The 10 Biggest Changes in Metroid Prime Remastered 

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The hint system isn't new it was part of the original.

The biggest change is that I used to love the game and now I love it more.

It’s like the person who wrote this video never played the original Prime.

Ridley's design always felt too mechanical to me in the original, I could barely see the fleshy parts. I love how the Remastered version makes him look more like he does in Smash

You missed literally the biggest change. You can't just charge up your beams. It fires 1-3 shots before it begins to charge up now. That greatly affects battles in the second half of the game.

The hint system isn't new btw. It's always been there.

To everyone who worked on the original and the remaster, thank you.

I finished the remaster on Wednesday. Can't wait for the second and third game. Wish they put the Fusion Suit in as an unlockable

The hint system definitely isn’t new. Do you guys ever do research on the games you cover or…

I hope this leads to remasters of the second and third games.

The hint system isn't new. That was in the original. Though, it's less pestering now.

The hint system and the three prongs showing what you can lock on to are not new, they were both present in at least the Wii Trilogy version if not also in the original.

Didn't you notice the absence of the dynamic lighting of the laser beams? In the original the lighting of the firing is a major part of the visual character: with each shot you can easily follow the laser beam with your eyes because of the lighting of the scenery around which moves with the laser, even in daylight. With the charge beam or wave beam it's even brighter, each weapon have its lighting color. In that original method it provides a non stop dynamic firework show, and it contributes to the sensorial and claustrophobic atmosphere because each beam lighting gives proximity to the scenery, a physical presence of it, it allowes to feel the matter around us, its volume. We also can light some dark corners this way, it’s interactive. It contributes to the pleasure of shooting often in Metroid Prime, the feeling of incarnate the cybernetic bounty hunter with her crazy powers of lights. The original game was designed to emphasize that constant dynamic shooting aspect to fuel that feels experience. I understand the limitations of the new gorgeous lighting system, more static because precalculated in large part. But as a result it’s a different experience, a bit less fun I would say.

the game cube version also had the hint system.

3:03 - if this was simply an HD remaster like Skyward Sword - that we'd expect to run in 1080p. They remodeled/retextured environments and character modes, improved the lighting and have some nice post-processing effects going on. 900p is fine for this. If Retro can get this out of the Switch using original code moved to latest iteration of their internal engine, imagine what they will be able to do with the next Switch!

0:13 "ten biggest changes [𝗜𝗡] Metroid Prime Remastered"

I'm so glad the remastered version of Meta Ridley is the same design as Ridley in Samus Returns making the Prime game feel even more canon

I can't wait to see the second remastered. It's my favorite game of all time.

One Quality of Life thing I really hope they would have added: little notches for when you _already_ found an item in that spot, as they did in the Fusion-onward 2D games and Corruption (if not full out "circle = item here you have not found yet")

This game was so impressive maybe Nintendo still has a few tricks up their sleeves

the hint system isn't new, it was in the original

I don't think it's a game for me but it definitely looks like they did this remaster right. It's nice to see older games coming back, especially ones from the GameCube.

The Classic Hybrid control scheme is actually really handy if you prefer classic controls. It basically just enables gyroscope when aiming with R so you can get your reticle where you want it faster.

6:06 I don't remember that creature in the original game? ..and I've played it over a dozen times

The hybride control scheme is based on the federation force controls. I am using it right now and it feels like an upgrade from the classic mode because with the motion controls, you can steel look where you want while moving

The graphics and controls. Those are the biggest changes to the game. That's it. Video over.

All these years later,this is still in my top five favorite games.

The only negative I have for the remaster is that they made it really easy. Even on normal it's noticeably easier than the original release

There was a recent update that added some QOL options to the menu. One of them is that the camera will tilt down when you jump so you can see where you will land called "foot landing" and the abiltiy for the camera to level itself if you look all the way up/down and then start moving forward. Also, the narration option didn't add much to the game. It narrates the very beginning. After that, all it does is announce the area you are in when you load a save.

Some of the negative points are just in the details: 1. No mirror in chozo ruins (I mean wtf) 2. No light ilumination effects in the beams (Even the original game had it) 3. Samus doesn't do the arm canon thing when you stand for a while (Dude thats iconic common) 4. No scan dash (F speedrunners) 5. No Fusion suit (It should have been a reward for 100% scans and 100% items in hardmode) Everything else is just GLORIOUS and FLAWLESS in this game I love it even more after playing it for the past 20 years of my life

Damn shame about the missing weapon effects. The remaster looks awesome, but next to the GC version the weapons look flat when fired.

finally zoomers get to play some good games.

I hate how they dont allow you to invert the aiming camera for classic control like in the original game

Nintendo definitely has dormant nuclear weapons! If they decide to use them, they could flood the market with games of unparalleled quality, especially if they start making Metroid Prime quality remakes of games from the GC era! If they also decide to up the ante significantly specs wise with the Switch 2, then they could very well ask from us the specifics of our bank accounts.

I remember playin the OG demo in the mall like it was yesterday

Lol hints were already there in 2003

"As for puzzles... you're on your own. Or you pull up RU-vid videos like everybody else." Facts.

1:39 I don't remember pirates trying to imitate Warhammer orks.

Honestly I'm disappointed that this is not the remaster of the trilogy. I mean, I want to fight Dark Samus but she wasn't in this game until 2 and 3!!!

The remaster feels like what the devs originally wanted or envisioned the first one would be, they were just limited by hardware. Metroid is my favorite game of all time, and if you havnt played yet, this is the one you should play. Main reason is controls lol

The most beautiful game on the GameCube and now arguably the most beautiful on the Switch, especially when taking performance into account

The damn landscape literally looks real, the graphics are so fucken good.

Your render settings are abysmal. This video is grainy as hell. Work on your processing.

I just beat the game on my GameCube and it was amazing I can’t wait to get the remastered so I can compare it myself and play it again

Well hope Nintendo makes more physical copies and restock soon because it's sold out everywhere.

No one talks about how you could see the background on the GameCube version when the first boss crawls down on the frigate orpheon level but in the switch version there is no background it's just straight up dark fog. The switch version looks awesome and better than the GameCube version of course but they took out a lot of stuff from the original GameCube version. They also removed the lighting effects on the surface everytime Samus shoots out from her arm Cannon. All in all Metroid prime remastered is an amazing game and is definitely worth buying 💯 I still have and play my Metroid prime 1, 2 and 3 for my Nintendo GameCube and Nintendo Wii 🎮🎮

My only complaint is that after playing Metroid dread so many times this game feels too easy even on hard mode.

Got The physical edition and it’s my first time playing this game. I’m using the switch OLED and I’m LOVING ❤ this game!! I’m hooked on it. I tried the 2D metro demo and it didn’t do anything for me but this was great! A definite must buy

Metroid Prime Remastered, is a REMASTERPIECE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I got this back when it came out as a birthday gift. I got the kmart version with the wavebird controller. The remastered feels like they changed nothing and everything at the same time. Its strange how the remastered version is how I remember the original looking. My main complaint is i feel less deadly but in contrast i feel more mobile

The hint was in the Gamecube version... I don't know why people keep missing this...

It's unfortunate that the rumors are that 2 and 3 won't be graphical remasters like this. More like just ports of the wii prime trillogy versions with the new switch controls.

If I'm not mistaken the hint system was in Metroid prime trilogy not sure about the original

I dig it. I enjoy the fact I have the option to use the right analog to control the camera or play classic. Im adjusting to the auto rapid shot before activating the charge though. Graphically it is stunning. It feels both more and less immersive (reducing head bobs but while aiming close to a wall Samus adjusts her arm cannon. The game feels as though it was build from the ground up. I would love to see 2 and 3 ported but it just isn't going to happen. Edit: They removed the Fusion suit skin. Major bummer. The code for it is there so an attempt was made at least. Wasn't needed but just nice to have during multiple play throughs and I can't remove the rapid shot. Didn't get too far but I wonder if it'll impact the game much later on.

No Metroid Fusion suit though :(

More like look at how well the original game holds up 21 yrs later.

4:50 the hint system has always been there

I feel like not enough people are noticing the missing Fusion suit

I'm glad to say, this is the first Metroid game I've ever beaten.

I'm digging the game so far. Haven't played the original so it is nice to add more Metroid titles to my switch. Loved Metroid dread. I would throw money down so hard if they made a Metroid prime hunters remake though. Fingers crossed 🤞

I never had a gamecube so I am so happy they released this for the switch. I traded my Wii in for a 360 before 2 and 3 were released so I never got to play those either.

. I bought this when it came out and played a little bit of it, but was in the middle of another game at the time.... So,. Im just getting back to it. I'm thrilled about the remaster! I played the original Prime Trilogy thru several times on my GC & Wii. I hope they eventually release all 3 Prime games like this... But hope they make 2 changes when they do. 1. I've really struggled with the controls. I appreciate the variety of options they gave us... But just let us customize our controls! The GC/Wii controllers are so different from the switch! Idk how they expect me to hold the controller, bc their layout is just bonkers. The most intuitive way to hold the joycon is with my thumb over Y/B. Intuitively, I want to jump with Y/shoot B/missle A/morph X. For there to be no option to move jump from the b button is just asinine! I'm pretty sure the Wii had us shoot with trigger (B) and jump with A.... Which made sense. On the Joycon tho (in this situation), I'd rather have a trigger mapped to jump than fire! It just seems incredibly snobby to provide several complicated options for controls without including a custom remap option. When I was getting frustrated with the controls today, I realized my muscle memory for Prime is with Wii motion controls... So I'll have to dock my Switch and give that a try. Which brings me to... 2. I've been playing the first portion of this game handheld... And I find it incredibly dark and disorienting. I had to play that first boss and escape sequence several times bc I'd hit the wrong button, morph/unmorph and be in a dark corner facing the wrong direction... And would then backtrack instead of seeing the dark tunnel I was supposed to take. Similarly, I'll accidentally morph in a hallway that looks the same from either direction and end up facing the wring direction. It was easy to get disoriented in the original, as well. At the same time, I feel like their graphic improvements have made a lot of the game darker/harder to see. I love the horror aspect of Metroid games, but there is a difference bt being scared by what might be around the next corner and being disoriented along the natural path of the game bc the platforms/path are obscured by a lack of brightness/contrast customization. Like I said, maybe it's just a game to play docked.... But it's a shame this isn't easy to adjust in handheld. Like everyone! I love these games! I can't believe we haven't gotten 2&3 remastered like this before 4 comes out next year... It's like Nintendo doesn't want me to throw my money at them! This remaster is beautiful! I really think these 2 easy changes (to a settings menu!) could make them close to perfect!

One thing I'm noticing through my first playthrough is that the pacing of the enemies seems way different as well. Most of the enemies seem way faster this time around, though they do less damage. I don't know if that's intentional to try an make the game seem faster paced, like an updated FPS, but just something I noticed

Why nobody talks about the most obvious detail regarding Samus appearance?? She is hotter in the Remaster.

first off you forgot something. there's actually three difficulty settings as there is a hard mode but you need to beat the game on normal difficulty to unlock it. and there may be a hidden piece of additional content in the form of the Fusion Suit. we won't know if the Fusion Suit is back or not until Metroid Fusion is uploaded to the Gameboy Advance App. if the Fusion Suit is back then the way to get it will be the same as the OG gamecube version of Metroid Prime. and that's have a save file on both games and beat one of them to unlock it.

The gamecube version (the very original) had both the hint system and a circle that would surround the nearest (to center crosshair) what would indicate that it's lockon-able. How could you even mention "moyoplays gameplay of the gamecube version" when those two things are clearly present already from the very start...

Hope Prime 2 Echoes gets remastered at some point.

What is common between the 3 remakes of the year (re4 dead space snd metroid prime) is better controls visuals audio and additional content

"New Hint System" um...no? The hint system was in the GameCube. In the remastered you can CHOOSE to turn it off. So more like a new option than a new system.

Dude... the hybrid controls are the way to go, in my opinion. I wish I could assign something similar to literally every first-person game I've ever played. Just mess with the sensitivity in the menu until it feels smooth and natural.

Just finished Metroid Prime today and I really enjoyed it.

What if instead of a youtube video I pull out my Prima Games guide book I bought back when Metroid Prime first came out?

It is an amazing 🤩 game pure nostalgia. Also, on GameCube, I got stuck on the fazon elite Boss, this time I beat it!

Minor Spoiler: I kinda wish they would have given Samus her Zero Suit design instead of the original Prime design, but oh well.

Tbh 900p has never bother me on switch or xbox the difference between 1080p and 900 is so small even in side by sides in can be hard to see any extra details this can change a bit depending on the game but in general there is no noticeable difference

I really hope they do a MP2 remaster. I loved Prime, but Echoes was so much better to me. ❤️

I get it Wednesday no physical copy at gamestop

I have the original version it’s beautiful, but I don’t understand why remaster is magical it has something very special that makes it my favorite switch game I still need to understand why the feeling it’s undescribable.

I LOVE this remaster BUT they phucked up on one thing. They put the stupid SCAN VISOR on the right side of the D-Pad for DUAL STICKS control where I feel most are using to play this.. are u f'n serious? Why? I know they have the CLASSIC Controls option has it on the left but WHY WHY WHY the hell did they change it to the right side. I don't even see a good reason for it. There was nothing wrong with the original user interface. Update with a DLC and change it back to normal or I'm calling this significant change making this is remade instead of remastered cause they fn CHANGED that. Grrrrr! 😡

I'm actually hyped about this game. This is definitely one of the games I'm getting

8 of the 10 examples are just "it's prettier", what a pointless video.

lol when you talked about hybrid. I use it, feels like playing COD. Only downside I found is you have to hold x and then use the d pad to change weapon as compared to right joy stick as the main way to change it. Makes battling a little harder against a mix of different pirates. Besides that, I love it haha

the "Gamecube" image on the thumbnail is from the Fan Remaster, not the original

Narration doesn't even work it's not available for the US version it's just a blank tile and you can't even select it

The joke's on you, I used the hybrid controls and they're great

4:43 newly integrated hint system? No thats been there since the Gamecube version.... I wouldnt say anything but man thats barely a 20year old game, the research is so easy....

I played originally game from Nintendo game cube from 20 years ago

Just Great... Just Great you say!? Straight 10/10 from me

you guys did no research on the older versions. iykyk

Did this video seriously point out the Hint System? That Hint system that already existed in Metroid Prime? what mediocrity.

I hope someone does a third person mod for this game

I'm using the OG aiming system, switch joysticks are too small for me and I'm just hardwired to hold R to aim

Are you sure you played the original?

Oh wow!

Anyone know how to make the game look a little more eerie like it did in the old one? I’m guessing lowering the brightness slightly.

newly integrated hint system? what? it's on the original as well.

Samus is also shorter. :(

Can we complain about the doors though?

Hint system existed in the original. Apparently this guy isn't the Metroid Prime fan he pretends to be.