Finally, after years of waiting, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is now with us, resurrecting Nintendo’s shooter franchise with a remarkable game arriving simultaneously on Switch and Switch 2.
Perhaps is far from being the best installments of Metroid Prime (it currently has an 80 on Metacritic), but many instantly fell in love with this Samus Aran adventure.
In addition to quality, Metroid Prime 4 hides some things, some better than others. For example, Digital Foundry scrapped her look and it was discovered that Samus’ voice actress had changed.
We come to the issue of amiibo. Metroid Prime 4 has two amiibo figures: a standard Samus Aran, priced at 19.99 eurosand another with Samus driving the Vi-O-La motorcycle, which costs 29.99 euros.
In the last few hours, networks have exploded with a Metroid Prime 4 Beyond feature that is ”locked” from the beginning. Just there are two ways to unlock itand one is paid.
If you’re tired of always hearing the same melody when riding a motorcycle through the desert (open scenario in the Retro Studios game), you’ll be happy to know that it’s possible to change the music, but only if you buy the amiibo or unlock this feature by playing.
An amiibo that doesn’t block, but limits a basic function
Yesterday there was a wave of negative criticism of Metroid Prime 4 on social media due to this issue. Well it must be done some clarifications about it, because the opposite is misinformation.
In fact, Metroid Prime 4 doesn’t allow you to change the music when driving through the desertand there are only two ways to do this, which implies that One of them is to buy the Samus amiibo for 20 euros.
But not everyone emphasizes this There is a free alternative: complete the game 100%. If you manage to complete the adventure, you will be able to change the music without needing the controversial amiibo.
Of course, then things become clear as water: This amiibo does not block any function, but allows you to avoid the ”wall” of playing for a few hours to unlock it. It’s a hidden “pay to win”.
It’s not a great mechanic (it’s more entertainment for the more boring levels in Metroid Prime 4), but it’s a shame that you need an amiibo to enjoy a feature that should have been included from the beginning.
Unless you are an amiibo collector, We recommend completing Metroid Prime 4 Beyond 100% to unlock this featureand not going through checkout to have this “absurd” option first.
No, it’s not right, nor is Mario Kart World’s 90 euro price at launch, but things have to be told as they really are.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond the last exclusive Nintendo game of this 2025and, of course, a great sequel that connects with the famous 2000s trilogy. Now you can play it on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.