Nintendo Explains Non-Open-World Design for Metroid Prime 4
TL;DR
Nintendo explained that Metroid Prime 4 will not be open-world but will feature a hub-based design inspired by older Zelda games, emphasizing exploration through unlocking areas rather than open-world freedom, and chose to stick to their original vision despite changing player preferences and industry trends.
- Nintendo discusses its approach to Metroid Prime 4, talks why it isn’t open-world Nintendo Everything
- An Ecological Tale Gives Life to Metroid Prime 4 The New York Times
- REVIEW: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a Technical Triumph GoNintendo
- EDGE awards Metroid Prime 4 a 4/10 and Kirby Air Riders a 5/10 My Nintendo News
- Metroid Prime 4 Beyond Didn’t Go Fully Open-World Due To Franchise’s History The Outerhaven
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