Metroid Prime 3: Corruption

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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 704 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 618 out of 704
  2. Mixed: 52 out of 704
  3. Negative: 34 out of 704
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  1. Glasses
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    Ah Metroid, what an amazing series. Ever since the SNES days, I have loved this franchise and when I found out that Metroid was going 3-D with a new "Prime" printed afterwards, I was excited. And sure enough they managed to pull it off. Even things like the grappling hook which I initially thought they would butcher, they did perfectly. Truly one of the best video game franchises in theAh Metroid, what an amazing series. Ever since the SNES days, I have loved this franchise and when I found out that Metroid was going 3-D with a new "Prime" printed afterwards, I was excited. And sure enough they managed to pull it off. Even things like the grappling hook which I initially thought they would butcher, they did perfectly. Truly one of the best video game franchises in the market. I have played and enjoyed Metroid Prime and Prime 2: Echoes a lot. And now, this is my review of Metroid Prime 3: Gameplay: Amazing. It follows the same Metroid formula where you're in a first-person mode with you gun pointing out and pressing A to shoot. But with motion controls, the experience is better. With the Wii Remote, you can move the gun around in circles or in any other direction. It's as if the Wii Remote IS the gun itself and your Samus Aran shooting the pirates. It's a great experience. You can also go in your ship and play around with some of the features in it. However I just find myself going from one point to another with it. You can't control the ship, but it's still nice to see what's inside. The bosses are very challenging and very engaging. If you're new to the series, you will be in for one challenging adventure. Even me, being a veteran, found this game to be a tad difficult on easy mode. And on Hypermode...let's just good luck since this difficulty level really tests your skills. VERY challenging game. Throughout the game you get power-ups like the grappling hook and various different guns, and using these new power-ups is fun. 9.7/10 Story: Great. Quoted from metroid.wikia.com "After the events of Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, the Galactic Federation contacts Samus Aran to investigate a malfunctioning network computer known as the Aurora Unit. The Federation believes the Space Pirates have infected the Aurora Unit with a virus. Subsequently, the Space Pirates attack one of the Federation's bases and begin to overrun the Federation's defenses. Samus, along with Bounty Hunters Ghor, Rundas, and Gandrayda, must work together to stop the siege, repair the Aurora Unit, and defeat enemies from the past game." The story is engaging and it's interesting listening to the dialog of the characters. 9/10 Music: Beautiful. Like the previous Prime games, the music will not disappoint. It is very well done and fits in with each scenario. The boss battles, like Rundas's theme or the classic Ridley theme, are truly breathtaking and make you want to slow down when fighting the bosses, just to hear these scores. My personal favorite track in this game is the Skytown music. Sometimes I find myself just turning the game on, flying to that place, and just relaxing as the music plays. The music gets a 10/10 Graphics: Amazing, especially for Wii standards. By improving the Prime 1 and 2 graphics a bit, Nintendo has created worlds that are beautiful and breathtaking. The cutscenes are nice and the overall look to the game is very inviting. 10/10 Characters and Voice acting: I liked the characters. The three other bounty hunters look very cool and have their own, unique powers. They accompany you on Norion to stop a meteorite from collapsing and then are later turned against you and gone to different locations because of Dark Samus. The fights with the other bounty hunters are amazing and challenging. And it is really sad to see them die at the hands of Dark Samus after you have defeated them. The aurora unit is a nice character that tells you what to do. But the one character that I cannot stand is Admiral Dane. His voice bugs me to no end. Yes, they have voice acting in this game, and for the most part it's not bad, but when it comes to Admiral Dane, it's just annoying. I don't know why, but I just can't stand him. 9/10 Overall, this game is marvelous. I recommend it to any gamer out there who is up for a first-person action/adventure game. Metroid fans will not be disappointed.… Expand
  2. JackTheCrazy98
    Apr 23, 2012
    9
    This game is awesome, good controls, good graphics and plot, but is not perfect like the first prime game. The new thing in this game is voice acting: some charachters voice are good, but others sucks. The new space ship is awesome and the new hyper-mode is nice.
  3. VonSeux
    Sep 17, 2013
    10
    It takes back what the original made so great, since Prime 2 was a bit slower and weird, and adds great and unique controls. This is a gem only possible on Wii. Level design and concept is awesome. Boss battle and missions are memorable. If you had this game, you're a lucky gamer.
  4. shprea
    Jun 26, 2013
    9
    Metroid Prime 3 is a great game to end of the Prime Trilogy. The graphics are slick and detailed, the planets are all unique and well designed, and the new control scheme is very intuitive. This is one of the few games that shows of the wii-mote's capabilities successfully, allowing for a point a shoot style of gameplay that works very well.

    One very cool addition in the game was the    Metroid Prime 3 is a great game to end of the Prime Trilogy. The graphics are slick and detailed, the planets are all unique and well designed, and the new control scheme is very intuitive. This is one of the few games that shows of the wii-mote's capabilities successfully, allowing for a point a shoot style of gameplay that works very well.

    One very cool addition in the game was the inclusion of voice acting. It helps make the various characters you interact with more interesting while not intruding on the personality of Samus, as she still remains silent (cough cough OTHER M cough cough).

    This really is a fantastic FPS and an excellent Metroid game. It's worth every penny.    … Expand
  5. WyattTheAwesome
    May 31, 2013
    9
    This is a fantastic conclusion to the Metroid Prime series. Excellent gameplay, loveable new hunters and an intriguing story. This game even gives us creepy atmosphere almost like what Dead Space tried to do. Love this game, however I think it could've been a bit longer. Otherwise this game is a must play.
  6. psychogrodus
    Aug 7, 2013
    9
    Metroid Prime 3 is one of the best games both the wii and the Metroid series has to offer. The game takes full advantage of the wii's motion controls and it works like a charm. The gameplay is your standard explore and investigate the planet Prime game. Except this time, the game has much more emphasis on shooting things and hyper- mode. Hyper mode is a state where Samus can use herMetroid Prime 3 is one of the best games both the wii and the Metroid series has to offer. The game takes full advantage of the wii's motion controls and it works like a charm. The gameplay is your standard explore and investigate the planet Prime game. Except this time, the game has much more emphasis on shooting things and hyper- mode. Hyper mode is a state where Samus can use her Phazon tanks to make her self much more powerful. This game also has three planets for you to explore, each one playing and feeling different. The games graphics are what you would expect from the prime series, amazing. The look of the P.E.D. suit looks very nice and the planets, especially Elysia are breathtaking. The story is that Samus must destroy these meteors called Leviathan seeds on each planet. It's a basic story but it is in no way bad. Overall though the games highlight is the gameplay. Scanning and exploring with the wii remote feels so much more immersive than a gamecube controller, and that is really saying something because the first two games were incredibly immersive. The only problem with this game is hyper mode, which makes the game to easy. This game is perfect if you are looking to get into the Metroid series and is a perfect game to start out with.… Expand
  7. Tharduz
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    ok after the small dissapointment of the sequel, this is better, however I miss that "I am alone" feeling
  8. weskergamer
    Apr 8, 2017
    9
    metroid prime 3 es un buen juego. El problema es q esta hecho para usar lo mayor posible los controles del WII y eso a veces es un poco molesto. Igual es un juego muy bueno, y sigue con la trayectoria de los juegos anteriores
  9. Meta1234
    Apr 20, 2018
    9
    Compared to Metroid Prime 2, the score of 9 is maintained.

    New controls balance the saturation factor and once again great music and planetary artistic style.
  10. marcelskerps
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    pra fechar com chave de ouro essa trilogia fantástica!!gostei de jogar mais a trilogia com o wiimote , muito melhor do que com o controle do game cube
  11. CzechTea
    Aug 13, 2020
    9
    +
    Awesome Visuals
    Story
    Voices
    Controls
    Amazing Graphics for Wii
    Boss fights
    Soundtrack
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    Sometimes you don't know what to do.
  12. LightDay
    May 22, 2020
    9
    A good game, just sin to pretend to be just as free as the others being a little more linear than the others but just as fully enjoyable and giving you the freedom to go wherever you want.

    Sadly the hyper mode is completely OP, I recommend not taking full advantage of it but in high difficulties it is almost mandatory that you learn to master it.
  13. Oreun
    Apr 15, 2021
    9
    Definetely the worst of the Prime Trilogy. But this is at all a bad game. It is still really good and you should still play it.

    Definitivamente el peor juego de la Trilogia Prime. Pero este juego es para nada malo. Es muy bueno y deberias jugarlo.
  14. RTCWFAN
    Aug 6, 2023
    9
    I never played a Metroid game before and a friend gifted me Corruption. And this is one of the best fps games I've ever played. I will definitely come back to this franchise. Overall rating: 9.3.
  15. calvinbrine
    Aug 27, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pros:
    Heavy emphasis on space pirates
    Several Worlds
    Fun Combat
    Good music and atmosphere
    Other Hunters are badass
    Worlds are fun to navigate.
    You get in depth lore of 4 different factions
    Epic conclusion
    Good main story
    Ice Bryyo exists.
    Skytown exists.
    Phaaze looks awesome

    Cons:
    To much interaction with other characters despite the isolation atmosphere I'm supposed to be feeling
    Hypermode is unbalanced
    Most worlds have poor color contrast, both in their own areas and even between each other sometimes.
    Areas are poorly connected, often to travel both between worlds and between locations on world you need your ship instead of walking yourself, like a true metroid game should allow.
    Phaaze looks awesome but it's brutal with no checkpoints and no save before the final boss.
    Final boss sucks.
    AU vaccine side plot.
    Everything about the prologue. I don't like the prologue. At all. It loses the entire atmosphere and progression style that I love about Metroid, and it has a long overly-intricate tutorial sequence which teaches some thing you will never need to use again, which is something that should be abolished from gaming as a whole. Everything I said I liked about prime 3 doesn't apply to the prologue.    … Expand
  16. grimreapersims
    Nov 9, 2021
    8
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  17. stibba
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Probably my favourite game, no game has immersed me more. The world is incredibly detailed and so much fun to explore. Walking through Bryyo had me looking at the big stone golems, staring at the beautiful skybox and dreaming about the history of the planet to the awe inspiring music. Skytown's steampunk pods were so cool and the music sounds like you've arrived in heaven with bells andProbably my favourite game, no game has immersed me more. The world is incredibly detailed and so much fun to explore. Walking through Bryyo had me looking at the big stone golems, staring at the beautiful skybox and dreaming about the history of the planet to the awe inspiring music. Skytown's steampunk pods were so cool and the music sounds like you've arrived in heaven with bells and angels singing. I really cannot praise the worldbuilding, music and art of this game enough, absolute masterpiece. i know the game has some flaws, the combat is a bit weird, most enemies are bullet sponges unless you use the game breaking hypermode. For me though, i dont mind the combat, atleast you can breeze through the game feeling powerful so you can explore.… Expand
  18. Wertypite
    Feb 10, 2023
    9
    The best Prime game. Energy Cells and finale ruined my fun, but overall it's wonderful game. Clap-clap.
  19. Yojimbo2015
    Jan 11, 2023
    8
    Another good entry in the Metroid franchise that employs the Wii control method better than most - although it still nettles that there are no alternatives. Good looking, atmospheric and it thankfully corrects the previous Metroid Prime mistake and provides a decent number of strategically placed save points.
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#3 Best Wii Game of 2007
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#3 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2007
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#7 Most Shared Wii Game of 2007

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 62 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 59 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 62
  3. Negative: 0 out of 62
  1. Worth Playing
    85
    Even with a low difficulty level, lackluster story and flawed unlockables, Metroid Prime 3 is certainly a must-play for Wii owners.
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  2. NintendoWorldReport
    95
    A true gamer's game, a lovingly crafted science-fiction magnum opus, a showcase title not only for excellent motion controls but also stunning artwork that rivals anything in gaming.
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  3. Gamer 2.0
    91
    Proof that not all sequels are quick attempts to cash in; Corruption takes the already outstanding formula of the previous games and retools it into one of the most solid and rewarding experiences in years.
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