Running on an Oculus Rift headset with Touch control support, Metroid Prime VR includes many of the features that made the original so unique, including lock-on missile targeting, multiple visor options (scan and x-ray), even the one-and-only “charge beam.”
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In a series of developer logs uploaded to the Yonic Studios YouTube page, the team showcases an incomplete VR rendition of the 2002 classic, complete with multiple locations, weapons, and enemies. Now image that same moment in virtual reality.Ī group of university were also excited by the idea so much so that they actually took it upon themselves to begin developing their own Metroid Prime recreation entirely in virtual reality as part of an ongoing project involving the use of FPS mechanics in VR experiences. The ambitious title replaced Metroid’s standard 2D, side-scrolling game play in favor of a refreshing first-person perspective, making it the first Metroid game in history to feature 3D computer graphics.Īnyone who’s had the pleasure of experiencing this influential game in its prime (pun very much intended) will remember the jaw-dropping sensation of exiting Samus’ gunship and walking across the cold deck of space pirate frigate Orpheon, awe-struck by the incredible visuals and powerful soundtrack. Released in 2002 for the Nintendo Gamecube console, Prime marked the beginning of one of the most influential action-adventure trilogies of all-time, as well as a huge stepping-point for the legendary franchise.
If you’re a fan of first-person-shooters, than odds are you’re familiar with Metroid Prime.
The 2002 Gamecube classic gets the VR treatment as part of an ongoing study into VR game mechanics.