You are fast becoming one of the best reviewers in the internet, and not just KZitem. Great job!
@Adamchevy
3 жыл бұрын
It's to bad that He's not around reviewing games anymore! He was my favorite video game reviewer of all time.
@OWesBispo
2 жыл бұрын
Same
@HardcoreGamer702
10 жыл бұрын
yes i am not the only one who likes this game!
@jaythegemini
10 жыл бұрын
no i don't see the problem people have with it seems cool.
@grooves9291
10 жыл бұрын
my inner metroid fanboy: i feel bad that you have to live with the toture of likeing this game me: k :3
@jaythegemini
10 жыл бұрын
Luna Jack yeah have people for ever bash it
@grooves9291
10 жыл бұрын
ok :o
@elkriticon
10 жыл бұрын
No ur not. This game is one of my favorites.
@musicman1012345
10 жыл бұрын
I got this game because it was really cheap and I thought why not? I loved Super Metroid. I was expecting this game to be absolute junk when I bought it because of all the negative criticism, but to my pleasant surprise, this is a great game. Lots of fun and kind of addicting I think people just write it off as crap because the Prime games set a unreasonably high standard for Metroid games because they were so good. Which really isn't fair to this great game.
@gustavusadolphus4344
10 жыл бұрын
Hey metroid is an exploration game not go here kill that game that is what I am mad about.
@jameswunderlich88
10 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more Axls! I really did enjoyed this game :-)
@Dementiablack3190
9 жыл бұрын
Rodan Lesh It is a go here and kill that type of game, just because you could get a couple more missiles before you kill something does not mean the point is not go here kill this.
@musicman1012345
9 жыл бұрын
Dementiablack3190 He actually has a point though. In prime, your objective is to find all 12 artifacts and then meet your foe after you upgraded to the max. In prime 2, your objective is find all the keys to the temples on dark aether and then restore light back to regular aether. I haven't started prime 3 yet but I can't imagine it strays from the exploration formula. Also in the Prime games you could scan almost everything and uncover a very well written history of the ancient civilization that inhabits the planet. I enjoyed other m, but it is a more linear go here and kill this type of game which is why I could see it upsetting a lot of Metroid fans, but if you ignore the Prime series, other m is a pretty fun game.
@gustavusadolphus4344
9 жыл бұрын
Other m has decent gameplay for its own game, but it fails at a metroid game. If it was a spinoff like hyrule warriors it would be better but it was not it was a part of the series a sequel to the prime games. I could understand if it was not as good as the prime games its hard to trump those 3 but it was a completely different type of game. The game feels more like rachet and clank then metroid.
@auritone
9 жыл бұрын
After hearing all the negative talk about this game I was rather surprised to see very competent and entertaining game. Definitely not a classic, but a very good experience.
@Soreign_
6 жыл бұрын
auritone I agree! I felt the same contrast when I started playing it recently.
@kaidos123
9 жыл бұрын
I really liked this review. He was very fair with the criticisms and such, and it sounds like he gave the game a chance before just ripping into it's flaws. I don't like all of his reviews, most are good, but some are also pretty poor. this one was spot on, however. (y)
@FootofaFerret
13 жыл бұрын
Its odd for one to say we "know Link" considering there are 2 or 3 different Links
@Synathidy
3 жыл бұрын
I don't think any of us can "know" Link. He's been through some SH*T. We could never understand how it feels. Just think of his encounters with great fairies alone. I could go on.
@winterpeterson2822
8 жыл бұрын
I'm really glad to see somebody do an unbiased review of this game. If this is truly the dark horse of the metroid series, that just go to show how great the series is.
@darrendavenport3334
8 жыл бұрын
+CandiBunni yes, the original comment was correct, the review is unbiased.... Derek could have continually compared this to the prime series which he didnt.... he reviewed this game on its own merits which makes the review "unbiased".... sorry kid
@younsmal4873
2 жыл бұрын
The best objective review about that game I saw so far. Finally. 👌🏼
@zinky240
9 жыл бұрын
Metroid Fusion showed us who she was partly, did no one play it?
@skysands2008
8 жыл бұрын
+zinky240 I did. The dialogue was great.
@ElementGuns12
8 жыл бұрын
+zinky240 that game was the shit
@DarkMProductions
11 жыл бұрын
There's no need to get mad over it. It's just a video game and an opinion. Yours isn't wrong and neither is mine, an opinion can't be wrong. Mine's just different from yours, that's all. It's not like I insulted you or anything by liking this game, and if I have I apologize.
@iam16bits
8 жыл бұрын
Metroid: Other M is very underrated, it tried something new and the Prime fanboys ripped it to shreds for not being more of the same.
@Deo_Volente
8 жыл бұрын
+CandiBunni sorry Metroid: Other M was not 'filled with sexist undertones' it was just poor writing from Sakamoto
@Deo_Volente
8 жыл бұрын
***** No, it was just poor writing.
@Deo_Volente
8 жыл бұрын
***** Nah just poor writing, you are misinterpreting 'sexist undertones' with just really crappy writing.
@Newbpwn3r180
14 жыл бұрын
well at least some people are open minded....recharging health and missiles makes as much sense as Masterchief recharging his shields or a Soldier from a first person shooter healing after the screen is filled with blood...this game is awesome people..I recommend it
@Vader3123
13 жыл бұрын
Being open to changes. That's what a true gamer is.
@DarkMProductions
11 жыл бұрын
Okay, consider this then. In Terminator 2, it is established that Sarah Connor is strong, independent, resourceful, intelligent, and kicks all kinds of ass. If she's in a scrape, she can get out of it. But when she saw the Terminator exit the elevator, she froze, screamed in terror, and ran back to her oppressors. Does that make all her character development up to that point mean nothing? Does that make her a weak character? Absolutely not, and I feel it's the same with Samus.
@Soreign_
6 жыл бұрын
Dark Mountain Productions I really enjoy the comparison here. Thanks for sharing that!
@Astaticembrace
11 жыл бұрын
I also never hated Samus in this game. I never got the feeling she was an angsty mess, just that she WAS an angsty mess at THIS point in her life. Only over a single man too...and they played that chord well. Adam wasn't a jerk...he was doing his job, and his (SPOILER) ----------------------sacrifice near the end was noble and caring. Samus was emotionally attached to a man that she looked up to...how people whine and complain about this is beyond me... It's 1 chapter in her life people...
@DarkMProductions
11 жыл бұрын
But maybe that's why she was so afraid of him. Seeing him rise and rise again, no matter how many times she kills him, he finds a way to come back. It's almost as if he's immortal, and that notion alone is terrifying. The thing you fear the most is not only out to tear you apart and feast on your flesh, it can't be stopped or killed. So, despite killing him four or five times already, was it realistic for her to show fear in a frightful situation? Yes.
@sword111119
12 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This is the best review of Other M I have heard so far. It is not bad. It is just like you said, "different." And I enjoyed the cutscenes too. I don't get why everyone hated them! I can tell you have taste!
@michaelpayne1117
Жыл бұрын
What a great review. So well done. I miss this channel.
@MrPoeGhost
9 жыл бұрын
Ah, Other M... I'm so glad I bought Prime 3 over you.
@IYamJayJay
9 жыл бұрын
Poe Ghost what? its not bad, but prime 3 was miles ahead
@MrPoeGhost
9 жыл бұрын
FiZzLE 030 I'm sure Other M isn't terrible as a game, but the title as a whole leaves a sour taste in my mouth.
@IYamJayJay
9 жыл бұрын
Poe Ghost oh sorry i misread as "im glad i bought you over prime 3" now my comment should make more sense
@certainmisterbrick
10 жыл бұрын
For u guys at the Classic Game Room, u make this game sound so positive. Everyone else immediately wrote it off as crap. What did u guys focus on in playing it that really allowed u to enjoy it rather than hate it?
@theorthodoxkase2442
10 жыл бұрын
I think the review itself will answer your question, but for me, the gameplay was very good: the combat just felt satisfying, and even with the lock-on mechanic, there were still tense moments because some enemies are very aggressive; also, the mechanic which allows Samus to jump on top of the enemy, put the arm blaster on the enemy’s head, and then shoot at point blank range is extremely gratifying. I’m a dork, but every time I did that, I almost like spiked my own arm down and sort of jumped..you know, almost kind of ‘feeling’ the action of what was happening. Totally great. Beyond that, I actually enjoyed the story bits. Of course, people can have their own opinions on things. For me, the insecurities of Samus were appealing and I found myself empathizing with her position. Again, opinions are just that. Some people may find her whiny or whatever (and that’s fine), but for me, I enjoyed the story and the ‘human-ness’ of this epic space warrior. So yeah, the fusion (heh) of the gameplay with the cinematics (and of course the environments which were actually really nice) totally worked for me. It is a great game. AS a sidenote, sometimes I think people are so intensely critical and are influenced by the negativity of others, that they come to place where they simply can’t enjoy some games. This is a fun game, just straight up. But, again, sometimes this intense critical, negative sort of vibe just sets in. That’s not to say we shouldn’t critique, but critique is what moves us to improvement (a good thing), but this incessant negativity is just a huge downer and really turns people away from games that are simply fun. This game is super cheap now and is a steal. Get it! : )
@dudds6699
10 жыл бұрын
I just wish the script was better written. game play and graphics are good though.
@ActionJaxonH
11 жыл бұрын
Excellent review, you nailed it spot on. This game did not deserve the sub-5 scores it received across the board, which was a result of reviewers either allowing their personal fanboyism to cloud their judgement, or their fear of fan backlash to coerce their opinions. At the same time, this definitely wasn't the best Metroid we've seen, but I'd rank it around the 7, maybe 7.5 range.
@bland9876
12 жыл бұрын
Samus with a voice would be like if Mario had no fire flower
@h20DDs
14 жыл бұрын
Evil Rabbit at the end could make any child not want to celebrate Easter, lol. I really glad there's another point of view about the new Metroid that's not bashing it for trying something different. Great Review.
@MisterKidEgo
12 жыл бұрын
All the people bashing this game disgust me to no end. This game was awesome! I don't give two shits about the story, because I don't play a game for the fucking story (or the graphics). I play it for the fun and addicting gameplay (which this game has). If I wanted to play a game for the story, I'd play a mediocre RPG like Final Fantasy VII. THE HATERS CAN STICK IT!
@retrofraction
11 жыл бұрын
I have to agree, many people assumed how Samus would act. When the orginal creator and the script writer for Super Metroid wrote this script, you relize this is how she was always ment to be... But so many people today feel like they are entitled to having, stereotypical emotionless, kill thirsty women. Instead of the silent, intelligent, and loner that Samus really is. Anyone who has problems with this story needs to re-think what it is to be human...
@CDScythe
13 жыл бұрын
i see Other M as expanding the main story that ended in Super metroid. it wouldnt be a supprise that there will be more metroids as this one.
@jacobreed47
5 жыл бұрын
My Wii with component cabled (rgbl output in 480i on a tuned HDTV looks nowhere close as this does for you. This game looks beautiful,crisp,and very high definition. How do you get your Wii games to look like Xbox 360 quality?
@josegruiz80
12 жыл бұрын
This game is fantastic. Great controls and one the best graphics on Wii. I enjoyed the game for what it is and not for what it is not. One of my favorite Wii games.
@branWilbum
14 жыл бұрын
Awesome review, for an awesome game. Nice job Derek, i really enjoy your reviews now.
@Blythe31
14 жыл бұрын
more mark please! sarcastic and witty humor definitely set his reviews apart from the rest. this was good and informative, but mark is a cgr staple.
@omegafreddy12
12 жыл бұрын
No, what makes her Samus in this game is that fact that it defines her! getting to know her for who she ACTUALLY is. Of course she shows emotion but it makes her more human! she's not freaking master chief and in her own sense she's still a bad ass. She still pulled off bad ass moves still carried out her objectives just in a different manner. I believe this game was a truly inspirational piece. I agree at times her voice was very... agitating but it more than compensated in story and game play.
@annoyingmish
10 жыл бұрын
I want another game like this but more focus on gameplay. Narrative in metroid just makes sense... I'll admit the story could've been better but it was a great step for nintendo... I suggest hiring some writers for the next game
@oOG3RYOo
11 жыл бұрын
I loved the game, sure it kinda puts samus in a more sensitive side but I was just so amused by the cinematics and scenarios that I didnt even notice, this game for me was candy for the eye and as for the gameplay...I liked it but it could have been EXCELENT if it would use the Wiimote and Nunchuck, the joystick for the platforming and the pointer for the fps mode!!!
@ch3burashka
11 жыл бұрын
Words like "rememberable" is why I love KZitem comments.
@5k4k1dhtp
14 жыл бұрын
I'm SO glad you did this review so soon! I beat this game, and here's what I have to say about it: The gameplay is fantastic, even the first person parts are actually quite cool, it adds an element of strategy to it, just like how in re4 you can't shoot while moving, here you can't shoot missiles while moving... It's interesting. It's just the forced 1st person parts which hinder the gameplay. The story of Samus' past in my opinion is terrible, but the story of what's going on now is fantastic
@KrisLovesAnime200
10 жыл бұрын
Honestly I did think the game was lacking in certain content and felt it could've been better, but then again I'm not a picky gamer so I'm happy that they gave her more of a back story.
@frostmb
13 жыл бұрын
Other M is what every classic Metroid game fans have always wanted. I'm surprised with the amount of people who bash this game because it is different from the Metroid Prime series. This game retains the fast gameplay and all the classic aspects at their best, expressed in a 3D environment and still try to please the fans of the Prime series by keeping a bit of the first person gameplay. If you prefer Prime it's ok, but Other M is the closest approach to an ideal 3D Metroid in terms of Gameplay!
@osaka35
10 жыл бұрын
This is a different samus than all other games. If you're cool with that, sure, roll with it. But to not understand why it might bother others is a bit weird.
@Wolblade
14 жыл бұрын
Good review, Derek. My only criticism is that when you talk about the Concentration technique, you should have been more specific with the "You regenerate health" part, as it is confusing some potential players of the game. What you should have mentioned is that it will always regenerate missiles, but it will only regenerate your health when your energy is almost depleted. And even then, it is very limited. However, this is because enemies DO NOT drop missiles nor energy.
@MarkNESStarFox
11 жыл бұрын
I don't always care about spoilers, although imagine Ridley's next power being able to turn into a cute puppy.
@frbe0101
14 жыл бұрын
The change in samus's character is not simply a matter of false assumptions, it was state way back in the super metroid days that she was 6'3'', she clearly more like 5'3'' in this game.
@skeith804
11 жыл бұрын
Sure she gave it away quick at the beginning of Super Metroid, but what about the end? Super Metroid was not as elaborate with its narrative but she did go through an entire game to recover it. And in the end it saved her life. How should she feel about that? We know she had a heart somewhere because she decided to spare it in Metroid II. To see something once so hostile defend you and die for you, I mean..Just wow. It was touching for me in '94. I'd feel weird if it didn't affect her in anyway.
@TheUltimateWaddleDee
12 жыл бұрын
If this game was earlier in the timeline, her portrayal would've made sense: she was still haunted by Ridley's actions. But since it isn't, her portrayal doesn't work.
@achievement84
14 жыл бұрын
As long as I don't have to stop and talk to the computer every 10 minutes like in Fusion, I have a feeling I may like this one. But for me nothing will ever top the amazingly put together game simply titled Super Metroid.
@Gamma0_0
11 жыл бұрын
Oh totally, I get what you mean. Samus cowering in front of Ridley was absolutely ridiculous, as was having your powers restricted. Furthermore, on the power-up subject, I would have liked to see a rebellious situation when Samus would eventually disobey Adam and use her suits' full output, only to find herself forcefully reset to her basics by one of the troops. But not Adam, because that would make her feel really betrayed.
@TheSorrel
12 жыл бұрын
Well, that may be true but Samus never gets dominated in Metroid. Not even in Other M.
@Venix94YT
11 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with you. Prime as an ensemble/trilogy was altogether just as memorable as the sidescrollers. They offered exploration. Mystery. Non-linear story telling and the ability to collect data/lore information piece by piece rather than having it crammed down your throat via a cringe-worthy cutscene or two. Honestly I'd much rather play Metroid Pinball than Other M. Damn good game that was actually.
@crowvolen2270
12 жыл бұрын
She NEEDED Adam to tell her what to do, and she never showed any emotion beyond fear or confusion. Even when Adam was a suspect, she immediately backed down when he told her to. She was an obedient, quiet little girl while the big boys played the last level and beat the final boss for her. Fuck on off, seriously.
@LinkMarioSamus
11 жыл бұрын
Probably the best game on the Wii from a graphics standpoint. Heck, probably the best graphics in any Nintendo game.
@MrAlquimista666
11 жыл бұрын
Well, you CAN dodge with a flick of the wiimote in first person, and, well, this game was originally intended to be a movie, so I think that explains why they gave so much importance to cutscenes.
@HongwareeChannel
10 жыл бұрын
This review was better than the IGN one. Congratulations.
@j.m.r.7737
11 жыл бұрын
I for one really liked this game. I know of the character, but this is my first game with her and even though it took a little bit to get into, I found myself embracing all of the elements that those whiners kept lambasting it for: the more deep and emotional Samus, the controls, even the other characters. I mean, dor crying out loud, do those people not realize that you're traveling alone 99% f the time? Sheesh guys
@Gamma0_0
11 жыл бұрын
I beg to differ: since I played Metroid Fusion, I realized her intended personality. Everyone thinks that she's supposed to be a souped up badass, mostly because of her portrayal in Prime (which is part of why I don't like any Prime game), but that is wrong . She is supposed to be an emotional character. . . However, that doesn't forgive how she reacted in front of Ridley.
@Ncholasbloom
14 жыл бұрын
that white rabbit almost scared the crap out of me the first time i saw it like that
@omegafreddy12
12 жыл бұрын
Dude you should people say it sucks because it's a different look on samus's character when in all reality- it just emphasizes it- in the beginning at times it feels annoying when she keeps repeating "baby" and what not- but after when you really start getting into the game it feels fresh and vibrant. It has amazing game play and an amazing storyline that more than compensates for what it lacks.
@knightmare8642
9 жыл бұрын
I adore this game, I care not what the h8ers say. And yes I'm a big long time Metroid fan and I've heard all criticisms and stuff but thanks to headcanon and reading between the lines, I like this game. I know what they did to our hero but this USE to be Samus, but now we know her as she is NOW.
@ikaruga24
12 жыл бұрын
Agreed, if we take out her voice acting the gameplay and atmosphere is very much awesome.
@kennicotti
8 жыл бұрын
Never played this game, but i just saw all cutscenes and they do have realy nice production values. Story reminded me of Resident Evil 2 in many ways. I might play it later.
@CaptViewtiful98
10 жыл бұрын
I think keeping Samus silent was better for the overall experience with metroid.
@ElliottGeorgeEdwards
12 жыл бұрын
The character of Samus has always been like this, and I think has always meant to be like this. Not forgetting, the original metroid was influenced alot by the film Alien, and if you look at Samus in this game, and Ripley in Alien, the similarities are uncanny! Even in the Prime games in the way Samus looked around in some cut scenes, she looked scared in the same way Ripley did. If you think the way Samus is portrayed in this game is different, you obviously haven't been paying attention :(
@skeith804
11 жыл бұрын
Instead of chat about how cruel the universe is, I would've been more interested to hear her talking about what she thought about where she's been and where she's going. What did she think about being saved by a creature whose species she utterly destroyed? Why hasn't she gotten over Ridley after all of these encounters? Maybe find some way to work the Prime games in. She needed to try to get us to see past events in a different, equally plausible light as opposed to ignoring them altogether.
@FaolanHart
14 жыл бұрын
I love the mix of old & new styles. & holy moley this is on the Wii!, it looks good visually for a Wii game. Nice review, you’re getting better.
@DestroyerTriple
13 жыл бұрын
To sum up metroid other m: if metroid prime was a book, than this is a movie
@AlaLoupeQC
10 жыл бұрын
I actually defended this game until I realized, two months after its release, how bad this game is... Even by removing the fact it's part of the licence, this game is useless and wastes the player's time. 1. The story is about Adam, not Samus. (Samus has no real plot here, except her past but not her REAL past with the Chozo and don't tell me about the horrible manga) 2. The game can be completed in less than three hours by removing all the cinematics. 3. As Samus, you don't accomplish any missions and you don't find items because Adam will authorize you to use some items at specific moments in the story... Remember the Grapple Beam sequence? 4. Because of the Concentration, all "optional" items in the game are futile! 5. It exploits nostalgia instead of REALLY trying to do something different. 6. The plot betrays Metroid Fusion which came 8 years before Other M. 7. The Hard Mode isn't Hard: it's arbitrary and makes the exploration even more futile! 8. The Pixel Hunts are stupid and the forced Hell Run shows HOW WEAK Samus has turned! It's not the fact she has curves, it's the fact that she actually does something that the player would NEVER do in a REAL Metroid game except with actual gameplay skills like in Fusion, Zero Mission, Super Metroid AND Metroid Prime. The Hell Run also becomes worthless because of the Concentration. 9. The fights are repetitive and the SenseMove works when it wants to. 10. Overblast and Lethal Strike are hidden QTE and the game has QTE... and some sequences in the game where you're authorized to use an item, you don't know it so you fail a sequence! (anyone who has played the game knows what I'm talking about). 11. The bosses are anticlimax, pointless, have no real hype or sense of reward and special moves make the bosses superficial. 12. The Epilogue isn't present in the Hard Mode, removing few minutes of gameplay because the story is more important... the Epilogue boss and some super badass enemies being removed, the only very good boss AND enemies in the game not counting our good pal Ridley, also trivialized by special moves. 13. It's linear and lazy (considering the effort done in Zero Mission). 14. EACH woman in the game is "cliché" at worst, Samus even more... thanks to the Zero Suit. 15. The soundtrack isn't atmospheric, it's boring. 16. It's a near pixel-perfect copy of Metroid Fusion with less rooms and less attention to detail. 17. The rooms are lifeless, you run in circle before being authorized to use an item and bumps, lags, gravity and special effects from the Booster and destruction by Screw Attacking are actually padding the game! 18. Enemies give no pick-up because of the Concentration making them useless. 19. The last boss battle (not counting the Epilogue) is hardly a battle. 20. It removes the Prime games from the timeline and makes use of something that Sakamoto never worked on: Metroid II. 17/20 of these points are in-game complaints/problems/epic fails. By IN-GAME I mean actual GAMEPLAY! I know you may like this game... but I can't... because I played all the Metroid games at 100% including Hunters and Metroid II and I AM a fan of the Metroid games. This game, Other M, cannot be better than Metroid Prime because of the controls. Other M isn't a Metroid game but is also a futile action game. It's not about hating... it's about knowing what a bad game is! When you force yourself to have fun when playing a bad game, that is dishonest. Even the game lies to itself. Everyone of you, go play ALL of the Metroid games and do an in-depth analysis of Other M, just remove the fact that you actually love the franchise and accept every single word from Sakamoto when he said that Metroid Prime Trilogy is just another universe from the actual Metroid franchise. Okay? Read every single word of spoken dialogue about the missions Samus gets in Other M... and don't tell me you, the player AS Samus, accomplished something... because even Samus doesn't do anything in this game. Okay? Thank you.
@kbutta01
10 жыл бұрын
+1
@AlaLoupeQC
10 жыл бұрын
***** I do know it... but since it fails to connect Super to Fusion, then Fusion is completely out of the chronology. That's the point.
@yanmoistnado504
9 жыл бұрын
Alexandre Armont But Fusion happens after Other M. The story cant reference something that has not happened yet. It does introduce Adam from fusion and also explains why Ridley is all frozen or dried up in fusion. It makes lots of reference to Super Metroid. Don't get what you mean.
@AlaLoupeQC
9 жыл бұрын
Yan Moistnado The presence isn't fully explained at all. Adam's death is pointless and it's the same plot than Fusion. Everything that was a surprise in Fusion is none in Other M. It breaks the continuity with the Federation. ;-)
@yanmoistnado504
9 жыл бұрын
Adam died to kill the unfreezable metroids. Copying Fusion surely enhances continuity through being similar to it. I cant see how it breaks continuity with the federation, they are barely mentioned in fusion and the federation are not in Super Metroid. Anyway, even though I don't see the errors, does it matter if there are?
@ObedSamudio
13 жыл бұрын
a really fan of metroid enjoys any game of the franchise.
@Gruggets
12 жыл бұрын
but the problem is, metroid is defined by exploration. and this game just walks you through it and doesn't let you backtrack at all through locked doors. and prime isn't just an fps, there's a great deal of exploration in the prime games too.
@sccgproductions
12 жыл бұрын
its because its so out of character for samus to show so much emotion for seeing an enemy that she has faced and beaten many times before
@electricmastro
13 жыл бұрын
@frostmb People only focus on everything story-wise. Because creating Samus with an actual personality was never really attempted before. Because of that, they bash on it more than necessary, but to me, personally seemed like a legitamite attempt. Even though many people think that she's only meant to be a badass.
@VladNorris
11 жыл бұрын
The difference is, the Prime series had not undeniable flaws. They could be taken appart from the main series and still work. Other M on the other hand had a story so bad they needed to formally remove the Prime series of the canon, and the story still fucks up. Plus, the FPS mode not being a deal breaker? If getting cheap damage every time you want to shoot an enemy with a missile isn't deal breaker, maybe. Plus, faithful isn't equal to referencing so much it didn't got enough originality.
@darkly41
12 жыл бұрын
it shows her human side and how she often is emotionless but how her love dying broke that strong emotionless feel. its why some called her that robot thing from super smash bros. time to slap em
@EclipseStudio
12 жыл бұрын
Because "any story isn't necessarily superior to no story". Just because this game elaborated on Samus's background, and personally I don't think they told us much that we didn't already know, there's another issue to contend with, and that's the QUALITY with which they pulled this off. By this I mean; just because a character seems emotional, it doesn't mean that they're a well rounded, or well done character. That's the problem with Other M. It does have a story... just not a very good one.
@tjoris9
13 жыл бұрын
Considering this game is made by the same team that made DoA Beach Volleyball We really shouldn't be surprised that it portrays Samus in a less than flattering light. What really turned me off was when Samus started deciding to not use her suit's capabilities because she might embarrass her boyfriend.
@Dant2142
11 жыл бұрын
The story from the manuals of earlier games say that the Chozo raised her after her parents were killed, and trained her to become a bounty hunter... Unfortunately this is never addressed in this game's story, to it's great detriment.
@Jotari
13 жыл бұрын
I think Other M does retain the outside personality of Samus it's just lost with the inner narrative. Samus still remains silent for most of the adventure and does not integrate with the other army members much. She still displays her ability to dominate pretty much any opponent she comes in contact with. It's just that she has more inner monologue heard in this game that is to be expected from a character who has gone through so much
@linkonair
12 жыл бұрын
I've said this before and I'll say it again, Nintendo needs to do a remake of Super Metroid with this games graphics, but with the classic gameplay remaining intact.
@ECL28E
11 жыл бұрын
The game isn't bad. In fact, the game is really good. It would've been great if not for the bad writing, the sub-par voice acting, and no option to skip cutscenes.
@SENATORPAIN1
14 жыл бұрын
so far im enjoying the change in gameplay have been playing it for about 2 hours.
@1OtherMr
11 жыл бұрын
i don't thin those metroid were iceproof "Sector Zero Metroids MOST LIKELY can't be frozen." "There's a STRONG LIKELYHOOD that the Metroid's mortal weakness, the vulnerability to cold, has been overcome..." "IF that's true, then there's no way you can destroy them." "My guess is that it was because it was still in a larval stage, but WHO CAN SAY?" i can only imagine adam freezing a metroid when sector zero is just about to explode.
@UnwillingOrigins
14 жыл бұрын
Dang, you're so articulate and in depth with your reviews Derek.
@matjacks100
13 жыл бұрын
For a newcomer to the series I found the game play enjoyable, but I wouldn't recommend it to those who want a challenge over just having fun. From the videos I've seen of the fps metroid, they don't interest me as much since they seemed like strict walking around and shooting, but in this she is flipping around and using cool moves reminding me she is wearing a cool power suit (Which is what I enjoy more out of a game).
@Christiangamer2012
12 жыл бұрын
I really loved the game. It's in the voice acting and portrayal of Samus that they went wrong, even if some people may think it's closed minded not to accept this "side" of her. I don't think someone who went through all of that would be so scared either. Other than that I think they did pretty well with the gameplay. Even with the third to first-person switch problems. They just should have kept her a silent protaganist, maybe some text, but no voice actors(they were pretty bad as it is).
@Necrosergei
11 жыл бұрын
I certainly do, seriously I dont understand why so much hate on the game I really liked it, and Im a fan of the series since the first one, I mean seeing more of the background story of samus and looking at her vulnerable was so great although I must agree that the game is VERY easy compared to previous installments even on hard :S
@luiscanamarvega
12 жыл бұрын
Many "fans" of the metroid series bash this game because of Samus having to follow orders from someone else.. well in one of the most acclaimed games of the series, Metroid Fusion, Samus is always told where to go and what to do by her ship's computer, which is in fact named Adam.. go figure...
@ShakeAlmighty
14 жыл бұрын
I always thought that the greatest heroes were those that do great things while remaining human in contrast of those who do great things by blowing stuff up with a rocket launcher. This game has both.
@Mitsuraga
10 жыл бұрын
Capturing the spirit of Metroid is most certainly where Other M absolutely, completely failed.
@dementedavenger2784
10 жыл бұрын
everything for a good metroid game was in Other M. people just got upset because they gave her a personality.
@Mitsuraga
10 жыл бұрын
dementedavenger2784 Yeah, a really bland and terrible one. And no, not a single clever puzzle was in Other M. Not one. That's a pretty important factor for a good Metroid game.
@dementedavenger2784
10 жыл бұрын
Mitsuraga for me, exploration is what makes a good Metroid game, but Other M was lacking there.
@mardukalpha
10 жыл бұрын
dementedavenger2784 Is it really that bad? This game looks fantastic to me but i avoided it because everyone says its terrible. As a fan of Ninja Gaiden and Team Ninja I'm going to be really pissed off if i come to play this game and find that it was actually good. :/
@Mitsuraga
10 жыл бұрын
mardukalpha It really is a shame, because I was similarly excited for this game, before it came out. My brother even got it for my birthday, that year. I really wanted to like it, but everything is so broken up with such bland storytelling and crappy, forced-in segments where you can't do anything but walk slowly and so many other things, that the fun combat sections are so few and far in between that it's just not worth it. Check out the Extra Credits video "Learning from Other M," or Zero Punctuation or The Gaming Brit Show's reviews of this abysmal title to get an idea of how I feel about it.
@RealRaynedance
13 жыл бұрын
@VergilsRespite There are actually a few things. Other M is sort of "Mother" spelled backwards, referring to Mother Brain. The "Madaline Bergman" you first meet in the game is basically a second Mother Brain. It can also refer to Samus. At the end of the first Metroid game (I THINK), it mentions the "Other Metroid". Samus was raised by the Chozo and "Metroid" means "Ultimate Warrior" in their language so... Yeah. It's possible that it could be that.
@IronMaster777
12 жыл бұрын
this game is the reason i got my Wii is for this game and i am not disapointed i like the new direction for Samus it makes her a more realistic character and i like the new Samus
@nintyfan1991
14 жыл бұрын
@downphoenix When did Spoony review Other M? I know Sean Feauz did, but I don't remember Spoony doing it.
@KetwunsGamingPad
12 жыл бұрын
I still love this game. Yes, people don't like the character portrayal, yes people hate the supposed linearity, but where it counts is the story and game play, and the game delivers...at least to me. People just blindly like those who say: "Ergh the story sucks, the game isn't 'true' Metroid, etc." Why not take the game at face value for once? Metroid can only go on for so long without some changes. What I do agree is...it should have had analog control and better aiming mechanics.
@crowvolen2270
12 жыл бұрын
The other way to look at it is this. Samus was SUPPOSED to be modeled after Ripley from the movie Alien. Can you see why fans of every other game in the series don't like Other M? Could you see Ripley behaving this way after multiple encounters with the aliens? How about how the federation acts like Samus isn't a valuable asset and tries to get a grunt to kill her off? How about how she forgets all about that and agrees to help them in Fusion?
@tgtkai
12 жыл бұрын
Whatever anyone says, I liked this game. The gameplay at the very least was very fun
@vlad48329reborn
14 жыл бұрын
6:17 The White Rabbit!! Quick, Samus! Use the Holly Hand Grenade!
@wilrc6
12 жыл бұрын
I cant understand why this game gets such a negative reception. Its an absolutely amazing game.
@CornishCreamtea07
11 жыл бұрын
Strange how people say this game is very different, sure there are key differences, like linear gameplay, boring environments and how the story is told. But everything else is Metroid, the music, enemies, weapons and universe are the same. It's like taking Super Metroid removing all the good parts and putting it in 3D.
@DestroyerTriple
13 жыл бұрын
man is cgr the only ones who like metroid other m. I have never tried it because I heard it sucks, but seeing this review makes me understand and I wanna get this game
@fossilfern
14 жыл бұрын
I've grown up with Metroid and I hold Super Metroid as one of the best games ever made, Prime 1 is up there too. I was kind of worried about Other M but after playing it i loved every second of it. The game itself is made for Metroid fans and thats why I think this game has been getting mixed reviews some love it some hate it.
@shadowplay9
13 жыл бұрын
This game is really good! Has anyone notice playing Metroid Fusion how there's alot of references to Other M when Samus is talking to her self in Fusion. I sure hope make another Metroid in Other M slick sexy style graphics.
@CornishCreamtea07
11 жыл бұрын
DMC fans may be complaining how the new Dante isn't the same one in previews games... Well maybe they should consider themselves lucky, their character wasn't turned from a strong determined women into the sort of character you would expect to be seen being saved by a hero as she threats over every little thing.
@HorroRviXenKate
11 жыл бұрын
loved this game ,personally i am more of a fan of the gamecube Metroid 1&2 ,and Met 3 on Wii fps styled games ....But i was very pleasantly surprised with this one ,great game
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