The one dissappointment I had with MP3: Corruption...

Okay, so remember how in the ship how there are things you can turn on like thrusters, a blast shield, a combat-targeting HUD, and so forth? Why didn't we ever get to use this stuff? It's not like there weren't opportunities. We often had to destroy giant shields to call in air-strikes on bases, but I would've rather gone back to my ship and done it myself then look at it through a window. You're also part of that space armada near before the last boss; why not let us fight then, even just a little?

Was anyone else disappointed they couldn't control the ship?

Again, this is the ONLY complaint I raise against the game.

Okay, so remember how in the ship how there are things you can turn on like thrusters, a blast shield, a combat-targeting HUD, and so forth? Why didn't we ever get to use this stuff? It's not like there weren't opportunities. We often had to destroy giant shields to call in air-strikes on bases, but I would've rather gone back to my ship and done it myself then look at it through a window. You're also part of that space armada near before the last boss; why not let us fight then, even just a little?

Was anyone else disappointed they couldn't control the ship?

Again, this is the ONLY complaint I raise against the game.

I was more disappointed in some of the elements while playing as Samus in the levels rather the ship elements.The ship was kind of underutilized in a few ways.Like ship missles were nearly useless except for a couple places.

Okay, so remember how in the ship how there are things you can turn on like thrusters, a blast shield, a combat-targeting HUD, and so forth? Why didn't we ever get to use this stuff? It's not like there weren't opportunities. We often had to destroy giant shields to call in air-strikes on bases, but I would've rather gone back to my ship and done it myself then look at it through a window. You're also part of that space armada near before the last boss; why not let us fight then, even just a little?

Was anyone else disappointed they couldn't control the ship?

Again, this is the ONLY complaint I raise against the game.

Kojo222

I was disappointed about the lack of use of the ship's features. It seemed -no, WAS-rather pointless. You literally used the thrustersonce.

I swear I remember reading that Retro didn't have the time (they would've liked to have) to actually finish what they were trying to do with the ship.

Either way,

I wish they would've pushed the Wii's graphics to the max.I still think it could've looked better.

I just started playing through this game again yesterday, and I'm noticing some presentational things that I never did before. Some aspects of the first segment of the game are great. The story is told mostly through stuff happening around you while you're in control, and you're not really sure what it's all about yet, so it really feels immersive. But then this great story-telling is broken up by forced cutscenes where you go out of Samus's perspective and into a neutral camera shot. There have been several points already where I wonder why I wasn't allowed to keep control of Samus while things happen around her.

So I agree. It's a great game, but there was potential for it to be even better. The stuff was already there, but it wasn't used to its fullest.

I was more disappointed in some of the elements while playing as Samus in the levels rather the ship elements.The ship was kind of underutilized in a few ways.Like ship missles were nearly useless except for a couple places.

VGobbsesser

I was disappointed at the fact that after fans said the backtracking at the end of the previous two games wasn't a blast, they put it in the third one. Completely turned me away from the game. Haven't touched it in a year and a half.ZumaJones07

well besides blowing up certain objects,did u know it can do bomb runs? i found out by accident trying to scan something,and my ship came in and dropped bombs on the enemies. just select the command visor when outside and facing a group of enemies and hold Z,the ship will come in and BOOM,its looks cool,just remember to get out the way,lol im not sure if it works EVERYWHERE outdoors thoughalex6792

I did discover that,but it wasn't really that useful.Most of the time,you could go into Hyper Mode quickly,or simply ignore any enemies and run to the door.

My main complaint was the fact that Samus didn't feel as solitary and alone as in the previous prime game. I also would have liked less planets...maybe combine some of the areas into a single planet. I think it would have helped the game feel less linear...linkoot98

My only real problem was the AI, it goes from average to just downright stupid in a lot of places

I was dissapointed by the environments and lack of exploration. Great game, but Prime 1 and 2 are better.

My complaint was it way too linear.KingBowser91

Jordan I guess you mean sort of like what happens in COD, but the reason I don't think that was as necessary here is because these were narrative moments and not set pieces like what you find in COD. The narrative for COD happens between missions and it can do that because it is mission based unlike Metroid where it is one continuous adventure. And when those set pieces arise your not really in control, your just there. That doesn't really work quite as well in an adventure game.

My biggest complaint for the ENTIRE prime series is that the games strive to be epic, but they miss by a longshot. Good games however.Arkk_Angel

Jordan I guess you mean sort of like what happens in COD, but the reason I don't think that was as necessary here is because these were narrative moments and not set pieces like what you find in COD. The narrative for COD happens between missions and it can do that because it is mission based unlike Metroid where it is one continuous adventure. And when those set pieces arise your not really in control, your just there. That doesn't really work quite as well in an adventure game.Sepewrath

As it is, I think the game does an adequate job, and I'm not really complaining. But there was potential that wasn't reached. Maybe the next Metroid game will have a better presentation. Other M doesn't look like it'll be possible to do a "no cutscene" approach, but it could still work out if the cutscenes are handled properly.

If you played Team Ninja games than you know that the cinema scenes and the gameplay are two different beast, but of course they aren't exactly known for thier story telling abilities, perhaps with Nintendo involved that wont be the case and it will be a more seamless approach. And it still sounds like you are talking about set pieces like the meteor example sounds alot like the nuke going off in COD4. That wouldn't have been a bad move but like I said in the first post I can understand why they went wth the cinema scenes. I mean look at the interaction with the hunters going into and out of the battles, you can't do that in set pieces. Sepewrath

Ah okay, I understand about CoD4. That kind of thing is just as jarring as changing the camera angle. Have you played Half-life before? It's extremely creative when it comes to keeping everything consistent and immersive. Half-life 2 is one of my favorite games ever, mostly due to some insanely awesome moments where I just panicked and had no idea what to do as things happened around me, while other developers would've taken the easy way out and made totally scripted cutscenes out of them. The thing I'm saying could be better about Corruption is that it isn't consistent. Some of it is handled like it is in Half-life, where stuff happens while you still have control, while other stuff happens in separate cutscenes.

Like you said, it's good enough for Retro since they never made cinematic games and MP3 was the first really cinematic MP game for them. But it's always just a little disappointing to see how things could've been better.

Some sections were very linear, not as much backtracking as you would expect from a Metroid game and too many people helping you. Still the game was awesome. :D

Okay, so remember how in the ship how there are things you can turn on like thrusters, a blast shield, a combat-targeting HUD, and so forth? Why didn't we ever get to use this stuff? It's not like there weren't opportunities. We often had to destroy giant shields to call in air-strikes on bases, but I would've rather gone back to my ship and done it myself then look at it through a window. You're also part of that space armada near before the last boss; why not let us fight then, even just a little?

Was anyone else disappointed they couldn't control the ship?

Again, this is the ONLY complaint I raise against the game.

Kojo222

That's my only complaint as well. I would often just go into the ship and start pushing buttons and pulling thrustersjust for the fun of it. That's a real shame they didn't put that to good use.

I swear I remember reading that Retro didn't have the time (they would've liked to have) to actually finish what they were trying to do with the ship.

Either way,

I wish they would've pushed the Wii's graphics to the max.I still think it could've looked better.

danger_ranger95

[QUOTE="ZumaJones07"]I was disappointed at the fact that after fans said the backtracking at the end of the previous two games wasn't a blast, they put it in the third one. Completely turned me away from the game. Haven't touched it in a year and a half.aransom