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Nintendo Knew Metroid Prime 4 Was Broken
Nintendo knew Metroid Prime 4 Beyond’s open-world hub wasn’t working — and shipped it anyway.
This is why Metroid Prime 4 feels compromised, padded, and unfinished.
Metroid Prime 4 Beyond should have been a triumphant return for the franchise. Instead, it became a cautionary tale about trend-chasing, internal pressure, and Nintendo refusing to restart development — even after Retro Studios realized the open-world hub didn’t fit Metroid’s core design.
After beating Metroid Prime 4, I break down:
Why Nintendo forced the hub world to stay
How Zelda’s success influenced Metroid’s design
Why the desert and crystal collection feel like padding
The frustrating final boss design and AI issues
And whether Metroid Prime 4 is worth playing in 2026
This isn’t a rage review — it’s a deep dive into how one decision shaped the entire game.
👇 Did Nintendo make the right call, or should Metroid have stayed classic?
Let me know in the comments.
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This is why Metroid Prime 4 feels compromised, padded, and unfinished.
Metroid Prime 4 Beyond should have been a triumphant return for the franchise. Instead, it became a cautionary tale about trend-chasing, internal pressure, and Nintendo refusing to restart development — even after Retro Studios realized the open-world hub didn’t fit Metroid’s core design.
After beating Metroid Prime 4, I break down:
Why Nintendo forced the hub world to stay
How Zelda’s success influenced Metroid’s design
Why the desert and crystal collection feel like padding
The frustrating final boss design and AI issues
And whether Metroid Prime 4 is worth playing in 2026
This isn’t a rage review — it’s a deep dive into how one decision shaped the entire game.
👇 Did Nintendo make the right call, or should Metroid have stayed classic?
Let me know in the comments.
👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more Nintendo deep dives.
#MetroidPrime4
#Nintendo
#Metroid
#Switch2
#YouTubeGaming
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By 8-Bit EricNintendo knew Metroid Prime 4 Beyond’s open-world hub wasn’t working — and shipped it anyway.
This is why Metroid Prime 4 feels compromised, padded, and unfinished.
Metroid Prime 4 Beyond should have been a triumphant return for the franchise. Instead, it became a cautionary tale about trend-chasing, internal pressure, and Nintendo refusing to restart development — even after Retro Studios realized the open-world hub didn’t fit Metroid’s core design.
After beating Metroid Prime 4, I break down:
Why Nintendo forced the hub world to stay
How Zelda’s success influenced Metroid’s design
Why the desert and crystal collection feel like padding
The frustrating final boss design and AI issues
And whether Metroid Prime 4 is worth playing in 2026
This isn’t a rage review — it’s a deep dive into how one decision shaped the entire game.
👇 Did Nintendo make the right call, or should Metroid have stayed classic?
Let me know in the comments.
👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more Nintendo deep dives.
#MetroidPrime4
#Nintendo
#Metroid
#Switch2
#YouTubeGaming
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This is why Metroid Prime 4 feels compromised, padded, and unfinished.
Metroid Prime 4 Beyond should have been a triumphant return for the franchise. Instead, it became a cautionary tale about trend-chasing, internal pressure, and Nintendo refusing to restart development — even after Retro Studios realized the open-world hub didn’t fit Metroid’s core design.
After beating Metroid Prime 4, I break down:
Why Nintendo forced the hub world to stay
How Zelda’s success influenced Metroid’s design
Why the desert and crystal collection feel like padding
The frustrating final boss design and AI issues
And whether Metroid Prime 4 is worth playing in 2026
This isn’t a rage review — it’s a deep dive into how one decision shaped the entire game.
👇 Did Nintendo make the right call, or should Metroid have stayed classic?
Let me know in the comments.
👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more Nintendo deep dives.
#MetroidPrime4
#Nintendo
#Metroid
#Switch2
#YouTubeGaming
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