With fans waiting for the game since the franchise's last release back in 2007, Metroid Prime 4 is already looking to be one of the Nintendo Switch's must-have upcoming releases, bringing players back to the seminal gameplay that cemented the series as a classic. Of course, the sequel has had its issues, with Nintendo revealing early last year that the entire project had been restarted with Retro Studios at the helm.
Interestingly, however, series producer Kensuke Tanabe might have just shed a little more insight into an interesting aspect of the newest game in the Metroid series, suggesting that the title won't just be aimed towards diehard video game enthusiasts. Alluded to by Tanabe in a recent interview, it appears the Metroid Prime series will look to be more inclusive towards casual players going forward, with the goal being to provide gameplay that can be enjoyed by players of all skill and investment levels.
Discussing Paper Mario: The Origami King with VGC, the producer was quick to note that "Nintendo’s philosophy on game creation is that we don’t ignore casual players in creating our games." Interestingly, he then goes on to discuss how this same mentality extends to other franchises, specifically noting that the Metroid Prime series will look to incorporate the same mindset. "This is also true for games such as those in the Metroid Prime series; games that at first glance look like they are only aimed at core gamers," he claims, seemingly hinting that future games in the franchise will look to follow in the more inclusive footsteps of titles like The Origami King.
Discussing what this means for The Origami King, Tanabe states "what we’ve done in the Paper Mario series is to put a lot of work particularly into the puzzle-solving elements of the games, so that they can also be enjoyed by core users." Evidently the idea is to make an experience that's entertaining for a variety of different players but can be made more complex by those who wish to truly master it. It'll be interesting to see how this philosophy translates to something with a more dedicated fanbase such as Metroid Prime 4.
Of course, that's far from the only discussion about the Metroid series currently floating around the internet, with leaks and rumors alluding to the Metroid Prime trilogy landing on the Switch. Although there's currently nothing official, the supposed remastered collection has been a mainstay on the rumor circuit for a few months now, with fans eager to jump back into the classic games if given the chance.
Metroid Prime 4Â is currently in development for Nintendo Switch.
Source: VGC