- August 18, 2016
- Next Level Games
Metroid Prime: Federation Force
Metroid Prime: Federation Force is not only the best FPS on the 3DS, but perhaps one of my favorite FPS games ever.
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Metroid Prime: Federation Force is a single player and multiplayer shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Next Level Games and was released on August 18, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from critics.
"Metroid Prime: Federation Force" is a co-op focused sci-fi shooter game set in the Metroid Prime universe. Players can join a 4-player local or online squad as members of the Federation Force, working together to complete missions, eliminate Space Pirates, and tackle bosses. Customization options for subweapons and MODs allow for strategic teamwork and enhanced cooperation in this action-packed entry in the Metroid Prime saga.
- Metroid Prime: Federation Force offers solid controls and a fun co-op experience, making it enjoyable when played with friends.
- The game features great map variety and customization options, allowing for strategic gameplay.
- Despite its flaws, it successfully captures the essence of the Metroid universe and provides a polished experience on the 3DS.
- The lack of voice chat and poorly designed puzzles detract from the overall multiplayer experience.
- Many missions feel repetitive and uninspired, leading to a lack of memorable gameplay moments.
- The game struggles with balancing difficulty, making solo play frustrating and less enjoyable.
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for its boring and repetitive missions, with poorly designed puzzles and a lack of engaging audio elements. However, it offers a more enjoyable experience in multiplayer, where varied objectives and cooperative gameplay enhance the overall fun, despite the solo experience being less compelling. While it may not meet the expectations of all Metroid fans, it successfully delivers a cooperative mission-based format that is enjoyable with friends.
“It may not be the type of game nearly all Metroid fans desperately want, and it may go ignored due to that, but Metroid Prime: Federation Force is a great example of not only how to make FPS work on the 3DS, but how to successfully do co-operative mission-based multiplayer.”
“Single-player and multiplayer both fun to complete, with replay value in besting your old scores in each mission, smooth online play, and plenty of custom augments for your mechs.”
“The bite-sized missions lack balance, easily overcome with a quartet, frustratingly difficult done solo.”
“Just make sure you have some friends to tag along though, because the solo experience is quite a different story.”
“Boring, repetitive missions, poor soundtrack, lack of voice chat, badly designed puzzles.”
Metroid Prime: Federation Force Review
Despite the undue hate it has been subjected to over the past year, Metroid Prime: Federation Force is a very impressive, polished and playable package - the only real grumble we have is that during online play the lack of voice chat can become maddening, and the game's built-in chat function is an inadequate substitute. This aside, Next Level Games has treated the franchise with the respect that it deserves while successfully attempting to bring co-op multiplayer to the world of Samus Aran. While you don't get to play as her here, it's easy to accept that this game is all about the unknown soldier, the average space Joe (or space Jane) who signed up for their military service in the Galactic Federation. Once you become comfortable with that and the excellent tutorials draw you in, you have in your hands yet another fantastic Nintendo offering for your 3DS.
80%Not at full force: Metroid Prime: Federation Force review
Metroid Prime: Federation Force succeeds at carving out its own identity, but loses a few elements in translation. It’s still Metroid at its core but lacks the masterful execution that the series is known for.
75%Metroid Prime: Federation Force GBAtemp review
An emphasis on bad puzzles and a lack of real communication turns Federation Force's focus away from where it should be: tough battles and strategic customization. It's not the game that most people were looking for, and it's certainly not flawless as a standalone title, but there's a lot it does well. Ambitious but ultimately underwhelming, the title unfortunately emphasizes the parts of itself which are the most problematic.
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Metroid Prime: Federation Force is a shooter game with science fiction theme.
Metroid Prime: Federation Force is available on Nintendo 3ds.
Metroid Prime: Federation Force was released on August 18, 2016.
Metroid Prime: Federation Force was developed by Next Level Games.
Metroid Prime: Federation Force has received mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its replayability but disliked it for its story.
Metroid Prime: Federation Force is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.
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