Metroid Prime

The continuation to the story after Super Metroid, Metroid Prime brings back to life the elements of this long cherished series and thrusts it into a 3d universe. Adventurer-gamers and fans of olde alike can enjoy this upcoming jem by Retro Studios.

Obviously two of the main differences is that this game isn't by Nintendo and isn't a platform type of game. I am a little skeptical of Retro Studios' ability to continue on what Nintendo started BUT reassurance can be gained in that Nintendo is watching over the shoulders of the Texas based group. I've long awaited the appearance of a 3d Metroid to come on N64, though like many other things it never came about. Many fans look down on the 3d style graphics, but c'mon, just look at how Zelda and Mario have changed from 2d to 3d and still delivered solid gameplay.

The setting of the game is a planet called Taron which has been put into chaos, probably by the Metroid that survived the destruction of Zebes. Now you'd probably like to know how a Metroid could end up from the destroyed Zebes to a new planet, Taron. Supposedly the Metroid was carried along a heap of space junk from the destroyed Zebes until it crashed into Taron.

-Tom G.