Metroid Prime 4 has been released, with some outlets praising its technical achievements and faithfulness to the series, while others criticize its design and suggest it borrows too heavily from other games. The game's quality is a subject of debate, with some reviewers finding it to be an excellent modernization of the franchise and others feeling it does not live up to expectations. Opinions on the game's success in staying true to its roots while also innovating are mixed.