I'm playing through remastered at the moment, I get that it was pioneering at it's time but it's definitely not as fluid or enjoyable as 3 for me. The backtracking is irksome and combat/bosses are more clunky and basic... Tonally, sure Samus is a lone human but I actually dont get the strong atmospheric vibes in half the locations when some the music is so loungey and enemies are respawning every time I renter a room. For sure though it's gorgeous top to bottom.
I'll probably enjoy Prime 4 the most out of all prime games but it's a shame that the open world is as bland as it looked on the surface and they actually force you to engage with it. I wonder if the team will reduce the threshold of collectables for progression based off feedback?
Also a shame that the gameplay never really leaps in new inventive new directions. It feels a bit too familiar from the trailers, even the new abilities.
It's still on my to buy list but I'll probably prioritise Ghost of Yotei this holiday.







