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Metroid Prime 4 Faces Backlash Over Music Paywall

12/5/2025

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  • Metroid Prime 4: Beyond launched, but fans criticize the desert area for lacking background music.
  • Music unlocks only via a $30 amiibo, prompting accusations of Nintendo's greed.
  • Critics say the paywall is excessive since the game costs $60.
  • Some defend the amiibo as a collectible, but many feel it detracts.
  • Despite mixed reviews, the game has sold well, and Nintendo has released seven tracks on their streaming platform.