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The '''''Metroid Prime'' series''' is a subset of the [[Metroid (series)|''Metroid'' series]] published by Nintendo and developed by Retro Studios. The ''Prime'' series consists of a main [[Metroid Prime: Trilogy|trilogy]] and two titles released on handheld systems: a [[Metroid Prime Hunters|spin-off game]], which deviated from the trilogy storyline, and a [[Metroid Prime Pinball|retelling]] of the first ''Prime'' game in the form of a fast-paced pinball-based game. The ''Prime'' games were the first ''Metroid'' titles using a three-dimensional first-person perspective. | The '''''Metroid Prime'' series''' is a subset of the [[Metroid (series)|''Metroid'' series]] published by Nintendo and developed by Retro Studios. The ''Prime'' series consists of a main [[Metroid Prime: Trilogy|trilogy]] and two titles released on handheld systems: a [[Metroid Prime Hunters|spin-off game]], which deviated from the trilogy storyline, and a [[Metroid Prime Pinball|retelling]] of the first ''Prime'' game in the form of a fast-paced pinball-based game. The ''Prime'' games were the first ''Metroid'' titles using a three-dimensional first-person perspective. The games heralded a revival of the ''Metroid'' series in 2002 after an eight year absence, as the series [[Metroid 64|did not see a release]] on the [[nwiki:Nintendo 64|Nintendo 64]] console as fans had hoped it would. Instead, the games were released on the next two generations of video game consoles: two on the [[Nintendo GameCube]], two on the [[Nintendo DS]], and one on the [[Wii]]. The three main titles were later combined with enhanced controls and released on the Wii as the ''[[Metroid Prime Trilogy]]''. | ||
Chronologically, the ''Prime'' series falls between the events of ''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]''/''[[Metroid: Zero Mission]]'' and ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]'', but the storyline is greatly self-contained and has little effect on future games. | |||
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 ''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 | |||
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===''Metroid Prime''=== | |||
{{Main|Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime}} | {{Main|Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime}} | ||
''Metroid Prime'' was released for the Nintendo GameCube in 2002 and was the first 3D Metroid game. The game is officially classified by Nintendo as a first-person adventure rather than a first-person shooter, though there are many combat sequences, because of the extensive exploration elements in the game. | ''Metroid Prime'' was released for the Nintendo GameCube in 2002 and was the first 3D Metroid game. The game is officially classified by Nintendo as a first-person adventure rather than a first-person shooter, though there are many combat sequences, because of the extensive exploration elements in the game. | ||
Samus follows the distress signal of a Space Pirate [[Frigate Orpheon|frigate]] to the planet [[Tallon IV]], a former [[Chozo]] colony. On the surface she uncovers a series of Space Pirate operations involving a powerful substance known as Phazon, which was brought to the planet on the back of a strange [[Leviathan|meteor]] and was slowly devastating the local ecosystem. She dismantles the Space Pirate [[Glacier One|labs]] and [[Phazon Mines|mining]] operations and heads into the [[Impact Crater]] of the meteor, where she encounters an intensely-mutated Metroid known as [[Metroid Prime (specimen)|Metroid Prime]]. Though Samus defeats the creature successfully, it manages to survive, and using DNA from the [[Phazon Suit]] it rips from her, Metroid Prime becomes the entity known as [[Dark Samus]]. | Samus follows the distress signal of a Space Pirate [[Frigate Orpheon|frigate]] to the planet [[Tallon IV]], a former [[Chozo]] colony. On the surface she uncovers a series of Space Pirate operations involving a powerful substance known as Phazon, which was brought to the planet on the back of a strange [[Leviathan|meteor]] and was slowly devastating the local ecosystem. She dismantles the Space Pirate [[Glacier One|labs]] and [[Phazon Mines|mining]] operations and heads into the [[Impact Crater]] of the meteor, where she encounters an intensely-mutated Metroid known as [[Metroid Prime (specimen)|Metroid Prime]]. Though Samus defeats the creature successfully, it manages to survive, and using DNA from the [[Phazon Suit]] it rips from her, Metroid Prime becomes the entity known as [[Dark Samus]]. | ||
===''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes''=== | |||
{{Main|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}} | {{Main|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}} | ||
The successor to the highly-acclaimed first-person adventure ''Metroid Prime'', ''Echoes'' is the second installment in the ''Prime'' series. It was released for the Nintendo Gamecube in 2004 and was the first ''Metroid'' game in the series to feature a multiplayer function. ''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes'' received a reputation for having punishing difficulty, but was still well-received. | The successor to the highly-acclaimed first-person adventure ''Metroid Prime'', ''Echoes'' is the second installment in the ''Prime'' series. It was released for the Nintendo Gamecube in 2004 and was the first ''Metroid'' game in the series to feature a multiplayer function. ''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes'' received a reputation for having punishing difficulty, but was still well-received. | ||
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The marines she was sent to assist were dead before Samus arrived. She makes contact with the local people, known as the [[Luminoth]], and uses [[Portal]]s that connect the two dimensions on the planet to repel the Ing, as well as the Space Pirates who were mining Phazon on the planet and experimenting on [[Tallon Metroid]]s. She manages to destroy the Ing presence, collapse Dark Aether, and seems to destroy Dark Samus as well. But the threat of Phazon still exists. | The marines she was sent to assist were dead before Samus arrived. She makes contact with the local people, known as the [[Luminoth]], and uses [[Portal]]s that connect the two dimensions on the planet to repel the Ing, as well as the Space Pirates who were mining Phazon on the planet and experimenting on [[Tallon Metroid]]s. She manages to destroy the Ing presence, collapse Dark Aether, and seems to destroy Dark Samus as well. But the threat of Phazon still exists. | ||
===''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption''=== | |||
{{Main|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}} | {{Main|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}} | ||
The final game in the ''Prime'' series and the sequel to ''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes'', ''Corruption'' was the first Metroid game ever to be released for the Nintendo Wii in 2007. The game's setting is mainly on the planets [[Norion]], [[Bryyo]], [[Elysia]], and the source of all Phazon, [[Phaaze]]. ''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption'', like ''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes'', accomplished a milestone as well besides being the first Metroid title to be released on the Nintendo Wii. The game revolutionized the control scheme for later First-Person Shooters on the Wii. The same controls were 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]]''. In ''Metroid Prime: Trilogy'', the same control scheme was used. The game was very well received for its tight controls and gameplay, but some considered it as the black sheep in the series because of the close resemblance of First-Person Shooters instead of an action-adventure game. Some video game websites criticized it because of its overly easy difficulty and lack of reliance on puzzles and that the game was very short compared to its predecessors. | |||
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. | |||
==''Metroid Prime: Trilogy''== | |||
''Trilogy'' is the Collector's Editon of all three ''Metroid Prime'' games in the series, with the first two being ported for the Nintendo Wii in 2009. The game borrowed the controls from the New Play Control! versions of the first two ''Metroid Prime'' titles released in Japan. It also has the Multiplayer of ''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes'' with the new controls as well. The game featured concept artwork and other extras to those who purchased the package. ''Metroid Prime Trilogy'' is one of the few titles on the Nintendo Channel with a Platimum rating, indicating its replay value and its gameplay elements. The trilogy is defined as a must-own of three of the most highly-acclaimed games for their systems. The game, like the others, had good reception and included all three games into one package. Its production, however, is discontinued. | ''Trilogy'' is the Collector's Editon of all three ''Metroid Prime'' games in the series, with the first two being ported for the Nintendo Wii in 2009. The game borrowed the controls from the New Play Control! versions of the first two ''Metroid Prime'' titles released in Japan. It also has the Multiplayer of ''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes'' with the new controls as well. The game featured concept artwork and other extras to those who purchased the package. ''Metroid Prime Trilogy'' is one of the few titles on the Nintendo Channel with a Platimum rating, indicating its replay value and its gameplay elements. The trilogy is defined as a must-own of three of the most highly-acclaimed games for their systems. The game, like the others, had good reception and included all three games into one package. Its production, however, is discontinued. | ||
==''Metroid Prime Hunters''== | |||
A spinoff game of the ''Metroid Prime'' series, released for the touch-screen capable handheld called the Nintendo DS. While it still incorporated qualities of the main games, some features were changed from the games. ''Metroid Prime Hunters'' takes place between ''Metroid Prime'' and ''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes''. It is the first ''Metroid'' game ever to feature competitive online multiplayer support, and it pioneered the way for other online Nintendo DS titles to follow. It is the first ''Metroid'' title ever to feature Full Motion Video (FMV) in its cutscenes. The game was not given the same good reviews from the other games, but it was praised for its online support. | |||
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