25 Most Critically Acclaimed Games Since 2000

20. Metroid Prime (2002)

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Retro Studios

Rating: Metacritic Score: 97

Metroid Prime proved that Samus' trademark 2D side-scrolling adventures could transition perfectly to a three-dimensional world.

Industry-beating visuals (at the time) and an unparalleled sense of exploration made Prime a critic's dream.

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