Metroid Prime (series): Difference between revisions

The ''Prime'' series trilogy - ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]'', ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]'', and ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]'' - follows [[Samus Aran]] as she combats [[Space Pirate]]s experimenting on [[Metroid (species)|Metroids]] with recently discovered the mutagenic substance known as [[Phazon]]. Samus must save several planets from the spread of Phazon, which has the ability to decimate entire ecosystems, while battling enemies who would use the power of Phazon for their own purposes. One such enemy is a mutated Metroid known as [[Metroid Prime (specimen)|Metroid Prime]], who absorbs DNA from Samus and becomes [[Dark Samus]], and is the main antagonist of the series.  Along the way Samus discovers the origin of all Phazon and must destroy it to save the galaxy.

The final game in the ''Prime'' series and the sequel to ''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes'', ''Corruption'' was the first Metroid game to be released for the Nintendo Wii in 2007. It used the revolutionary control scheme used in the [[New Play Control!]] versions of ''[[New Play Control! Metroid Prime|Metroid Prime]]'' and ''[[New Play Control! Metroid Prime 2: Echoes|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]''. The same controls were recycled for use in the ''Metroid Prime: Trilogy'' release. The game was very well received for its tight controls and gameplay, but received some criticism for its easy difficulty and lack of reliance on puzzles, and that the game was relatively short when compared compared to its predecessors.

During the events of ''Corruption'', the Federation had begun using Phazon as a weapon, and give Samus this ability in the form of the [[PED Suit]]. These [[Phazon Enhancement Device|devices]] gradually corrupt the wearer, however, and Samus must complete her mission under constant threat of complete [[Phazon Corruption]].