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Metroid Prime: Federation Force

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Metroid Prime: Federation Force
メトロイドプライム フェデレーションフォース
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Developer(s): Next Level Games
Publisher(s): Nintendo
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
Category: First-person shooter
Players: Main: 1-4
Blast Ball: 1-6
Predecessor: N/A
Successor: N/A
Release dates
N. America: August 19, 2016
Japan: August 25, 2016
Europe: September 2, 2016
Australia: September 3, 2016
Ratings
ESRB: T
CERO: A
PEGI: 12
USK: 12
ACB: PG
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Metroid Prime: Federation Force is a spinoff title in the Metroid Prime series of Metroid games, developed by Next Level Games and released for the Nintendo 3DS in 2016. In North America, the game was slated for a May release before being delayed to August. For the first time in the series, the game focuses primarily on the Galactic Federation and their battles against the Space Pirates rather than the adventures of Samus.

Blurb

E3 2015 website

Conquer co-op missions in the Metroid universe

Join a four-player local or online squad in this co-operative sci-fi shooter set in the Metroid universe. Hop in a specialized battle Mech suit and work with your teammates to take down enemy forces and complete objective- based missions. Then, take a break and play a fun, pick-up game of Blast Ball with fellow troops.

Features:

  • Up to 4 players take on a variety of co-op missions in this first-person, sci-fi shooter set in the Metroid universe
  • Work together as a team to clear out enemy-infested bases and complete objective-based mission
  • Take on enemies with a blaster and special sub-weapons
  • Aim using the Nintendo 3DS system's gyroscope
  • Join a pick-up game of Blast Ball, a 3-on-3 sci-fi sport in the Metroid universe where players shoot the ball into the opponent's goal to score

Nintendo website

The galaxy is not at peace. Samus™ may have won the battle, but the war on the Space Pirates is far from over. Enlist with the Federation Force to join a four-player* local or online** squad in this co-op sci-fi shooter. Fight alongside teammates in your specialized Mech to eliminate the Space Pirate menace and any threat that stands in your way.

Make it a solitary mission or join 3 friends* for increased firepower and deeper strategies. In each mission, you'll choose your role on the team by selecting from different subweapons and MODs to customize your Mech and maximize your chance of survival. Whether you focus on healing allies or increasing your arsenal, your greatest asset is teamwork. Work together, tackle missions, take down bosses, and defeat hostile creatures as one powerful unit. The dangerous Metroid™ universe is now at your mercy. Honor your vow to protect it and fight back...before there's nothing left to fight for. The next chapter in the Metroid Prime™ saga is here.

  • Up to 4 players* take on a variety of co-op missions in this first-person, sci-fi shooter set in the Metroid™ universe
  • Work solo or together as a team to clear out enemy-infested bases and complete objective-based missions against the Space Pirate menace
  • Customize your Mech with MODs and subweapons to define your role on the team
  • Discover the futuristic bliss that is Metroid Prime™: Blast Ball, a 3-on-3 sci-fi sport in the Metroid universe where players literally shoot the ball into their opponents' goal to score
  • Aim using the Nintendo 3DS™ system's gyroscope or use the C-Stick on the New Nintendo 3DS system for dual-analog control

Nintendo website

The galaxy is not at peace.

The war between the Galactic Federation and the Space Pirates is far from over. Enlist with the Federation Force to join a four-player* local or online** squad in this co-op sci-fi shooter. Fight alongside teammates in your specialized Mech to eliminate the Space Pirate menace and any threat that stands in your way.

Make it a solitary mission or join 3 friends* for increased firepower and deeper strategies. In each mission, you'll choose your role on the team by selecting from different subweapons and MODs to customize your Mech and maximize your chance of survival. Whether you focus on healing allies or increasing your arsenal, your greatest asset is teamwork. Work together, tackle missions, take down bosses, and defeat hostile creatures as one powerful unit. The dangerous Metroid™ universe is now at your mercy. Honor your vow to protect it and fight back...before there's nothing left to fight for. The next chapter in the Metroid Prime™ saga is here.

  • Up to 4 players* take on a variety of co-op missions in this first-person, sci-fi shooter set in the Metroid™ universe
  • Work solo or together as a team to clear out enemy-infested bases and complete objective-based missions against the Space Pirate menace
  • Customize your Mech with MODs and subweapons to define your role on the team
  • Discover the futuristic bliss that is Metroid Prime™: Blast Ball, a 3-on-3 sci-fi sport in the Metroid universe where players literally shoot the ball into their opponents' goal to score
  • Aim using the Nintendo 3DS™ system's gyroscope or use the C-Stick on the New Nintendo 3DS system for dual-analog control

Nintendo eShop

The galaxy is not at peace. The war between the Galactic Federation and the Space Pirates is far from over. Enlist with the Federation Force to join a four-player local or online squad in this co-op sci-fi shooter. Fight alongside teammates in your specialized Mech to eliminate the Space Pirate menace and any threat that stands in your way.

Make it a solitary mission or join 3 friends for increased firepower and deeper strategies. In each mission, you'll choose your role on the team by selecting from different subweapons and MODs to customize your Mech and maximize your chance of survival. Whether you focus on healing allies or increasing your arsenal, your greatest asset is teamwork. Work together, tackle missions, take down bosses, and defeat hostile creatures as one powerful unit. The dangerous Metroid Prime universe is now at your mercy. Honor your vow to protect it and fight back...before there's nothing left to fight for. The next chapter in the Metroid Prime™ saga is here.

  • Up to 4 players* take on a variety of co-op missions in this first-person, sci-fi shooter set in the Metroid™ universe
  • Work solo or together as a team to clear out enemy-infested bases and complete objective-based missions against the Space Pirate menace
  • Customize your Mech with MODs and subweapons to define your role on the team
  • Discover the futuristic bliss that is Metroid Prime™: Blast Ball, a 3-on-3 sci-fi sport in the Metroid universe where players literally shoot the ball into their opponents' goal to score
  • Aim using the Nintendo 3DS™ system's gyroscope or use the C-Stick on the New Nintendo 3DS system for dual-analog control

Story

Like the other Metroid Prime games, Federation Force occurs between the events of Metroid and Metroid II: Return of Samus, though it does not occur at any specific point in the Metroid Prime timeline. A group of Federation Marines, known as the "Federation Force", are sent out on missions for the Galactic Federation, but eventually encounter the Space Pirates and discover that they are plotting something.

Gameplay

Gameplay is similar to past Metroid Prime titles. The game is mission-based, in which up to four players can team up as Galactic Federation Marines inside of mechas. Before each mission, players are able to customize their mech with upgrades, and can set them up with various equipment and weapons to fill a certain role, similar to classic RPGs.

Also included is a multiplayer side mode called "Blast Ball", in which up to six players divided into two teams must shoot a ball into the opposing team's goal. Power-ups appear frequently to aid players that collect them, and the opposing team's goal shrinks every time the player's team scores a point.

Alternative versions

Metroid Prime: Blast Ball was released as a free (provided that the player has an Internet Connection) demo of the game on Nintendo eShop, featuring only the Blast Ball mode. It was revealed at Nintendo World Championships 2015 as just "Blast Ball".

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Technical details

Technical Details
Media

Nintendo 3DS Game Card
Digital download

Download size

10,241 blocks

Supported features

Nintendo Network (online multiplayer), Local Play (1-6 players), amiibo (read only), Circle Pad Pro

Input / compatible controllers

Nintendo 3DS

Updates

Version no. Release date(s) Description
1.1 September 14, 2016 Fixes online errors with Blast Ball mode, adds a timer to the team select screen in Blast Ball, Blast Ball players will now be automatically disconnected if idle for too long, general adjustments.

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Main series Metroid (Classic NES Series • Zero Mission) • Metroid II: Return of Samus (Samus Returns) • Super Metroid • Fusion • Other M • Dread
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