Gyroscope controls have never been my preference, so having to use them for turning and aiming was bothersome. Using the thumb-pad to move and R+the gyroscope to look around, you blast your way through enemies, basic puzzles, and large bosses. As in previous Metroid Prime games, you’re given a first-person view from inside your character’s helmet, with the helmet’s visor serving as the game’s HUD. Altogether, the narrative of Federation Force presents is a serviceable, if not dull side-story.įederation Force ‘s gameplay is functional, though regrettably simple. Samus herself makes little more than scattered cameos, which is especially unfortunate, as she could easily be more relevant to the story. It has the potential to be an okay narrative, but fails to be interesting or relevant enough for Metroid fans. Either alone or with up to three friends, you’re sent on various missions to different planets in order to subdue the resurgence of the nefarious Space Pirates. You assume the role of a new recruit in the Galactic Federation, the galaxy-spanning police force of the Metroid universe. Unfortunately, Federation Force is a Metroid game in only the loosest sense, as it feels more like an experimental DSiWare title than a full-fledged game worthy of the Metroid name.įederation Force is fast and loose with its plot. Metroid is known for its deep exploration and stunning atmosphere and Federation Force is as a team-based shooter with a soccer side-mode, a peculiar direction to take the series, I went into Federation Force with an open mind, looking for a unique experience, despite being so different from the Metroid so many of us know and love. Metroid Prime Federation Force is a confusing project. Though it’s a technically functional game, Federation Force is an overall disappointment that doesn’t understand what makes Metroid so great. Metroid Prime: Federation Force is a bland and frustrating take on the Metroid franchise.
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