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===The Uncertainty Principle===
===The Uncertainty Principle===
[[File:Unknown Ship mp3 Screenshot 2.jpg|212px|left|thumb|A mysterious cliffhanging spaceship.]]
[[File:Unknown Ship mp3 Screenshot 2.jpg|212px|left|thumb|A mysterious cliffhanging spaceship.]]
Samus returns to SkyTown to recollect all that has happened on her mission. She grieves the death of her friends as well as rejoices that the galaxy is safe. She flies away in her Gunship and carries on her mission as a savior to the Galaxy. We she does, a mysterious green starship appears behind her, chasing after her ship.
Samus returns to SkyTown to recollect all that has happened on her mission. She grieves the death of her friends as well as rejoices that the galaxy is safe. She flies away in her Gunship and carries on her mission as a savior to the Galaxy. We she does, sylux’s ship appears behind her, chasing after her ship.
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''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption'' has received generally positive reviews from the top critics in gaming. Media site {{wp|1UP.com|1UP.com}} responded positively and with great enjoyment to the new control scheme for the Wii.<ref name="1up review"/> The site described the graphics as "some of the best visuals in gaming, period."<ref name="1up review">{{cite web|url =http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3162330|title=1UP.com: Corruption Review|1UP.com}}</ref> ''{{wp|Electronic Gaming Monthly|Electronic Gaming Monthly}}'' rewarded the game with a Silver award as well as a Game of the Month title, sharing the honor with ''{{wp|The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass}}'' and ''{{wp|FIFA 08|FIFA 08}}''. The famous Japanese magazine ''{{wp|Famitsu|Famitsu}}'' ranked the game a 31 out of 40 on their scale. {{wp|GameStop|GameStop}}, a gaming website, ranked ''Corruption'' 8.5 on their scale, stating that the game's boss fights and puzzles were enjoyable, and that the levels were very atmospheric, siding with smooth gameplay that made the game feel more like a traditional shooter.<ref name="Gamestop">{{cite web|url= http://www.gamespot.com/wii/action/metroidprime3/review.html|title=GameStop: Metroid Prime 3 Review|site=GameSpot.com}}</ref> {{wp|GameTrailers|GameTrailers}} stated that the game was more action-packed than the first two games of the series, and that the atmosphere of ''Corruption'' suited the hardcore gamers more than ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Prime]]'' and ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes|Echoes]]''.<ref name="Gametrailers">{{cite web|url=http://www.gametrailers.com/player/24117.html|title=GameTrailers: Metroid Prime 3: Review|site=GameTrailers.com}}</ref> Overall, the game was said to be "far superior to the original ''Prime''" by the site.<ref name="Gametrailers"/> Their response to the control scheme was that "After playing ''Metroid Prime 3'' you'll never want to play a shooter with dual analog controls again, it's that good."<ref name="Gametrailers"/> Game website ''MyWii'' ranked the title as the second-best Wii game after {{wp|Super Mario Galaxy|Super Mario Galaxy}}.<ref name="Mywii">{{cite web|url=http://mywii.com.au/GuideDetail.aspx?id=207|title=MyWii: Metroid Prime 3 Review|site=MyWii.com.au}}</ref> ''Corruption'' was also ranked below ''Galaxy'' by {{wp|GameSpy|GameSpy}} for Game of the Year in 2007.<ref name="Gamespy">{{cite web|url=http://goty.gamespy.com/2007/wii/10.html|title=GameSpy: Metroid Prime 3 Review|site=goty.GameSpy.com}}</ref>
''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption'' has received generally positive reviews from the top critics in gaming. Media site {{wp|1UP.com|1UP.com}} responded positively and with great enjoyment to the new control scheme for the Wii.<ref name="1up review"/> The site described the graphics as "some of the best visuals in gaming, period."<ref name="1up review">{{cite web|url =http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3162330|title=1UP.com: Corruption Review|1UP.com}}</ref> ''{{wp|Electronic Gaming Monthly|Electronic Gaming Monthly}}'' rewarded the game with a Silver award as well as a Game of the Month title, sharing the honor with ''{{wp|The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass}}'' and ''{{wp|FIFA 08|FIFA 08}}''. The famous Japanese magazine ''{{wp|Famitsu|Famitsu}}'' ranked the game a 31 out of 40 on their scale. {{wp|GameStop|GameStop}}, a gaming website, ranked ''Corruption'' 8.5 on their scale, stating that the game's boss fights and puzzles were enjoyable, and that the levels were very atmospheric, siding with smooth gameplay that made the game feel more like a traditional shooter.<ref name="Gamestop">{{cite web|url= http://www.gamespot.com/wii/action/metroidprime3/review.html|title=GameStop: Metroid Prime 3 Review|site=GameSpot.com}}</ref> {{wp|GameTrailers|GameTrailers}} stated that the game was more action-packed than the first two games of the series, and that the atmosphere of ''Corruption'' suited the hardcore gamers more than ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Prime]]'' and ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes|Echoes]]''.<ref name="Gametrailers">{{cite web|url=http://www.gametrailers.com/player/24117.html|title=GameTrailers: Metroid Prime 3: Review|site=GameTrailers.com}}</ref> Overall, the game was said to be "far superior to the original ''Prime''" by the site.<ref name="Gametrailers"/> Their response to the control scheme was that "After playing ''Metroid Prime 3'' you'll never want to play a shooter with dual analog controls again, it's that good."<ref name="Gametrailers"/> Game website ''MyWii'' ranked the title as the second-best Wii game after {{mariowiki|Super Mario Galaxy|Super Mario Galaxy}}.<ref name="Mywii">{{cite web|url=http://mywii.com.au/GuideDetail.aspx?id=207|title=MyWii: Metroid Prime 3 Review|site=MyWii.com.au}}</ref> ''Corruption'' was also ranked below ''Galaxy'' by {{wp|GameSpy|GameSpy}} for Game of the Year in 2007.<ref name="Gamespy">{{cite web|url=http://goty.gamespy.com/2007/wii/10.html|title=GameSpy: Metroid Prime 3 Review|site=goty.GameSpy.com}}</ref>
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''{{wp|Nintendo Power|Nintendo Power}}'', Nintendo's official magazine, stated that "the stunning visuals and immersive gameplay of the finale to the Prime series proves that the Wii is ready for the mainstream gamer." Popular gaming network {{wp|IGN|IGN}} awarded ''Corruption'' with a 9.5 out of 10, praising its beautiful design and stating that it is the best-looking title on the Wii.<ref name="IGN mp3">{{cite web|url= http://wii.ign.com/articles/815/815424p4.html|title=IGN: Metroid Prime 3 Review|site=IGN.com}}</ref> The lack of voice acting in most Nintendo games amplified IGN's opinion on the voice acting, stating it was "well-done" with great actors.<ref name="IGN mp3"/> Overall, they entitled ''Corruption'' as the best game in the ''Prime'' trilogy.<ref name="IGN mp3"/> IGN awarded the game with the Best Wii Adventure Game, Best Artistic Design, and Best Overall Adventure Game titles.<ref name="IGN mp3"/>
''{{wp|Nintendo Power|Nintendo Power}}'', Nintendo's official magazine, stated that "the stunning visuals and immersive gameplay of the finale to the Prime series proves that the Wii is ready for the mainstream gamer." Popular gaming network {{wp|IGN|IGN}} awarded ''Corruption'' with a 9.5 out of 10, praising its beautiful design and stating that it is the best-looking title on the Wii.<ref name="IGN mp3">{{cite web|url= http://wii.ign.com/articles/815/815424p4.html|title=IGN: Metroid Prime 3 Review|site=IGN.com}}</ref> The lack of voice acting in most Nintendo games amplified IGN's opinion on the voice acting, stating it was "well-done" with great actors.<ref name="IGN mp3"/> Overall, they entitled ''Corruption'' as the best game in the ''Prime'' trilogy.<ref name="IGN mp3"/> IGN awarded the game with the Best Wii Adventure Game, Best Artistic Design, and Best Overall Adventure Game titles.<ref name="IGN mp3"/>