Homebrew Homebrew game Metroid Prime Origins Fan Game (Nintendo Switch port)

bshurikan · Sep 22, 2026

Metroid Prime Origins Fan Game (Lv.4 Games, GameMaker Studio 2 YYC).

Switch Port: https://github.com/bshurikan/mpo_nx

I had the pleasure of working directly with Lv.4 to release the YYC APK Android port of this amazing game, which in turn allows for a full speed GM Wrapper for Switch!

Note: performance is full speed in most areas but users may experience slow down in a few rooms with many sprites/weather effects (without overclock), still perfectly enjoyable though.

Update: As of 1.1.2d performance has been optimized so it is silky smooth even in heavier rooms!

I've added an NX Options menu with some additional performance and QOL options accessible by pressing L3 + R3

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Note: I previously posted about this port in the Ulltimate Switch Port Thread, but realized it's useful to have a separate thread for a project if you want it to be found by Search Engines.

Enjoy!

LordCha · Friday at 2:42 PM

It's nice project.

Donnabaker · Sunday at 1:03 PM

how to play fullscreen? this appears 3:4 in my switch not fullscreen

bshurikan · Sunday at 3:04 PM

Donnabaker said:
how to play fullscreen? this appears 3:4 in my switch not fullscreen

It's 4:3 by design, no widescreen is planned by LVL4 e.g. intended to be old school aesthetic - for CRT monitor.

However good point, I'll add some optional display modes in the next release e.g. stretch to fullscreen. I'm working on a bunch of optimizations to make it silky smooth on switch (current release still lags in some of the larger rooms with weather effects), 1.1.2d coming soon

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PrincessKeba · Monday at 12:26 AM

Any support for the VM builds, for randomization?

bshurikan · Monday at 1:10 AM

PrincessKeba said:
Any support for the VM builds, for randomization?

This project originally used a VM build but unfortunately performance is very bad on switch - 75% of full speed at best so it feels like playing it slow mo, VM was abandoned for full speed YYC which is way better but still dips in some areas and I am currently fine tuning. You can test with the original port release which was VM if you're interested.

I am curious about randomization though, thanks for bringing it up, I'll look into it

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bshurikan · 2026-10-06T14:52:53+0100

Donnabaker said:
how to play fullscreen? this appears 3:4 in my switch not fullscreen

Hey @Donnabaker,

v1.1.2d is now available with a bunch of improvements including a 16:9 stretched option and better performance!

Thanks again for the suggestion, that's also how I would enjoy playing - using the whole of my OLEDs screen

(I'm not a stickler for pixel perfect but that's still an option).

dragonz · 2026-10-06T18:10:23+0100

Thank you for posting this! I’ve never heard of it before, but everything looks promising based on the YouTube videos I’ve watched—except for the running animation. If I remember correctly, though, it’s probably a homage to the NES running sprite, right?

bshurikan · 2026-10-06T19:51:36+0100

dragonz said:
Thank you for posting this! I’ve never heard of it before, but everything looks promising based on the YouTube videos I’ve watched—except for the running animation. If I remember correctly, though, it’s probably a homage to the NES running sprite, right?

Welcome! I've loved my time with it, it reminds me of Animal Well and Shovel Knight in its vibe and aesthetic - its dripping with nostalgia and is a complete and faithful demake of Metroid Prime. I'm in awe after beating it, and my name is in the credits which is amazing. I hope you enjoy!

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