Metroid Prime 3: Corruption review

Metroid Prime 3: Corruption is the pick for solo players who want to see what the Wii Remote did for first-person games. Nintendo's page says players move Samus with the Nunchuk and aim with the pointer, and that the controller is also used for other actions beyond standard shooting. The story has Dark Samus and the Space Pirates corrupting planets with Phazon seeds, and Samus brings back the Grapple Beam and Morph Ball alongside new power-ups. It concludes the Metroid Prime trilogy, so newcomers may want context from the earlier games. The game is single player, rated PEGI 12, and lost only minor WiiConnect24 data exchange features in 2013. At $29.99 used at DKOldies, it is the second cheapest game on this list and the cheapest Wii disc.

Who it is for

Solo players who want a first-person adventure with Wii Remote pointer controls.

Price

Used disc from $29.99 at DKOldies (regular price, before sales).

Original price: $29.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Concludes the Metroid Prime trilogy
• Move with the Nunchuk and aim with the Wii Remote pointer
• Grapple Beam and Morph Ball return with new power-ups
• Destroy Phazon seeds across several planets and face Dark Samus
• Rated PEGI 12

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Second cheapest game on this list at $29.99 used
• Strength: Pointer aiming is the main draw and needs no extra accessories
• Strength: Single-player campaign is unaffected by online shutdowns
• Weakness: Single player only
• Weakness: Pointer controls take time to learn
• Weakness: WiiConnect24 data exchange ended on June 28, 2013

Key facts

• Publisher: Nintendo
• Players: 1
• Age rating: PEGI 12
• Series: Metroid Prime trilogy, part 3
• Used price: $29.99 at DKOldies

Where it ranks

Metroid Prime 3: Corruption is No. 6 in our Best Wii Games verdict.