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Metroid Prime: Hunters. Junk of Jewel?

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: March 22, 2006
Author: Amazon User

THE BAD:
First off, I want to cover the bad parts. The control scheme. Having to use the sylus to look around, jump, and TURN was one of the hardest things getting used to. Once you master it thought, it is no harder than any console's controls. The one problem with it is during the heat of the action you can sometimes accidentally switch weapons or go into Morph Ball mode. This can get annoying during battles, but I'm sure that it can be mastered as well. One common misconception people have is that early in the single-player game, that it feels under-developed. Once you go through the second time, though, the worlds are just as big as any old place in the console Prime games. about the lack of save points, it has its advantages and disadvantages. Being able to travel to two different points in the area as soon as you get there is definetly a plus, but then again, there are only three (counting the actual place your ship is located) save points in each area. Another thing is that the map is harder to manage, and there is no map in the corner of the touch screen, which I think would have been nicer

THE GOOD:Where to begin! The graphics are better than anything I've seen on the N64, and even some things on Camecube! The sound is tops, sounding like it came straight from the console games. The new control scheme can be very nice. It lets you carry out more precision aiming and Morph Ball movements, and also makes up for the DS's lack of buttons. All of the weapons add more weapon doors, giving you more feelings of "now I can go there" then did the console games. Being able to charge your Missile Launcher is nice as well. The weapons also are really cool. The Volt Driver is almost like Wave Beam charge combo from Prime, and a lot of the other weapons are awesome (SNIPER RIFLE!!). Since there are no image galleries, there is no reason to kick yourself if you forget to scan a boss. The fact that other bounty hunters are roaming the planets like you are is also a nice touch.

OVERALL:
I would have to give this game a 99%. The only reason I did not give it 100% is because of the missing lock-on feature, but hey, its still awesome!

Metroid Prime on the Go

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: March 22, 2006
Author: Amazon User

After waiting for over a year, Metroid Prime Hunters finally makes it to the Nintendo DS. It's not as terrific as I thought it would be, but it isn't horrible, but it does suffer quite heavily in the gameplay.

The game takes place between the two Metroid Prime games on the Gamecube. Samus is searching for eight octoliths in the alimbic system. They're the key to ultimate power, and they're scattered throughout different planets and space stations. Samus isn't the only one looking for this power, though, there are plenty of other bounty hunters searching for it too, and you'll end up having to fight them as well.

Metroid's focus isn't usually story. It's always been about the gameplay. Here, gameplay is still the focus, but the game is rather short. For one, each area you go into is pretty much the same. It's fairly linear, just you making your way in a straight forward path picking up energy tanks and missile expansions. Then you'll fight a boss (well, a recycled boss). Rinse and repeat. If you're a Metroid veteran, nothing that happens in this game will be the least bit surprising. Bosses repeat themselves, the ending is virtually the same as in every other Metroid game as well. It's kind of sad that Metroid Prime Hunters is linear. The previous Metroid games have all been about exploring. Here, it's limited.

Where the game really takes a hit is the controls. If you're looking for a DS game where you'll really need to use the touch screen, Metroid Prime Hunters delivers. Perhaps too well. You use the D-Pad to make Samus go forward, or side step left or right. However, you'll have to use the stylus to make her turn left or right, lock on to enemies and toggle on your morph ball, missiles, and other additions. The style takes a long time to get used to. At times it feels like a PC first person shooter come to the handheld. I often had cramps from the default controls. There is a setting for left-handed if you happen to be left handed, and if the stylus mode isn't working out for you, you can set it to a more standard mode where you rely more on the D-Pad and basic buttons. Once you get used to the controls, though, they feel fluid at least. The problem being there's a steep learning curve to them.

Also, the gameplay department suffers from a lack of being able to save. You'll have to run back to your ship in order to save, and that's a pain. Even though the areas are pretty short, it still sucks to get so far, die and restart losing everything you obtained. In Metroid Prime Hunters its difficulty makes it happen.

Without a doubt, Metroid Prime's best feature is the multiplayer. It only takes one card to play. The others can easily jump in using DS download play. You can choose from an assortment of Bounty Hunters and play in a deathmatch mode. There are plenty of other modes too, like capture the flag. Up to four people can play multiplayer, and I really wish there could've been more to it than that. However, playing multiplayer is just a lot of fun, and it's highly addictive.

If just playing via LAN isn't doing it for you, you can always hop online and create a rivals/friends list. It's great that the DS actually has an online first person shooter, but it's severely limited. For one, much like LAN, only four people can play. You CAN use the microphone to actually talk to people. No fancy headsets are needed. You can only "talk" to people who are registered friends, though. You can find rivals but you won't be able to talk to them. Online is also limited to you playing the only basic mode: Deathmatch. I was actually expecting more from the online. More modes to play, more people to play with. But it does succeed in the online department, and it's easy to get set up.

Graphically, Metroid Prime Hunters is perhaps the best looking DS game out there. While most of the Nintendo DS's best games have been 2D side-scrollers, Metroid Prime Hunters is fully 3D, and it looks fantastic. This out does most games on the Nintendo 64, and shows the full potential of the DS. There are times of slow down, but none that will be heavily noticed. The game also sounds really good. Metroid usually has good music, and Hunters is no exception.

In the end, Metroid Prime Hunters is satisfactory. After waiting for a year and half, I expected more from this game. The game delivers what it promised, but after such a long wait, there could've been so much more.

The Good
+Smooth Graphics
+Great Sound
+Metroid finally goes online!
+Multiplayer is quite fun
+It's a good challenge

The Bad
-The Controls take a long time to get used to
-A severe lack of places to save
-Online Multiplayer is severely limited
-There's a lot of backtracking

Simply great... a killer must have app for the DS hardcore.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: March 28, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game looks great. At least as good as the best N64 titles of yesterday. I can liken this game best to Golden-eye. It has a solid one-player mode, but it shines in Multi-player. At this point of writing, the Online wi-fi service has been having some issues, but Nintendo has acknowledged them and is working to resolve them. My theory is that the game sold so well and so many people were trying to use the online service all at once it struggled with the load. My reasoning for this is that the service works much better late, late at night or earlier in the day. In the evenings it's almost impossible to get a game set up.... right now. I have faith Nintendo will get that resolved.

Graphically, the game is great. The best the DS has to offer, and it would stand up against any Playstation One or N64 title any day. Artistically, the game is very similar to the Gamecube Metroid games, which is a good thing. The developers even gave special thanks to Retro Studios for their hard work on building the franchise up.

Soundwise, the game is also top notch. No game yet, except maybe Electroplankton, is better.

Control- Ok, here's my real complaint. My hands hurt. I'm cramped up because the DS is shaped weird and it's kind of heavy. I recommend using the little thumb strap thing that came with your DS. It takes getting used to, but it's truly the superior control method. My biggest, biggest, BIGGEST complaint is that one of the shoulder buttons is barely used, and instead of mapping a jump action to the button, jumping is performed by double-tapping the screen. It works, but I have a real feather touch on the screen and I accidentally end up jumping a lot when I don't mean to. On the plus side, in multi-player my accidental jumps really make it tough for opponents to get a bead on me! Small blessing I suppose.

Online play is good and you can select rivals and friends or choose to play against strangers. One feature I am really liking is the ability to set people as "rivals" after a game. If the other person agrees to be your rival, you can later seek them out online and set games up against them. It's a great feature as you can start to get to know some of your opponents and their styles.

Overall, I like the game and it was worth the wait.

Once you stop swearing, the game rocks!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: September 19, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I admit, I only buy games when review sites give them high marks (hence the reason why my Amazon reviews tend to be so positive.)

MP: Hunters is an amazing first person shooter, especially when you consider the fact that you're playing it on a handheld system.

The control scheme takes awhile to get used to. Aiming is done with the stylus, while your other hand is used to move Samus as well as fire.
A HUGE thank you to the game designers for including an option for us lefties. It takes a little while to get used to using the A,B,X, and Y keys to move, but being able to actually aim without feeling gimpy sure is nice.

The true glory of this game comes with the multiplayer matches. Being able to hookup with people worldwide for an impromptu death match is really what this game is all about.
There's an option where, if you are playing against someone on your friend list, you can use the DS built in speaker to actually voice chat with them. I haven't gotten to use it, but it's great to know the designers really went all out when putting this game together.

I own the DS Lite, so utilizing the Stylus Control Mode isn't too bad. I'm not sure how people with the original, more bulky, system will feel. I could see how it could get a little taxing and lead to hand cramps if played for too long.

The overall theme when talking to people about this game is "it's a great game if you can get past the control scheme." It really is worth the time and effort it takes to master the controls. Chalk this one up as a FPS must have.

FPS Fans will Love this One

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: January 09, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Bought this for my son, but I think I play it more than he does. I really like the graphics of this game and the gameplay is great. If you like First Person Shooters, and you want one for a handheld system, then this is one FPS you shouldn't pass up.

Short and Sweet on Metroid Prime: Hunters

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 5 / 15
Date: March 23, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Metroid Prime: Hunters is a pretty decent game, and you get what you pay for. Instead of ranting for 8 paragraphs, the game can be summed up in few words:

Positives:
* Great Graphics
* First online FPS for the DS
* UNLOCKABLES. So few good games have something that you feel you EARNED!

Negatives:
* Online structure left much to be desired
* ABYSMALLY HORRIBLE CONTROLS!
* For how long this took (remember the demo was included in launch systems), the game should have been better.

Fun offline, but online.......

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: October 18, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I love the single player on Metroid Prime Hunters. It's fun and keeps you busy for a while. Online is probally the worst I have ever played. I played only two matches and it was horrible. I played a person who only used Trace and his "Imperialist" (sniper). He hid and killed me the whole time. Second match I played two people. One from Nintendo of America (NOA) and a random person. I won with 5 kills and the host (NOA dude) disconnected at the last second. Its sad to see people can't play fair or accept a loss in online games. I'd recommend this game to waste time on trips, but as a online DS game, get Mario Kart. Personally, I'm waiting for Final Fantasy III to trade this in. I'm gonna beat the story and then return it. Just out randomness-Sylux Rules!!!! I'm done.

Hunt Or Be Hunted

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 5
Date: March 23, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I rate this the best game for the Nintendo DS so far! With awesome story mode anyone from 10 and up can beat it. Takes time but it is worth to unlock the secret characters for use in multiplayer. Just be careful of people talking with foul language before and after the match.

A must for any DS owner

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: May 06, 2006
Author: Amazon User

For those of you who have played a Metroid title in the past and didn't enjoy it, you will probably already have certain expectations about this game. But in the past, there was only one hunter, Samus, that you could play as. Now you can play as 7 different ones: Trace, Spire, Kanden, Noxus, Weavel, Sylux, and of course, Samus. In the beginning, you can only use three of them-Samus, Spire, and Kanden-but as you progress through the Adventure mode and scan the other hunters you will unlock the rest. Also, the Wi-fi is great, as you can play with people around the world if you have a wireless router. And the adventure mode is good, but it might not be as great as the adventure modes in the past two Metroid Prime titles. For more information on this game visit [..]

Too much searching

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: May 07, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game is fun but it becomes very repeatitive in the single player mode. The reason is simply because the whole mission is to find "key locks" that you must scan using your visor to open the next section and if you cant find them then you'll be running around in circles for a long time. The sound is so-so and the controls are better then I tought and you get used to it soon enough. However quick shooting isn't so great and when you go against rivals, their dificulty will be based on how much jumps it makes because the more an enemy jumps, the harder it is for you to aim with the stylus.

I enjoyed the game but there was too much running around trying to find the last lock to go to the next section. This waste of time killed the enjoyment of the game for me. I'm sure the multiplayer is a lot better but if you are looking for a single player game then move on or play the console versions.

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