Was Metroid Prime 4 downgraded? Visual deep dive

A new Metroid Prime 4: Beyond trailer is here, and it's created a surprising amount of controversy. So in this video, we’ll try to answer burning questions - were the graphics actually downgraded? Why do the visuals sometimes look great but sometimes not, or a little off? And of course, what’s actually happening with the bike segments? Other recent videos: EPIC Metroid Prime 4 Trailer - I'll just make it myself, Nintendo.    • EPIC Metroid Prime 4 Trailer - I'll just m...   Nintendo Direct analysis - are Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and the franchise okay?    • Nintendo Direct analysis - are Metroid Pri...   I finally played Hollow Knight, and it left me deeply conflicted.    • I finally played Hollow Knight, and it lef...   The story of the Metroid Prime Trilogy - the definitive, cinematic retelling    • The Metroid Prime Trilogy story so far - t...   Mario Galaxy is still Nintendo's best 3D platformer in 2025    • Mario Galaxy is still Nintendo's best 3D p...   GameCube Games Still Look INSANE - Part 1:    • GameCube games still look INSANE in 2024.   GameCube Games Still Look INSANE - Part 2:    • GameCube Games Still Look INSANE - Part 2:...   Rayman 2: The Great Escape deserves better than its disastrous past and present    • Rayman 2: The Great Escape deserves better...   Metroid Prime 4 vs. Metroid Prime 3 is a massive leap - graphical comparison & analysis.    • Metroid Prime 4 vs. Metroid Prime 3 is a m...   Super Metroid in 2025 - does it need a remaster or remake?    • Super Metroid in 2025 - does it need a rem...   Why Metroid Prime on GameCube is still essential in 2024    • Why Metroid Prime on GameCube is still ess...   Metroid Prime 2: Echoes is definitely a Zelda game. Let's discuss.    • Metroid Prime 2: Echoes is definitely a Ze...   Metroid Prime 2: Echoes is the best looking GameCube game    • Metroid Prime 2: Echoes is the best lookin...