Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is the next entry in Nintendo’s first person Metroid Prime line on Switch, sitting alongside modern exploration shooters and story led sci fi adventures. It leans on the series’ mix of scanning, environmental puzzles and tense combat, with Samus Aran once again at the centre, this time facing the sharpshooter Sylux on a mysterious planet as she tries to find a route home.

Who will enjoy Metroid Prime 4: Beyond?

If you like games that reward curiosity, it should suit you. Progress tends to come from reading the world, backtracking with new abilities and picking fights carefully rather than rushing every room. Fans of Prime’s slower, atmospheric pacing will likely appreciate the focus on isolation and discovery, while newcomers get a clear hook in the Samus versus Sylux rivalry.

• First person exploration: expect scanning and clue hunting to matter, not just shooting.
• Ability gated progression: new upgrades typically open up earlier areas and hidden routes.
• Sci fi atmosphere: the planet setting is central to the tension and storytelling.