Nintendo has acknowledged fan reaction to Metroid Prime: Federation Force has been largely negative, saying "there's no sugar-coating it." Speaking to Mashable, Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime acknowledged that fans were disappointed not to see a traditional Metroid Prime game make an appearance - especially given how high fan demand has been - but that the company was adamant it had to avoid older franchises becoming stale. "We're taking our great IP and transforming them and making them new again - making them fresh and appealing for the fan who feels they know the franchise," he said.