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Metroid Prime

Metroid Prime
Year2002
Release platformGameCube
Genresshooter, adventure
DeveloperRetro Studios
CountryUSA
EraThe 2000s, 2000 to 2009
Importance

Why it matters

Retro Studios moved the two-dimensional series into first person without turning it into a shooter: exploration remained the player's main occupation.

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