Metroid Prime

Metroid Prime, like Super Mario 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time before it, introduced one of Nintendo's most beloved series into the 3D era. In addition, the excursion to the third dimension provided the player with an entirely new perspective, as seen through Samus' eyes.

Previously reserved largely for first-person shooters, Retro Studios used it for the alien tone and ambiance of a Metroid game. Even the smallest details amazed people, such as seeing Samus' face mirrored in her visor when the sun touched it exactly right. The transition was flawless, resulting in a really original masterwork that produced something new while paying homage to its origins.

The game received widespread acclaim and economic success, selling more than 2.8 million units worldwide. It received Game of the Year awards and is considered by many reviewers and gamers to be one of the best video games ever developed, with one of the highest Metacritic ratings. In 2009, an improved version was published as a stand-alone game for the Wii in Japan, and as part of the Metroid Prime: Trilogy compilation abroad.

Release date: 2002

Platforms: GameCube, Wii

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