
I was surprised to see that other early reviews of the game were somewhat divided. A lot of the current discussion actually centers around a single character, Myles Mackenzie, who provides voice-over dialogue. For example, IGN’s preview of Metroid Prime 4 focused heavily on Mackenzie, suggesting his inclusion is a bad sign. Video Games Chronicle agreed, publishing an article claiming Metroid Prime 4 doesn’t feel like a traditional Metroid game, and they blamed Mackenzie for this. This seems to have resonated with players, who are expressing strong disapproval on social media about having a voiced character in a Metroid game. While I respect the opinions of other reviewers and players, I’m surprised by the amount of negativity towards Mackenzie and I don’t feel the same way.