Nintendo DS · Shooter
Metroid Prime Hunters
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shooter |
| Developer | Nintendo Software Technology |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Metroid |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 18 |
Metroid Prime Hunters is a shooter released for the Nintendo DS, developed by Nintendo Software Technology and published by Nintendo.
Among the 36 DS shooters in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Metroid series; on the DS you can also try Metroid Prime Pinball. The series also appears on other systems with Super Metroid (SNES) and Metroid (NES). Nintendo Software Technology also made Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis and Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! for the DS.
Metroid Prime Hunters supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the DS's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
What playing Metroid Prime Hunters is like
Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.
Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.
Metroid Prime Hunters cheats & codes
257 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Freeze Escape Timer | 020BFD2C
00001E8D |
|---|---|
| No Menu Sounds | 120FA85C
00000FFF |
| Arcing Shots | 020DB01C
00000000 |
| Max/Infinite Total Enemies Killed | 020E78F8
3B9AC9FF |
| Max/Infinite Hunters and Guardians Defeated | 020E9CD8
3B9AC9FF |
| No Deaths | 020E9CE0
00000000 |
Metroid Prime Hunters walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Metroid Prime Hunters.
If you like Metroid Prime Hunters, the Matrix also picks…
Playing DS games today
Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.
Metroid Prime Hunters FAQ
Who made Metroid Prime Hunters?
It was developed by Nintendo Software Technology and published by Nintendo.
Is Metroid Prime Hunters multiplayer?
Yes. Metroid Prime Hunters supports up to 2 players.
How long does Metroid Prime Hunters take to play?
As a shooter, Metroid Prime Hunters typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Metroid Prime Hunters on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.