Table of Contents

Welcome to the comprehensive guide for Metroid Prime Remastered! This Table of Contents is your roadmap to 100% completion, detailing every step, item, and strategy you'll need to navigate Tallon IV and defeat the Space Pirates and Metroid Prime. Use this guide to find specific collectibles, overcome challenging bosses, or simply follow along for a complete walkthrough.

I. Introduction & Basics

• Introduction: A brief overview of the guide and what to expect.
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Common questions and quick answers to get you started.
• Basics
  1. Controls: Master Samus's movements and abilities with a detailed breakdown of the control schemes available in Metroid Prime Remastered. Learn how to switch between Beam Weapons, use Missiles, activate the Scan Visor, and more.
  2. Menus/Displays: Understand the Heads-Up Display (HUD), navigate the pause menu, and interpret important on-screen information like your Energy Tanks, Missile count, and Map.

II. Walkthrough: Tallon IV Exploration

This section provides a step-by-step walkthrough for each major area of Tallon IV, guiding you through the critical path while also pointing out important upgrades and secrets.

• Frigate Orpheon (Prologue): Your initial descent into the abandoned Space Pirate Frigate.
  • Acquire the Varia Suit (temporary).
  • Encounter the Parasite Queen.
• Tallon Overworld: The lush, central hub of Tallon IV.
  • First visit: Retrieve the Morph Ball and Missile Launcher.
  • Explore the Chozo Ruins entrance.
• Chozo Ruins: Ancient ruins filled with Chozo lore and dangerous creatures.
  • Obtain the Charge Beam, Morph Ball Bomb, and Spider Ball.
  • Defeat the Incinerator Drone and Flaahgra.
  • Access the Varia Suit (permanent).
• Magmoor Caverns: A volcanic region connecting several areas.
  • Navigate the lava-filled tunnels.
  • Acquire the Wave Beam.
• Phendrana Drifts: An icy, research-heavy area.
  • Discover the Space Pirate research labs.
  • Obtain the Boost Ball, Super Missile, and Gravity Suit.
  • Defeat the Thardus.
• Phazon Mines: The dangerous heart of Space Pirate operations.
  • Acquire the Power Bomb, Thermal Visor, Plasma Beam, and X-Ray Visor.
  • Navigate stealth sections and intense combat encounters.
  • Defeat the Omega Pirate.
• Impact Crater: The final confrontation.
  • Gather the 12 Chozo Artifacts.
  • Confront Metroid Prime.

III. Collectibles & Upgrades

This section details the location of every power-up and collectible, organized by type and then by area, ensuring you can achieve 100% completion.

• Energy Tanks: Increase your maximum health.
• Missile Expansions: Boost your Missile capacity.
• Power Bomb Expansions: Increase your Power Bomb capacity.
• Beam Upgrades:
  • Charge Beam
  • Wave Beam
  • Ice Beam
  • Plasma Beam
• Visor Upgrades:
  • Scan Visor
  • Combat Visor
  • Thermal Visor
  • X-Ray Visor
• Suit Upgrades:
  • Varia Suit
  • Gravity Suit
  • Phazon Suit
• Morph Ball Upgrades:
  • Morph Ball
  • Morph Ball Bomb
  • Boost Ball
  • Spider Ball
• Chozo Artifacts: All 12 locations required to unlock the Impact Crater.

IV. Research & Lore

Dive deeper into the rich lore of Metroid Prime Remastered by scanning every creature, object, and Chozo Lore entry. This section provides a complete list and locations for all scan data.

• Creature Scans: Bestiary entries for all enemies and wildlife.
• Lore Scans: Chozo Lore, Space Pirate Logs, and Research Data.
• Environmental Scans: Important objects and architectural details.

V. Boss Strategies

Detailed strategies for defeating every major boss and mini-boss in the game, including their weaknesses and recommended equipment.

• Parasite Queen
• Incinerator Drone
• Flaahgra
• Hive Mecha
• Thardus
• Elite Pirate
• Omega Pirate
• Meta Ridley
• Metroid Prime (Exoskeleton & Core)