Metroid Prime 4: Value of Playing Earlier Games
There is obvious buzz around the forthcoming arrival of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. But the protracted wait for the game has presented a major obstacle for fresh players to overcome: access to past Metroid Prime series entries. This can possibly affect the general success of the game.
The Long Development Cycle: Consequences
Originally set to premiere at E3 2017, Metroid Prime 4 will hit 2025. Released with a restart under Retro Studios following Bandai Namco Studios, which fell short of expectations, this protracted development process has resulted in a significant void between releases. This has made Metroid Dread available before Prime 4, which fuels excitement and leaves players wondering about the game's production status.
The narrative of Metroid Prime 4 is entwined with earlier games.
Although many long-time supporters are eager to start Prime 4, a good number of players might not be familiar with the Metroid Prime brand. For these newcomers, the lack of easily accessible ports for Metroid Prime 2 and Metroid Prime 3 presents a significant obstacle. Although the Nintendo Switch now boasts a remastered edition of the first Metroid Prime, many still cannot access the other games.
Older Metroid Prime Game Remastering: Why It's Needed
releasing remastered versions of the past Metroid Prime games would be a smart action to handle this problem. Released digitally on the same day as its announcement, Metroid Prime Remastered's success suggests a good reception for such re-releasing. This approach could be used for the next films so that, before entering Prime 4, a larger audience can enjoy the whole story.
The Value of Looking through Prime 2 and Prime 3
Particularly with Sylux, who is a major player in the story, Metroid Prime 4's plot is tightly entwined with the events of past Prime games. Without Prime 2 and Prime 3, Prime 4's story could be unclear and challenging to follow.
Success of Metroid Prime 4 depends on accessibility.
Though Nintendo might surprise fans with re-releasing or remastered versions of Prime 2 and Prime 3, there is no guarantee. Should these games still be inaccessible, Prime 4's success may be seriously hampered, particularly for series newbies. Making sure everyone can completely enjoy the narrative and the effects of Prime 4 depends on giving access to the whole story arc.
In summary, the need of a consistent narrative experience
Though it's an interesting addition to the series, Metroid Prime 4's lack of accessibility to past games could turn off fresh players. Re-releasing or remastering the earlier Metroid Prime games will help Nintendo guarantee a more cohesive and fun experience for everyone. This would let players really enjoy the narrative arc and how Prime 4 changed the Metroid universe.
