Nintendo LifeIn early 2019, Nintendo made the tough decision to develop Metroid Prime 4 with the help of Retro Studios. Since then (and even before) there has been very little activity on the Metroid front.
Fortunately, there is a passionate Metroid fan base and a talented group of developers known as “Team SCU” have been working hard on a 2D version of the GameCube hit, Metroid PrimeAlthough originally thought of as a joke, it is actually real.
It is called Prime 2D – with the other part of the name removed for obvious reasons, and the first demo just went live.
It’s finally time for the first public Prime 2D demo. When we first posted it, this post was this April Fools day page with fake screenshots, hiding the fact that it was actually our real demo, but we can remove that joke now that April 1st is over. “
SCU further notes how this project was “made by fans for the sole purpose of having fun” and says “all aspects of this demo are subject to change” and does not necessarily represent the final version.
The demo itself gives players the opportunity to explore the Tallon Overworld, including the Artifact Temple and Chozo Ruins, and includes a range of abilities and power-ups such as the Morph Ball. There’s also 360-degree aiming, the ability to scan the surroundings, and apparently a little extra after the credits.
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