Metroid Prime 3 vs Metroid Prime 2 (56k)

Metroid Prime 3: Corruption

Metroid Prime 2: Echoes

Don't see much of a difference between the two graphically.... this doesn't look like the graphical showpiece for the Wii that everyone says that it will. Yeah I understand that it will have the waggle controls, but is it really going to make the game that much more "fun"?

MP3 looks a little crisper and less fuzzy, but I know the game will look better in motion.

Besides, who bought a Wii to be floored by great graphics? MP3 will have great atmosphere. Nice effects, art design, and sound. ESPECIALLY sound. Those pics don't fully touch on those points.

comparing pictures is useless. see the game in motion, then say that again. distrbdslipsoad

yeah, pretty much. 

I have notthing against the Wii, but is this what Metroid prime 3 looks like? or are those bad picsMikerules868

no, not at all. i encourage you to visit ign and view the vids.  

I have nothing against the Wii, but is this what Metroid prime 3 looks like? or are those bad picsMikerules868

See this is what I mean by cows are sometime plain stupid. They said Wii doesn't look next gen but take a look at Metroid Prime 3, it looks better than over half of PS3 games. I can't wait for this game to come out, its easily be on the top 10 graphical games for next gen consoles.Click_Clock

Uh.... wha?  Well, when put all together, the game will feature the most surreal world design ever to be done in a game, but I'm not sure what you mean by better...  Better art maybe?

[QUOTE="Click_Clock"]See this is what I mean by cows are sometime plain stupid. They said Wii doesn't look next gen but take a look at Metroid Prime 3, it looks better than over half of PS3 games. I can't wait for this game to come out, its easily be on the top 10 graphical games for next gen consoles.ssbfalco

Uh.... wha? Well, when put all together, the game will feature the most surreal world design ever to be done in a game, but I'm not sure what you mean by better... Better art maybe?

[QUOTE="Click_Clock"]See this is what I mean by cows are sometime plain stupid. They said Wii doesn't look next gen but take a look at Metroid Prime 3, it looks better than over half of PS3 games. I can't wait for this game to come out, its easily be on the top 10 graphical games for next gen consoles.ssbfalco

Uh.... wha? Well, when put all together, the game will feature the most surreal world design ever to be done in a game, but I'm not sure what you mean by better... Better art maybe?

[QUOTE="Mikerules868"]I have nothing against the Wii, but is this what Metroid prime 3 looks like? or are those bad picsNintendo_Ownes7

Now that you mention it... 792x451 is a very strange resolution...  720x480 would be a correct resolution for Widescreen Wii and GC screens at least...

Many people agree that Metroid Prime has more beautiful graphics than Echoes. This is because of the beautiful art style of Phendrana Drifts and all the other places. The only somewhat beautiful area in MP2 was Torvus Bog.

Wouldn't it be funny if the first one would be considered as the one with the most beautiful graphics out of the three in the long run?

those screenshots don't do the game justice .. dunno why nintendo released them as official shots

but by seeing the game in motion, it does look better than MP2 .. textures, lighting etc 

I have notthing against the Wii, but is this what Metroid prime 3 looks like? or are those bad picsMikerules868

The pics for Metroid Prime 3 were released during Nintendo Gamer's Day... which is happening right now.

See this is what I mean by cows are sometime plain stupid. They said Wii doesn't look next gen but take a look at Metroid Prime 3, it looks better than over half of PS3 games. I can't wait for this game to come out, its easily be on the top 10 graphical games for next gen consoles.Click_Clock

Wow really? What games does Metroid 3 look better than over half the games on the PS3 (I'm assuming you're talking only about shooters here)?

[QUOTE="Click_Clock"]See this is what I mean by cows are sometime plain stupid. They said Wii doesn't look next gen but take a look at Metroid Prime 3, it looks better than over half of PS3 games. I can't wait for this game to come out, its easily be on the top 10 graphical games for next gen consoles.mahjustin

Wow really? What games does Metroid 3 look better than over half the games on the PS3 (I'm assuming you're talking only about shooters here)?

Well, if by half of the games on PS3 he means Gundam, then yes... 

TC,you say some very interesting stuff,like it doesn't look that much better,and if the "waggle" controls will make the game fun......

But according to IGN....

The game is not yet running in 16:9 widescreen mode, but Retro is still looking into it. It does, however, support progressive-scan. We have to say, the new level looks great. Texture resolutions have been bumped up, bloom lighting complements areas, and the particle effects system is better than ever. Really, watch our latest videos and we think you'll be pretty impressed. The game runs for the most part at 60 frames per second, but we did notice a few spots where the fluidity dipped.

Videos.

And about those "waggle" controls.....

We started up a new level where heroine Samus Aran explores a vast space station and immediately switched to expert mode. We're happy to report that it simulates the accuracy of PC first-person shooters almost perfectly, and we found ourselves soaring through levels, zipping around corners, pulling quick turns and zapping down enemies with pinpoint precision within seconds. Simply put, Retro has pretty much nailed it - and it makes the wait to 2007 for the game that much more difficult. We're not kidding when we write that Prime 3 feels like a brand new game with this control.

Samus is controlled with the analog stick on the nunchuck attachment; its Z button makes her jump and double-jump and the C button rolls her into morphball form. The Wii-mote, meanwhile, is simply aimed at the screen for near-perfect accuracy. The process of turning - an issue in previous builds - is no longer problematic with the inclusion of expert control. This is not beause the control has been radically changed, but the sensitivity has been refined and the the invisible box that determines when Samus points and when she turns has been decreased. As a result, aiming is quicker and turning happens almost instantaneously, which is exactly what the mechanic needed. It's still not up to par with the locked reticule configuration in PC FPSs, but even so it feels hugely improved and much more playable. Pressing the A button fires Aran's weapon and the B trigger is still used for locking onto enemies.

http://wii.ign.com/articles/732/732737p1.html

And this is only from September 2006....

TC,you say some very interesting stuff,like it doesn't look that much better,and if the "waggle" controls will make the game fun......

But according to IGN....

The game is not yet running in 16:9 widescreen mode, but Retro is still looking into it. It does, however, support progressive-scan. We have to say, the new level looks great. Texture resolutions have been bumped up, bloom lighting complements areas, and the particle effects system is better than ever. Really, watch our latest videos and we think you'll be pretty impressed. The game runs for the most part at 60 frames per second, but we did notice a few spots where the fluidity dipped.

Videos.

And about those "waggle" controls.....

We started up a new level where heroine Samus Aran explores a vast space station and immediately switched to expert mode. We're happy to report that it simulates the accuracy of PC first-person shooters almost perfectly, and we found ourselves soaring through levels, zipping around corners, pulling quick turns and zapping down enemies with pinpoint precision within seconds. Simply put, Retro has pretty much nailed it - and it makes the wait to 2007 for the game that much more difficult. We're not kidding when we write that Prime 3 feels like a brand new game with this control.

Samus is controlled with the analog stick on the nunchuck attachment; its Z button makes her jump and double-jump and the C button rolls her into morphball form. The Wii-mote, meanwhile, is simply aimed at the screen for near-perfect accuracy. The process of turning - an issue in previous builds - is no longer problematic with the inclusion of expert control. This is not beause the control has been radically changed, but the sensitivity has been refined and the the invisible box that determines when Samus points and when she turns has been decreased. As a result, aiming is quicker and turning happens almost instantaneously, which is exactly what the mechanic needed. It's still not up to par with the locked reticule configuration in PC FPSs, but even so it feels hugely improved and much more playable. Pressing the A button fires Aran's weapon and the B trigger is still used for locking onto enemies.

http://wii.ign.com/articles/732/732737p1.html

And this is only from September 2006....

VGobbsesser

In a few years, if the third-party developers are willing to invest the time, perhaps the Wii will become the ultimate FPS console? Maybe it won't have the library of the 360 or the PS3 in that sense, but it will certainly have the perfect control scheme as long as the develpers take the hint from what MP3 is supposedly going to be like.

And let's not forget, the Wii has only been out for 6 months! A console's lifespan is about five years these days. All the devs are still working out the control kinks of the Wii at this point, finding out what works, and following by example. By the end of the Wii's life, if devs don't get stupid, control for games should be incredible. 

comparing pictures is useless. see the game in motion, then say that again. distrbdslipsoad

I have notthing against the Wii, but is this what Metroid prime 3 looks like? or are those bad picsMikerules868

Those are the worst pics of MP3 I've ever seen.  There haven't been any new pics since September, and I've still seen some plenty better than those.  However, Nintendo has supposedly done a huge graphical improvement to MP3 during the delay that is supposed to make it look handily better than either MP2 or Halo 2.

In a few years, if the third-party developers are willing to invest the time, perhaps the Wii will become the ultimate FPS console? Maybe it won't have the library of the 360 or the PS3 in that sense, but it will certainly have the perfect control scheme as long as the develpers take the hint from what MP3 is supposedly going to be like.

And let's not forget, the Wii has only been out for 6 months! A console's lifespan is about five years these days. All the devs are still working out the control kinks of the Wii at this point, finding out what works, and following by example. By the end of the Wii's life, if devs don't get stupid, control for games should be incredible.

Last_Stand

[QUOTE="distrbdslipsoad"]comparing pictures is useless. see the game in motion, then say that again. Haziqonfire

yeah, pretty much. 

Exactly. What counts in the end is video footage and video footage alone.  

[QUOTE="Last_Stand"]

In a few years, if the third-party developers are willing to invest the time, perhaps the Wii will become the ultimate FPS console? Maybe it won't have the library of the 360 or the PS3 in that sense, but it will certainly have the perfect control scheme as long as the develpers take the hint from what MP3 is supposedly going to be like.

And let's not forget, the Wii has only been out for 6 months! A console's lifespan is about five years these days. All the devs are still working out the control kinks of the Wii at this point, finding out what works, and following by example. By the end of the Wii's life, if devs don't get stupid, control for games should be incredible.

Teufelhuhn

Too true. Sad though nonetheless. I'd love to play crysis with some good 3-d controlling! 

[QUOTE="Teufelhuhn"][QUOTE="Last_Stand"]

In a few years, if the third-party developers are willing to invest the time, perhaps the Wii will become the ultimate FPS console? Maybe it won't have the library of the 360 or the PS3 in that sense, but it will certainly have the perfect control scheme as long as the develpers take the hint from what MP3 is supposedly going to be like.

And let's not forget, the Wii has only been out for 6 months! A console's lifespan is about five years these days. All the devs are still working out the control kinks of the Wii at this point, finding out what works, and following by example. By the end of the Wii's life, if devs don't get stupid, control for games should be incredible.

drewtwo99

Too true. Sad though nonetheless. I'd love to play crysis with some good 3-d controlling!

Can't you use the Wiimote in PC games if you download drivers for it?

Can't you use the Wiimote in PC games if you download drivers for it?kiruyama

[QUOTE="Last_Stand"]

In a few years, if the third-party developers are willing to invest the time, perhaps the Wii will become the ultimate FPS console? Maybe it won't have the library of the 360 or the PS3 in that sense, but it will certainly have the perfect control scheme as long as the develpers take the hint from what MP3 is supposedly going to be like.

And let's not forget, the Wii has only been out for 6 months! A console's lifespan is about five years these days. All the devs are still working out the control kinks of the Wii at this point, finding out what works, and following by example. By the end of the Wii's life, if devs don't get stupid, control for games should be incredible.

Teufelhuhn

No doubt that the Wii will never have the graphics or physics of the PS3 or 360. No argument here on that end. But the Wii should definitely have the ultimate control scheme outside of the PC. There's a possibility that although an FPS for Wii will not have the aforementioned graphical realism, it could be so intuitive that it's more fun to play. Not a guarantee, but a real possibility. 

Not to say the Wii couldn't have some good FPS games, but I don't think it will ever match the 360 or even PS3.Teufelhuhn

The Wii controller has great potential for FPS. The PS3 controller holds the PS3 back. I really, sincerely doubt the PS3 will be a better machine for FPS.

I have notthing against the Wii, but is this what Metroid prime 3 looks like? or are those bad picsMikerules868

They're bad pics.  Watch the videos instead and you'll see the game looks MUCH better in motion.

The Metroid games were never hailed for their fantastic AI and physics, but their interesting and beautiful environments. You don't need purty graphics to achieve interesting or beautiful environments and locations. With innovative scenery and deep, fun controls, it makes up for the lack of straight up improvement.

Don't see much of a difference between the two graphically.... this doesn't look like the graphical showpiece for the Wii that everyone says that it will. Yeah I understand that it will have the waggle controls, but is it really going to make the game that much more "fun"?

mahjustin

Better graphics make a game more fun? I see...wait no I don't. :?

[QUOTE="mahjustin"]

Don't see much of a difference between the two graphically.... this doesn't look like the graphical showpiece for the Wii that everyone says that it will. Yeah I understand that it will have the waggle controls, but is it really going to make the game that much more "fun"?

Equinox9

Better graphics make a game more fun? I see...wait no I don't. :?

Well, imagine playing a game at 1-9 fps with the textures and such maximized beyond max settings

Then, imagine playing the same game at 120 -300 fps with minimal settings

lol

WTH did i just say?

Well, imagine playing a game at 1-9 fps with the textures and such maximized beyond max settings

Then, imagine playing the same game at 120 -300 fps with minimal settings

lol

WTH did i just say?

ScalIywag

Come on, it's the Wii!  It's a friggin' GameCube 1.1, LOL!  Nintendo failed you sheep!

:P:cry::lol: :P:cry::lol: :P:cry::lol: :P:cry::lol: :P:cry::lol: :P:cry::lol: 

 

Come on, it's the Wii! It's a friggin' GameCube 1.1, LOL! Nintendo failed you sheep!

:P:cry::lol: :P:cry::lol: :P:cry::lol: :P:cry::lol: :P:cry::lol: :P:cry::lol:

 

 

MantiCore2K8

uhhhhhh.......manticore2k8? :lol: 

See this is what I mean by cows are sometime plain stupid. They said Wii doesn't look next gen but take a look at Metroid Prime 3, it looks better than over half of PS3 games. I can't wait for this game to come out, its easily be on the top 10 graphical games for next gen consoles.Click_Clock

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:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Okay, i hope you're kidding, for your sake. 

[QUOTE="Click_Clock"]See this is what I mean by cows are sometime plain stupid. They said Wii doesn't look next gen but take a look at Metroid Prime 3, it looks better than over half of PS3 games. I can't wait for this game to come out, its easily be on the top 10 graphical games for next gen consoles.thejakel11225

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:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Okay, i hope you're kidding, for your sake. 

I think he is serious.

[QUOTE="thejakel11225"]

[QUOTE="Click_Clock"]See this is what I mean by cows are sometime plain stupid. They said Wii doesn't look next gen but take a look at Metroid Prime 3, it looks better than over half of PS3 games. I can't wait for this game to come out, its easily be on the top 10 graphical games for next gen consoles.Marka1700

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:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Okay, i hope you're kidding, for your sake.

I think he is serious.

Really? must be one heck of a flame shield he's got...