This is pretty much how I feel.  Though I've actually only played 4 hours of the game.  I'm on the boss for the first seed thing and I just don't care enough to beat it.  I just don't feel it with this one.

 There is still more adventure than action Now all I need is a 2d metroid and I willl be happy. 

 Ya, I know,  I don't care how long I have to wait as long as its cheaper.

 http://catalog.ebay.com/Metroid-Prime-3-Corruption_UPC_045496900052_W0QQ_fclsZ1QQ_fifptsZ1QQ_pidZ53683470QQ_tabZ2

Do it! 

Exactly. Energy Cells... How come some of you guys have trouble collecting them? You can easily find pretty much all of them in one shot during the main quest, I even had too much in the end (but they were neccessary for the last upgrades anyway). You know that there is a place in Elysia that reveals every single items you can get in the game (excluding the Valhalla)? I just don't get it... Some reviewers even used them for an excuse to reduce the score. :/

I thought the Energy Cells were a great idea compared to the Sky Temple Keys (can't really complain about the Chozo Artifacts because they're just too obvious to find). Besides, it's just fun taking them out of their initial spot and/or inserting them somewhere else. *twist* *push* *twist* *pull*... But yeah, enough about that! =P

I honestly can't find anything bad about the game. I'm one of those people that just enjoy the fact that we at least HAVE another Metroid game. Going through new horizons in the series isn't going to hurt anyone either, especially since Metroid changed so much lately. Honestly, I liked those new little things like Samus getting more involved with the Galactic Federation, new weapons, etc. It makes the game "original" compared to the other two in the Prime series. No Wave Beam? So what? More linear? Not really?

Oh well, I just can't complain about something I couldn't do better. Metroid Prime 3: Corruption is there with all its might, just enjoy the game for what it has to offer. That's my opinion though. ^_~

*EDIT: Did anyone else notice that the cells are all named after Nintendo consoles? Here’s a list of their IDs and apparent namesakes:

VB-3491Q-1 - Virtual Boy
GA-7485W-2 - Game & Watch
WI-7823I-3 - Wii
DS-5310L-4 - DS/Lite
GC-9713N-5 - GameCube
NE-1202S-6 - Nintendo Entertainment System
SN-3871S-7 - Super Nintendo Entertainment System
GB-4913A-8 - Game Boy Advance
GB-6187C-9 - Game Boy Color

 I have only play MP1 so I know nothing about MP2 and 3, but I agree that MP1 isn't exactly "open." Personally, I don't really why people criticised games for being linear, though. I actually like linear games just so I know where it ends or where to go. =/ Being lost on the map not knowing where to go isn't exactly a fun feeling...

But how are you able to "collect everything" anyway. I find that I often just miss some stuffs, and it doesn't sound like you use walkthroughs either.

@SHMUP

Heh, never noticed that before. Nice find.

My only complaint with the Energy Cells is that you don't know you need them until the final moments of the game, and this comes right after your epic battle with Ridley (and the incredible sequences that come before that). It just seemed that going off to search for the Power Cells broke the continuing climatic actions taking place in the game.

Still, only a small complaint in the grand scheme of things.

it was very good game i liked the controls the graphics are one of the best on wii, it was too short though but all metroid games are short if you know what you are doing

I actualy found most of the energy cells during the game so the search for them at the end wasn't so tedious. It was more fun the second time though, the game is much better on veteran. I'd say it's my second favourite Wii game, next to mario galaxy.

I search every corner of every room I ever enter.  Sure, I don't get everything but I get nearly everything, and once I found the satellites that show you the general locations I immediately went back to look for anything I missed.

I don't think I've ever used a walkthrough on any game.  Certainly not an Adventure or an RPG.  Although I do buy Pokemon guides for collection purposes.  Yeah, I'm a nerd for Pokemon.

Edit: It helps that I've played every Zelda and Metroid game ever made and have a good idea of what to look for when solving puzzles.