Hypermode

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Hypermode is a Phazon-based state that Samus and other creatures can enter with the power of the PED Suit. It is also possible to enter Hypermode by being in pools of Phazon, as shown in Metroid Prime. Any Phazon beings can enter Hypermode, which is characterized by blue, ghost-like tentacles, increased defensive capacity, and dangerously increased damaging capabilities.

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Samus' Hypermode HUD with her Hyper Beam equipped.

Metroid Prime

In the battle with the Metroid Prime, Samus can enter "Hyper-Mode" by stepping in pools of Phazon with her Phazon Suit. This is necessary to defeat the creature.

Corruption

Hypermode is a key concept in Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. The PED Suit is capable of allowing the wearer to enter Hypermode and maximize the power of their weapons by injecting one Energy Tank, causing depletion when firing weapons. Samus can have her Power Beam upgraded, Morph Ball Bombs upgraded, Missiles upgraded, and Grapple Beam upgraded in Hypermode. It is shown that Space Pirates can enter Hypermode as well as their mechanics such as Crawltanks. If Hypermode is misused, Samus becomes too corrupted to control her own body, hence the name of the game.

Properties

There are four Hypermode abilities that Samus can utilize: