Metroid Prime Hunters

by Nintendo

• Multiple control schemes take full advantage of the DS touch screen, giving all gamers an ideal way to play
• Compete head-to-head in a series of action packed arenas as you take on other bounty hunters
• Link wirelessly with up to three friends for intense multiplayer action off one game card
• Hone your skills against a slew of enemies in single-player training modes like Regulator, Survival and Morph Ball -- then put them to the test when you compete in Death Match arenas with your friends over a wireless connection

Product Details

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• ASIN: B0009Z3MQ0
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 5 x 0.8 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: March 20, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (130 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,066 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #78 in Video Games > Nintendo DS > Games

Product Description

Metroid Prime: Hunters challenges your skills as you control Samus Aran, the space bounty hunter made famous in the Metroid series. A ferocious race, now extinct, has left behind relics of their once powerful warrior culture. Now bounty hunters from across the galaxy are racing against each other in order to lay claim to these relics hoping to harness their power for themselves. It's the race of a lifetime, as you guide Samus to the relics before other hunters can reach them - and use them on her.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

115 of 122 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Metroid + DS = NONSTOP FUN March 24, 2006

By SS

Format:Video Game

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I bought this game a couple days ago, and after getting familiar with it, I can finally write a review.

Graphics - Let's face it, the ds isn't known for it's graphical quality, especially when it comes to 3D. But these graphics are great. They aren't as good as todays standard consoles, but I don't recall any N64 or Playstation game looking this good.Best out there right now for the DS so I give it a 5/5.

Control - Control with the stylus takes a while to get used to, but once you get the hang of it it's a lot like using the mouse for a computer. If your left handed don't worry because they have a special setting made special for you guys. If you still can't get use to the stylus then you can use the buttons for aiming. 4.5/5

Sound - If you've heard the music from the original metroid prime then you've heard the music to this game. Sometimes can be very intense to build up suspense of what's going to happen. 4/5

Replay Value - Just like the other metroid prime games, you have a log book. Playing through the first time, you can ignore this, but filling it up to 100% can be a challenge. You also have energy and missle expansions. Single Player mode is pretty short though.

As for the Online, this is an excellent feature. There's a battle mode and you can chose from any of the character's you have beaten. This can provide for hours of fun. You can also create friends and rivals who you can compete with in 7 different forms of battle. You can also text and voice chat with your friends which was unbelievably clear. I could understand every word when I tried this. (with Online) 5/5

Fun Quality - I personally got bored with the previous metroid prime games with the gamecube, but for some reason this one is different. Maybe it's the online maybe it's the two screens and touch screen, I don't know, but i think what it is is that it's more action orientated and I love action. 5/5

Buy or Not - I haven't always liked shooter games like this, but I really enjoyed this one. I would reccomend to BUY.

Overall Score 4.7 / 5 (9.4/10)

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35 of 37 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Samus and the Shooting Stars April 8, 2006

By Lestor neeker Wong

Format:Video Game

Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

A good First-Person Shooter on the Nintendo DS may sound like an April's Fool joke, but Metroid Prime: Hunters is definitely more than just that. The game is one of the very few in the DS' library that can rival Nintendo's competitor (namely, Sony) when it comes to graphical presentations on a handheld. Add in an ass-kicking multiplayer mode, and the potential to appeal to mainstream gamers ensues.

Butt-kicking Bounty Hunter Samus Aran returns to star in this action-packed adventure. This time round, Samus is in an area called the Alimbic Cluster, and she's on a quest to locate eight "octolyths" (whatever that is) scattered across various planets in the cluster itself. The purpose? A powerful energy source is hidden in the Alimbic Cluster, and it's believed that the octolyths will hold to the key in unlocking it. Here begins a journey for Samus to unearth the mystery.

The DS works neither like a computer keyboard nor a console controller with analog sticks, so it's understandable for potential players of Metroid Prime: Hunters to be concerned about how the game actually plays. Seasoned First-Person Shooter players may want to know that traditional FPS controls do not apply for this particular game. Replacing the norm is the default stylus method of controlling the game. You'll get to aim by touching the (duh) touch screen, move around by using either the D-Pad or the four alphabetical buttons (depending on whether you're left or right-handed), and shoot using the shoulder buttons (again, depending on your written orientation). Awkward while this may sound, it actually works out pretty well, especially when you get used to it. The only downfall of this system is that you can't exactly time your jumps to perfection, since you'd have to utilize the touch screen (by double-tapping) to do so.

You can always switch to a more conventional mode of controlling if you prefer, which uses the D-pad and buttons for common actions like moving, aiming and shooting (depending once again on whether you're left or right-handed), and the shoulder buttons for jumping. Aiming is, however, greatly discounted with this form of control. As a result, you may find yourself switching back to the stylus-based controls over time, since they offer better fluidity. Regardless of which method you favour, however, be prepared to get your fingers cramped, since the learning process is rather steep.

In the single player mode, Metroid Prime: Hunters is a relatively short and linear adventure. Unlike the classic Metroid games that involve plenty of exploration and platforming, this one basically runs you through four areas and a handful of levels along the way. There're some puzzles to solve, some back-tracking to do, and yes, some bosses to fight even with the limited number of levels. But some of these battles are painfully repetitive, since they're basically recycled from earlier bosses. Don't be surprised if you find yourself taking on the same old buggers over and over again, just because the developer got lazy. Thankfully, you'll still have to take on rival Bounty Hunters in some levels, which at least spice things up a bit. Beating rival hunters also allows you to unlock them in the multiplayer mode - you'll begin with three hunters in your roster (including Samus), but the more is obviously the merrier when you attempt to take on the world.

On the topic of multiplayer mode, this is where the game really shines. You can host a game for up to four players with a single cartridge, although your options will be rather limited - you can only play the standard battle mode, and all four players can only play as Samus. When you play with others who have their own cartridge, the situation becomes more exciting. You can play as any of the rival hunters that you've defeated in your single player mode, and with this, utilize their weapons and execute their specific moves as well. This applies also for the online play via Wi-Fi, but the usual need for Friends' Codes slows down the searching process a little. When you play a multi-cartridge or an online game, the number of options greatly increases. In fact, you'll find yourself battling in no less than seven game modes, ensuring that the action are more varied and exciting. The game also does well in providing your usual online stats like number of games played, number of opponents killed and the likes. This is standard fare, but seeing the body count increasing by the day is motivation enough for you to spend hours on the game.

Metroid Prime: Hunters' presentation provides a high level of involvement for the player, which is always welcomed in a video game. I mentioned earlier, the graphics in Hunters are among the best that you can find on the DS. You'll get to access various locales over the course of the game, and the details on these places are all pretty outstanding. The game throws in a fair amount of cut-scenes, and the animations are great to look at. In some of these cut-scenes, the action could even span both screens on the DS (and at times, show you different angels of the area on both screens). These create a rather picturesque experience, and add more brownies points for the game's presentation. The audios are also top-notch well, incorporating the action with some solid music and great special effects.

On the whole, Metroid Prime: Hunters deliver an immersive FPS experience for its players. The controls may take some getting used to, but the fun really begins once you find yourself acquainted. The single player mode is rather poor though, and remains its major weakness despite its excellent multiplayer and online modes. For players who seldom, or couldn't go online, the value of the game greatly decreases. Still, as Metroid Prime's first venture onto the DS, the game scores brilliantly, and will no doubt be a classic on its own in time to come. Read more ›

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I am 10 May 6, 2006

A Kid's Review

Format:Video Game

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

Metroid Prime Hunters

Over all I give this game a 9/10 this is a must play and you will be playing it years from now.

Graphics:10/10 They are the best of any DS game to date. At time they may look polygonal but they are sweet.

Music:8/10 The sound in this game is amazing it is almost never repetitive and always keeps you on your feet. I would give it a 9 or ten but when searching for a wi-fi match you hear the same stupid music every time

Controls:10/10 or 0/10 First off the DS is a great place for FPS because of the touch screen ,it offers easy control over the GCN version. Many people complain about how bad the control is due to playing the game cube one so much but lucky for them they have a non-touch screen control! A,B,X,Y are like the c-stick. Morph ball and weapons are controled from the touch screen.

Gameplay: 9/10 The gameplay is short compaired to the GCN one but it will still take about 15 hr. to beat. The enemys are awsome and the other hunters are sweet but except Gorea the final boss there are just 2 bosses just getting harder every time you face them. As for wi-fi you can fight four random people after the match you have a chanch to add them to your rivals. Friends and rivals can play other modes with you aside from battle. Friends must give you a friend code to do so. Friends can also voice chat befor a match.

Story:8/10 Your average Metroid story some evil guy comes down in a comet and you kill it. End of story.

Diffuculty 9/10: This game will be very hard for anyone who has'nt played MP1 or MP2 but for a Metroid vereran it is a walk in the park.

Replay value:10/10 The story mode in this game is great but has ABSOLUTLY NO REPLAY VALUE! The part where this gets 10/10 is Wi-fi it will keep you busy for months!

Graphics:10/10

Music:9/10

Controls: 10/10

Gameplay:9/10

Story:8/10

Diffuculty:9/10

Replay value: 10/10

Over all 9/10 GREAT BUY! Read more ›