In retrospect, we probably should've gone for Veteran difficulty, since Normal is a bit of a walk in the park, at least compared with the difficulty settings for the previous Metroid Prime games.Īs with any Metroid game, you're going to have a lot of exploration to do in Corruption. Note that we're going to be playing through the game on Normal difficulty.
Want to know where to track down all those missile expansions and energy tanks? Check the guide we've got full lists! We'll take you step by step through every area of the game, from start to finish! Item Lists You've got a lot of ground to cover before you finish the game, but Gamespot's Game Guide is here to help. The controls here are well-done, which is obviously important, but perhaps even more remarkable is the way the Metroid universe is finally brought to life with the inclusion of a stronger storyline and multiple characters you can interact with no more wandering around sterile worlds filled with nothing but enemies, in other words. This new Metroid adventure does indeed incorporate the full range of Wii controller functions, and will let you use the Wiimote to point and shoot as if you were really walking around on these alien worlds. Thankfully, the wait is over, and Metroid Prime 3: Corruption is now on store shelves.
After the series was rebooted with Metroid Prime for the GameCube, though, it's perhaps the franchise most suited to the platform it doesn't take a genius to see the potential for a first-person adventure game using the motion-sensing systems built into the Wii's controllers. Also, for the first time in the Metroid series, Samus’ ship will be used in active game play.Metroid is the last of the major Nintendo franchises, after Zelda and Mario, to make it to the Wii. On the flip side, if she exceeds the maximum Phazon level, she’ll perish. If you fill Samus’ Phazon supply to a certain level, Samus will temporarily go into hyper mode, a state in which she can pull off incredible feats. Phazon’s Powers: The game also incorporates a new system involving Phazon. Using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers, players will be able to grasp and pull things by using actual arm movements, as well as execute amazing feats like aiming and blasting in midair or at a full run. Wonderful Weapons: Samus employs well-known power-ups like the Grapple Beam and Morph Ball, as well as new surprises, to help her survive. It’s a quantum leap in first-person control. Samus and other hunters leap to their defense only to find that the enemy they face is Dark Samus, armed with immense power that no one can withstand.įirst-Person Perfect: Players control Samus by moving with the Nunchuk and aiming with the Wii Remote controller, allowing for a level of immersion unlike anything they have ever experienced.
The Federation believes Space Pirates may be behind the problem and are soon attacked. The Galactic Federation’s network computer, Aurora Unit, is suddenly and completely corrupted with something like a virus.
If you think you knew what it felt like to be the bounty hunter behind the visor, think again.