This isn't Wii Sports. You just aim with your wrist.
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Metroid Prime Trilogy WiiU |OT| - Samus it Ever Was. Now with Ridleyculous low price!
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TheCongressman1
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That's a shame, because I'd have to say you will probably get frustrated then.
It's totally worth every second of headscratching though.
There is barely any "motion" or "waggle" to the controls. It's mostly pointing at the screen to aim which is pretty damn smooth if you play with the settings.
Any "waggle" or more involved motions are in Corruption, and even then it's only a flick of the wrist with the nunchuck, or pushing and pulling with the wiimote. Nothing like Skyward Sword.
BenTheLazyGamer
Member
I played Prime on the Gamecube and was sucked into the atmosphere. Buying this tomorrow, amazing deal!
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iamaustrian
Member
It is not really "motion" controls (except for the very few tiny parts in MP3).
You do a lot more motion with your right hand when you play a FPS with mouse and keyboard than playing Metroid with a Wiimote.
The only slightly moving part of your body is your right wrist.
The flick upwards to use the Spring Ball is way better than bomb jumping, too. Makes chump meat out of Spider Guardian.
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
No comparison between 3 and 1 other than you like both more than 2?
Prime 1 and 2 only use the IR pointer, it works flawlessly. 3 has some gimmicky motion controls but it's pretty minimal.
Finally, someone on GAF that has my exact preference for the Prime trilogy!
LoveCake
Member
I am not sure why the Gamecube games are WiiMote only, maybe if enough people start Nintendo will patch it so the Gamecube controller can be used?
iamaustrian
Member
ok again. The MP Trilogy was released on Wii and not gamecube. The 2 gamecube primes in the trilogy were modified/tweaked for wiimote controls.
The controls are way way better than on cube. It feels literally like another game
all wii games show up like that because them being 480p
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
I don't think that preference is that uncommon. I certainly agree with it (all three are great games though).
They controls were re-worked and revised for the Wii release of the Trilogy (which is the only version of the Trilogy).
Besides, they work incredibly well and are some of the best uses of the Wii Controls.
Anyway, I've added your guys' comments about the controls to the OP to give a better idea of them to others.
TheCongressman1
Member
Nuh uh, I've seen lots of people say the same. I'm right there with you as well.
Calcium
Banned
Played the introduction sequence and I'm digging it so far. The motion controls are going to take some getting used to, but they aren't as tedious as I thought they might be. Switching to scan mode is a little annoying, I would prefer it if was just set to a button rather than looking up and then pushing a button. My only complaint with the game so far is the lack of dialogue, but it is a Nintendo game so I guess that is to be expected to some degree.
SinCityAssassin
Member
Super Metroid is $1.50 because you owned it on the Wii's virtual console.
The motion controls used for the gamecube games are only used for aiming, which is better than the old analog method in my opinion.
thegreatchamp
Member
Anyone having problems getting the game to run off an external HDD? The game boots up normally, but it doesn't load up when I click on Metroid Prime 1. It stays on the loading screen and then it kicks me back out to the Wii U menu.
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
Yeah, start with 1. It doesn't feel dated compared to the other two games, just different. 2 is much harder and 3 mixes things up a bit with changes to the structure and overall gameplay.
Read the OP again. I've clarified about the "Motion controls" It's mainly aiming at the screen with the pointer which is so accurate.
Almost impossible to happen.
Not even the Wii U OS supports the adapter.
Also, pointer controls are much faster and easier to use
TheCongressman1
Member
Have you actually tried playing it yet? It's hardly what I would call 'motion' controls. Just rest your arm and use your wrist. It's super easy.
Definitely start with the first. The second is not beginner friendly.
Well, there is dialogue in Corruption. But most people thought Metroid games are better off without spoken dialogue. And Other M pretty much helped in that regard too.
dancrane212
Member
The Prime games are missing a bit more on the sides than your typical Wii game. I remember hoping they were going fix that for Corruption in the Trilogy but no luck.
Did not get any.
Give it a try, i think pointer is better than tank control.
OrbitalBeard
Member
Why should this be expected? Plenty of Nintendo games have voice acting.
If spoken dialogue is what you REALLY want, check out Metroid: Other M. My guess is that you'll long for the Prime series very quickly.
Also, Prime 3 has some voice acting.
akidnamededdy
Banned
So many people complaining about the best deal in two generations because of the (improved) controls, Wtf am I reading.
Thanks, but to clarify: It doesn't show up in Club Nintendo at all or it does show up, but there is no survey?
Conkerkid11
Member
Yeah, this. I'm seeing so many complaints from people hating the controls without even using them first.
They're a hell of a lot better than standard dual analog stick FPS controls, or the GameCube version's original controls.
MikeE21286
Member
Well technically this is right. MP2 is the worst one...
no. it is unaltered. even the eshop description points out that the mp3 friend tokens are no longer obtainable.
Hobbestetrician
Member
Had you bought it previously on Wii? That is probably just the upgrade price.
Prime 3 has lots of voice-acted dialogue; that one might be more up your alley.
I personally prefer the lack of dialogue, since it makes me feel more like a lonely explorer on an untamed planet.
Robin64
Member
Ahh okay, thanks. That's a shame. Some of the stuff is a bit rubbish but there's some great stuff there, like the screenshot tool.
That would be great, though in this case it appears this is a release of MP: Trilogy for Wii rather than the GC originals.
Orakio Rob
Member
I bought the Trilogy on the Wii and loved all three games. But here's a piece of advice for newcomers: I love Echoes (it might be my favorite), but I recommend playing it on Normal first, not Veteran.
I know Normal difficulty for Echoes is actually a new, easier mode than the Normal setting for Echoes on the GC, but... well, it isn't only "easier"; it's better. The thing is, you have to shoot a lot in order to kill your enemies in Echoes, and since the game is pretty long, it gets really, really boring. I was about 70% complete and couldn't stand the game anymore; then I quit and restarted the game on easy. The game is so much better this way, trust me.
For the other two games, I recommend playing on Veteran.
I know Normal difficulty for Echoes is actually a new, easier mode than the Normal setting for Echoes on the GC, but... well, it isn't only "easier"; it's better. The thing is, you have to shoot a lot in order to kill your enemies in Echoes, and since the game is pretty long, it gets really, really boring. I was about 70% complete and couldn't stand the game anymore; then I quit and restarted the game on easy. The game is so much better this way, trust me.
For the other two games, I recommend playing on Veteran.