Prime Blue
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Metroid Other M |OT| You're Not Supposed to Remember Him
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Dem behaviors aren't modern ya knowPrime Blue said:
Oh yeah, I've read on other messageboards are actually having a discussion about labeling Other M as an spin-off rather than a main game because it doesn't have the typical Nintendo quality. Dudes who try to argue that Other M belongs to the main continuity are getting spatt on :lol
ShockingAlberto
Member
I am pretty sure his favorite movie is Phantom Menace.Boney said:
Parish didn't make a review, but he shares his thoughts on the game here:
http://toastyfrog.com/verbalspew/archives/entry_1661.php#comm
http://toastyfrog.com/verbalspew/archives/entry_1661.php#comm
John Harker
Definitely doesn't make things up as he goes along.
Mejilan said:
To walk ins?
Where?
MadOdorMachine
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If this were the case, people wouldn't be buying NSMB, Mario Kart, Madden and every other game that improves on it's formula. Don't get me wrong, I'm really excited about the action focus that the game has been given (but I also love Team Ninja games) I just think this is a really weak argument. People love sequels and there is no reason not to release another game in a series just because it's predecessor is held in such high regard.parish said:
balladofwindfishes
Member
Metroid Prime Is arguably the same quality, if not better than Super.
And on a personal note, I thought Fusion was excellent, and better than Prime 2 and 3. I'm looking forward to another game that's like Fusion.
But I was cheap and went with free Amazon shipping, so I have to wait until Friday or Saturday
And on a personal note, I thought Fusion was excellent, and better than Prime 2 and 3. I'm looking forward to another game that's like Fusion.
But I was cheap and went with free Amazon shipping, so I have to wait until Friday or Saturday
So apparently I'll be getting this from Amazon on September 1st. I was under the impression that release-date delivery was an option for Other M...do you guys think there's a chance I may still get it tomorrow even though it shipped today and the estimate is for the 1st? I don't really care too much either way, but would be nice if Amazon lived up to their guarantees...
MadOdorMachine said:
I think he just means how people are (well probably not that many) just shutting out the game based on a few negative reviews and that the game is more straightforward than past Metroid titles (aside from Fusion).
With NSMB Wii and Mario Kart Wii, even though the games were tons of fun and well made, there were still alot of people here who claimed they had no place among the past games.
Boney said:Apparently the art folio is available here! But on a much more expensive store
The art thing was also here for preorder but it was close to $100. Screw that, I went with Amazon, unfortunately I'm too poor to use anything but the free shipping, and that takes almost a week. Shipping then from the p.o. box to my country and taxes is another fee to pay, but even then is still cheaper than buying it here.
brandonh83
Banned
dvolovets said:
I got overnight shipping from Gamestop.com but I don't think I'll see the game until Wednesday.
ShockingAlberto
Member
EDGE's love of Jar Jar Binks is well known.heringer said:
Yup, I'm a Prime member. One possible issue is that I pre-ordered the game before Amazon had the release-date delivery option...so yeah, could be an inventory issue I suppose. Although you'd think they would ship earlier to those who pre-ordered earlier.antonz said:
Oh well.MadOdorMachine
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Because people love the series. There are some gamers I know who this is the main game they play. They buy each Madden every year. Anyway, my point is that his argument is weak because he's saying there's no point in making new Metroid or Zelda games because Nintendo has already perfected the formula and there is nothing they could do to improve upon it. I couldn't disagree more. There is always something that can be done to improve or expand upon and the gameplay in MoM looks revolutionary to me.PounchEnvy said:
I haven't played the game, but from what I can see in the videos it will be influential to future action games. I'm not saying I want my next Ninja Gaiden game to be on autopilot, but there are a lot of things that could be made easier. Finishing moves and dodging are some of them. Not to mention that, but the game really does look seamless in it's camera transitions. There's a lot that looks great about this game but it's being drawn back for the way the story is being told. Yeah, it's cringe worthy, but it may be appealing to kids and cement the series survival for the next few years.
He also says the Metroid Prime was essentially Super Metroid in 3D. No it wasn't, it was more like Metroid (the original game) in 3D. As good as Metroid Prime was, there were still a lot of problems with it. I guess what I'm saying is that some people are being overly critical. There are more than enough changes in this game to warrent a sequel. I haven't even played it yet and I want another one just so they can fix the problems with this game and expand upon what works in it. This is a case of Nintendo being damned if you do, damned if you don't imo.
Doogington
Member
I really like to hear people's opinions on this.
What's with this, huh?
This game's events and settings are almost completely lifted from fusion. This game pretty much nulifies fusion. The impact of everything that happened in fusion has been reduced to nothing. Samus wouldn't be surprised to see metroids anymore. Samus would likely say, "Oh that Galactic Federation is up to their old tricks again. Oh well." And how we all thought that Samus would be on the run from the GF if there was a metroid 5? Nope, likely just a slap on the wrist since it doesn't matter is Samus fucks up the plans of the GF.
I can't believe they used the same kind of ship with similar sections and even the same kind of "secret lab" full of metroids. And it gets ejected from the ship just like fusion.
I can't believe they used the same kind of ship with similar sections and even the same kind of "secret lab" full of metroids. And it gets ejected from the ship just like fusion.
What's with this, huh?
Hm you are right. Apparently Prime Members just get it for free instead of a charge.Teknoman said:
I have seen some reports of release day option not showing up for people when checking out then when they cancelled and reordered it was an option. Amazon may just have a fluke in the system for people having trouble
Magicpaint
Member
Super Metroid was revolutionary and is still VERY polished but I don't understand why people think it perfects the formula. There are aspects of the game tha( have already been expanded upon in subsequent games anyway. Metroid as a series continues to evolve and imo still has plenty to offer. It's definitely my favourite series.
Magicpaint said:
I think it is kinda a similar situation to Ocarina of Time. Since it is so overly popular its the "perfect" formula to many. I imagine just like OOT if they constantly redid Super Metroid it would lead to the same lashing Twilight Princess got for being too much OOT.
Doogington
Member
Magicpaint said:
Expanded on, perhaps, but not improved or refined.
Super Metroid has better pacing, better suit upgrades, and control than the rest of the series. You are always in control of Samus. You aren't ever restricted to context sensitive actions. And you aren't restricted by level design either. Super Metroid offers a freedom that no other Metroid game has had.
beelzebozo
Jealous Bastard
Magicpaint said:
though it's hard to compare them directly, i prefer PRIME to SM. so i agree, wholeheartedly.
Hmmm? Was there supposed to an Amazon credit and/or a Prime upgrade to free release date shipping? If so, Amazon gave me neither. I'm a Prime member and it hadn't shipped yet by noon, and was slated for delivery NEXT week. Fuck that.
Nassau Street by Fulton.John Harker said:
EmCeeGramr
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Zero Mission has better controls than Super Metroid while offering similar pacing and suit upgrades. It's also a better game as a result, even if it does have some linearity near the beginning and end.strx said:
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
Super used to just outrank Prime for me because of Prime's tank controls (keep in mind that I played Super after Prime). But the MPT version of Prime is for me the perfect Metroid game.
Lost Fragment
Obsessed with 4chan
So after playing a little more, my dislike for the authorization shit intensifies.
That said, the
and the buildup to it was awesome.
It really sucks the fun out of exploring for stuff, because the only things you find on your own (at least so far) besides energy and missile upgrades are those things that let you build a charge faster.
That said, the
Ridley fight
strx said:
She also acts super surprised when she sees Ridley, even though she's killed him like 5 times before. Though I'm not sure if the Prime games are considered canon at this point.
balladofwindfishes
Member
I find Super's wall jumping to be incredibly awkward.
That's something Fusion greatly improved.
That's something Fusion greatly improved.
donkey show
Member
strx said:
Aside from Samus' thoughts during Fusion, I suppose you could argue that the Metroid Militarization and Bottle Ship incident branched out a lot further under different guises to continue research from Other M. We don't know what really happened to MB after Other M so we can assume the GF either used her to regain all the information lost after the Bottle Ship was destroyed. And I'm pretty sure someone higher up rescinded the "chairman's orders" considering how valuable Metroid research is. Plot hole nonetheless.