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Metroid Other M |OT| You're Not Supposed to Remember Him
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.la1n
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As far as I can tell no sequence breaking, I will see what I can figure out though. My personal view on the game is that it is worth purchasing when it comes down in price, for a full retail product it is not worth your $50.00 + tax whatever. As a metroid game it certaintly is not worth your money.
Last few reviews are looking better. Aside from a few of the low ones, it's getting a pretty solid reception so I feel at ease now. I consider myself a free thinker of sorts, but I'd be lying if negative reviews didn't have ANY impact on my feelings towards a game. All I hoped for in this case is a overall positive reception, which is what it's getting, so I'm a happy camper.
Now let's just get this stupid weekend over with so we can play the damned game.
Now let's just get this stupid weekend over with so we can play the damned game.
Magicpaint
Member
So from the reviews this is Metroid Fusion in 3D, not Super in 3D as I expected. And as Sakomoto already said.
It won't be Super or Prime quality, probably, but if it's on the same level of Fusion, I will still love it.
It won't be Super or Prime quality, probably, but if it's on the same level of Fusion, I will still love it.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
A rental perhaps. I know if I like what I see I'm trading in some games towards it. Metroid has never been about cheese though so I hope the product as a whole can have some merit for a Metroid fan.Amir0x said:
GrotesqueBeauty
Banned
A Metroid defense force.markot said:
Knux-Future
Banned
So the biggest issues are that the story is animu ( and according to G4 Samus is tooo girly...) and that they wish that they could have nunchuck controls.
Well then I look like I will enjoy this. I didn't have a super nintendo so I never was big into the metroid series ( I did like what I played of Prime3 and Metroid 2) but day 1.
Well then I look like I will enjoy this. I didn't have a super nintendo so I never was big into the metroid series ( I did like what I played of Prime3 and Metroid 2) but day 1.
pleasing a zelda fan is easyDascu said:
link, zelda, ganondorf, master sword
forest temple, fire temple, water temple..
boomerang, bombs, hookshot..
put those in and you will win.
thats the biggestKnux-Future said:
i believe if they just made an optional nunchuck mode the game would have received way better scores
Suck on that bitches!GrotesqueBeauty said:
It's a shame Japanese isn't included in the disc. Not a huge anime fan, but it has to be seen in Japanase. And since Other M since like a standard anime storyline, english doesn't really suit it.
I'm still upset about the GI review, since the guy was playing it as wrong as he could be.
It does have other stuff as well though, but some are conflicting with Metroidness.Amir0x said:
brandonh83
Banned
Knux-Future said:
what's your address so that I can send you a get well card.
Hot Coldman
Banned
So is there actually any Metroids in this? Yes/no answer please.
marathonfool
Member
I suggest you pick up Super Metroid on the virtual console. To me, it is the apex of game design. It's a game that everyone must play in their lifetime.Knux-Future said:
Hot Coldman
Banned
farnham said:
That means nothing
Gilgamesh said:
Simply a reference to the incredibly dumb "thumbs down" motif in the story, not intended for use as a value metric.
Also, for all the people bitching about Morgan hating on the game/Nintendo, I wrote the video review, so there was no feminist agenda being pushed. Just a Metroid fan horribly disappointed in a game that is almost devoid of redeeming features.
I totally understand that the Metroid fans are going to have to play this for themselves. I certainly would, even after reading negative opinions on it. But my very sincere advice would be to rent it, because you might hate it. It's the only Metroid game I've ever disliked, even including Hunters.
G4/GI/1up giving a terrible score to a wii game isn't really indicative of anything other than they're reviewing a wii game. Those outlets are not exactly known for their objectivity or the quality of their reviews.
i normally stick to GiantBomb/Eurogamer/Edge/Gamespot and so far so good with those dudes
i normally stick to GiantBomb/Eurogamer/Edge/Gamespot and so far so good with those dudes
brandonh83
Banned
Green Scar said:
Pretty much. I think it would be cool if it had an Aliens style plot with some asshole trying to capture a Metroid to sell it or study it or some shit
BISHOP HEY MAN
Sipowicz said:
Sorry, the platform had nothing to do with the horrible characterization of Samus. It did have plenty to do with the horrible view-switching mechanic, because that probably would work fine on a non-motion controller, but it's Nintendo's job to make that kind of thing functional, and they failed. Metroid Prime 3 controlled well, and the Prime Trilogy collection adapted the GCN games well. It was a bad move to jettison that if they were going to insist on keeping first-person in the game.
http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2010/08/metroid-other-m-review.ars
I like Ars's reviews generally.
I like Ars's reviews generally.
marathonfool
Member
********** had similar complaints about the handling of Samus as a female protagonist. I recommend reading the review.
edit: Well, I guess it's not allowed here.
edit: Well, I guess it's not allowed here.
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
TheFLYINGManga_Ka said:1up review: B-
http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3181105
1up: "But the focus on the weak narrative bogs down what is otherwise an intense, action-focused game. If you can ignore the constant cut-scene interruptions, Other M shows the white-knuckle excitement you can still feel from a single-player only side-scrolling adventure."
*Sigh* So the weak narrative is hampering this otherwise, solid and good action game.
The story must be horrendous to knock it down almost two letter grades.
Did you take in consideration what they were trying to accomplish with the single remote controls?MattKeil said:
I'm not saying it vindicates them in any way, but it's certainly an important angle..
It was a pain in the ass in SPM, so I'm certain it's gonna be the same here.
Don't understand movement complains.. I always thought of it as the X-Visor from Super. I guess it works worse in 3d.
markot said:
A nice review. sum up for those who care:
The Good
* Interesting new take on the series
* Beautiful graphics, memorable scenes
* Combat is satisfying and varied
* Story that adds to the Metroid mythos
* We dive deeper into the character of Samus Aran
The Bad
* It's possible to get stuck with no clear path forward *
* The way new weapons and abilities are unlocked is ridiculous
* Without being able to select weapons manually, things are a little simpler
* The voice acting and script have a few cringe-inducing moments
* The issue of Samus being a woman is hit a little harder than needed
The Ugly
* The fans squabbling over the change in direction. Hell, the series survived first-person and motion controls, didn't it?
* Interesting new take on the series
* Beautiful graphics, memorable scenes
* Combat is satisfying and varied
* Story that adds to the Metroid mythos
* We dive deeper into the character of Samus Aran
The Bad
* It's possible to get stuck with no clear path forward *
* The way new weapons and abilities are unlocked is ridiculous
* Without being able to select weapons manually, things are a little simpler
* The voice acting and script have a few cringe-inducing moments
* The issue of Samus being a woman is hit a little harder than needed
The Ugly
* The fans squabbling over the change in direction. Hell, the series survived first-person and motion controls, didn't it?
* I have this problem with every Metroid game ever.
brandonh83
Banned
markot said:
The level of hate/love/defense/attacks this game brings in every thread must be some sort of record breaker.
It sounds like a quality, Fusion-inspired Metroid game that doesn't outdo Super Metroid -- big surprise there. I've got a hunch that how much you enjoyed Fusion might directly relate to how much you'll enjoy Other M; just a hunch (the size of a mountain).
I do think that many of the things likely hurting its scores could have been easily fixed, forced story being chief among them. And while I think I'll be able to adapt, I'll never understand Sakamoto's insistence on going Wiimote sideways only, mostly because there is 3D movement in the game.
I'm still extremely stoked to get my hands on Other M, and I'm sure I'll dig the experience. Guess we'll see Tuesday.
It sounds like a quality, Fusion-inspired Metroid game that doesn't outdo Super Metroid -- big surprise there. I've got a hunch that how much you enjoyed Fusion might directly relate to how much you'll enjoy Other M; just a hunch (the size of a mountain).
I do think that many of the things likely hurting its scores could have been easily fixed, forced story being chief among them. And while I think I'll be able to adapt, I'll never understand Sakamoto's insistence on going Wiimote sideways only, mostly because there is 3D movement in the game.
I'm still extremely stoked to get my hands on Other M, and I'm sure I'll dig the experience. Guess we'll see Tuesday.
Hmm the some of the reviews seem cool.
Honestly not a dig against the reviewers but considering some of these people/sites/mags gave high marks and didn't complain about games with god awful stories like God Of War III I am not really up to taking there word on what is a good/bad story.
That said as far the game goes almost all of them say that part is great so I am certainly still excited.
Honestly not a dig against the reviewers but considering some of these people/sites/mags gave high marks and didn't complain about games with god awful stories like God Of War III I am not really up to taking there word on what is a good/bad story.
That said as far the game goes almost all of them say that part is great so I am certainly still excited.