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Metroid Prime Hunters: First Hunt, supports wireless, multi-card, LAN play for up to 4 players. This means that up to 4 people can connect to a single game, but each person must have their own Game Card (which was included with the first batch of Nintendo DS hardware units).

All the multiplayer options are available from the Multiplayer menu.

• To start/create a game, choose Create New Game. Choose one of the maps, and then tap when everyone has joined.
• To join a game, choose Join Other Game. Then select from the list of games (if available).

[edit] Multiplayer Maps

There are three different maps available for use during multiplayer play: Ancient Vestige, Trooper Module, and Assault Cradle.