The game was pretty impressive for a DS title at the time; but I simply wish they didn't have to shoehorn Metroid into it in order to get it to sell. I think the storyline and gameplay should have been given a lot more attention to be a real contender for a serious Metroid title. Most of the game simply consisted of entering an arena-type room and killing one of the other hunters.

The online play was fun, though.

I found this game to be just as enjoyable as the Gamecube Metroid games; although the sense of exploration dipped in favour of shooting action, the graphics and controls were pure Metroid. Online was hit-and-miss, but overall a game of this quality on a handheld is a rare thing indeed.