Metroid Prime is a first-person shooter video game developed by Retro Studios and published by Nintendo for the GameCube in 2002. It is the first installment in the Metroid Prime series and a remake of Metroid for the NES.
The game is set in the Metroid universe, where players control Samus Aran, a bounty hunter trained to kill dangerous alien creatures. In Metroid Prime, Samus is sent to the planet Tallon IV to investigate a spaceship crash. Here, she discovers an alien creature called Metroid Prime, a creature capable of absorbing energy and transforming into different forms.
This is a first-person action-adventure game in the Metroidvania style. Players control Samus Aran through an open world, solving puzzles and fighting enemies to progress. The game features an extensive weapon and ability system that allows players to customize their gameplay.
Metroid Prime is highly regarded by critics and fans, with many considering it one of the best games of all time. Metroid Prime has sold more than 2.8 million copies worldwide.