Nintendo LifeAt the beginning of 2019, Nintendo made the difficult decision to develop Metroid Prime 4 using Retro Studios. Since then (and even before) there has been very little activity on the Metroid front.
Fortunately, there is a passionate Metroid fanbase and one talented group of developers known as ‘Team SCU’ worked hard on a 2D version of the GameCube hit, Metroid Prime. Although it was originally considered a joke, it really is.
It’s called Prime 2D – with the other part of the name removed for obvious reasons, and the first demo has just been launched.
“Hey everyone! The time has finally come for the first public Prime 2D demo. When we first posted it, this post was this April Fools’ page with fake screenshots, hiding the fact that it’s actually our real demo was, but we can make the joke go away now that April 1st is over. “
SCU further notes how this project “was created by fans for the sole purpose of having fun” and says “all aspects of this demo are subject to change” and may not necessarily reflect the final version.
The demo itself gives players the opportunity to explore the Tallon Overworld, including the Artifact Temple and Chozo Ruins, and features a range of abilities and power-ups such as the Morph Ball. There is also a 360 degree target, the ability to scan the environment, and apparently a little extra to the credits.
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