Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is still making headlines! Fans and critics are hotly debating whether the game is getting too much hype from various media outlets. Development originally started in 2017 but was completely restarted under a new studio in 2019. Despite the criticism, there are reasons why gamers are genuinely excited about this new addition to this classic series, you know, outside of it finally being released. Here are 3 for you!
1. Samus’ New Psychic Abilities
One of the more interesting additions in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is Samus’s new psychic powers. She gains these abilities after arriving on the alien planet Viewros—though not immediately, so don’t expect to go full space-telepath in the opening scene.
These powers help her navigate the jungle world, which is full of ancient tech, puzzle-locked doors (seriously, who lived here?), and hostile creatures. Samus can manipulate magnets, unlock doors, and even redirect her blaster beams mid-flight. It’s a fresh mechanic we haven’t seen in the franchise before, and while some players are scratching their heads (me included) wondering how it’ll function moment-to-moment, the potential is there for some serious gameplay depth—especially for combat and puzzles..
2. Exploration Of The Planet Viewros
The new stage for Metroid Prime to shine is Viewros, giving off major mysterious jungle vibes like it wants to be extra. From what we’ve seen in the trailer, it’s massive, dangerous, and packed with ancient relics and biological weirdness. It’s not just another alien world—it’s a treasure trove of secrets just waiting to be uncovered. This is a dream come true for longtime fans of Metroid’s exploration-heavy gameplay.
There’s also a strong sense that Viewros will add new lore to the Metroid universe (because Samus clearly needed more galactic drama). Between the ruins, tech, and massive creatures looking to bite your face off, it looks like the devs are building something richer and more immersive than ever before.
3. Samus’ Redesigned Suit, Again
It wouldn’t be a new Metroid Prime without a fresh look for Samus, and this one is bold. The new suit rocks a combo of metallic red, gunmetal gray, and some slick purple highlights. (And if the purple glow turns out to be tied to her psychic powers? That would be awesome!)
The design still feels true to the Metroid Prime aesthetic, but it’s just different enough to hint at possible new functions or upgrades. So far, the fan base seems on board—no meltdowns on the forums yet—which suggests the redesign hasn’t triggered any fans yet, thankfully.
Final Thoughts
There’s still a lot we don’t know about Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, but with what’s been revealed so far? Yeah, it’s looking promising. Between Samus’ new psychic powers, the moody jungle world of Viewros, and a slick suit redesign that screams “don’t mess with me,” this could be the shake-up the franchise needed after all these years.
Sure, the hype is real—and maybe a little overwhelming—but if Beyond delivers on even half of what it’s teasing, we might be looking at one of the biggest Prime games yet. If you’re a longtime fan or someone who just got curious thanks to the trailer drop, now’s the time to keep your eyes locked on that release date.
