Metroid Prime: Hunters
Samus Aran's first portable first-person adventure takes her to the Tetra Galaxy, where she competes with six rival bounty hunters for powerful artifacts. Features touchscreen controls, local/online multiplayer, and morph ball puzzles.
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About This Game
Revolutionized handheld FPS controls with dual-screen aiming and touchscreen weapon selection - a Nintendo DS technical showcase.
Introduced new bounty hunters like Sylux and Trace who became franchise staples, expanding Metroid lore.
Pioneered Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection online play with voice chat and global leaderboards, supporting 4-player battles.
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