What we know so far about Metroid Prime 3 for Wii
Saturday, April 7th, 2007 at 1:28am by Staff
Unless another portable edition is released first, the tenth game in the Metroid series will be released by the end of 2007. Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, originally intended as a Wii launch title, is quickly becoming Wii’s first “push-back” title. Nintendo promises that the delays will make the game perfect. That said, let’s take an early look at what we know so far about Metroid Prime 3 and try to decide if it really will be worth the wait.
Point-n-shoot controls with the Wii remote: Could make the game appeal to players who dislike traditional console controls, but may potentially become a trainwreck if there is too much lag or if intuitiveness is lost.
Stackable beam: Gone will be the interchangeable beam of Prime 1 & 2 replaced by a system similar to that from Super Metroid.
Command Visor: Used to remotely control Samus’ ship for the first time in the Metroid series.
Multiplayer: Reportedly “not in the same context as Echoes,” which really could mean anything. The popularity of Metroid Prime Hunters on DS would lead us to believe that they will include online multiplayer.
New hunters: An early demo showcased assistance from another hunter. The developers say we will see even more new hunters in the finished product.
Phazon: Phazon and its effects will be a major focus of the game, including a Corruption Meter that allows Samus to enter a hyper-mode, giving her new abilities.
Full voice acting: A first in the Metroid series, helping to further immerse the player in a more cinematic experience.
Graphics “better than Halo 2″: GamePro claims the game looks far better than its GameCube predecessors.
So, that’s what we know so far. Will it be worth the wait? From what we’ve heard so far, what’s missing? Do you think the game will still be released by the end of 2007?
April 7th, 2007 at 3:02 am
“Graphics “better than Halo 2″: GamePro claims the game looks far better than its GameCube predecessors.”
It being Nintendo I would really hope the game looks better then the best looking game on the cube. If it didn’t then that would be damn sad.
April 7th, 2007 at 3:17 am
After reading this post, I went on a video hunt to see this game in action. I found a video of a guy demonstrating the game and he seemed to have a lot of trouble with it. And that’s when I got scared. What if Nintendo will go overboard with this concept of point-click shooting to make the gameplay more confusing than fun?
Thankfully, it was not the game that was to blame. It seemed to me that the guy was new the the genre, seeing how he strictly avoided the lock-on trigger at all costs. Live on, buddy, and give more humorous reviews!
April 7th, 2007 at 6:53 am
Must. Get.
April 7th, 2007 at 11:51 am
i will defienitley get it. sounds like it may just be the pimpin’est game yet for the wii
April 7th, 2007 at 5:36 pm
I personally believe this game will set new standards for graphics (will be the best ever seen on the Wii), excellent Wiimote usage (let 3rd party see how its really done), great story line and immersive experience both as a single player and online.
So I am not upset that his flag ship game was pushed back. Let Nintendo make it perfect because it will showcase what Wii capabilities really are (not this string of port from PS2 or using dated engines).
April 7th, 2007 at 7:28 pm
“It being Nintendo I would really hope the game looks better then the best looking game on the cube. If it didn’t then that would be damn sad.”
I would say that RE: 4 is the best looking game on the Gamecube
April 8th, 2007 at 12:14 am
Hey David, check it out:
http://wii.qj.net/What-to-expect-from-Metroid-Prime-3/pg/49/aid/88775
April 9th, 2007 at 6:29 pm
this is a must get a long with smash bros brawl galaxy and hopefully will have gr8 online play.
if they make graphics amazing now just think how gd theyll b in a few years time
April 13th, 2007 at 10:50 pm
DAMIT. I LOATH Voice acting.