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New video games are released each week. Some of them are more exciting than anything we've seen before and some are not. Some are incredible experiences that push the medium forward and some are content to rely on past accomplishments to generate goodw...
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Following the aftermath of the destruction of Planet Zebes, the death of Mother Brain, and the extinction of the Metroid race along with the galaxys long-standing space pirate threat, interstellar bounty hunter and Chozo-blessed Samus Aran picks up a...
Simple but exciting combat; new and old abilities come together flawlessly; the look, sound, and feel of the game is fresh; considerably longer than most Metroid games at roughly 10 hours; appropriately difficult with lots of hidden powerups to find...
Unskippable cutscenes of an overlymelodramatic story; some loading issues; questionable choice of control scheme; forced gameplay segments interrupt the pace.
Though Sakamotos merit as Metroids story designer has become questionable as of late, its still very clear that as one of the co-creators of the franchise, he loves the series just as much as anybody else. Other M is the result of a joint effort be...
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Today we have a review of the latest Metroid game, Metroid Other M. Metroid: Other M goes back to the traditional third-person viewpoint found in the earlier metroid games and helps explain Samus' past in more detail. Metroid: Other M was also made by...
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When Nintendo announced that Team Ninja, the creators of and , would be developing the next entry in the franchise, many fans were ecstatic. I was indifferent. I’m not a fan of any of their titles and the only thing I could envision was a sadisticall...
Despite various gameplay videos and trailers you may have seen, I want to make it absolutely clear that this is not a new 2D Metroid, even though the camera is usually fixed at an angle that would lead you to believe as such. I also want to point out t...
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Im no stranger to Nintendos Metroid series. In fact, I claim to be one of its most faithful fans. Long before bounty hunting babe Samus Aran revealed her pixilated bikini in the NES original, Id already fallen in love with the games addictive bl...
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Messing with a classic formula is a big risk; do it right and you can reinvigorate a franchise without upsetting its fans, but if you mess up you’re going to catch a lot of flak. Other M is bold enough to take the typical Metroid formula and give it a...
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Metroid Other M is one of the best Wii games I've ever played, easily bettering the usual dross Nintendo's waggle console is treated to, but it doesn't half have its fair share of problems. Developed by Team Ninja, the studio behind Ninja Gaiden, this...
Classic Metroid feel, Great thirdperson action, Firstperson combat is clumsily implemented, Storytelling isn't great...
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Variety seems to be the model that the Metroid series sticks very closely to. From her side-scrolling NES days to her first-person adventures on more recent consoles, Samus Aran has always been at the forefront of variety. An evolving series, Metroid...
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This is simultaneously the same yet a new type of Metroid game. On the “same” side you have all the familiarities that come with Samus Aran and her Zero Suit including the Morph ball, Mother Brain, bat-like annoyances, lava, doors that unlock by mi...
A fun and innovative game with impressive graphics engaging story and a good combination of nostalgic nods and modern game play.
Long cut scenes and mid-game controller flipping that will greatly frustrate some gamers.
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Just who is Samus Aran, anyway?Nearly two-and-a-half decades since the Metroid saga's 8-bit debut, we know precious little about the woman underneath the bounty hunter's powersuit, save for a few fleeting scraps of history and a special connection to t...
Fun exploration-based mechanics; an interesting story (once it ramps up).
First-person mode feels woefully forced and unnecessary, resulting in uneven gameplay.
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Metroid: Behind the Mask.It truly has been a long ride. The Metroid series is definitely one of Nintendo's most prominent series among the core gaming crowd. Super Metroid is still considered one of the best games of all time in many circles. Still whe...
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Ever since its 16-bit rivalry with Sega, a company that promoted an “edgier”, more violent form of gaming, Nintendo has been unable to shed its public image as a “kiddy” game developer.But it certainly wasn’t for lack of trying; ever since...
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I beat Metroid: Other M on Saturday night and instantly sat down to write a very negative, raw, emotional review of what had turned out to be a very disappointing game. The next day, however, I sat down with it again and discovered that, bizarrely, it...
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Exclusive to almost every game system Nintendo has ever made, the Metroid series has long been lauded as the pinnacle of sci-fi action adventure. But that's only if you put the blinders on and forget that there are other game companies out there, other...
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Nintendo fans have been frothing at the mouth ever since Nintendo announced at this year’s E3 that a new Metroid would hit store shelves in the fall. Well fanboys and fangirls, the time has come. After months of anticipation, Samus Aran has returned to...
I played through the first few hours of Metroid Other M seriously questioning the direction of Nintendo’s latest title. The game felt quite different from previous Metroid titles with somewhat awkward controls. Yet, as I continued to play I realized it...
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Often when I look at the cool toys today's youth gets to play with, I think of how great it must be to be a kid today. It's a feeling only enhanced when I focus my sights on today's videogames. Games today are so much more immersive, so much more sea...
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2012-01-25 05:34:05
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A few short years ago, Retro Studios wrapped up its GameCube and Nintendo Wii Metroid Prime trilogy, a three-part adventure that led up to the original NES classic. But there's far more to be told about this intergalactic bounty hunter, and Metroid: Ot...
Metroid: Other M is a huge step forward for Nintendo, a company that’s been reluctant to push story over gameplay. It’s certainly possible that what the Other M team did for Metroid could potentially shape the direction of other Nintendo franchises, bu...
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A short yet memorable chapter in Samus Aran's biography, Other M does an admirable job of blending elements of her past 2D adventures with those of her more recent 3D titles. It does misfire in several key areas, but it's still a worthwhile addition to...
A solid, action packed addition to the Metroid franchise; while it isn't always successful, the attempt to delve into Samus' persona was also welcome.
Deviates from established franchise formula in several key areas to negative effect; short main campaign mode; story is heavyhanded.
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Other M is not your typical Metroid experience. The tenets of this venerable franchise are desolate feelings of loneliness coupled with an emphasis on exploring an alien world, but Samus Aran's latest adventure goes in a much different direction than m...
Excellent combat, Boss fights are varied and challenging, Controls are both unique and responsive, Enviroments are good looking, Searching for hidden items is rewarding.
Unskippable cutscenes lead to uneven pacing, Lowresolution textures.
Other M is a strong departure from previous Metroid games, with fantastic combat and exciting bosses that make this another great entry in the series...
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2012-01-25 05:34:05
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But that's Other M: occasionally nonsensical (and always extraneous) story elements wrapped around generally excellent action and fun abilities. When you introduce more plot, you introduce more room for plot holes. And...
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"Hamza Aziz of Destructoid, despite raising minor concerns, especially with regard to the weapons upgrades in the game, said that it is 'going to be one of the best Wii games of 2010.'"That quote up there is ripped directly from Metroid: Other M's Wi...
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Pros:Solid action, good lookingCons:Too linear, story loses steam Samus, the 6’ 3” bounty hunter heroine of the Metroid series, has always been the strong, silent type. With her heavily armored space suit and her massive guns, Samus has been a tough pr...
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Note: This is part of May 2012 Game Club on Metroid: Other M. For more coverage of the game, check out our event page.Other M treads a strange middle ground of styles. The two distinct types the Metroid series works in—an iconic blend of 2D exploration...
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