《密特羅德 究極 復刻版》（日文名：メトロイドプライム リマスタード / 英文：Metroid Prime Remastered）是任天堂於2023年在Switch平台推出的第一人稱冒險動作遊戲，為2002年GameCube經典作品《Metroid Prime》的完全高清重製版本。由Retro Studios原作團隊監督製作，本作並非單純的畫面提升，而是從角色模型、場景紋理、光影效果到操作系統等各方面進行深度翻新，致力於在保留原汁原味的遊戲體驗同時，為現代玩家提供更流暢、現代化的遊玩感受。

在劇情方面，延續《銀河戰士（Metroid）》系列的科幻背景設定。主角銀河賞金獵人「薩姆斯・亞蘭（Samus Aran）」，前往神秘的塔隆IV星球（Tallon IV），調查太空海盜進行的非法生化實驗，以及古代文明「喬佐（Chozo）」留下的遺跡與預言。隨著深入探索，逐步揭露「Phazon」放射物質的真相—這是強大卻危險的外星能量，其引發的突變正威脅整個銀河的平衡。整個敘事風格並不倚賴傳統劇情演出，而是透過薩姆斯掃描環境、文獻與敵人資料的過程，拼湊出世界觀與背景細節，這種非線性、碎片式的敘事方式營造出沉浸感與探索成就。

操作方面，最大的更新之一，就是針對Switch進行的操作優化。可選擇傳統GameCube風格的「雙鍵操作模式」、類似《Metroid Prime Trilogy》的「指向式操作模式」、或是現代射擊遊戲常見的「雙類比搖桿模式」。其中雙搖桿操作模式能獨立操控視角與移動，使整體操控手感更接近現代FPS標準，遊玩流暢度大幅提升。此外，也支援體感瞄準與觸控選單等Switch特有功能。遊戲機制延續系列經典的「探索-能力解鎖-再探索」設計，透過獲得各種裝備與升級（如滾球變形、電漿砲、超級導彈、各式能量視野等），打開原先無法通行的道路，使探索流程充滿層次與回報感。

關卡設計方面，完整重現原作塔隆IV的五大區域，包括天然洞窟、熔岩地帶、雪原、遺跡與高科技研究站，每一區皆具備截然不同的視覺風格與音樂氛圍。場景佈局強調非線性與環環相扣的設計，要求玩家不斷回溯先前區域，以利用新能力打開隱藏通路或取得秘藏道具。這種設計不但豐富遊戲體驗，也讓整個星球呈現出有機且可信的地形結構。戰鬥方面則以策略與反應為主，敵人種類多變，部分Boss戰還結合謎題與技能運用，使戰鬥過程更具挑戰性與變化。

本作的畫面重製品質極高，被廣泛認為是「重製」與「重構」之間的成功典範。角色建模、貼圖解析度、光影細節與反射處理均有顯著提升，並支援1080p解析度與60fps流暢輸出，使原作場景煥然一新，卻又不失原版氛圍。音效與音樂部分則維持原作配置，但進行音質重製，經典的環境音樂與戰鬥節奏依然具備強烈的沉浸感。

在市場評價方面，獲得壓倒性的好評。評論普遍稱讚其在尊重原作精神的前提下，成功導入現代化技術，為新舊玩家帶來絕佳體驗。IGN給予其10分高分，讚譽其為「史上最出色的重製作品之一」，而Game Informer與Destructoid等媒體也給予極高評價，強調其畫面表現與操作革新兼具。玩家社群方面亦一致好評，不僅懷舊玩家重溫經典，新世代玩家也能毫無隔閡地進入「銀河戰士」的世界。有部分評論指出遊戲中仍保留某些早期設計的節奏限制，如回溯頻率偏高，但整體而言這些細節並未大幅影響遊戲品質。

總結而言，不僅是忠於原作的視覺重製，更是精緻調校後的現代化冒險。成功地將20年前的經典轉化為當代主機上的代表作，保留銀河戰士系列的探索精髓與孤寂氛圍，同時透過畫面與操作的革新，拓展受眾層面。對於動作冒險類型愛好者、任天堂粉絲，甚至是從未接觸過《Metroid》系列的新玩家來說，是不容錯過的精品。

Metroid Prime Remastered (Japanese title: メトロイドプライム リマスタード / English: Metroid Prime Remastered) is a first-person action-adventure game released by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch in 2023. It is a complete high-definition remake of the classic 2002 GameCube title Metroid Prime. Supervised by the original Retro Studios development team, this is not just a simple visual upgrade — the game has undergone extensive updates across character models, environmental textures, lighting effects, and control systems. The goal was to preserve the authentic gameplay experience while delivering a smoother, more modern play style for contemporary audiences.

The story continues the Metroid series’ signature sci-fi setting. The protagonist, intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran, travels to the mysterious planet Tallon IV to investigate the Space Pirates’ illegal bio-experiments and uncover the remnants and prophecies left behind by the ancient Chozo civilization. As Samus delves deeper into the planet, she gradually reveals the truth behind Phazon, a powerful but dangerous alien substance whose mutations threaten the stability of the entire galaxy. Rather than relying on conventional cutscene-driven storytelling, the narrative is delivered through Samus’s scans of the environment, documents, and enemy data, piecing together the world’s history and lore. This non-linear, fragmented approach to storytelling creates a strong sense of immersion and rewarding exploration.

In terms of gameplay, one of the biggest updates comes in the form of control optimizations tailored to the Nintendo Switch. Players can choose between several control schemes: the classic GameCube-style dual-button controls, the pointer-style controls reminiscent of Metroid Prime Trilogy, or the more modern dual analog stick controls common in contemporary first-person shooters. The dual-stick option allows independent control of movement and camera, vastly improving the game’s fluidity and making it feel closer to modern FPS standards. Additionally, the game supports Switch-specific features like motion aiming and touchscreen menus. The core gameplay still revolves around the series’ classic exploration-unlock-re-exploration loop, where obtaining new upgrades and abilities — like the Morph Ball, Plasma Beam, Super Missiles, and various visor modes — allows players to access previously unreachable areas, adding layers of depth and a satisfying sense of progression to exploration.

The level design faithfully recreates the original Tallon IV’s five major regions, including natural caverns, lava zones, snowy fields, ancient ruins, and high-tech research stations — each with a distinct visual identity and atmospheric soundtrack. The world layout emphasizes non-linear, interconnected design, encouraging players to backtrack to earlier areas to open hidden paths or collect secret items with newly acquired abilities. This design choice not only enriches the gameplay experience but also creates a believable, organic planetary structure. Combat prioritizes strategy and quick reflexes, with a variety of enemy types and several boss battles incorporating puzzles and skill-based mechanics, offering both challenge and variety.

In terms of technical execution, Metroid Prime Remastered is widely praised as a textbook example of a successful remake — standing between faithful remaster and full reconstruction. Character models, texture resolutions, lighting, and reflections have been dramatically enhanced, now supporting 1080p resolution and a smooth 60fps framerate, making the world feel freshly alive without losing the original’s atmosphere. The audio and music have also been carefully remastered, preserving the classic environmental soundscapes and combat rhythms while improving sound quality, further reinforcing the immersive experience.

On the market and among critics, the game received overwhelmingly positive acclaim. Reviews consistently praised its respectful treatment of the original alongside the successful integration of modern technology, delivering a superb experience for both new and returning players. IGN awarded it a perfect 10, calling it “one of the greatest remakes ever made,” while outlets like Game Informer and Destructoid also gave it top marks, highlighting its balance of visual brilliance and control innovation. The player community echoed this praise — nostalgic fans reliving the classic, and new players alike found it easy to enter the world of Metroid. Some critiques noted that the game still retains certain pacing quirks from early 2000s design, such as frequent backtracking, but overall, these did not detract from the game’s exceptional quality.

In summary, Metroid Prime Remastered is more than a faithful visual remake — it’s a meticulously refined modern adventure. It successfully transforms a 20-year-old classic into a standout title on contemporary hardware, preserving the Metroid series’ core sense of exploration and solitary atmosphere while expanding its appeal through visual and control enhancements. For fans of action-adventure games, Nintendo enthusiasts, and even those new to the Metroid series, this is a masterpiece that should not be missed.