The player character is controlled from a first-person perspective.
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While Samus is in Morph Ball form, the view changes to a third-person view.
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Concept artwork of the Impact Crater
See also
In Spanish: Metroid Prime para niños
