Despite all the rumors in recent years, many of us Metroid fans have given up wishing we’d now see a remake of the franchise’s classic Prime debut. Fortunately, that pessimism was shattered with the announcement of Metroid Prime Remastered during the just-concluded Nintendo Direct.
As you’d expect, it’s a polished version of the classic Gamecube masterpiece. With the graphics refreshed, Samus Aran and Tallon VI look better than ever, while seemingly retaining much of the original’s feel and mystery. Then, as if that wasn’t good news enough, Nintendo simultaneously announced that this new version will be coming to the Nintendo Switch later today (probably in the evening or early in the morning), so the so-called “Shadow Drop”, which they announced and released almost simultaneously, is Like Microsoft did with Hi-Fi Rush. two weeks ago.
so. . . Cancel any of your plans for tomorrow and get ready to relive Nintendo, the Gamecube era and one of the best action-adventures the world has ever seen. At least that’s what we’re going to do.
Note that the digital version of the game is out today, but the physical release won’t be until February 22nd. Check out the trailer below!
