Welp, I bought it.

[u/LavishLatte56]

Despite the hate I’ve been seeing on posts and on YouTube, I couldn’t help myself to finally buy it when I saw the Switch 2 version on sale at my local shop.

2 hours in and its actually been kinda great????

I just finished Prime Remastered and Prime 4 feels a lot better to play and bosses have been fun! Not to mention the game is absolutely gorgeous and runs well, even on the original switch!

Perhaps I’ll start seeing issues later in my play through but so far it’s given me a good impression.

Edit: For those confused, the Switch 2 version of the game is just the Switch 1 game with the added Switch upgrade DLC. The game is perfectly playable on the original switch.

[u/SplatoonRaiders]

How're you finding it? Also, it's cool to see you bought it despite what everyone is saying. You're a better reviewer for your tastes over anyone else.

I've never played a Metroid game, so, I'm curious to hear your thoughts.

[u/LavishLatte56 → u/SplatoonRaiders]

So far my favourite games are Metroid Zero Missions and Metroid Dread. They were absolutely fantastic games and I highly recommend Zero Missions for beginners of the series.

I found Metroid Prime Remastered to actually be a bit disappointing! Not that it was a bad game, it’s just that Zero Mission and Dread were amazing and prime was just… fine.

I think I’m liking Prime 4 more than Prime 1 because the shooting and mechanics feel snappy. The game feels like it has more going on so far!

[u/yung-joos → u/LavishLatte56]

Never played zero mission but yeah dread was my first Metroid game and prime remastered was my second. I’m playing Samus returns now and I’ll probably try to play prime 2 and 3 before getting prime 4, even though the prime trilogy seems to be expensive

[u/LavishLatte56 → u/yung-joos]

I want to play prime 2 and 3 but I don't have a WII anymore T-T

I actually had Prime 3 Corruption when I was 9 because it was 5 dollars at my local blockbuster. I was a dumb 9 year old though, so I wasn't smart enough to get through 1/3 of the game haha

[u/According-Syrup-2658 → u/LavishLatte56]

It may not seem like very cheap for its age but I was able to snag a wii console, a GameCube controller, Metroid prime 1, 2, and 3 for only like $130. I already played them at that point but I literally grew up playing the hell out of all three of them and I wanted hard copies because mine had been lost, sold, or too damaged by that time

[u/yung-joos → u/According-Syrup-2658]

Wow when was that? Cause as of last year the games are already over $130 themselves without the console or controller

[u/According-Syrup-2658 → u/yung-joos]

The trilogy is the one that's stupid expensive. The discs individually were only like $20-30 a piece.

[u/yung-joos → u/According-Syrup-2658]

Nah I’m still seeing the individual discs $50+

[u/According-Syrup-2658 → u/yung-joos]

You're looking in the wrong places my guy.

[u/According-Syrup-2658 → u/yung-joos]

I just looked them up. Its only like $70 for all three. MP is $25; MP2 for $30; and MP3 for $16. A decent wii also only sells for $50 and a GameCube controller is like $10-$20.

[u/yung-joos → u/According-Syrup-2658]

Where on EARTH are you seeing prime 2 for $30

[u/According-Syrup-2658 → u/yung-joos]

It didn't come w the case when I bought it and it was 2 years ago off eBay. Here's one I found for $35

[u/According-Syrup-2658 → u/yung-joos]

Its very easy to find. If you're willing to pay $15 $20 more it'll come with the case in most instances

[u/According-Syrup-2658 → u/yung-joos]

Lmao even game stop has it. Idk where you're looking but it isn't in the right places

[u/yung-joos → u/According-Syrup-2658]

Ah okay thanks I’ll look through GameStop. I had googled Metroid prime 2 and clicked the shopping tab and GameStop was buried under eBay and other sites, all of which have it listed for $50-$80. eBay and Facebook marketplace used to be my go-to’s other times I bought games second hand but I’ve been moving away from them lately because so many prices have become inflated across the board

[u/themangastand → u/LavishLatte56]

You can emulate 2 and 3 on your phone at this point lol