![]() Ditching the touch-heavy controls last seen in 2006’s Metroid Prime Hunters on the original DS, movement is done almost entirely using the 3DS’ circle pad. Thankfully, Federation Force uses an easy control scheme that should feel familiar to Metroid Prime fans. ![]() The visuals suit Federation Force’s more approachable theme well, but serve as a constant reminder that this doesn’t always feel like classic Metroid. While Federation Force’s distinct appearance looks fine on Nintendo 3DS, it ultimately contributes to a much different tone than past Metroid games have conveyed. This different visual style comes across as somewhat of a mixed bag overall. Federation Force, however, boasts a bright and vibrant chibi-style theme that would have felt unfitting in any other Metroid game. Metroid is considered to be one of Nintendo’s few “mature” franchises, with a flushed and gritty art style to match. One of Federation Force’s most noticeable differences is its unique art style. Federation Force’s roots definitely lay within the Metroid franchise, but its approach is far different from the series norm. Taking control of a space marine of the Galactic Federation, and equipped with a hulking mech, the story finds our unnamed hero taking on assignments to ensure peace within the galaxy. But no longer starring bounty hunter Samus Aran, the series’ familiar grand sense of adventure and loneliness is downplayed in favor of a smaller mission structure. There’s still moody atmospheres, a straightforward combat system and some stunning alien creatures – some of Metroid’s core tenets. In many ways, it is to Federation Force’s credit how well it manages to deviate from past games while respecting the Metroid formula. Those hoping for a traditional Metroid adventure may still be unsatisfied, but Federation Force defines its own appealing identity while retaining familiar series themes. It comes with great surprise, then, that Metroid Prime: Federation Force still succeeds at creating an enjoyable, if still flawed, experience which manages to carve out its own unique personality within the franchise. Fans who had been clamoring for a traditional sequel to the normally-stoic Metroid series were understandably discouraged by this cutesy and colorful spin-off. From the moment it was announced, Metroid Prime: Federation Force has been met with skepticism. ![]()
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