Metroid Prime 4: Beyond introduces an unexpected NPC companion, and fans are worried about it

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Okay, so previews for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond are finally out! I’m so hyped! A bunch of gaming sites got to play about two hours of it at an event in New York. It’s crazy to think this game is actually coming out in just a few weeks after all the trouble it had during development. The good news is, it’s launching on both the original Switch and the new Switch 2, which means I don’t have to upgrade to play it right away. But honestly, something in these previews is throwing people for a loop – it never showed up in any of the trailers, and fans are pretty divided about it.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond confuses fans with an unexpected, talkative companion

So, Nintendo just dropped a new trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and I’ve been checking out the previews. The biggest thing everyone’s talking about is this new character, Myles MacKenzie. He’s basically an NPC buddy who follows you around, and honestly? He sounds a little annoying. From what I’ve seen, he’s constantly popping up with hints and telling you things you either already know or can figure out on your own – kind of like a lot of those helpful companions in other games who just… won’t stop talking!

It’s surprising to learn about this character so close to the launch of Metroid Prime 4, especially since the game has been in development for at least seven years. Fans on the r/Games subreddit have been collecting previews to discuss the new information. The most popular comment captures the community’s confusion, with one user hoping the new companion character is simply a tutorial to help players learn the game’s mechanics. While Myles MacKenzie might not be a permanent fixture, the overview trailer suggests Samus will meet other characters, potentially meaning another companion could appear later in the game.

Overall, the game looks promising, but one aspect is causing concern. The inclusion of a constant, nagging companion feels like a tired and often-criticized gaming cliché – think of the infamous “Hey! Listen!” from older games. While a fantastic game like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time managed to avoid being hindered by a bothersome sidekick, early previews suggest this new game might struggle with the same issue. Usually, it’s best to wait and see before judging, but the previews are raising legitimate concerns that these companions could negatively impact the overall experience. Let’s hope that doesn’t happen.

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2025-11-15 03:02