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Metroid Prime

GameCube Action Adventure

Parameters	Values
File Name:	Metroid Prime (USA) (v1.02).7z
Console/System:	GameCube
Genre:	Action
Filesize:	unknown
Region:	USA
Year of release:	2002
Downloads:	20859

Metroid Prime ROM Download for GameCube 

In the fifth main installment of the Metroid series, Metroid Prime is an action-adventure game developed by Nintendo and Retro Studios for the GameCube. Also, the first-ever Metroid game to use 3D computer graphics, which is played from the first-person perspective. The game takes place between the original Metroid and Metroid II: Return of Samus, being the first game of the three-part Prime storyline. 

Gameplay

The player controls the bounty hunter Samus Aran in a science fiction setting just like all other games in the series. The game follows the main character Samus, where she battles the Space Pirates and their biological tests on planet Tallon IV. 

It is a 3D action-adventure game, including gameplay like solving puzzles to disclose secrets, shooting at enemies with the help of the Lock-on technique, and platform jumping. During the game, the players must find and collect items that would advance Samus's suit and arsenal, including things like weapons, upgrades on Samus's Power Suit, and also the items that give powers. 

Best Emulator for Metroid Prime ROM

GameCube is the type of emulator which you would need to play Metroid Prime ROM games. There are a few more incredible GameCube emulators like Dolphin, WhineCube emulator, Dolwin, and much more. 

Among these, the Dolphin GameCube emulator is one of the most used emulators by players. The reason is simply that it equally supports all devices, whether it be Windows PC, MAC OS, or Linux. 

Similar Games

After playing the Metroid Prime ROM game, you should check out these games, too, as they are equally marvelous to play. 

1. Metroid: Samus Returns
   Although the game has similar features to Metroid II, this version has got more intensified visuals, advanced controls, new techniques for 2D Metroid games, and other new gameplay features. The game even got the ability to fire freely at any angle and inevitable counterattacks. Additionally, the game highlights Teleport Stations, which allows Samus to travel fast between the regions. Here Samus has even got some new powers like Aeion abilities, which she relies her energy on. 
   
   
2. Metroid II: Return of Samus
   Metroid II: Return of Samus is a side scroller, action-adventure game, where the player controls the main character Samus on the fictional planet. Samus uses weapons to kill a fixed number of Metroid creatures, and this is how the player progresses through the game. There is also a detector given to players, where they can see how many creatures are remaining in the region. And the exciting part is when all creatures get eliminated, an earthquake occurs in the area, and this allows Samus to travel deeper into the tunnels. 
   
   
3. Super Metroid
   The game follows the events of Metroid II: Return of Samus, and the player controls Samus Aran. She travels to planet Zebes to reclaim an infant Metroid creature, stolen by Space Private leader Ridley. The game also focuses more on exploring through the areas where the player searches for more power-ups, which were previously inaccessible.