![]() Nit picking aside, above and beyond simply aiming the cursor and moving about, Retro has done wonders to capitalise on the Wii’s motion-sensing capabilities, requiring you to manipulate the Wii-mote and Nunchuk to push, pull, tilt and tug away at the many interactive objects and panels located throughout the game world. Firing missiles, for instance, can be a bit awkward as you have to press down on the d-pad, and the lock-on feature, more often than not, can’t keep up with airborne enemies. That said, we did find a few nagging issues with the button layout and lock-on systems. By selecting the advanced controls, you can aim the cursor with a much more heightened sensitivity allowing you to plough through enemies and navigate the game’s many corridors with ease. Although you’re given a couple of control schemes to choose from, we couldn’t possibly praise and recommend the Advanced set up enough. In fact, Corruption is the first true example of the Wii’s potential for first-person titles and obliterates the set up we’ve seen in such masterpieces as Far Cry and Red Steel. Finally, if you enjoy your Phazon-induced stay for too long, Samus becomes corrupted and the game ends.Īs well crafted as the puzzle and exploration elements are, Corruption’s greatest strength lies in its much-hyped Wii-enhanced controls that are so incredibly intuitive and responsive that going back to a dual analogue set up feels especially archaic and terribly clumsy. Two, every time you enter Hypermode, you lose, in most cases, a full energy tank in the process. ![]() For one, you only have a short period of time to take advantage of this god-like power. ![]() As much as Hypermode can turn the tide in your favour, you also have to be conscious of a few things. ![]() Here, you can shoot a barrage of Phazon blasts to mow down anything in your path, but at a cost. By holding down the + button Samus enters Hypermode. For example, early on Samus receives a suit upgrade that allows her to manipulate the Phazon corrupting her body and use it to her advantage in battle. Upgrading Samus and exploring every nook-and-cranny is what the series is all about, but fortunately Retro has made a few subtle additions to the formula that ultimately affects both the game’s puzzles and how you dispose of your enemies. Collecting items and upgrades and vying for that coveted 100 percent completion rating becomes an obsession, and to that, Retro has done a fantastic job, even if, artistically speaking, Corruption doesn’t achieve a level of innovation on par with the original.Īt its core, the item and exploration aspects of the series remain intact. It’s clear from the moment you set foot on the Tallon VI-like planet Bryyo, or zipline through the skytown, Elysia, that exploring the Metroid universe is as engrossing as ever. To say any more would spoil the goods, not that the Prime series was ever meant to reach epic Asimov or Bradbury-like proportions, but in the end it’s the journey itself that’s going to propel you forward, not the occasional cutscene or lore scan. Samus, along with her bounty hunter companions, must work to restore peace to the galaxy. I’ll spare you the in-depth story details, but suffice it to say, Dark Samus is up to no good once more. Indeed, the formula that has been the series’ staple for over a decade now is well intact and the game is both visually and artistically comparable to its predecessors, but don’t let this truth discourage you from diving head first into Samus’ latest and perhaps final adventure on Wii. You’ll still explore exotic locales, search for suit upgrades that ultimately unlock new areas of the map, all the while backtracking great distances to complete your objectives. Aside from a Halo-esque opener that sees Samus aboard a federation vessel, calibrating her beam gun and interacting with the ship’s crew, Corruption remains faithful to its predecessors, for better or for worse. If you’ve been along for the ride twice already, then you’ll feel right at home with Corruption. Big brands such as Lenovo and Samsung are also starting to offer Black Friday discounts early, with many more to follow. Early Black Friday deals are starting to go live on Amazon & Best Buy.
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