/vr/ - Retro Games

>>6977051
The problems with Prime are minor, but they exist.
Prime 1 has too many rooms with unavoidable combat. Those Chozo ghosts and troopers that constantly respawn are the worst, and make exploring grating sometimes. Not to mention, the choke point connecting where you're forced to move through Magmoor Caverns multiple times in back tracking just, in retrospect, feels pretty bad and kills some flow.
Prime 2 does feel better in this regard, though the dark world movement is a cool mechanic, it doesn't feel great until you get the light suit. Prime 2 in general is a harder game, the world is more coherent to explore and has better world design. Some might find it too hard and frustrating though. Prime 2 is close to being perfect, Prime 1 isn't far behind. Prime 3 is fun, and has good ideas, but is the weakest in some regards.