The Space Pirates have returned! Under the rule of a sinister new commander they’ve attacked several Galactic Federation worlds, corrupting them with a strange mutagenic goo called Phazon. Once again, it’s time for bounty hunter Samus Aran to don her custom-built Varia suit and make a general nuisance of herself as she travels from planet to planet purging the corruption.
The final installment in the Metroid Prime trilogy that started on Nintendo’s Gamecube, Corruption is a quantum leap ahead of its predecessors. This is due primarily to its clever use of the Wiimote and nunchuk, which allow for an amazing level of precision more akin to a mouse and keyboard than a console controller.
Such intuitive control is invaluable, as most of the game’s combat and puzzle solving requires a great deal of maneuverability. You’ll often find yourself rapidly alternating between scan and combat visors while targeting multiple enemies and deploying any number of gadgets, all of it achieved seamlessly with simple hand gestures.
Corruption also benefits from the Wii’s increased horsepower and is noticeably grander in its presentation. In fact, this is one of the most visually stunning Wii titles to date. Be it the vast hewn canyons of Bryyo, Elysia’s automated floating Skytown or the bleak, polluted Pirate Homeworld, you’re often distracted by a host of rich and gorgeous environments.
This game is a strictly single-player affair (apart from the ability to trade screenshots with friends online), but it’s one you may often find yourself revisiting as it’s such a blast to play. You really should make Corruption a part of your collection.
4.5 / 5
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