Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Preview
By: Lostmind69
I'm previewing the brand new; Metroid Prime 3: Corruption for the upcoming Nintendo Wii (better known as Revolution).
From start to finish, the footage from the E3 2006 demo pays alot of homage to older Metroid games in the series, especially Metroid Prime 1 and 2: Echoes, in addition to Super Metroid. This time around Samus Aran, the blonde bombshell bounty hunter extraordinare, is tasked with yet another mission of exterminating inter-galactic threats on a far beyond planet. Not much else has really been revealed, except that Noxus, one of the bounty hunters from the DS title Metroid Prime: Hunters, makes a helpful appearance in the demo cutscenes.
In the beginning of the footage, Samus is already outside her gunship, able to freely explore the surrounding area with the Wii remote. It appears that the analog sensitivity has been set to the max, but I could be wrong. Either way, the accuracy of the player using the remote to aim is astoundingly well for a new demo (and a new way to play games like this). Lock-on targeting is still an option apparently, which is a definite plus for people who don't want to become too reliant on remote-aiming. The added bonus of analog-stick control attachment support makes this game a "Prime" candidate for exhibitioning how future genres of this type will play out on the Revolution.
As far as new weapons and/or abilities, the only one visible from the video was the revamped grapple beam: Now you can lock on to debris blocking your way and grapple it away from your path. A very nice touch from Retro Studios and Nintendo R&D when it comes to topping past efforts in the Prime series. The game is set to run at a constant smooth 60 frames per second, which is yet another highlight in this strong franchise, especially for first-person shooters with exploration themes such as Corruption. The end of the demo is a Easter Egg for any Metroid fan: a boss-battle with Ridley. Imagine a steep free-fall down a 16,000+ meter shaft, while trying to avoid Ridley's attacks and shoot at his weak points with the remote. I was only watching the video, and it was still quite exhilarating to say the least.
In conclusion, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption looks to be one of the top contenders for Game of the Year when it's released in my opinion. The Prime series has never failed to impress the masses so far and judging from the HD video I was lucky enough to witness for myself, this game alone is going to be the defining must have "killer-app" for Wii. I believe it's safe to say that Corruption is one of the most innovative projects to date for Nintendo, and for Retro Studios.
By: Lostmind69
I'm previewing the brand new; Metroid Prime 3: Corruption for the upcoming Nintendo Wii (better known as Revolution).
From start to finish, the footage from the E3 2006 demo pays alot of homage to older Metroid games in the series, especially Metroid Prime 1 and 2: Echoes, in addition to Super Metroid. This time around Samus Aran, the blonde bombshell bounty hunter extraordinare, is tasked with yet another mission of exterminating inter-galactic threats on a far beyond planet. Not much else has really been revealed, except that Noxus, one of the bounty hunters from the DS title Metroid Prime: Hunters, makes a helpful appearance in the demo cutscenes.
In the beginning of the footage, Samus is already outside her gunship, able to freely explore the surrounding area with the Wii remote. It appears that the analog sensitivity has been set to the max, but I could be wrong. Either way, the accuracy of the player using the remote to aim is astoundingly well for a new demo (and a new way to play games like this). Lock-on targeting is still an option apparently, which is a definite plus for people who don't want to become too reliant on remote-aiming. The added bonus of analog-stick control attachment support makes this game a "Prime" candidate for exhibitioning how future genres of this type will play out on the Revolution.
As far as new weapons and/or abilities, the only one visible from the video was the revamped grapple beam: Now you can lock on to debris blocking your way and grapple it away from your path. A very nice touch from Retro Studios and Nintendo R&D when it comes to topping past efforts in the Prime series. The game is set to run at a constant smooth 60 frames per second, which is yet another highlight in this strong franchise, especially for first-person shooters with exploration themes such as Corruption. The end of the demo is a Easter Egg for any Metroid fan: a boss-battle with Ridley. Imagine a steep free-fall down a 16,000+ meter shaft, while trying to avoid Ridley's attacks and shoot at his weak points with the remote. I was only watching the video, and it was still quite exhilarating to say the least.
In conclusion, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption looks to be one of the top contenders for Game of the Year when it's released in my opinion. The Prime series has never failed to impress the masses so far and judging from the HD video I was lucky enough to witness for myself, this game alone is going to be the defining must have "killer-app" for Wii. I believe it's safe to say that Corruption is one of the most innovative projects to date for Nintendo, and for Retro Studios.