Metroid Prime Hunters: First Hunt

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Metroid Prime Hunters: First Hunt shifts the third-person shooter series to the Nintendo DS, casting Samus Aran as a bounty hunter chasing ancient relics in the Alimbic Cluster. Between the events of the first two Prime games, she navigates crumbling ruins and treacherous terrain while battling six rival hunters, each with distinct abilities. The single-player campaign blends exploration and combat, letting you use the DS touch screen to aim and interact with the environment. Weapon upgrades and environmental hazards add depth to encounters, though the focus stays on fast-paced action. The game leans into DS hardware with 4-player wireless battles and motion-controlled aiming, features praised by fans for making competitive play accessible. While the story offers little beyond the broader Metroid lore, the tense rivalry between hunters and the cluster’s eerie setting keep the stakes high. Players often highlight the smooth multiplayer and how it adapts the Prime formula to handhelds, even if the campaign feels brief. A niche entry in the series, it remains a favorite for quick matches and Metroid veterans curious about the DS experiment.

Storyline

Samus is not alone, however. Other races have heard this mysterious message, too. Six other bounty hunters, each with unique characteristics, will do everything to get their hands on the Alimbic relics for their own reasons.