Play on Wii: Metroid Prime Brief Hands on Impression
Tuesday, March 10th, 2009 at 4:00pm by Will
Recently Wired Blog got the chance to take a shot at the “Play On Wii” version of Metroid Prime, and they have noticed a few changes. Changes that would be considered improvements by some, and most of these enhancements were implemented in Metroid Prime 3. You can view a summary of all of the changes after the jump.
- The Wii version features wide screen display
- Point-and-shoot controls.
- You can Lock on to an enemy or lock onto an area and free aim at the enemy.
- You turn around by moving the aiming reticule towards the edge of the screen
- Selecting visors and beams is done by holding the plus and minus buttons to bring up a menu.
- You can earn badges for completing certain tasks, like defeating the Parasite Queen or escaping the first level.
- These can be redeemed for bonus content – art galleries, music, “Fusion Suit”.
- There is voice acting in the form of narration for sequences which include the introduction of Samus Aran.
- “Game Screen shot Tool” in the bonus content options which was available in Metroid Prime 3.
According to Wired’s impression list, they seemed to have taken everything that made Metroid Prime 3 great and just tacked it on to the first one, and after reading their impression I can honestly say that I am excited for this game.
I know some of you have already played and beaten Metroid Prime, but is anyone curious to how the first one would play with the motion controls? Would you play through the game again? Even if you just rented it to feel the controls? Finally, I would like to know if anyone was disappointed by Metroid Prime 3 and the games motion controls?
March 10th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
I’ve been meaning to finish the first one and this just gives me more of an excuse! I’m excited to eventually pick up the Wii version.
March 10th, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Its daunting me if I want to pick this up, and the inevitable pick up of MP2 just to have the ENTIRE MP series on Wii.
March 10th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
voice acting? does she talk? might have to buy…
March 10th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
I’m waiting for MP2 so I can have Wii controls and splitscreen multiplayer. I was kind of disappointed when I found out MP3 didn’t have multiplayer.
March 10th, 2009 at 7:33 pm
Hmmmmmmmmm… may pick this up eventually, but it isn’t at the top of my list. I LOVED the controls on MP3, and LOVED MP1, but I don’t mind crackin’ out the Gamecube controller to get some MP1 lovin’.
March 10th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
Ok, just call me Mr Metroid. I have 2 copies of Prime and 2 copies of Echoes. Needless to say, I will be getting Metroid Prime Wii-mix as soon as I can.
It took me forever to finish Prime the first time around, but I am totally excited for this! I bet that beating the Chozo Ghosts will be a terrible pain in the rear, but I can’t wait to give it a go.
Now they need to go ahead and upgrade Metroid Prime Hunters to Wii status with all of the online multiplayer goodness intact. I’ve only said that about ten times on here before.
March 10th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Any rumors of a release date here in the US? I’m looking forward to this game!
March 10th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
*drooling* must…buy…WII and…get…METROID PRIME!!! UGH!!
March 10th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
If I see it available for rental I’ll definitely give it a shot. Not sure about buying it though as I’ve already beaten it one too many times but who knows… it definitely sounds tempting.
I really liked the GC controls but also really enjoyed all the challenge and feel of MP:3 so it should definitely be an awesome experience.
March 10th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
why targeting?
why is this necessary?
March 11th, 2009 at 2:18 am
For godsake Nintendo, stop being a cocktease about it and just confirm or deny a US release already!
March 11th, 2009 at 11:35 am
I believe the voice narrations were always in the european version. I hope Nintendo doesn’t remove them if they bring the game here to the US.
March 11th, 2009 at 11:49 am
I already have and beat MP1 and 2 for the cube. I loved 3 and the controls, but flying to different planets didn’t feel as seamless as 1 and 2 did. I’m definitely going to consider buying the Wii versions and playing through again, if for nothing else, the motion controls and widescreen support. Plus, the Fusion suit would be cool since I never bothered getting a GBA.