Die Reviews zum Spiel sind da. Wie immer: Ich teile jene Eindrücke nur, um einen Eindruck der Presse widerzugeben – um euch ein gutes Bild zu machen, wendet euch bitte an Quellen, die ihr selbst gerne nutzt.
Auf Metacritic bekommt das Spiel 79 Punkte auf 38 Kritiken und auf OpenCritic sind es 84 Punkte und eine 88%ige Empfehlung auf 17 Kritiken.
Hier einige Ausschnitte:
- Nintendo Life (9/10)
ZitatAfter 18 years of waiting, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond manages to replicate that magical sense of discovery from the GameCube original while pushing the series in some incredible new directions. Separating the main biomes with a vast open world sounds ridiculous on paper, but the slick traversal provided by Vi-O-La makes exploration more satisfying than ever…Combine this with the stunning art direction, ferocious new boss characters, and a surprisingly endearing squad of Federation troopers, and Beyond is quite possibly the boldest, most well-realised Metroid game to date. Make no mistake, the long wait has been more than worth it. Welcome back, Samus.
- wccftech (8,5/10)
ZitatMetroid Prime 4: Beyond ascends to higher peaks than any previous Prime entry, delivering an impressive sense of scale, breathtaking visuals, and classic Metroid level design at its most immersive and riveting, but a few missteps, including an unengaging story and flat final act, may exclude it from best-of-series conversations. That said, those who have been waiting for this game for nearly two decades needn’t worry too much, as Metroid Prime 4 largely locks onto the core of what made this series great.
- COGconnected (80/100)
ZitatOnce you strip away the needless open-world padding, there's an excellent game underneath. The world is engrossing and beautiful, the boss fights are clever, and the new controls are seamlessly integrated into the rest of the game. There are some breathtaking sights to see, and Samus is sporting some awesome new armour. All the superior design choices make the baffling ones stand out even more, however. I can't comprehend why this game was made open-world. The backtracking you have to do is downright offensive. Otherwise, this is a fantastic entry in the Metroid Prime series.
- Gamesradar+ (3,5/5)
ZitatMetroid Prime 4: Beyond is finally here after an 18 year wait. At its best moments, it feels like no time has passed at all, as I'm awed by the melancholy and mysterious vibes of this exploration-focused FPS. But, at many other moments, it's bogged down by odd new features that detract from what's almost one of Samus' best. Being so close to greatness can sometimes be the bitterest feeling of all.
Kurzum: Die Open World (nun haben wir es schwarz-auf-weiß) gefällt anscheinend nicht allen so optimal, auch wenn der Score noch immer komplett gut ist und man sich als Langzeit-Fan wohl keine großen Sorgen machen muss.
Noch mehr bin ich aber letztendlich auf eure Eindrücke gespannt, sobald ihr das Game zockt – auch wenn ich es selbst nicht sofort angehen werde.