Metroid Prime: Hunters [First Hunt - Demo Cart] Nintendo DS (Very Good, Loose)

Product Overview

• Product Name: Metroid Prime: Hunters [First Hunt - Demo Cart]
• New or Used: Used
• In Case or Loose: Loose
• Overall Condition: Very Good
• Notes:

Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.

What's Included

• Nintendo DS Game Cartridge: Yes
• Manual / Instructions: N/A (Loose Cart)
• Case Artwork: N/A (Loose Cart)
• Case Type*: N/A (Loose Cart)
• Extras:

Game Description

The hunt begins with legendary bounty hunter Samus Aran in Metroid Prime Hunters: First Hunt [Demo Cart], an official playable demo that introduced fans to first-person Metroid action on the Nintendo DS! Blast through futuristic corridors, confront hostile creatures, and master Samus's signature weapons in a series of compact training challenges. This early first-person shooter for the Nintendo DS handheld system puts stylus-controlled aiming at your fingertips, bringing a fresh dimension to the familiar Power Suit experience. With timed objectives and arcade-style challenges, every encounter tests your accuracy, movement, and reflexes.

Three distinct training modes showcase different sides of the Metroid Prime experience. Race through enemy-filled rooms in Regulator, withstand increasingly dangerous attacks in Survivor, or transform into the iconic Morph Ball to navigate a timed obstacle course. Experiment with multiple control configurations while mastering Samus's Arm Cannon, missiles, and explosive bombs. Originally bundled with early Nintendo DS systems, this physical demo cartridge offers Nintendo enthusiasts a fascinating glimpse into the handheld's launch-era capabilities and the early development of the Metroid Prime Hunters experience.

Gameplay Features

• Official Nintendo DS demo cartridge featuring playable preview challenges, not the complete retail game.
• Guide Samus Aran through first-person combat using stylus aiming and customizable control configurations.
• Race through Regulator mode, clearing enemy-filled chambers before the ten-minute timer expires.
• Survive relentless waves of hostile creatures in Survivor mode while collecting ammunition and missiles.
• Transform into the Morph Ball to collect course markers, deploy bombs, and race against the clock.
• Fire the Power Beam and charged homing missiles to defeat enemies and overcome a Samus-like opponent.

Historical Trivia or Fun Fact

Metroid Prime Hunters: First Hunt debuted on November 21, 2004, as a pack-in demo cartridge included with early North American Nintendo DS systems. Developed by Nintendo Software Technology, the preview introduced players to touchscreen-based first-person aiming while showcasing the capabilities of Nintendo's new dual-screen handheld. Its three training challenges and experimental gameplay elements make it a distinctive piece of Nintendo DS launch history, preceding the full Metroid Prime Hunters release in 2006.

Additional Details

• Variant: Demo
• Genre: Shooter
• Year Released: 2004
• Publisher: Nintendo
• Developer: Nintendo Software Technology
• ESRB Rating: RP - Rating Pending
• UPC: 004549646200
• SKU: 36750
• Format: Nintendo DS Video Game Cartridge (Authentic physical release)
• Platform: Nintendo DS System (DS Handheld Console)
• Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)

Important Information

• Nintendo DS cartridges play on: All Nintendo DS systems, plus all Nintendo 3DS and 2DS systems.
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