Review: Metroid Other M

[droppingpenny]

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I just can't help and feel that the Original felt more tightly designed than the sequel and the remake, that's why I felt Super Metroid was watered down, despite more content, it felt shorter and less rewarding. Grinding for health was an issue I didn't like either, but the eneys were stronger and you were actually afraid to face them with low health unlike in Super.

 

[Tomo Stryker]

Alright let me just clarify that MOM has been given two out of five stars on G4TV. Gamespot gave it 8.5 out of 10, and this review on The Escapist has given it a (my interpretation) 6 out of 10.

Now that all of the guff is out of the way let me first say that I have most of the Metroid games save for Fusion. Now each fanboy or Metroid Series fan that I know personally would be revolted by this game and they were. I think the change of camera view is experimental but I personally don't like any unreliable and random camera view if I'm trying to concentrate on a target. This whole deal of Adam being a "parental" figure is interesting but if we are considering all of the games cannon then lets be frank, Samus doesn't take shit from ANYONE! Now I can see why she would want to respect a figure she sees as being "important" in her life, but were talking about limiting yourself just to follow orders from an organization you gave the finger, I don't know about you but that doesn't sound like anyone or anything I know.

Now this whole discussion about the feminizing of Samus into a frilly, diary reading, girly person needs to be put into perspective. Japanese or Asian culture in general is very patriarchal, (no racism just stating facts) and the game is created by none other than Japanese men. This and the combined years of experience of playing JRPG's, any person would realize that in many of the Japanese created games women are either princess's who are shy and have a thing for anyone or hardcore evil women who have a limb or eye missing and want to rule the galaxy. That said I think I need to go get my anti fire pancho because I feel the heat of flamers already starting.

EDIT: I just wanted to add this Link to G4TV's review of MOM http://g4tv.com/videos/48319/Metroid-Other-M-Review/

 

[I want to leave because extra credits is gone]

There is a flaw with the Japanese culture stereotype. This is the same culture that produced Kino's Journey and Claymore. There are many other examples of female protagonists that are capable, independent warriors that also have compassion. Why did they drop the ball on this story?

 

[Nateman742]

Ok, this thread has gone on for 6 pages, so I'm sure I missed something, but I've got to say I can't in good faith buy this game. I refuse to play it, even if it is fun, because it's so off-base from everything Metroid. Heck, even when all we had at E3 were action scenes all I saw was Samus doing backyard wrestling with space pirates. Ugh.

Just because the story of the original games leaves a lot of wiggle room doesn't mean you get to do whatever you want with it. I won't go into the blatant sexualization because that's been done a million times before, but the fact is that Samus does not come off in any way as a subservient character.

I've made this comparison before: It's as if they put Link in a skintight one-piece leotard, made him Princess Zelda's lapdog, and gave him a voice that only whined or asked to be rescued. It's just not done, and it's a slap in the face of longtime fans.

 

[jettyasd]

I was born six days after the original Metroid. I've always loved the series, but today i'll state this. I'm officially ashamed to be a fan of Metroid, because if i'm lumped in the same category as my peers, than that's just an insult. here's the problem, first, since every Metroid game, the sequel is crapped on. unless it comes out brand new for a next gen console, i hear similar idiocy everytime. when n64 sold out Metroid for Zelda, everyone praised Prime because of eight years since a console Metroid. ya'll whine, then Echoes tanks according to sales. the next gen Wii starts with Corruption high, now Trilogy and Other M get this same treatment. if ya'll are still waiting for the next Super Metroid, wake up because it will never happen. all technology will never surpass your expectations, and Other M is by far the closest to Super. I've heard for years we want story! then Nintendo finally gives story, now I hear Other M sucks. Samus is an orphan seeking daddy's approval, she's not the ditzy homecoming queen that'll give you a hummer after prom. play tomb raider if you want that kinda bullsh*t. the woman shows emotion for the first time and ya'll whine because her feelings ruined your zerosuit fantasies. how can someone who loved the old school Metroid really complain about the controls which were superb. the graphics were the greatest for a Wii game, that even compete with PS3 and 360. there is nothing wrong with the voice of Samus either. watch a flick, then compare this to bad voice acting. read the manga, this is her personality. the only flaw with Other M is it's short. but that's fine, keep on being critical everybody, because i have yet to play a bad Metroid game and the Wii outsells other systems because Nintendo has a decent idea how to make games. have a great day.

 

[FightThePower]

This article sums up pretty much how I feel about this game. [http://www.destructoid.com/metroid-other-m-s-story-fails-on-so-many-levels-183310.phtml] I don't care if she was 'like that in the Manga' as several people have said, two wrongs don't make a right. I understand people didn't want Samus to be the kind of independent woman who has zero emotion whatsoever, and I'm glad they didn't pander to that stereotype, but they took it way too far. The scenes where Samus has to kill Ghor and Gandrayda in Metroid Prime 3 characterised her so much better than Other M - she is still shown to have emotion, but is still a strong character.

I went back and competed Metroid Prime again to make myself feel better. Did Hard mode in 6 hours, 100% Items, 100% Scans, remembered them all of the top of my head. Quite proud of myself to be honest.

 

[Bat Vader]

HA HA "Nintendo has tried to do something different and bring a human edge, damn them for thinking of the gamers, they should have just done the same thing only different" the reviewers on this site suck

That is just plain rude. Just because you don't agree with what they say does not give you the right to insult them. Plus, insulting the staff is a bad thing to do because it can get you into loads of trouble with the moderators.

 

[Mikeyfell]

"defined by anonymity"
I am so going to quote that out of context

all the escapist reviews sound so stiff and unnatural
even the little jokes that get thrown in sound forced and robotic

 

[jettyasd]

D) nintendo pushed it back two months? those pricks!!
other m is a great game, there are fans that enjoyed it and were exited waiting for it.

 

[jettyasd]

in 1986 you can play as samus in a swimsuit. don't listen, then copy g4. funny how she never said sexist when a male with a six pack runs on the screen. be fair if youre gonna be critical. g4 gave re5 a 3 also, the have terrible reviews.

 

[jettyasd]

i dont care about her review but her saying sexist?
YOU CAN PLAY THE ORIGINAL METROID IN A FUCKING BIKINI
ithats what people are bitching about.

 

[jettyasd]

you know adam is were she brings her bounties? also her being on an official mission means a fat, government paycheck to follow orders? the chozo didnt go on random ships dropping ice beams and missiles. it's only a different route from the tiresome "malfunction "

 

[John Canevari]

Man what a great game...tired of killing enemies to get upgrades to missiles and refill your health? Just think REALLY REALLY hard and Samus can replenish them immediatly...Other M is a stain on an otherwise brilliant series.