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Guide and Walkthrough (NS) by CyricZ (20)
Metroid Prime

Guide and Walkthrough (NS) by CyricZ (20)

Your expert guide to Metroid Prime's early game, covering Frigate Orpheon and the initial exploration of Tallon Overworld and Chozo Ruins.

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Your expert guide to Metroid Prime's early game, covering Frigate Orpheon and the initial exploration of Tallon Overworld and Chozo Ruins.

This guide covers the initial chapters of Metroid Prime, starting with the derelict Frigate Orpheon and progressing through the early areas of Tallon Overworld and the Chozo Ruins. It's designed to help you navigate the game's opening hours, understand its core mechanics, and prepare for the challenges ahead.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Chapter 1: Distress (Frigate Orpheon): Begin your journey aboard the Frigate Orpheon, learning the basic controls and facing your first enemies.
  2. 2
    Chapter 2: Reclamation (Tallon Overworld/Chozo Ruins): After escaping the frigate, you'll land on Tallon Overworld and make your way into the ancient Chozo Ruins.
  3. 3
    Chapter 3: Capture the Flaahgra (Chozo Ruins): Your first major objective is to confront and defeat the boss Flaahgra within the Chozo Ruins.
  4. 4
    Chapter 4: Extremes (Magmoor Caverns/Phendrana Drifts): Explore the hazardous Magmoor Caverns and the frigid Phendrana Drifts.
  5. 5
    Chapter 5: Rocky Research (Tallon Overworld/Phendrana Drifts): Navigate through areas in Tallon Overworld and Phendrana Drifts, focusing on research facilities.
  6. 6
    Chapter 6: The Fate of the Chozo (Chozo Ruins): Uncover more about the Chozo's history and fate within their ruins.
  7. 7
    Chapter 7: Specific Gravity (Phendrana Drifts): Deal with challenges related to gravity and environmental hazards in Phendrana Drifts.
  8. 8
    Chapter 8: Wreckage (Tallon Overworld): Explore the wreckage scattered across Tallon Overworld.
  9. 9
    Chapter 9: Descent (Phazon Mines): Venture deep into the dangerous Phazon Mines.
  10. 10
    Chapter 10: X-Ray-ted (Tallon Overworld/Chozo Ruins): Utilize new abilities or information gained in Tallon Overworld and Chozo Ruins.
  11. 11
    Chapter 11: Plasma and Pickups (All Locations): This section focuses on acquiring the Plasma Beam and finding various pickups throughout the game.
  12. 12
    Chapter 12: The Pirate Purge (Phazon Mines): Engage in combat against Space Pirates within the Phazon Mines.
  13. 13
    Chapter 13: Showdown (Tallon Overworld): Prepare for a significant confrontation in the Tallon Overworld.
  14. 14
    Finale: The Shining One (Impact Crater): The final chapter, leading to the ultimate boss battle in the Impact Crater.
Tips
  • Familiarize yourself with Samus's basic controls and HUD elements early on.
  • Pay attention to environmental clues and scan everything you can to learn about the world and its inhabitants.
  • Conserve your Beam ammo and Energy Tanks, especially during boss encounters.
  • Explore thoroughly to find Missile Expansions and Energy Tanks to increase your survivability and firepower.

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