Even after beating Prime 3, there’s plenty of reasons to go back and try the game again. There’s always going through the game again to get 100% of all necessary items, or trying to beat the game on Hyper Mode difficulty, which is unlocked after beating the game on normal difficulty. Unfortunately, multiplayer mode got the axe this time around, which might either be a blessing or a curse, depending on how you look at it.
This is the title that hardcore gamers have been looking for on the Wii. After suffering through ports and games centered more towards casual players, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption is a breath of fresh air on the Wii even if it builds-on a lot of past Metroid titles. Future Wii games will likely surpass this one, but Metroid Prime 3 might be the Wii’s Gears of War - the game that opens the gates to a flood of great titles on Nintendo’s newest console. We can only hope that’s the case.
Pros: The best-looking game on the Wii to date. Controls are well-done and adjustable to different levels of sensitivity, though sometimes controls are gimmicky. New power-ups add depth to the game’s combat and puzzles. A solid, polished title all around.
Cons: The stupid fetch quest at the end of the game. No multiplayer.
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption is rated T (Teen) by the ESRB for Animated Blood and Violence.
Article comments
1 - Ryan
For future reference, please do not put 'No multiplayer' as a weakness. The reason for this being that you can complain that a game is too short or last long term appeal, but never ever mark a game down for not having multiplayer. I know its become the new thing on Gamespot and other website, but it is nonsensical.
2 - alexanderpas
you can switch the controls in options
(to all reviewers: READ THE MANUAL before reviewing!!!!)
3 - Matt Paprocki
Sure. Will do. But next year, if Madden doesn't have online multi-player, we'll be sure to score it the same. And the franchise mode? Pff. Who cares? Oh, and we'll redo the Shadowrun reviews because it doesn't have single player. Can't have it both ways.
Look, if someone is a casual FPS online fan and picks up a Wii along with Metroid, it's pretty important to note that they can't take it online. It may not be a major problem as it would be with a weaker single player only title, but it's still a con. It's important information.
4 - Ken Edwards
This game would have so much replay value if it had an online mode. I mean, they made Metroid work online on the DS, adding a ton of life to that game. Its a shame its not in this one.
Oh, and nice response Matt.