Metroid Prime is still among the top of its genres (first person action-adventure; 3D metroidvania) because the genre is now niche and hasn't evolved much since the original Metroid Prime. Just like Silent Hill 2 is still one of the best survival horror titles, and Dragon Quest VIII is still one of the best turn-based JRPG's.
I can imagine an evolution of the genre where Metroid Prime "feels dated" but it hasn't happened yet because the genre doesn't have common releases and hasn't really evolved much since the 6th generation.
Most first person shooters are action titles, not action-adventures. Very few 3D Metroidvania's exist. The original Dark Souls felt like the evolution of the Metroidvania format (large tunneled, level-design, memorable bosses; backtracking; non-linear order) but it evolved into its own genre and has moved to an open world format.
What is a modern game that has done the 3D Metroidvania and updated upon what the original Metroid Prime offered in most aspects? I can't think of one.
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