After years of rumours, delays and one complete reboot of development, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is finally here. Samus Aran returns in a brand new adventure for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, and you can already find the game available to order on the VIJAY website.
For anyone who grew up scanning alien ruins or rolling into Morph Ball tunnels at ridiculous hours of the night, this feels like a bit of a moment.
A New Planet, A New Power
In Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Samus is sent to the mysterious planet Viewros, a world full of ancient stone statues, ruined structures and hostile creatures that do not appreciate an armoured bounty hunter poking around.
This time she is not just relying on her usual beams and missiles. Samus gains new psychic abilities that let her interact with the environment in more unusual ways: shifting mechanisms, manipulating objects and uncovering secrets tucked away in the architecture of Viewros. Combined with the classic visor scanning and ability-based progression, it feels very much like a modern take on what made Metroid Prime special in the first place.
The setup is pure Metroid: a lone figure in an alien world, a tangle of interconnected areas, and a slow, deliberate climb from underpowered outsider to unstoppable force.
Built For Nintendo Switch – And Ready For Switch 2
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has been designed for the Nintendo Switch family, with an enhanced version available on Nintendo Switch 2 that offers improved graphics, smoother performance and even an optional mouse-style aiming mode with the new Joy-Con 2 controls.
In practice, that means:
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On Nintendo Switch, you get the full experience, handheld or on the TV, with all the atmosphere and exploration intact.
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On Nintendo Switch 2, the game sharpens up noticeably, with higher resolution, better frame rates and extra polish in lighting and effects that really suit Metroid’s moody sci-fi style.
If you have upgraded to Switch 2, this is one of the titles that makes good use of the extra power.
How Has It Been Received So Far?
The short answer is: very solid, very atmospheric, and already sparking conversation.
Early reviews describe Metroid Prime 4: Beyond as a classic-style Metroid Prime at heart, with:
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Superb atmosphere and environmental design in its more focused areas.
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Strong, demanding boss encounters that reward patience and pattern recognition.
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A satisfying sense of progression as you unlock new abilities and reopen earlier parts of the map in clever ways.
At the same time, Nintendo and Retro Studios have taken a few risks. The large overworld spaces and new ideas like the Vi-O-La vehicle and a more talkative supporting cast have divided opinion a little. Some players love the ambition and the added sense of scale, while others prefer the tighter, more solitary feel of the older games.
Overall though, the mood is clear: this is a big, atmospheric return for Samus, and one of the most talked-about Nintendo launches of the year.
Why It Deserves A Spot In Your Library
If you are a long-time Metroid fan, Beyond is almost a no-brainer. It continues the Prime tradition of first person exploration, scanning and puzzle-solving, but with modern production values and some bold new ideas layered on top.
If you are new to the series, this is also a very approachable entry. The structure is still thoughtful and exploratory, but there is a little more guidance than in the older titles, which makes it easier to find your way without constantly getting lost.
Available Now At VIJAY
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is now available on our website, so you can secure your copy for Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2 and be ready to dive straight into Viewros.
Whether you have been waiting since the original announcement back in 2017, or you are simply in the mood for a deep, atmospheric sci-fi adventure to get lost in, Samus is finally back on the radar.
And if your next gaming night needs a bit of tension, a bit of exploration and a lot of alien ruins, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond might be exactly what you are looking for.
