Metroid Prime

Metroid Prime Remastered offers multiple control schemes to suit your playstyle, from modern FPS layouts to classic GameCube controls. Each scheme can be further customized with a stockpile of fine-tuning options. Here's a breakdown of the available control types and their mappings:

Control Schemes:

• Dual Sticks: Modern FPS style with left stick for movement and right stick for aiming. Shoulder buttons handle shooting.
• Pointer: Mimics the Wii controls, using gyro aiming with the right Joy-Con for aiming and turning.
• Hybrid: Combines Classic and Pointer styles, offering Classic controls with optional gyro aiming when holding ZR.
• Classic: A faithful remapping of the original GameCube controls onto the Switch controller.

Below are the detailed button mappings for each scheme during standard gameplay and when in Morph Ball mode. Additionally, explore the fine-tuning options available to further customize your experience.

Standard Controls

Morph Ball Controls

Additional Control Options

Beyond the core control schemes, a variety of fine-tuning options are available:

All Controls

• Swap Beam and Visor: Changes the assignment of visor and beam controls. For Dual Sticks, the D-Pad controls beams and holding X switches visors. For other schemes, the D-Pad controls beams and the Right Stick switches visors.
• Spring Ball Sensitivity: Adjusts the sensitivity for the Spring Ball's "flick" motion. Higher values require less motion.

Dual Sticks Specific

• Swap Beam and Missile: Swaps the functions of the X and R buttons. R becomes the beam toggle, and X fires Missiles.
• Camera: Options include "Stick Only" (default) and "Gyro + Stick", where gyro adds more sensitive camera control.
• Camera Stick Sensitivity X/Y: Adjusts the sensitivity of the Right Stick for camera movement.
• Lock-On Free Aim: When enabled (Gyro, Stick, or Both), allows for fine aiming adjustments of the targeting reticle while Lock-On is engaged.
• Gyro Aim Sensitivity X/Y: Adjusts the sensitivity of the Gyro control for the targeting reticle when enabled.

Q: Just what is _Metroid Prime Remastered_?

A: This is a 2023 remaster to the 2002 action first-person Metroid game from Nintendo by Retro Studios.

Q: How does this differ from the original version as well as the edition of _Metroid Prime_ in the _Metroid Prime Trilogy_ for the Wii and Wii U?

A: Whereas the _Trilogy_ version of _Prime_ was a slight graphics upscale with the addition of Wii controls, _Remastered_ has gone the extra mile with regards to updating the presentation. Models, textures, and effects have all been given a modern "HD" pass and in some cases have almost been completely redesigned to improve on the game's visuals. Also, _Remastered_ has the option of multiple control schemes depending on the player's personal style, including a modern "Dual Stick" control scheme by default.

Q: Where does this game take place in the Metroid timeline?

A: _Metroid Prime_ occurs soon after the events of the original _Metroid_, and before _Metroid II_.

Q: How do I save the game?

A: You need to find Save Stations scattered about Tallon, or return to your Gunship. There are NO checkpoints or auto-saves in this game, so BE SURE TO SAVE MANUALLY before closing the game.

Q: How do I do a Double Bomb Jump?

A: This version carries over with it the "Spring Ball" function that was put in _Metroid Prime Trilogy_. To that end, performing a "Double Bomb Jump" actually only requires one Bomb. Simply hop up while in Morph Ball mode, lay a Bomb in midair, then jump again into the Bomb's explosion.

Q: I'm lost. Where should I go next?

A: Make sure Hints are turned on. After a few minutes of wandering around aimlessly, your suit will give you an alert of where to go next in the story.

Q: How do I get the different endings?

A: Percentage of items collected determines each ending in this game. Time is not factored in to which ending you get. Scans in the Log Book don't count towards that percentage, so you'll still get that good ending even if you missed a scan.

Q: What do I need to have for 100%?

A: You need to find:

• The other four beams: Wave, Ice, Plasma, and Phazon
• The other three suits: Varia, Gravity, and Phazon
• The five Morph Ball upgrades: Morph Ball, Bombs, Spider Ball, Boost Ball, and Power Bombs
• The two additional visors: Thermal and X-Ray
• The Charge Beam
• The Grapple Beam
• The Space Jump Boots
• 250 Missiles (The Missile Launcher and 49 Expansions)
• 14 Energy Tanks (They will complete the line across the bar)
• 8 Power Bombs (The original four and 4 Expansions)
• 4 Beam Combos (Super Missile, Wavebuster, Ice Spreader, Flamethrower)

Q: I'm close to 100%, so I counted up the items I have left to get, and if every item counts as 1%, I'm short one item! Which one am I missing?

A: The Phazon Beam and Suit are counted up as two separate items, despite getting both at the same time.

Absolutely mess with the controls in the early game to find out what's right for you. if you've played modern FPS games, the default Dual Sticks will probably be the way to go.

Remember that the Spring Ball function exists in this version of the game. Flicking your controller upwards to jump can make things a lot easier than trying to master Bomb Jumps.

There are rooms in the game that can help you out:

• The biggest help is the Save Station rooms. Enter one and you can save your progress and restore your energy.
• Most sectors will also have a Map Station, where you can download a map of your current area.
• There are also a few stations that can refill your Missiles.
• If you go to your Gunship, you'll save, restore energy, and all ammo.

Whenever entering a new room, it's advisable to bring up your Scan Visor and poke around the room. Sure, you may be chomping at the bit for action, but you can miss very important stuff by not taking a breather and scanning. In some cases, you can even limit or eliminate threats in the room by scanning something first. There may seem like a lot of things to scan early in the game, but the concentration tapers off as you progress.

On the subject of poking around, any collectible item will make a low-frequency hum as you get close. Get used to its sound because it might mean a well-hidden Missile Expansion or Energy Tank.

Combat can become hectic and complicated at first, but it's basically a matter of remembering all your abilities. When fighting a bunch of small, fast enemies (such as War Wasps), you can try aiming manually, but it may be better to use your Lock-On for the nearest one, then once it's down, tapping Lock-On again to quickly target the next enemy.

When facing a large or slow enemy, remember your strafing and dodging, because many of the slowest foes can shoot fast and quite straight. You'll have to be the quick, annoying one.

Don't forget your Missiles as a secondary weapon. They track towards your target if you use Lock-On.

Lastly, do not expect the enemies in any particular room to remain the same forever. Often, as a result of collecting items in an area, the rooms will populate with different, sometimes stronger enemies.

As a corollary to that previous tip, if all you need to do is pass through the room, consider ignoring the enemies as they attack you and just speeding to the next room, since they can't pursue you through doors. You may take a small amount of damage, but compare that to the potential energy and Missile loss from fighting everything in your way.