Cracking the Metroid Prime 4 Temple Entrance Puzzle
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
A guide on how to solve the Temple Entrance door puzzle in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, detailing how to use the scan visor, psychic motes, and the new Control Beam upgrade.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond brings back the classic exploration and puzzle design that fans of the franchise expect, but it also introduces new mechanics that can leave players searching the room for clues. Early in the game, the Temple Entrance door provides a practical lesson in utilizing Samus Aran's new psychic abilities. According to a detailed guide by Josh Broadwell over at Polygon, opening this particular barrier requires more than a casual glance around the chamber, serving as an introduction to how future environmental puzzles communicate their solutions.
The sequence begins with a statue featuring two psychic mote sockets alongside an open receptacle to the left and debris on the right. Players must activate the scan visor to find and scan the left receptacle, opening a shutter and releasing a mote to place into the statue. From there, clearing away the clutter on the right side of the ramp with a missile reveals a second hidden receptacle, allowing players to repeat the process and fill the statue's remaining slot. This initial setup shatters the obstacle and yields the Control Beam, a handy upgrade for the charge beam.
The final step tests the new hardware by putting players in direct control of a charged energy blast. By activating the scan visor, firing a charge beam, and guiding the projectile through the opening at the top of the door, players can strike a psychic pressure plate at the back to unlock the path forward. It is a clever design that rewards thorough scanning and spatial awareness, setting a strong tone for the rest of the adventure. For the full breakdown and a closer look at the steps, check out the complete guide on Polygon.
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Original article: Polygon