Topic: An FPS noob asks: Should I get Metroid Prime Trilogy?

I've been mulling over whether or not to get Metroid Prime Trilogy for a while now. I know that many of you would probably think that it's a must-buy with no questions asked, but here's the problem: I'm generally rubbish at First Person Shooters. I'm not very good at the precise aiming (though I'm better with a Wii Remote than a normal controller) and I don't like not being able to see the character I'm controlling.

This is probably because I hardly play any as they usually aren't me kind of game, but I love the 2D Metroid games and would really like to have played the entire series. I did borrow Metroid Prime 3 from a friend a while back, and did OK up until a quite early level involving a ship and some Space Pirates (I can't remember any more than that! Sorry!) when I just found it too frustrating and hard.

So my question is simply this: as someone who is quite bad at FPS games will I be able to enjoy Metroid Prime Trilogy or will I just find it infuriatingly hard?

I played the original Metroid Prime 1 on the Gamecube. I think the last two bosses (Meta-Ridley and Metroid Prime) are insanely hard. If you like to beat your games and if you already have problems early in the game, I wouldn't recommend it. Though, I heard the Trilogy-Version is somewhat easier, I don't know.

It's taken me years to get halfway decent at FPS's. Dating way back to Quake.So dont feel bad.Regarding the trilogy,it's a great bang for your buck . I personally suggest any fps that you can get online with.If your not the online type then this would be ideal.

I fear from your comments that you may find it infuriatingly hard. Prim3 was the easiest of the the Trilogy. If you know somewhere with a good returns policy, maybe give it a whirl then take it back if it's not your thing. Being a fan of Metroid, you at least have to soak up some of the amazing atmosphere on Tallon IV, see what all the fuss is about. I'd say go for it, what with it being a milestone in gaming and a great deal to boot. I hope you like it, now I've said that.

The Metroid Prime series is brilliant. It isn't so much a FPS as it is a FPS/ Adventure hybrid. If you like you action broken up by 5 minute treks across terrain, then Metroid is right up your alley.

Personally, I think its a great introductory FPS because of the "lock on" feature (that was implemented on all 3 games this time). It will significantly help you with aiming.

You've done it now, you'll have all the Metroid fanboys on here crying 'IT'S NOT AN FPS'.

To you I say, if it looks like poo and it smells like poo....

If you're a Metroid fan, I think these are must-play. Personally I still prefer the 2D games in the series, but you'll be amazed at how faithfully everything was translated into the first person perspective. Also, it's just a great package.

I am kinda in the same boat. I am not a huge "FPS" fan and I never finished Corruption (I hope this isn't a spoiler but I got upto the point where you turn the Skytown spire into a bomb and have to defend it) but I still had a lot of fun with it so I am kinda in two minds about the Trilogy.

On the one hand I probably won't finish any of the three esp when everyone says Corruption was the easiest but on the other hand 3x what I experienced in Corruption is definitely worth the price of admission. It is afterall one of the better looking games on Wii esp at 16:9 480p. If you get stuck on one of them you can always start the next one.

To me, its not really a difficult FPS. You don't have guys hiding behind walls shooting at you. Most of the time, you may see your enemies and can shoot at them from a distance. To me, its a lot like Zelda in that you do a lot of exploring, puzzle-solving and when an enemy comes up, you take care of them.

Most of the difficulty lies in the problem-solving aspect.

I'm resurrecting this topic for a reason - Nintendo have just discontinued Trilogy so if I'm getting it I need to do so FAST! I borrowed a copy of the first Metroid Prime on the GameCube and found it very fun, but only got as far as Phendrana drifts before I had to give it back. Basically, my choice now hangs on this simple question:

What I find difficult about FPS games is aiming. On the Cube you could just aim in the right general direction, hold down the Lock-on button and shoot. Can you do this on Wii or do you have to keep the pointer aimed on the enemy? I can't remember whether or not I had to when I borrowed Corruption!

There's a few options in that regard, but you can always lock onto opponents (Trilogy uses Z for lock-on just as Gamecube used L). Then you can choose whether or not to turn on Lock On + Free Aim. With it on, you'll still be able to aim anywhere onscreen but the display remains locked onto the enemy. With it off, when you lock on, the gun also locks into position aimed at the enemy and you can't move it, as it was in Gamecube.

Oh yeah, there's also 3 different levels of sensitivity that determines, iirc, how large the 'dead zone' (how far you point the gun before you start physically turning) is, so you can get the controls to suit you just fine. But seriously, I suck massively at FPS, but I can play Trilogy easily with Lock On + Free Aim and the highest sensitivity setting.

NFreak, here's my take. It's essentially 3 titles for the price of one. If you get it and like it enough to play through, you win. If you get it and don't really care for it, you can shelve it and give it a go at a later date. At that point, if you still don't like it, you can then sell it on ebay for a very fair price. Nintendo has discontinued making the Trilogy, which will maintain demand in the secondary market. So I see maybe 10 bucks downside potential, versus 100+ hours, lots of fun, broadened horizons, and still being able to sell it when you're done as the upside.

Okay, I reckon I'll get it. Thanks guys!

Best you get it now - and FAST!

the thing that separates metroid from a normal fps is that the action is very sparse. the prime games (with the exception of 3 maybe) keep the same balance of action to exploration that super metroid did, meaning that you'll generally be shooting doors more often than enemies. the metroid games have very few intense fights outside of bosses by design, since they want you to explore freely without fear.

the trilogy has an easier difficulty setting than the original games did plus, like others have mentioned, there's a lock on system that you can turn on to do all the aiming for you. so even if you suck at shooting games it's hard to mess this up.

I'm not the greatest FPS player in the universe, but I never used lock-on once in Metroid Prime 3. The main issue for me was that the first-person perspective and respawing enemies made back-tracking really tedious. Reaching some of the bonus items could be a bit tricky as well, and then you find it's just a lame missile power-up after all that hard work.

Still the Trilogy does seem tempting...I may pick it up yet!

Without hesitation, I absolutely recommend Prime Trilogy (to anyone) ...It's just that good.

@romulux that's a rather off-putting opinion. There is plenty of action in metroid prime, but there are also puzzles, and exploring. In my opinion, what sets it apart from other FPS is that it actually takes a bit of thinking, it's not just shooting, shooting, shooting.

Thought you'd all like to know that I bought it earlier ttoday and although I've only played about an hour so far I love it! Thanks for all your recommendations!

I'm playing Prime 1 right now because it's first in the series and since I've already done some of it, it'll be a good way to get used to the controls. I'll probably end up having all three on the go at once before too long, though.