Metroid Prime
Yes, 2016 did see the release of a new Metroid game with Federation Force, but the last time we got to step into the shoes of Samus Aran was all the way back in 2010 with Metroid Other M.
For years, fans have been clamoring for a new Metroid, either 2D or 3D, and Federation Force just wasn’t enough to satisfy that. Retro Studios did a brilliant job of transitioning the series to 3D with Metroid Prime on Game Cube, creating one of the most unique and atmospheric shooters we’d ever seen. Since then, the studio has also gone on to work their charm with the Donkey Kong Country series, bringing us two brand new titles. Retro has definitely become a staple developer for Nintendo, and giving them free reign to make a new Metroid game on the Switch seems like a no-brainer.
2017 is a big year for Nintendo, with the monumental 30th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda. However, it shouldn’t be forgotten that Metroid is also celebrating its impressive 30th as well. We know Retro Studios has been working on an unannounced title, but so far we haven’t had any indication of what that might be. Samus remains one of Nintendo’s most popular characters, and a video game icon to this day. Bringing the bounty hunter back with a huge release on the Switch would be the perfect anniversary celebration.
