Metroid Prime 3: Corruption [Archive]

Foxix

Aug 28, 2007, 02:40 PM

Wii games are 50 bucks in the U.S. (unlike 360 and ps3 games which cost 60) And I am SO picking up this title later today, I've never really played a metroid game until just recently, I managed to snag MP:1 & 2 as a late birth day present http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif still playing through one.

Starts out slow as hell but dang it just keeps getting better, and it genuinely makes me jump and it does scare me from time to time hah! One of the few games that's ever been immersive enough to make me do that http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

Anyway I doubt I will beat the first one before I play 3 it's just too tempting.

Also seeing how this is the metroid thread and from what I understand you can exchange achievement tokens for bonuses, why not exchange codes?

Sgt_Shligger

Aug 28, 2007, 02:51 PM

On the topic of the old games, I beat the first one though I never did beat the second one (don't own it http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_disapprove.gif)

DikkyRay

Aug 28, 2007, 03:12 PM

Eh...never was into MP. might check this out though if i get the money.
Of course by then, an even more awesome game will be out http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_disapprove.gif

Darkly

Aug 28, 2007, 05:37 PM

how is it then, does it play any different to the other primes? what annoyed me about them was when you start out the games there is all these coloured doors you can't go through until much later at which point you've forgotten where they all are. so is there less or more of that because otherwise mp1 was one of my favourite gc games

ABDUR101

Aug 28, 2007, 05:42 PM

On 2007-08-28 15:37, Darkly wrote:
how is it then, does it play any different to the other primes? what annoyed me about them was when you start out the games there is all these coloured doors you can't go through until much later at which point you've forgotten where they all are. so is there less or more of that because otherwise mp1 was one of my favourite gc games

Thats the entire basis of the Metroid series. You're SUPPOSED to gain new abilities and weapons that allow you access to hidden and in-accessible areas, to back-track and find secrets and new things.

Darkly

Aug 28, 2007, 05:56 PM

I agree that gaining new abilites etc. to unlock new areas is fun, its just that it all got a little too complex for me, as i generally lost my direction. Once i found a new power up, i was like right now where should i go , so after consulting the map i would head off to a room where i could unlock a door only to realise when i got there that i needed another ability to get up to the ledge where the door was for example, it led to a lot of aimless wandering which made it a bit frustrating.

i just hope back-tracking isn't so painful in corruption.

Sekani

Aug 28, 2007, 07:30 PM

Reviews have claimed that there are some new transit systems that reduce the pain of back-tracking.

I should have my copy in a couple of days, just waiting on funds. And I still probably won't have beaten BioShock by then, lol I suck.

AC9breaker

Aug 28, 2007, 07:46 PM

I hate all you new Next gen gamers with your totally awesome games. ;_:

McLaughlin

Aug 28, 2007, 08:55 PM

I really hate holding out on a Wii.

I really hate it. >_<

Jaysky

Aug 28, 2007, 09:36 PM

I can't believe Gamespot, I just can't. They gave MP3 a f'ing 8.5.
I was so shocked of this that I searched up LOZ:TP to see if they rated that badly too, was I right, HELL YES! They gave TP a score of 8.8! They even had the guts to rate the GC version 8.9!

KodiaX987

Aug 28, 2007, 09:45 PM

Gamespot complained that the "improved controls made the game too easy". That should have made you stop going to that site altogether, forever and ever.

They also gave Zelda:TP GC 8.9, told that the Wii version was better, while the Wii version had gotten 8.8. DURRR!

Please stop going to a website run by people who can't perform basic math and logic. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_smile.gif

donkeybeatz

Aug 28, 2007, 10:07 PM

I approve of this game.

Aug 28, 2007, 10:25 PM

I didn't realise 8.5 and 8.8 were LOW scores...

I'm excited for this game. I never beat either Metroid Prime games, but that's not because they sucked, but because I never had the motivation to beat them. Have TONS of fun playing them though.

And somehow, as gimmicky as the Wiimote really is, it just... it naturally just makes games more fun.

Powder Keg

Aug 29, 2007, 12:25 AM

I won't deny that it's a good game, but it just doesn't suit my taste. IMO Metroid and also Castlevania should always have remained 2D.

Foxix

Aug 29, 2007, 12:30 AM

On 2007-08-28 20:25, PJ wrote:
I didn't realise 8.5 and 8.8 were LOW scores...

I'm excited for this game. I never beat either Metroid Prime games, but that's not because they sucked, but because I never had the motivation to beat them. Have TONS of fun playing them though.

And somehow, as gimmicky as the Wiimote really is, it just... it naturally just makes games more fun.

Well they aren't bad scores at all, the problem is that it's technically a low score for a AAA title. When every other site and magazine gives consistent 9.4's(or whatever) and up to a game, gamespot comes in with a late review and low balls their score almost intentionally it seems.

Having just spent an hour with the game I can honestly say a lot of the points made in the review are unwarranted.

Does it have faster pacing than the original? Yes
But it doesn't lose its exploration elements at all.

And the controls are spot on, the only way you could have any problems with the motion controls for grapple beam/door locks is if you happen to move slower than a sloth, lol

I also found that morph ball jumping doesn't work when your rolling up against a wall and trying to jump simultaneously. Very minor, only problem I've had so far, but even that just requires me to pay more attention to what I'm doing so it's basically a non issue.

And yeah after playing CoD3 I honestly don't even play halo anymore... The wii basically ruined any non wii game experience I've had http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_frown.gif For some reason it just makes any game THAT much better XD

Hey also if anyone is interested, my wii code is
8340 8207 3109 6934

Aug 29, 2007, 12:58 AM

So far I spend like 4 hours on it and I really enjoy it and the only game review that gave it a fair review was IGN surprisely. Anyways I really enjoy it a lot and here is my friend code 5381 6940 2764 7488

EphekZ

Aug 29, 2007, 01:06 AM

I wish I had a Wii. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_disapprove.gif I saw the commercial for this amd was amazed.

Tetsaru

Aug 29, 2007, 01:48 AM

Wow, I didn't know this was already out either. Soon as I get my paycheck, I'm gettin a Wii, and this soon after.

drizzle

Aug 29, 2007, 04:44 AM

I live in Europe, and I hate you all http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif

Foxix

Aug 29, 2007, 07:23 AM

Anyway, I can totally say that this is honestly one of the single best games I have ever played in my entire life. EVER. (and I have played a hell of a lot of games)

Also EJ I'll add you later :3 Anyone else want to be part of teh voucher fun? *can't wait for bumper stickers and a mii bobble head*

I just got the PED suit and ZOMGZORS!? This thing totally kicks ass http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

RoninJoku

Aug 29, 2007, 04:29 PM

MP3 really makes me wish I could play like... Bioshock on my Wii... Really the Wii is just so awesome for fps...

Gameplay-wise, I find MP3 so much better than it's predecessors due to Wii controls. The level of immersion that they provide make up for all my problems with the original titles. Also, faster pacing helps. Always found MP to be rather slow for me.

Another thought... Why don't they just go ahead and make Samus talk? It's not like she is the same type of silent protagonist as Link or Mario. She has had frequent narrations in her past games, and I think the series would do well from vocalizing her. Unless of course, Nintendo still thinks male gamers won't be able to identify with her... Which is bogus but I can understand the logic.

Foxix

Aug 30, 2007, 01:25 AM

Alright EJ, I went ahead and added you. Unfortunately my keyboard doesn't want to cooperate with the wii even after the updates =/ and I have never added anyone before so I have no idea how adding someone really works O_o

AC9breaker

Aug 30, 2007, 01:35 PM

On 2007-08-29 14:29, RoninJoku wrote:
Another thought... Why don't they just go ahead and make Samus talk? It's not like she is the same type of silent protagonist as Link or Mario. She has had frequent narrations in her past games, and I think the series would do well from vocalizing her. Unless of course, Nintendo still thinks male gamers won't be able to identify with her... Which is bogus but I can understand the logic.

I don't think its that, more like keeping the mysticism of Samus. In Fusion, Samus actually had some text and it was weird to finally learn something about the Bounty Hunter. It definitely wasn't bad but it was very telling. With a character like Samus, anything she says will tell a lot about her. So I think in orer to keep the enigma that is Samus they have her be a Silent Protagonist. I personally love it and I'm glad they kept it this way. Leaves alot to the imagination. It sort of reminds me of Shadow of the Colossus and the minimalist dialogue of the game.

[ This Message was edited by: AC9breaker on 2007-08-30 11:36 ]

Zarode

Aug 30, 2007, 02:06 PM

I just beat this game today, with 95% items collected (I just went back and got the last 5 items I forgot on accident...hurr moments, all aboard the Zarotrain!) and my god...

This game is one of the best games I have ever played... I'm so gonna see that secret ending I unlocked later on today, and probably start a Vet Mode game.

If you own a Wii, you must buy this game, or at least rent it.

Arcyon

Aug 30, 2007, 03:08 PM

It's kinda unfair; I don't want a Wii because of the gameplay style.
But the first two Metriod Prime's have pretty much been my favourite games on the GC.
Why can't they release it on the GC? =[ =[ =[
I'm gonna stop coming to this topic, it's depressing me =]

Aug 30, 2007, 04:28 PM

On 2007-08-29 23:25, Foxix wrote:
Alright EJ, I went ahead and added you. Unfortunately my keyboard doesn't want to cooperate with the wii even after the updates =/ and I have never added anyone before so I have no idea how adding someone really works O_o

I added you already and your name is white so that means you did it right if you want to test it just send me a message to me from the wii.

Foxix

Aug 31, 2007, 10:27 AM

On 2007-08-30 14:28, EJ wrote:

On 2007-08-29 23:25, Foxix wrote:
Alright EJ, I went ahead and added you. Unfortunately my keyboard doesn't want to cooperate with the wii even after the updates =/ and I have never added anyone before so I have no idea how adding someone really works O_o

I added you already and your name is white so that means you did it right if you want to test it just send me a message to me from the wii.

Thanks for the voucher EJ! I just sent you one too, also... is that mii in my parade you O_o?

Thank god you didn't send the voucher earlier... I ran into a little level design error on the first planet and saved there... I couldn't move forward or go back without dying so I had to start over http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

The good thing is though I managed to scan the boss I missed whilst falling down that massive shaft... OMG best boss fight EVAR? I got so into it the first time that I forgot to scan him ;_; and went right away to whipping his arse http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

Right now I'm playing on veteran, I heard normal was sort of easy since they are trying to appeal to a more casual audience this time around. And the difficulty thus far is perfect.

Is it just me or are the wii's fps'es more cinematic in a way? I mean in any other fps it feels like my head is locked in with my arms, the way the gun moves across the screen just seems much more natural and I get into it way more. Like I actually unconsciously pull my hand back after I fire a charge shot as if I'm reacting to recoil. I feel like I'm actually ripping the enemy's shield away from them in a "That's what you get for being so damn ugly" manner.

[ This Message was edited by: Foxix on 2007-08-31 08:28 ]

Tact

Aug 31, 2007, 11:14 AM

If you guys don't mind, EJ and Foxix, I'm going to add you both to my Wii contact list doodad. Here's my Wii Friend Code: 2837-3761-0464-0423

I've played through a sizable chunk of the game now (Around 40% done.) and I have 10+ friend vouchers. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wacko.gif In case you're curious, I'm at the point in the story when you need to build a bomb to blow up the Elysian Leviathan's shield.

burninglink5

Aug 31, 2007, 11:43 AM

My number:
1770 9008 2837 6622
Tact, add me http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_smile.gif

Foxix

Aug 31, 2007, 11:53 AM

*jots tacts number on a paper towel*

Sure thing tact I'll add you when I get off the computer cuz I'm just lazy like that XD

Just wish My keyboard was compatible ;_; works fine with my ps2 though *cries* ah well I hope they update it with some expanded kb support later on.

hey any idea if using the screen shot tool on mp3 we can send screens to our computer or friends?

Tact

Aug 31, 2007, 11:59 AM

On 2007-08-31 09:53, Foxix wrote:
hey any idea if using the screen shot tool on mp3 we can send screens to our computer or friends?

If they made that feature, I don't see why not. It seems kind of pointless to make the player keep their screenshots on the Wii. Besides, once we all get that tool working, we can post our screenshots here!

Foxix, I'll add you as soon as I'm done playing Disgaea. You have 5-7 Friend Vouchers coming your way.

burninglink5

Aug 31, 2007, 01:18 PM

Whatta bout me? http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif

Tact

Aug 31, 2007, 01:20 PM

I was planning on dividing all of my Friend Vouchers between everyone else on PSOW who has the game. If you have Metroid Prime 3, I'll be sure to rework how many Friend Vouchers I'll send to each person.

Edit: Also, if you don't mind, I could use some of those too. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wacko.gif I want to see the extra stuff.

[ This Message was edited by: Tact on 2007-08-31 11:20 ]

burninglink5

Aug 31, 2007, 01:41 PM

I have 12 to trade.

Tact

Aug 31, 2007, 01:51 PM

Okay, I have 14 to give away. EJ, Foxix, and BurningLink will all get 4, and two of you (randomly selected) will get one extra. This is, of course, as soon as you all add my Wii Friend Code.

burninglink5

Aug 31, 2007, 02:44 PM

I sent you some vouchers Tact.

Tact

Aug 31, 2007, 03:00 PM

On 2007-08-31 12:44, burninglink5 wrote:
I sent you some vouchers Tact.

And I have sent you some as well. As I get farther into the game, you and the others will probably get more from me. Keep watch on that Extras menu!

KodiaX987

Aug 31, 2007, 08:03 PM

Perhaps we could create a separate thread where the OP would keep track of everyone's Wii numbers so we can all trade our vouchers. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_smile.gif

burninglink5

Aug 31, 2007, 09:26 PM

Just finished my first playthrough with 75% items. It evens saves a pic of your final stats to your wii message board that you can send to your friends.

Sep 1, 2007, 01:23 AM

On 2007-08-31 09:14, Tact wrote:
If you guys don't mind, EJ and Foxix, I'm going to add you both to my Wii contact list doodad. Here's my Wii Friend Code: 2837-3761-0464-0423

I've played through a sizable chunk of the game now (Around 40% done.) and I have 10+ friend vouchers. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wacko.gif In case you're curious, I'm at the point in the story when you need to build a bomb to blow up the Elysian Leviathan's shield.

ok I added you tact and also added burninglink also. I will be senting friend vouchers also but only sent 1 to foxix because busy looking for all the items to get 100% before heading to the pirate planet for one more time.

Tact

Sep 1, 2007, 09:10 AM

Alright, EJ. I'm looking forward to the voucher exchange!

Also, it turns out the Wii can't send photos (Metroid Prime snapshots included) to computers. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_disapprove.gif This means that you have to be a little creative to find a solution.

burninglink5

Sep 1, 2007, 09:45 AM

Save them on an SD card through to photo channel?

Tact

Sep 1, 2007, 10:25 AM

I took a look in the Photo Channel for some option that would let me do that. I couldn't find one. Was I not looking hard enough or am I correct in saying that there is no such feature?

Sep 1, 2007, 06:48 PM

have you try using the wii browser and then try to attach them to the email?

Tact

Sep 1, 2007, 06:55 PM

Hold on, EJ. Do you mean the Opera Browser? I don't see how that would help me with my picture problem.

Foxix

Sep 2, 2007, 06:38 AM

Burning link I'll add you later today, sorry http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

Also, yeah I noticed that as well... But can't stop me from sending yall a load of screen shots http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/anime1.gif
I looked up and down last night for some kind of option but I couldn't v_v

burninglink5

Sep 2, 2007, 03:34 PM

Just finished the game with 100% pickups AND scans. Total time is 16 hours. And there is a secret ending where Samus takes off her power suit and flys off in her ship, and after she flys off what appears to be Sylux from MPH flys after Samus. I was like http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_eek.gif

Jife_Jifremok

Sep 20, 2007, 11:11 AM

Necro post! Wise fwom youw gwave!

I'm gonna get my Wii online soon and I might finish Metroid too. But, what happens to all your unspent tokens and untraded friend vouchers after beating the game?

Sep 21, 2007, 11:42 AM

They just stay there I think, also i need 4 more froene voucher to have everything :3

Guitarsmasher

Sep 21, 2007, 02:50 PM

If anyone wants to add me, my Wii Code is 7159-9949-3697-1168, just PM me if you do

Tweengo

Sep 25, 2007, 08:54 AM

I hope this game has memorable moments like the first and second one. For me, the best part of the first game was the Omega Space Pirate. I just loved the look of it and the music. Second one, when I got to that futuristic fortress and fighting Dark Samus for the last time. I would buy this game when (if) it comes out in the UK, but the Wii is my brothers and it just doesn't feel the same as if it was my own Wii. Plus I'm skint http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_frown.gif

Oh, forgot to mention that worm boss on MP2, like a disco at times. Loved it.

[ This Message was edited by: Tweengo on 2007-09-25 06:56 ]

Moo2u

Sep 25, 2007, 09:54 AM

Beat it recently. I'll just say that thus far it's my favorite Wii game.

Guitarsmasher

Sep 25, 2007, 02:28 PM

On 2007-09-25 06:54, Tweengo wrote:
I hope this game has memorable moments like the first and second one. For me, the best part of the first game was the Omega Space Pirate. I just loved the look of it and the music. Second one, when I got to that futuristic fortress and fighting Dark Samus for the last time. I would buy this game when (if) it comes out in the UK, but the Wii is my brothers and it just doesn't feel the same as if it was my own Wii. Plus I'm skint http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_frown.gif

Oh, forgot to mention that worm boss on MP2, like a disco at times. Loved it.

[ This Message was edited by: Tweengo on 2007-09-25 06:56 ]

I just beat it too recently and yes theres many memorable moments; more than MP 1 and 2 in my opinion. For example, when you defeat a boss in any one of the seeds you absorb massive amounts of phazon and go super sayan to destroy it.....3 times. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wink.gif speaking of seed....PSU???

zentetsua

Sep 25, 2007, 07:56 PM

like 3 days ago me an' shadic rented mp3 then the little bast. hogged it until an hour b4 i got up to go to work 8:30ish wut a B. so w/ many delays i'm only @ bryyo. so is it really that good? i'm playing mp3 because i've loved metroid since super.

zentetsua

Oct 1, 2007, 04:51 PM

i beat it just yesterday and i'm surprised @ myself for not beating it sooner 19+ hours but my items were 99/100. this was on norm mode i'm on vetran right now and i've already beat rundas w/ ease. currently i'm kickin' back w/ super metroid vc.

omegapirate2k

Oct 1, 2007, 06:35 PM

On 2007-09-02 13:34, burninglink5 wrote:
Just finished the game with 100% pickups AND scans. Total time is 16 hours. And there is a secret ending where Samus takes off her power suit and flys off in her ship, and after she flys off what appears to be Sylux from MPH flys after Samus. I was like http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_eek.gif

Even so, I was still somewhat dissapointed that there was no hunters from MPH in the actual game, only in the ending, although I see why they opted not to, because of the hunters already in the game, it might get confusing http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif