| | |  | All Games | Home » » » Metroid Prime Hunters | | | | | | | 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. | | | Features: | |
• 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: | | | Product Length:
| 5.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 5.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 0.75 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.3 pounds | | Package Length:
| 5.4 inches | | Package Width:
| 4.9 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.7 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.3 pounds | | Release Date:
| March 20, 2006 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 92 reviews |
| | | Game Information: | | | Platform:
| Nintendo DS | | Media:
| Video Game | | Item Quantity:
| 1 |
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106 of 112 found the following review helpful:
 Metroid + DS = NONSTOP FUNMar 25, 2006
By SS
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)
Rounds up to 5 stars
34 of 36 found the following review helpful:
Samus and the Shooting StarsApr 09, 2006
By Lestor neeker Wong
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.
16 of 17 found the following review helpful:
I am 10May 06, 2006
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!
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
People who like halo will like thisOct 23, 2007
Okay, this is a review from a ten year old. Now before you go to the next review read this. This is a great game for halo people because of the first person shooter. Now the story goes like this: you get a message to go and find "this ultimate power". And your not the only one to look for it. There are other bounty hunters that look for it and of course you have to battle them. You have to find these big diamonds called octoliths to unlock the secret world oubliette. There you battle Gorea who was locked there by this group of aliens. Now if you do this curtain thing while battling him who obtain the secret power and battle him again with it. Unfortunatly, this is the only time you can use this power. Well then you beat the game. So, in conclusion, I highly reccomend this game. I hope I helped!
8 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Amazing.Mar 21, 2006
By Alex
"47"
Metroid Prime Hunters. I've been waiting. I got my DS in January of '05 and I got a "First Hunt" demo that came with it. I can say that I wasn't impressed simply because there was no depth, but I knew that the game certainly could be a great one. Metroid Prime for the Gamecube, to me, was not a very good game. Hard-to-use controls, single player only, a lot of backtracking... and so on. This game has backtracking, but it has easy controls and great multiplayer. Here is my review:
PROs: Great singleplayer and multiplayer, best DS graphics ever, little lag suprisingly, cool characters, WiFi, stat counting... so on.
CONs: Have to unlock the hunters ( not too hard, just play single player ) , occasional lag, grainy sound sometimes, repetitious adventure mode.
Graphics: 10/10. Byfar the best graphics ever shoved into a DS game. They are unbelievable. It's pretty amazing that the whole game was packed into this, let alone the great looking graphics. Very, very nice.
Sound: 9.5/10. Very good on surround sound. The only real problem for sound (for me) is that it's grainy; but it could be my DS. You hear footsteps, the creature's noises... everything works nicely.
Control: 9/10. Good controls, but it could be some quick corpal tunnel syndrome. I play with the stylus and my hands kind of get cramped up using this tiny little DS. It's not too bad, but I sometimes have to take breaks.
Fun: 9.5/10. Excellent WiFi, great graphics, and basically the Halo of handhelds, this game has everything any FPS fan would want. Even though the adventure mode is tedious, the multiplayer is great and anyone can hop in and have a great time with this game. Hell, if you have no one to play with, practice with bots. This game is the best on the DS, and I have no intentions of putting this game down any time soon; and I don't think you will either once you pick it up. Go buy MPH now. NOW NOW NOW!!
Here are some hints on how to get through the game:
If you're on a long fall to the ground, jump right before you're about to hit the ground; no health lost.
To get all the hunters, play single player and get 22% through the game. ( I believe. ) You will have 50% of the Octaliths by this time as well.
Special attacks:
Samus: Guided missle
Kanden: Electric balls; dissorient enemy
Trace: Invisability + Sniper
Noxus: Freeze
Spire: Ball of fire grenade launcher
Weavel: Grenade-Launcher like green bomb
Sylux: Electrical weapon
I.M.O, the best Hunters in order:
1.) Noxus
2.) Kanden
3.) Spire
4.) Trace
5.) Weavel
6.) Samus
7.) Sylux
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