NWR writes: "Retro Studios had a lot on their plate going into development for their third and final game in the Metroid Prime trilogy: new hardware to master, new motion controls to wrap their heads around, the conclusion of a story involving Phazon and Dark Samus, and new ideas that didn't fit into Echoes or Prime. The lengthier development time certainly spoke to these challenges: Nintendo originally pushed for a two-year cycle, the time between Prime and Echoes, but Retro wanted to make the Wii hardware sing. The motion controls proved more difficult to work out than originally anticipated. Metroid Prime 3: Corruption was pushed back several times, first from November 2006 to April 2007, then again to August 2007. The game would not see a European release until October, and Japan had to wait until March 2008."
With the recent release of Dread, it's time to look back on the history of Metroid and rank the best — and the worst.
Best (for me) would be the first Metroid Prime. It was simply amazing the first time i played it. so deep and challenging while also turning the series completely into something that felt new and fresh.
Worst (for me) is most likely Other M. I can appreciate what they were trying to go for but it just felt flat and played out.
Looking at the rest of the list, I never played Federation Force but i have played the rest. Pinball is still one of my favorites to play now and then.
Retro Studios wanted to have Samus explore a non-linear environment in her ship…
With the Wiimote as your Arm Cannon, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption is a motion control revolution.
Y'know...after reading this...I kinda wish there was a way for Retro to release Hunters on Wii, too.
That's when you know you're being greedy -- three AAA titles for $50, and I'm asking for more.