New Info on Metroid Prime 3!!!

As you'd expect, Retro Studios won't delve into specifics about what exactly makes Revolution different from other next-generation consoles, but Metroid Prime 3 itself will reportedly take "advantage of a number of new features in the Revolution, including the controller." The rest of the interview, however, forgoes any more Revolution tidbits.

The interview hints that Metroid Prime 3 will end a trilogy of sorts, as the the third game's storyline will center on closure "told against the backdrop of an epic struggle," suggesting Samus will not be the only one battling the dangerous Metroid threat this time around. Also, the mysterious substance known as Phazon will again play a heavy role.

Though the Revolution will supposedly offer a different kind of gaming experience through its interface, gamers shouldn't expect a radical shift in gameplay dynamics. Rather, Metroid Prime 3 will continue the first-person action adventure the series has become known for, and there are no plans to add a third-person viewpoint outside of the morph ball. What about the disappointing multiplayer from Metroid Prime 2: Echoes? No word at this point.

Rumors continue to suggest the hardware behind Nintendo's new machine won't match up to the raw power of PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, but Retro remains casual about the game's visual potential. "Our engineers are a very talented and dedicated bunch, and they're constantly looking for ways to make our games run smoother with more detail."

While the main Metroid theme isn't as popular as Zelda or Mario's, fans have always held the series tunes close to their heart, and Retro doesn't aim to disappoint this time around. "Music production hasn't yet begun, but we've already had some very exciting discussions with Kenji Yamamoto, who will return as the composer for Prime 3. We hope to take the music into some new directions for this title, and there's no doubt Mr. Yamamoto is going to relish the challenge."

In spite of all that's been said, Retro's cleverly avoided saying very much about what to expect from Metroid Prime 3, but considering how secretive Nintendo's been since May, we'll take any tidbits we can get. 1up