Metroid: Other M

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  1. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    Trash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  2. Mochimeplease
    Jul 23, 2023
    9
    Excellent game, held off from this game due to the mixed reviews, however after now playing prime 3 and corruption I can say that Other M is the better of the two and remains very much faithful to the original gameplay of Metroid whilst introducing a new modern style, gameplay and story elements which feel grown up and mature compared to many other Wii and Nintendo titles. I believe thatExcellent game, held off from this game due to the mixed reviews, however after now playing prime 3 and corruption I can say that Other M is the better of the two and remains very much faithful to the original gameplay of Metroid whilst introducing a new modern style, gameplay and story elements which feel grown up and mature compared to many other Wii and Nintendo titles. I believe that many people could not look past the character advancements and changes to Samus from previous games, however the game is intentionally an evolution and coming of age tale of Samus which in fact very much makes sense from a series perspective and is absolutely necessary to understand more about the character. I personally believe that metroid prime tainted the series style, however, looking at the two now in comparison, the controls and gameplay of Other M have aged far better than the cluttered and invasive controls of the nunchuk and wiimote setup of corruption. I am very happy with this game and as somebody who played the original metroid upon release I can say that the series has progressed in a positive way reimagining those corridors and alien invested ships and planets in a way which would be expected on a modern day console and is perhaps one of the best looking games on the Wii. The gameplay elements are fun and with a very decent level of challenge, and the controls work very smoothly and compliment the gameplay rather than hinder your enjoyment. Excellent game overall and would recommend picking up a Wii again for games of this quality.… Expand
  3. B-Bog
    Mar 18, 2023
    3
    Holy s**t this game is bad. The narrative and writing are utter trash, Samus Aran gets demoted from a badass, independent bounty hunter to an over-sensitive, baby-crazy, immature girl with daddy issues that's afraid of using powers she already has and that could greatly help her and her mission if they don't get arbitrarily authorized by some dude she doesn't even work for anymore; theHoly s**t this game is bad. The narrative and writing are utter trash, Samus Aran gets demoted from a badass, independent bounty hunter to an over-sensitive, baby-crazy, immature girl with daddy issues that's afraid of using powers she already has and that could greatly help her and her mission if they don't get arbitrarily authorized by some dude she doesn't even work for anymore; the control scheme is one of the most asinine I have ever encountered in a video game ; the camera seems to be working for the bad guys; the exploration and powerup-progression aspects that have always been the lifeblood of the Metroid franchise get reduced to almost zero; the music sucks ass; the atmosphere is lacking; the level design and pacing is terrible (you take so many pointless little detours just to unlock a door or sth similar); every single little room and hallway is populated with 200 enemies at the minimum; the cutscenes drag on for waaaaaaay too long and can neither be paused nor skipped (you can't even use the home button); I mean, I could go on.

    I have sometimes seen the cope from people that while this isn't a good Metroid game, it's supposedly still a fun 3D Action game. To which I say: Are you out of your mind? Have you ever even played another 3D Action game in your life? Even Ratchet on the f**king PS2 blows this out of the water by a country mile.    … Expand
  4. DianeTheGamer
    Feb 27, 2023
    10
    Game is Amazing. People just mad because it wasn't Metroid prime. Undeserved Hate and most who hate on it probably never even played it and only Hate because it's a Meme to make fun of certain games.
  5. Wertypite
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Underrated classic. Expanded and upgraded idea from Metroid Fusion. Please, give it try Japanese version of the game, because English localization ruined pheonomenal story by Yoshio Sakamoto. I'm very impressed!
  6. Playin
    Jan 19, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I hate the controls, hate Samus's character and I hate Adam the most.
    Story is boring in my opinion, and you can't skip any of cutscenes.
    When I got use to controls the gameplay was actually fun.
    I was happy when Adam died at end because he a dick and didn't let me all power from Super Metroid until when he wants to.
    This was only $5 bucks at GameStop when I got it, still better than Sonic forces.    … Expand
  7. Pembroke_Watts
    Dec 17, 2022
    4
    The story and especially the voice acting is so bad, that at times it can be funny. Everyone sounds like they were reading the script at 3 am for the first time while trying to not wake up anyone. The plot sounds interesting, but the way it's told is atrocious. The game doesn't understand "show, don't tell". Instead, the game feels the need to overexplain things through Samus' innerThe story and especially the voice acting is so bad, that at times it can be funny. Everyone sounds like they were reading the script at 3 am for the first time while trying to not wake up anyone. The plot sounds interesting, but the way it's told is atrocious. The game doesn't understand "show, don't tell". Instead, the game feels the need to overexplain things through Samus' inner monologue. Furthermore, the character of Samus in this game does not match at all with her character from the other games. This character could have maybe worked better as an origin story, but this game is supposed to take place close to the end of the timeline.

    On the other hand, the gameplay is at least not that bad. The game is incredibly linear, even when compared to more linear Metroid games, the camera is locked, and the controls are extremely clunky and were probably made by the same people who made the n64 controller. Despite that, there were moments when I thought the game was entertaining, particularly with some boss fights, although I would rather have the gameplay of any other mainline Metroid/Metroid prime game. Furthermore, the game didn't have any major bugs, and the visuals of the prerendered cutscenes looked good.    … Expand
  8. Icefang
    Sep 8, 2022
    10
    I played this game when it was released and I remember enjoying it I was around 16 I think. The controls were good when I got used to them and despite many people disliking the story I did enjoy it at the time. I still have this game and will probably play it again soon.
  9. NBUnderscores
    Sep 2, 2022
    6
    The story sucks, Samus' character isn't even right, gameplay is fine though. It's not awful, but does have a lot of issues with it (cringe cutscenes, meh voice direction, graphics aren't that great, etc) but not the worst game ever, although I still wouldn't say it is good either
  10. Feehh
    Jul 3, 2022
    0
    Atrocious dialog, bad combat and inherits the worst aspects of Fusion.
    And on top of that it doesn't even matter if you play it, because it just rehashes old plot and characters, literally there is no point on playing it.
  11. Jofe
    May 16, 2022
    2
    Bad gameplay, bad characters, awful game-design. It is a very bad Metroid game and not even a good action game.
  12. Kostas101
    Oct 30, 2021
    6
    My very first Metroid, and I think that it's a fine game. I like the 3D environment, platforming, challenging gameplay, and focus on the story. I also like how Samus has personality, and talks, which makes her a decent character, instead of a boring silent protagonist.
  13. Steyraus
    Jun 25, 2021
    4
    Controlling SAmus in Other M is like trying to jugle and jerk off at the same time, just don't work.. The first few hours are well balanced and fit the controls, but things soon devolve into a mess of holding control on side to move and also having to point it at the screen to shoot..It also gets crazy with one boss after boss, with no time to even get use to new moves..
    I Liked Samus's    Controlling SAmus in Other M is like trying to jugle and jerk off at the same time, just don't work.. The first few hours are well balanced and fit the controls, but things soon devolve into a mess of holding control on side to move and also having to point it at the screen to shoot..It also gets crazy with one boss after boss, with no time to even get use to new moves..
    I Liked Samus's look and the visuals of the game, but the controls are broken and not at all fun.    … Expand
  14. Vugio
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    I loved this game. Battle system is great, so is the story. Samus shows her inner thoughts and connection to the only person she considered family. A scene with Ridley that everyone was **** about makes much more sense when you are mature enough and have enough empathy to understand that child trauma can affect even the toughest bounty hunter in the galaxy. What spoiled it for most playersI loved this game. Battle system is great, so is the story. Samus shows her inner thoughts and connection to the only person she considered family. A scene with Ridley that everyone was **** about makes much more sense when you are mature enough and have enough empathy to understand that child trauma can affect even the toughest bounty hunter in the galaxy. What spoiled it for most players out of Japan was the bad voice acting and localization of the dialogue. (Samus following orders makes much more sense when you get the actual original text) Watch the whole Japanese movie with English subs on YouTube and you will understand. Hope they could make a remaster with the original Japanese audio and text. Such a shame that most people will never give it a chance. One of my favorite takes on Metroid, and something original.… Expand
  15. candidKlutz
    Oct 13, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I actually was hoping to enjoy this game more than other fans do, as I'm admittedly fairly easily entertained. I'd always heard that the story was bad, but that the gameplay was actually pretty good. Once I got to play it for myself, I'd find out that that was a total lie. The story was indeed pretty bad, but the controls were some of the worst controls I've ever had the displeasure of using in a videogame. I could forgive the subpar gameplay, though, if the story was good. Unfortunately, it's just sort of a rehash of Fusion that takes place directly before Fusion, making Samus retroactively look like a bit of an idiot in Fusion when she's surprised by the same things that happened in this game. It also feels weird now knowing that Adam only died immediately before Fusion, making things much more awkward when she turns right around and names her ship's AI "Adam", only for it to turn out to actually BE Adam. Technically speaking, the visuals of Other M are very impressive for the Wii, but the actual aesthetics and designs of characters leave something to be desired. The music was very lackluster, as well. I wouldn't recommend this game to anyone, let alone another Metroid fan.… Expand
  16. ffp
    Oct 12, 2021
    1
    played this when it came out but i picked it up while playing thru all the metroid games before Dread release. This game is a mess, nonsensical plot, cringe voice acting, 2D and prime inspired gameplay but doesn’t achieve any of those aspects well. The only good is the cutscenes but for that i can watch a movie. A joke of a Metroid game, and if we take away al the metroid aspect of theplayed this when it came out but i picked it up while playing thru all the metroid games before Dread release. This game is a mess, nonsensical plot, cringe voice acting, 2D and prime inspired gameplay but doesn’t achieve any of those aspects well. The only good is the cutscenes but for that i can watch a movie. A joke of a Metroid game, and if we take away al the metroid aspect of the game, we still end up with a pretty bland game.… Expand
  17. Oreun
    Oct 10, 2021
    6
    I honestly thought it was gonna be way worse. The game is fun to play, but still not as good as the prime games. It's voice acting is pure **** and controls are kinda bad. Gameplay is decent however and it is still fun to play.

    Honestamente pensaba que iba a ser mucho peor. El juego es divertido de jugar, pero no es tan bueno como los de la saga prime. Las voces son bastante malas y los    I honestly thought it was gonna be way worse. The game is fun to play, but still not as good as the prime games. It's voice acting is pure **** and controls are kinda bad. Gameplay is decent however and it is still fun to play.

    Honestamente pensaba que iba a ser mucho peor. El juego es divertido de jugar, pero no es tan bueno como los de la saga prime. Las voces son bastante malas y los controles casi que tambien. El gameplay es decente y es divertido.    … Expand
  18. James2020
    Sep 28, 2021
    10
    finally a Metroid game where they explain the story with cinematics, so it is much easier to understand the story and that apart it makes it more interesting from the point of view. Its gameplay can divide the community but for someone who likes three dimensions it will be a great experience to play.
  19. Iheboss9
    Sep 6, 2021
    8
    Metroid other M is a metroid that has greatly divided fans and will continue to divide over time. However, does a game that doesn't give the fans what they expect make it a bad game ? For me the answer is obviously no.

    Other M is part of Nintendo's attempt to renew the license, to bring a whole new dimension to it, whether in terms of narration or gameplay, after the success of Metroid    Metroid other M is a metroid that has greatly divided fans and will continue to divide over time. However, does a game that doesn't give the fans what they expect make it a bad game ? For me the answer is obviously no.

    Other M is part of Nintendo's attempt to renew the license, to bring a whole new dimension to it, whether in terms of narration or gameplay, after the success of Metroid Prime. It is therefore extremely confusing to take in hand this game after having played the primes because this last one takes back much more codes of the 2D opuses. It is more linear, less rotor and offers a much more nervous and dynamic gameplay. We are facing a metroid oriented as an action game.

    In my eyes, this attempt is a success : Samus is handled very well, the gameplay works perfectly : the fights have never been so fluid where the previous opuses (whether 2D or Prime) offered confrontations that were sometimes too soft. The level design is not outdone, it is certainly less labyrinthine but the station on which the events of the game take place offers a very interesting maze to go through tinged with a sinister atmosphere proper to this saga. The bosses are not the most outstanding of the series but Other M offers memorable confrontations with some unexpected surprises.

    As far as the story is concerned, the developers chose to focus on Samus' story. For me this is not a betrayal of the character, because in this game we play a traumatized Samus following the events of Super Metroid and I think it's a very good choice because we explore facets that were unexploited even though we knew about their existence since Metroid fusion. Unfortunately, some parts of the game are a bit painful, with Samus talking too much sometimes and the plot taking too long to set up some interesting issues. The story itself is not too bad, a bit cliché from time to time but overall it is quite good.

    On the other hand, apart from Adam and Anthony, the rest of the characters are as uninteresting as possible and absolutely not developed, it's a pity because their deaths have no impact on the player or on the story, but I must say that the traitor who eliminates the traces of the team as we go along participates in the oppressive atmosphere of the game which is quite successful.

    On the technical level, the game is one of the most beautiful of the Wii, there was a very good job done especially during the cinematics, we regret the colors too dull on the whole game. As far as the OST is concerned, it's a bit of a black spot, I must say, very few striking themes (I'll say globally the one of Ridley, of the end boss, the two musics of the title screen and finally the one of the epilogue), we are far from the rest of the series on this point.

    In conclusion: an unloved game but nevertheless an excellent action/adventure game and a very good Metroid despite everything. The ninja team brought a new breath to the series with a more agile Samus than ever, the gameplay is very good, the level design is also successful, in short we only regret a scenario and characters poorly mastered, which will however have allowed to flesh out the lore and history of Samus. No, Metroid other M is not a bad game, no it is not the shame of the series and I hope that one day, the fans of this mythical saga still skeptical will give it a second chance.    … Expand
  20. Jvyse69
    Jul 21, 2021
    10
    Metroid Dread will never come close to this absolute work of art. The Citizen Kane of interactive media.
  21. Parodius
    Feb 16, 2021
    8
    Un jeux qui souffre de la comparaison avec les autres épisodes, pourtant très divertissant, bien réalisé et qui apporte un peut de profondeur a Samus. Ce n'est pas le meilleur, mais il est loin d'être mauvais
  22. PHDIKOULAS
    Feb 8, 2021
    0
    linear game, ora ora type dialogues like in crappy jrpgs etc, stick to the recipe, or better yet play super metroid to see what made this franchise awesome
  23. Raknner44
    Jan 12, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Apartado gráfico genial, música buena pero nada sobresaliente, controles buenos, diseño de nivel en algunas partes deficiente pero en general muy bueno. El hecho que a veces te obliguen a escanear algo para continuar que apenas se puede ver es horrible y frustrante. Además en ningún momento se desbloquean la súper bomba de energía y eso que hay un par de cosas que se destruyen con esa bomba. La historia es una tremenda cagada, que Samus no use las armas poderosas se entiende porque podría causar daños colaterales, pero que no decida usar los trajes de protección contra temperaturas extremas ni el gravitatorio es absolutamente estúpido, es protección y no la usa igual. Lo único bueno es que no murió Anthony, pero es frustrante verla como una pelotuda haciendo caso a un tipo para el que no trabaja incluso si arriesga su seguridad en ello, una tarada. Para eso que se busquen una mejor excusa para ir metiendo las mejoras de a poco.… Expand
  24. TharosTheDragon
    Dec 12, 2020
    7
    It's certainly not a bad game but it doesn't really fit well into the Metroid franchise. Let's say Team Ninja has some traditional ideas about masculinity and femininity. I think the gameplay is generally fine though it unfortunately misses the point of adventure games by railroading you a lot. I think it's actually pretty cool to try an innovative control system by having the playerIt's certainly not a bad game but it doesn't really fit well into the Metroid franchise. Let's say Team Ninja has some traditional ideas about masculinity and femininity. I think the gameplay is generally fine though it unfortunately misses the point of adventure games by railroading you a lot. I think it's actually pretty cool to try an innovative control system by having the player switch between sideways mode and pointer mode. Even if the idea didn't end up being so good, I like experimentation for the sake of experimentation. And the story starts out great by recreating the classic ending of Super Metroid in glorious 3D. Indeed, throughout the game Team Ninja pays homage to other Metroid games so it's clear Other M was made by true fans. The real problem with the game is the horrendous mistreatment of Samus's character. They took the most badass independent woman in the universe and transformed her into a delicate sobbing flower with "daddy issues." All Metroid games have to come up with some reason Samus doesn't start out with all her powers from the last game, and in this game the reason is that she's not "authorized" to use them. Samus should have given Adam the finger when he demanded that she follow orders. She was there as an independent bounty hunter answering a distress signal and she can do what she wants.… Expand
  25. BenannahRama14
    Nov 17, 2020
    8
    Other M is quite the controversial title, and it's very easy to see why. In an attempt to bridge the gap between the classic 2D games and the 3D Prime games, this was Nintendo's result. The game brings a very fresh take on how to control and interact in a third-person, locked-camera setup. You trek through the very detailed and diverse ship the game takes place in, and use first-person toOther M is quite the controversial title, and it's very easy to see why. In an attempt to bridge the gap between the classic 2D games and the 3D Prime games, this was Nintendo's result. The game brings a very fresh take on how to control and interact in a third-person, locked-camera setup. You trek through the very detailed and diverse ship the game takes place in, and use first-person to get new perspectives, and target specific enemies, all which is achieved by a single WiiMote. You tilt the remote sideways for the main third-person action, and then point the remote to take on a first-person view, much like the Primes. It would be difficult for any other company to make this transition responsive and snappy, but Nintendo have once again hit it out of the park. The transition is near instantaneous, and there is never a time when you unintentionally switch views. Very impressive.

    However, as one could imagine, it's quite tricky controlling Samus in a 3D environment with a d-pad. During my play sessions, I'd often have flashbacks of playing the Crash Bandicoot games. It feels similar to that, however having a true d-pad instead of four segmented directional buttons does help. The game leans heavily into the linear side in order to accommodate its more focused narrative. While some might suspect it detracts from the experience, I suggest that it was necessary in order for them to tell the story they were wanting to tell.

    Samus is the most versatile and flexible she has ever been, with top-notch animation that really sells the impact of her heavy-duty Chozo armor. The spectacle comes to a head when fighting bosses, of which this game absolutely excells at. Each boss makes great use of changing perspectives, Samus new and handy dodge mechanic, and the combination of all of her weapons and gadgets. There is not a single boss fight in this game that feels wasted.

    Music, while most just providing atmosphere, is very effective. It establishes this sense of dread and eeriness, and it sends chills down my spine when in combination with the visuals.

    The story gives an in-depth look at Samus Aran's psyche. What makes such an awesome, powerful, galaxy-saving bounty hunter tick? Throughout the game's narrative, we get glimpses of Samus' past. What she was like even before she was a freelance bounty hunter. I was continually invested in learning more about Samus, in part due to Jessica Erin Martin's performance. She had a tough task voicing Samus' more reserved thoughts while also driving the emotion behind certain scenes. Samus harldy ever speaks to other characters, but when she does, Jessica's range truly shines.

    The story takes some very big risks at the tail-end of the narrative. While I cannot say I thought the risks paid off, I was invested in Samus' character enough to still enjoy it.

    While I do not think absolutely everyone will enjoy this outing in the Metroid series, I can say with confidence that it absolutely exudes that Nintendo polish throughout the entire playtime. If you don't mind venturing down this more experimental path in the Metroid series, you might find yourself pleasantly surprised, as I was.    … Expand
  26. Mahmus
    Oct 26, 2020
    8
    The game it's flaws, most of them relating to the story, but the gameplay itself; the controls, the graphics, the combat, is a lot of fun and feels really good.
  27. DweinJimenez
    Sep 24, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Finally got to nearly complete Metroid Other M. In this journey of living to the fullest every Metroid entry Nintendo has released I have arrived to the infamous of the bunch 'Metroid: Other M', and I am here to share my out of the ordinary adventure I had with this videogame. This entry Yoshio Sakamoto gave us ten years ago was made in high hopes with the vision of making a heavily story-driven 'Metroid' game that could be seen as a movie but the end results of a big half of this game didn't quite met Sakamoto's expectations. An anticipated game that achieved bad executions, one of the first complaints was all over the changes to our beloved protagonist Samus. Though her voice actor did a good job, the narrative for this game was what made it feel very off, which made many fans dislike the story just by that part on it's own. This was the first time Samus, the mostly silent protagonist, was given a full fledged voice throughout whole Metroid game. Furthermore, playing this game can be fun and action-packed (a rarely expressed opinion in comparison to the general public) all in a 2.5D perspective for the most part, while also having a very linear story unlike most Metroid games which don't give you objectives and set you off by yourself to explore. This game does contain "Metroidvania" elements but doesn't exactly feel like a proper Metroid game as a whole. In addition, some new combat techniques were introduced and show off satisfying animations (which was further improved in the remake 'Metroid: Samus Returns'). Hatred & jokes towards the game can be seen nearly everywhere in the internet when the game is being the topic, initially coming because of the way the protagonist Samus & her relationship with her ex-commander Adam Malkovich are portrayed. This story also lays out various major plot points which contradict most games before it, for this reason alone, many fans of the franchise disliked such game by how much we are used to having the games with expansive stories that connect together and form a massive timeline. Though there are a few things that can be given deep looks and realize that a portion of the plot points shown can fill in gaps near the end of the "canon" timeline, making it considered to be taking place before the chronologically latest installment 'Metroid: Fusion'. Nonetheless, the game essentially wrote itself out of being canon due to refuting key points shown which ignore most of the events in the past, especially the character development getting controversially retconned every now and then. Thus, this 5-8 hours game can be enjoyed though it's for the better to have low expectations in the story; on the contrary, the gameplay rarely comes close in becoming tedious, meanwhile there are also save points in several nearby spots to help you on the way. And that's not all, the game provides you a quick but challenging post game where you finish off what's left of the story and you are given the freedom to explore and collect your missed items before heading to the main objective, after this you officially finish the game and the results screen show up as most games from the series.

    In conclusion, this game took the formula of Metroid into a different route and brought new ideas to the table that are great in concept but unfortunately not executed as expected.    … Expand
  28. AProudR1Spammer
    Aug 2, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While its not the best metroid, its no terrible either, gameplay is fine, though it has some issues with the camara on 3rd person mode or being required to be in 1st person to shoot missiles, they could've just used the nunchuck for movement, level design is ok, very similar to fusion, the mechanic of regaining your health, for me, is a very welcome adittion, so far the game looks ok, but the problem with the game comes with the story, first, the plot with Samus not using her abilities is the most unmetroidy thing in the plot, the overwhelming amount of dialogue is also something a metroid game would never do, and the huge amount of cinematics did not made me empathise more with Samus, it just made me want to skip the cinematics (which you can't) and go back to playing the game, these are all issues that could have been fixed easily, just remove most cinematics, remove some dialogue and rewrite the whole plot, either way, the plot suffers a lot with the "we wanted to make Samus a more human character" which was not nescesary, bosses are fine, though some like the nest thing are just normal enemies, bosses like Ridley are great, i'd say this game has the 2nd best ridley fight in the series, but minibosses lack a bit of creativity and are rehashed multiple times in the game, and the one that dropped you the seeker missiles was just anoying.
    Overall metroid other m is the worst metroid in the series, (btw federation force is not a metroid) and while it sounds bad, all metroid games are fantastic, and the metroid series has 2 masterpieces in prime and in super metroid, mom is not terrible, fails in trying to tell a better story with cinematics and giving Samus more humanity, but other than that, mom is an ok game    … Expand
  29. inudg
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un juego realmente entretenido. La jugabilidad es muy buena, los gráficos son geniales (para la consola), el ost es genial y aunque la historia a veces pueda verse algo forzada, es gran juego. Le pongo 9 porque es un poco corto y el jefe final es realmente sencillo y prácticamente inexistente.… Expand
  30. LightDay
    May 22, 2020
    8
    People have thrown a lot of garbage into the game for not being the "Same".

    Points: + Good gameplay -Bad control + a pretty good story but with serious clear problems in the focus of the protagonist -Some scenes that do not match the personality -Many scenes out of date with respect to the protagonist + The protagonist is not stupid. + Pretty good music + Quite interesting    People have thrown a lot of garbage into the game for not being the "Same".

    Points:
    + Good gameplay
    -Bad control
    + a pretty good story but with serious clear problems in the focus of the protagonist
    -Some scenes that do not match the personality
    -Many scenes out of date with respect to the protagonist
    + The protagonist is not stupid.
    + Pretty good music
    + Quite interesting collectibles
    + a huge map that you could explore as long as you do it at the right time.
    - + The video game is linear, this can be a negative point and a good point for some although an emphasis on history.
    + Certain interesting plot twists
    + Fanservice, although it is branded too bad a game, the game tries to fill all kinds of fanservice for the biggest fans of the franchise, from fighting with bosses that you would not expect to certain small references only captivable for those who more have entered this franchise.

    In conclusion, a good and enjoyable game, it has notable errors but it complies.    … Expand
  31. UmAlguem
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Adam autorizou um 10. Dkksosososososososoososososososososososososoososososososososoos



    Esse jogo é ótimo    … Expand
  32. ServiceTobbe
    Feb 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is awesome. I Love it. Nice sound, grafix and story. challenging like Metroid shall be with hidden secrets to be found… Expand
  33. Conun-Drum
    Jan 3, 2020
    0
    It's not just a bad Metroid game (and certainly not a Metroidvania in my opinion), but a bad game in general. I don't understand how this got past Nintendo quality assurance.
  34. EROCKQ
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This game got slammed because "woke" journalists didn't like that Samus has a Male commander. People followed suit because half of the population is below average intelligence.
  35. marcelskerps
    Oct 27, 2019
    0
    definitivamente esse não é um jogo metroid, é muito triste saber que foi escrito pelo criador, mas de qualquer forma não considero esse game como da franquia, no máximo um spin off, nunca imaginaria que samus fosse tão idiota submissa no qual foi mostrada nesse game, decepção de quem é fã, de quem sempre viu uma samus bem diferente dessa, e todo o contexto do mundo metroid, além do jogodefinitivamente esse não é um jogo metroid, é muito triste saber que foi escrito pelo criador, mas de qualquer forma não considero esse game como da franquia, no máximo um spin off, nunca imaginaria que samus fosse tão idiota submissa no qual foi mostrada nesse game, decepção de quem é fã, de quem sempre viu uma samus bem diferente dessa, e todo o contexto do mundo metroid, além do jogo não ser nada a ver com o resto da franquia, não tem a mesma ambientação, nem musicas memoraveis, enfim foi uma perca de tempo e dinheiro, a unica coisa que pode ser aproveitado em jogos futuros é a mecanica do movimento da personagem e só… Expand
  36. Fransu_YT
    Sep 1, 2019
    4
    This game is a disappointment on so many levels. It ignores the series' continuity and tries to create and continue its own. Because of this, many fans have counter-ignored it, saying it doesn't belong in the series' storyline. I'm one of those people.
    The main gripe many - myself included - have with this game is it's absolutely laughable and sometimes even disgusting story;
    The voice    This game is a disappointment on so many levels. It ignores the series' continuity and tries to create and continue its own. Because of this, many fans have counter-ignored it, saying it doesn't belong in the series' storyline. I'm one of those people.
    The main gripe many - myself included - have with this game is it's absolutely laughable and sometimes even disgusting story;
    The voice acting is wooden and usually pretty bad. Samus has a "father figure" who was kind of established in Fusion, but in that game he was rightfully thrown there as a mostly unknown side character from Samus' past, but in this game he gets too big of a spotlight, being able to even control what upgrades Samus can use when and where; he also makes Samus look like a helpless b-word since she can't really do anything without "AdAm AuThOrIzInG" him. The story tries to dramatize and cinematize(?) the series for whatever reason, but it definitely didn't work.
    But don't worry, that's not all Other M has to offer! Of course a thoroughly flawed story must be on top of all the other flawed stuff. Boring gameplay, absolutely horrendous controls, the most dull and uninspired environments the series has ever seen, and the music follows suit.
    Please don't play this game. Just play the Primes, I did, and they're actually worth it.    … Expand
  37. GAVITRAXmz
    Nov 19, 2018
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game honestly isn't terrible. I wouldn't call it a good game, but to say it was spawned out by Satans fairly ugly wife is a bit of an overstatement. Now, I must say that I am a diehard Metroid fan, and this is probably going to have a major effect on my review. I don't think this invalidates my review though, as a game is more then just it's contents. A game is it's intentions and it's effects on the rest of it's respective series. With that being said, I'll actually move on to reviewing the game.

    So, I'll start with the things that i liked about this game. The first is some of the gameplay elements and the animation. While the designs of the world and creatures were pretty bland and forgettable, everything is animated wonderfully and does a good job of immersing me in the world. It still surprises me just how good the graphics are in this game as well, especially considering it's on the Wii. Particle effects, higher resolution textures, and pretty good sound design permeate the entire game.

    Moving on to the things that I didn't like about this game, I'd like to say that Nintendo's asinine decision to not use the nun chuck for this game to preserve a "nostalgic" feel really drags the game down. The D-Pad only allows for 8 directions of movement, less then Super Mario 64, making it really annoying to make any precise movements. An analog stick really would have increased the play-ability of the game by a long shot. Then there's the "first-person mode". While it works when you've played for a few hours and gotten used to it, it's still really confusing and unintuitive. You have to turn your controller a full 90 degrees and reconfigure your right hand in order to be able to do anything. Did I mention that the game tries to slow down to give you time to adjust, but it's just not enough to make it smooth and easy.

    The exploration aspects of this game are diminished both by boring world and game design. You go on a linear set of rooms proceeding from one cut scene/boss set to the next. You hardly need missile tanks because you can refill missiles any time that you want, and there only a few energy tanks throughout the entire game. All your powerups are just given to you randomly, so there's no reason for you to explore other then to get to the next cut-scene and occasional annoying boss fight.

    In all honesty though, all of the things that I mentioned prior to this aren't what drag this game down. With just these things it would just be a mediocre game that you wouldn't ever have to think about again if you didn't want to, sort of like Metroid Prime Hunters. Really the main thing that hurts this game so much, is its inclusion of Adam Malkovich. He was a prominent figure in both the Manga and Metroid Fusion from the early 2000s. In each of those he seemed to be more of a mentor figure. He's the person who began giving her direction as an early adult when she joined the military. They fought many battles together, including parts of the war with the Space Pirates. So the logical path for Other M to take would be to pretend that Samus's actual father figure, an alien named Old Bird, doesn't exist. The it should go and treat Adam like he was her daddy. Not even like a caring daddy, but a stupid, egotistical, abusive daddy. Not only that, but Samus, the same badass who had destroyed several PLANETS by this part of the timeline, just goes with it. She never stands up to him or tells him to shut up, but in the end acts like he was being a hero. It's a dangerous message to be giving a bunch of teenage American boys (because that's the majority of Metroid fans), who are still figuring things out, like morality. This isn't to mention that the story is just messy and full of plot holes anyways. There's a part where Samus gets traumatized by the reincarnation of the creature that killed her parents and destroyed the planet she was born on. This makes sense considering she was a child when it happened, but there's one problem. That problem is that Samus has fought the same creature several times throughout the series by the time this game takes place. There is no reason for her to be traumatized by him. That's only one of the many, many, many, plot holes throughout the game. And it's for this reason that I can't give the game even close to just a mediocre rating. While the gameplay is fine, the story manages to not only destroy any interesting character development that a fan favorite could have had, the messy story manages to push immoral and even dangerous ideals.

    It's taken me years to really gather my thoughts on this game. I got it a few years after it came out when I was still fairly young, and even back then I could understand just how flawed this game was. I finished it out of a feeling of obligation because it was a part of the "Metroid lineage", but it would honestly be better if this game just got wiped from history, and consequently, from cannon.    … Expand
  38. Swagner
    Sep 4, 2018
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For some games, it would make sense to ignore a lackluster story in favor of competent gameplay. Other M is not one such game. Why? Because the story is what was given top billing: Other M (and its proponents) say that it provides "needed depth" to Samus's character and the Metroid universe as a whole, but in actuality all it does is trample on what little worldbuilding the previous games had.

    Where Fusion has Samus describe herself as "someone who dislikes taking orders", Other M has her "exhilarated" at the prospect. Where nearly every other game had her gunning down Ridley the moment she sees him, Other M has her break down and sob for reasons never explained in it or any other game. Plot threads are picked up and dropped haphazardly: Samus herself never actually resolves any of them ("the deleter", Ridley, and MB are all taken down by someone else). She's made completely co-dependent on Adam; she very literally won't even dress herself without his explicit orders, and when she appears on the verge of thinking for herself he suddenly appears to shoot her in the back and walk off with the final level. She was even made shorter than the entire male cast (keep in mind that she's canonically 6'3") as though to further drive home the point that she is no more than a minor character in a game ostensibly about her.    … Expand
  39. Honest-Yan
    Jul 10, 2018
    10
    Best game on the Wii. Ignore the bad reviews, this is just people hung up on the characterization of the avatar you control and the narrative of a few cut-scenes. The narrative is nonsensical and the characterization of the main character is not how a fan would expect but this is not why people play videogames. The actual game is really good. It really pushes forward what can be achievedBest game on the Wii. Ignore the bad reviews, this is just people hung up on the characterization of the avatar you control and the narrative of a few cut-scenes. The narrative is nonsensical and the characterization of the main character is not how a fan would expect but this is not why people play videogames. The actual game is really good. It really pushes forward what can be achieved in a third person platform game. Some of the best graphics on Wii, it is like the old SNES games but with full 3D models and movement. There are some very imaginative bosses and a complex labyrinth to explore. This is a hidden gem that many missed out on because of an extreme fan reaction to the game not being Metroid Prime 4. The bonus is that it can be picked up cheap because of its unpopularity with fanboys.… Expand
  40. Meta1234
    Apr 20, 2018
    7
    This game felt quite weird. It was a console game but still it was different from the mainstream prime games. It was a 3D game in design playing as a 2D game. Strange and felt a bit flat.

    There was still effort put into the storyline but did not create excitement enough to go more than a 7.
  41. AngelECM
    Mar 2, 2018
    8
    Un buen juego demla saga Metroid que lamentablemente fue infravalorado y menospreciado i jistamente. El juego es bueno y divertido, buena jugabilidad.
  42. Retro_indepecat
    Sep 7, 2017
    9
    Es el que busco quan penso en un Metroid en 3D. No m'agraden els fps, així que un Metroid en tercera persona, per mi, es perfecte. Potser li falta una miqueta d'aquí i d'allà, però tot i això el joc està perfectament adaptat als meus gustos, gran gran joc!!
  43. JRRR
    Aug 20, 2017
    8
    This is a great Metroid game and a great game overall. The combat is great, moving with the d-pad in a 3D environment isn't perfect at all, but works very good, the combat is excellent and cinematic, the story, I'm not gonna lie, is flawed but didn't distract me from enjoying the game, Samus' character can be a bit annoying sometimes with how much inner monologue she has and how dry herThis is a great Metroid game and a great game overall. The combat is great, moving with the d-pad in a 3D environment isn't perfect at all, but works very good, the combat is excellent and cinematic, the story, I'm not gonna lie, is flawed but didn't distract me from enjoying the game, Samus' character can be a bit annoying sometimes with how much inner monologue she has and how dry her voice actress is, but overall I liked her. The level design is great, more akin to the retro 2D Metroid games. Overall, this game is a blast, has one of the best, IF not the best graphics for the Wii. Completely recommended. 8.5/10… Expand
  44. dragonhold24
    Aug 10, 2017
    8
    At a critical point in the story, Samus was shot in the back by a standard freeze pistol. It was at this point that any of her standard appeal of being a powerful, cool, independent, female bounty hunter went down the drain alongside her melted suit.

    It seems that whenever Adam Malkovich wants her to strip into the zero suit, he can do so on demand (due to nonsense plot). This said,    At a critical point in the story, Samus was shot in the back by a standard freeze pistol. It was at this point that any of her standard appeal of being a powerful, cool, independent, female bounty hunter went down the drain alongside her melted suit.

    It seems that whenever Adam Malkovich wants her to strip into the zero suit, he can do so on demand (due to nonsense plot).
    This said, Other M features the most satisfying gameplay to date.

    These developers desperately need an alternative method of handling Power Crawl. The series has become stagnant/formulaic and they ought to find more forms of progression to rely on.    … Expand
  45. GabMega
    Aug 2, 2017
    7
    ¿Recuerdan que no hace poco publique un post que no podía continuar con el Metroid Other M? Pues lo solucione, y ya termine el juego hasta las 3 de la mañana.

    Other M no es para nada un mal juego, solo es el Metroid que se queda más corto con respecto a los demás juegos de la franquicia ( no incluyo a los de Gameboy y 3Ds) y con las expectativas que tenia la gente fanática de la saga,    ¿Recuerdan que no hace poco publique un post que no podía continuar con el Metroid Other M? Pues lo solucione, y ya termine el juego hasta las 3 de la mañana.

    Other M no es para nada un mal juego, solo es el Metroid que se queda más corto con respecto a los demás juegos de la franquicia ( no incluyo a los de Gameboy y 3Ds) y con las expectativas que tenia la gente fanática de la saga, incluyéndome ( no me di cuenta que la Internet se quejo bastante de esta entrega en su tiempo, dandome cuenta de eso esta semana).

    Lo que más peca Other M esta sencillamente en la historia y narrativa del juego, con una Samus que se comporta como una persona que indaga mucho en sus pensamientos y preocupaciones de adolescente con problemas paternales, cosa que ha muchos fans no les gusto esa actitud que le pusieron a la protagonista, ya que estaban acostumbrados a la Samus callada y badass de los juegos clásicos y los de Primera Persona, pero esta Samus no inquieta del todo, ya que el juego solo quiere darte una faceta del personaje, contando su pasado con saber de donde viene ella y mostrar algo humano con el escuadrón de la Federación Intergalactica, y eso no esta mal, pero cae en que el juego te meta forzadamente en la narrativa con vídeos de exposición y conversaciones muy largas, y momentos en que el juego te obliga a buscar y destruir cosas en primera persona ( tardandome muchas veces en estos modos que te brinda el juego, ya que hay que ser muy preciso en lo que el juego quiere que encuentres).

    Y todos estos errores se pudieron solucionar con solamente diálogos de los personajes durante la partida sin necesidad de videos ( que va, que incluso Team Ninja tiene en la Galeria de Videos un segmento de la película completa de todo el juego, recopilando todos los videos del juego en uno solo de 2 horas, cosa que es un descaro). Es más, el juego te deja un hueco argumental grandisimo que se suponía que era el giro argumental más grande del capitulo, pero nunca te lo mostraron, ya que recuerden que había un traidor en el equipo de rescate de la Federación.

    Lo que me quedo motivado de seguir jugandolo fue por su exploración y un poco por su jugabilidad, ya que tenia tiempo sin jugar a un Metroid, aunque no puedas utilizar las habilidades de Samus desde el principio, por una simple excusa que te mete el juego que Adam, el jefe de la misión, te diga cuando puedas utilizar tus habilidades cuando el quiera ( como siempre en un Metroid, aunque más adelante, Samus se rebelara y le aparecera otra habilidad mas necesaria que otra, resultando más tonto, por que recuerden, narrativa). Tambien me encantaron el ambiente y gráficos que te trae las texturas del juego, causando incluso que tenia que actualizar mi Wii para continuar con el juego, ya que recuerden que había una parte que el juego no me dejaba seguir por que se paraba en un video por lo muy avanzado que era para mi consola del 2006. Y claro, la acción que algunos momentos del juego, como los dos niveles de contrarreloj, para que no te fueras dentro de la nave que situa la misión principal y morir en el intento de la persecusión de Samus. Es más, tiene unos puntos extras por ser el único Metroid que puedes controlar a Samus sin su traje.

    Metroid Other M es claramente un conflicto de empresas de videojuegos que tenían muy excelentes ideas, resultando ganador mayormente las partes en 2D de los niveles, pero que en aspectos de historia y narrativa, se ven que fueron escritores y diseñadores de niveles muy novatos, queriendo brindar una historia que atrape al igual que la interacción de Biashock o Portal, pero que cae brutalmente.

    Me gusto el juego, pero si se planea un estilo parecido a este en el próximo Metroid 4 ( cosa que no creo que hagan), lo hagan mejor y que el juego no exija tanto al jugador en tener todo al 100 %.

    PD: Anthony es mejor personaje de la saga, punto.    … Expand
  46. Youmustdienow
    Jul 3, 2017
    8
    Controls are mixed here. On one hand the dodge feature is a Vango. Pretty revolutionary for tp combat battles, yet no one will phraise the game for it. The viewing angle can be a bit far away at times. I like the moments where Samus is viewed in tp while riding on elevators. Being that we switch to tp & FP view on the fly, it's pretty off to have angles that are vastly polar opposite fromControls are mixed here. On one hand the dodge feature is a Vango. Pretty revolutionary for tp combat battles, yet no one will phraise the game for it. The viewing angle can be a bit far away at times. I like the moments where Samus is viewed in tp while riding on elevators. Being that we switch to tp & FP view on the fly, it's pretty off to have angles that are vastly polar opposite from one another. The FPS cam is fine except mapping is complexly off. Would have been a seemless scheme if mistle and cam scrolling buttons where close together with shooting config. Pressing 1 to shoot and 2 to aim and lock on would have been compfy.

    Another gripe is Samus's voice actress. Her dialogue is strong & well written, but she is too soft spoken. She sounds sad even when she talks about joyful memories. There are not many cutscenes so it's not a big deal. Sucks I can't skip scenes after seeing them on second play throughs.

    Graphics are not too bad. They are less detailed than Prime. They kind of look plain when in large scale rooms.

    The length of the game is very short & could have easily made this game more epic if at least 10 hrs of extra content was added on.

    Music & sound are very boring & low key.

    Level design is also not very exciting. Has typical snow, lava, nature, & desert sections. None of which stand out or haunt the player with any type of artistic integrity.

    Why do I give this game an 8 if it has a lot of drawbacks? Simple, it's fun to play. Clever game challenges throughout the campaign. Never really boring or tedious. Kept me entertained for what it's worth. It was not too hard, not too easy. Just right. Gave hints on where to go & what to do without spoiling the fun of figuring out the puzzles. Also I'd like to note that all of the bosses were fun to battle. They were what you'd expect from a 2D to 3D randition translated to a more powerful console. For a Metroid game, it is a pretty solid entry that stays true to the formula. I liked the combat a lot more in this game than in Prime. It also is much more fun to control the screw attack here than it was in past 3D Metroids.

    If Team Ninja ever did a redux of this game they would need to borrow from Snake Eater & turn the fixed cam sections into TPS modes with full cam control. FPS mode also needs to get full 3D movement. Button mapping option is a huge must. And for the love of Nintendo, please let those cutscenes be skipable.    … Expand
  47. Magicmandave
    Jun 13, 2017
    2
    She's a bad time as far as metroid goes, 2/10 , would not Other M ever again.

    Thought that the studio would have made a smash hit, but instead we got a blemish on the cherished face of Metroid
  48. Jvyse
    Jun 13, 2017
    10
    10/10, would Other M again!

    I never thought that Metroid could get any better , but this game certainly proves it, I will cherish it till the day I pass
  49. fatluger1
    Jun 11, 2017
    9
    I think this game deserves another chance. Having played this on the Wii U, I enjoyed it very much. The gameplay is smooth and the story isnt as bad as everyone says it is. It's a little cheesy, but I didn't mind it. The controls take a while to click in, but once they do, you will be dodging and shooting fully charged blasts at enemies left and right. I really enjoyed the boss battles inI think this game deserves another chance. Having played this on the Wii U, I enjoyed it very much. The gameplay is smooth and the story isnt as bad as everyone says it is. It's a little cheesy, but I didn't mind it. The controls take a while to click in, but once they do, you will be dodging and shooting fully charged blasts at enemies left and right. I really enjoyed the boss battles in this game, maybe even more so than i did for the Prime games. My only criticism of the game is the first person view. I find that it is hard to control and you are forced to use it since it is the only way to shoot missiles/super missiles. I enjoy story driven games and I think this game got it right. Obviously this game is not as good as the metroid prime series, but it is a great game in its own right. In classic metroid fashion, it is full of secrets and unlockables. If you are on the fence about this game, it is definitely worth a try since you can get a new copy on ebay for cheap, or download it on the Wii U eshop for a little bit more.… Expand
  50. smahlt
    May 22, 2017
    2
    This game is a trainwreck. More linear than 1-1 from Super Mario Bros, bad controls (you need to go into first-person mode to use missiles, which means you can't move, and of course this is required during some boss battles), and they completely ruined Samus as a character.

    The last point needs an entire paragraph. Samus has a tragic backstory. Ridley ruined her whole life in a    This game is a trainwreck. More linear than 1-1 from Super Mario Bros, bad controls (you need to go into first-person mode to use missiles, which means you can't move, and of course this is required during some boss battles), and they completely ruined Samus as a character.

    The last point needs an entire paragraph. Samus has a tragic backstory. Ridley ruined her whole life in a traumatic event. But by the time she faces him in this game, she has already beaten him twice. The whole panic attack scene should not have happened. In fact, she should be 100% stoic and unflappable at this point, because chronologically, there's been about 6 games where she was. Seeing her backstory where she wasn't a badass would have been fine if her current self were portrayed more accurately.

    Basically the only thing this game has going for it are the neat action scenes and the cool environments.    … Expand
  51. William91
    May 13, 2017
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the first installment of my retro game reviews and yes, I realize this game is nowhere near old enough to be considered retro but it’s not exactly new either. Metroid: Other M came out in August of 2010 with mixed reviews. I was in a Wal-Mart and decided you know what, let’s give it a try. What’s the worst that can happen? So without further ado, here is my review of Metroid: Other M for the Nintendo Wii.

    I grew up playing Super Metroid as a kid. Now I admit that I was not very good at that game and I'm sure I put in 100 plus hours to finally beat it, but the simplicity of the mechanics were very easy for me to pick up on, and the exploration element that Metroid games are known for was so compelling. That sensation of stumbling upon an item that was just out of reach, wondering how anyone could possibly get it, was motivation in itself to obtain such items throughout the campaign. Discovering items that would lend you the ability to pick up items you once thought you could never get was wonderful. However, Nintendo and Team Ninja opted to deviate from the traditional first person format of previous Metroid games in preference of a more “linear” action game. Was it a success? Keep reading! Full Review here http://wp.me/p8GO4V-S    … Expand
  52. weskergamer
    Apr 8, 2017
    5
    No es un mal juego pero si eres un fanatico de la saga te va a decepcionar su linealidad, su historia, la forma de conseguir los updates de Samus y principalmente SAMUS ARAN. En este juego mi heroina favorita es simplemente arrojada a la basura y la convierten en el perrito faldero de la federacion galactica, llorona y en fin la destruccion de Samus Aran como la mas badass de todo Nintendo
  53. TheoL
    Mar 29, 2017
    10
    I don't really understand all the hate about this game. To be honest i had a lot of fun playing it and the cutscenes were really good ! I also love the Metroid Prime series and I agree to say it's totally different but still equally enjoyable.
  54. limpchrisdude
    Feb 25, 2017
    9
    The best Metroid game since Super Metroid. Metroid is a third person platformer, not a first person shooter. Yeah maybe it has some flaws, but a pretty decent good game. Need more Metroid games like this on the Switch!
  55. Skyfellow
    Jan 21, 2017
    8
    Metroid: Other M Was a game I sincerely enjoyed- but let's start with the rough stuff. Many have criticised the game for it's story, and the failings they perceive in it. Honestly, I also dislike the concept of gameplay being from "cutscene to cutscene", a common trope within the industry that other m falls into quite heavily. However, I didn't hate the cutscenes and did feel like theMetroid: Other M Was a game I sincerely enjoyed- but let's start with the rough stuff. Many have criticised the game for it's story, and the failings they perceive in it. Honestly, I also dislike the concept of gameplay being from "cutscene to cutscene", a common trope within the industry that other m falls into quite heavily. However, I didn't hate the cutscenes and did feel like the atmosphere they created was an appropriately tense, solitary one.
    But that's it. No more complaints. Just the monologuing, that's it.
    The controls are tight, the action is fast, and the difficulty is elevated. After a bit of a warm-up, the controls feel second-nature, even the first-person missile attacks that take place in slow motion. The mechanics reward experience and grant a visceral, exciting experience start to finish. leave out the cutscenes, and you have a medium length campaign that isn't shy to show off it's teeth and bite you right in the balls. The boss fights are varied and challenging, frequently taking multiple tries to finally beat. Is it Nintendo? No. cell-shaded pastel tones are nowhere to be found, the polish on the graphics is good but not the best on the wii, and it is occasionally frustratingly difficult to find your way to the next bit of the level. However, the dark, space-esque feel, the 8-directional controls, the rapid movements and powerful enemies- all combine into a worthy spiritual successor for side-scrolling metroid titles.
    That is perhaps what i love the most: the perspective that puts me right back behind an NES gamepad, leading my intrepid orange-suited hero to victory through black caverns and silent tunnels. The gameplay is unique and wholeheartedly enjoyable, especially for someone who enjoyed the classic metroid titles.
    Is metroid: other m a sequel to the prime series? of course not. if you go in looking for the experience you found in the prime trilogy, you'll be sure to be disappointed. That said, if you go in looking for the feel of a side-scrolling metroidvania title, modernized, then the sadistic difficulty and impossible collectibles will be sure to satisfy that particular itch.
    I would urge anyone who initially put Other M down, to try it again, with a more open mind. I think that this is one of the very best Wii games to have ever been developed, and it deserves a chance to prove it's worth. Of course, it's not for everyone. It is really, truly, hard, and even includes a yet-more difficult setting to repeat the game on after collecting every item once; The cutscenes are long and I blame no one for not being able to take them seriously; but tossing the baby out with the bathwater isn't the solution either. There is a gem here if you look in the right places.

    My verdict: Rough around the edges but polished in the most important places, Metroid: other M delivers a tense and challenging gameplay experience I've yet to find elsewhere.    … Expand
  56. moothemagiccow
    Dec 18, 2016
    3
    This is a straight up bad game. Many blame the story, but this is not the problem.

    The biggest problem is that it is a 3D game with 2D controls. You cannot aim your weapon. You cannot press a button to target an enemy. It uses an auto-targeting system. You will generally be faced with 3 or more identical enemies. There's no way for you to decide which enemy to target so you can defeat    This is a straight up bad game. Many blame the story, but this is not the problem.

    The biggest problem is that it is a 3D game with 2D controls. You cannot aim your weapon. You cannot press a button to target an enemy. It uses an auto-targeting system. You will generally be faced with 3 or more identical enemies. There's no way for you to decide which enemy to target so you can defeat one at a time and beat them more quickly. They have attacks you must evade, so you find yourself running and jumping away while firing your weapon in the wrong direction, because the auto-targeting system only works when you're facing the enemy. There is an additional way to attack - point the remote at the screen and you enter a first-person view where you can fire your missiles. In this mode, you're still not free to aim. The game will target enemies, objects or power-ups automatically when you are trying to point your weapon at a boss. The auto-target and pointer are completely independent of each other. There's a freeze beam that will glue your enemy to the ground, allowing you to attack it with a missile. Switch to the missile, and you will find yourself facing the opposite direction, forced to turn all the way around to fire at your enemy, who is breaking free of the trap. It's an awful system for a game dependent on speed.

    The second biggest problem is the level design. Many times you will be presented with a door that you can't open. This is pretty normal for a Metroid game. Usually, when you encounter a door that's locked, you will find the weapon or method to open it later and an alternate route for you to take right now. This is not the case. You run up against a locked door and there is no other direction for you to go. Generally, you end up finding some roundabout exit within the same room that either opens the door or takes you to the exact same place that the door would take you. Why is the door there?

    I found myself in front of one such door when I needed to stop playing the game. On the other side, the game told me, was a save point. No idea why a game made in 2010 still uses save points, but the more severe problem is that the save point followed a boss. Usually you fight a boss, go through a door, and get to save. So instead I had to turn off the game, re-do the boss fight and figure out the puzzle later.

    The graphics do not help the design. Switches, holes, and breakable walls look like everything else in the environment. I found myself pointing the remote at the screen just to scan every wall when I was stuck (which was frequently). Finding secret upgrades, like missiles (which give you a whopping two pieces of ammunition) is just not worth the time.

    Finding health is non-existent. This harks back to the original Metroid, where the basic goal of the game was "never get hit." Unlike Super Metroid, where every minion gave you a missile or some health, killing enemies does you no benefit and is likely to harm you and stop your progress. I found myself jumping over minor enemies and running away if my health was low. Even big enemies that cause a lot of damage yield no reprieve when defeated, so my health was low very often.

    Adding insult to injury was the bizarre suit upgrade process. There are no suit upgrades. You are instead given "permission" to use your variety of lasers and safety mechanisms by your commanding officer. It was especially frustrating when I was told not to enter areas that I wasn't equipped for although that was exactly where I was supposed to go. Entering a volcano-themed area started hurting me immediately, so I backed off, looking for an alternate path. It turns out I was supposed to run through it and suffer until fifteen minutes later I was "permitted" to use the feature on my suit that keeps me from burning to death (which I did, often). This was quickly followed by me facing fiery enemies that required the freeze beam and not being "permitted" to use it. This again points to how poorly the game was designed. I found myself hearing the game over dialogue "Samus, respond!" over and over just getting past one segment or another.

    If the game was intended to be frustrating and waste the player's time, then mission accomplished.    … Expand
  57. BaronMonaco
    Oct 15, 2016
    8
    With this first main episode since the Prime trilogy Nintendo and Team Ninja tried to change a lot of things compared to the games made by Retro Studios, was it good or bad ?

    Technically the games is obviously limited by the hardware of the Wii but compared to other titles on the console it's actually pretty good with good animations and a nice variety in environments that you would    With this first main episode since the Prime trilogy Nintendo and Team Ninja tried to change a lot of things compared to the games made by Retro Studios, was it good or bad ?

    Technically the games is obviously limited by the hardware of the Wii but compared to other titles on the console it's actually pretty good with good animations and a nice variety in environments that you would expect in a Metroid game. I didn't encountered any glitch or framerate issues, like always with Nintendo.

    Concerning the gameplay there's a few major changes compared to the Prime series with a third person view with the possibility to aim in first person. You'll moved on 3D environment with some little phases on 2D making this episode feel like a more faithful game compared to the first Metroid (that will qualify an entire genre along with Castlevania), the controls are very responsive and like we're used to with Team Ninja the gameplay is frenetic making the action more enjoyable for the ones that crave for it.
    I understand that some fans wanted a new Prime, but this gameplay is also very good on its own.

    The story is way more important than other Nintendo games with a great focus on Samus, the characters all speak (those voiceless characters always bothered me) even if the plot is basic but I welcome the change with open arms. Concerning the length it will last around 12 hours not too short but not long either.

    So in conclusion Other M was a new vision on the Metroid series, everyone will prefer one or another depending on their tastes (personally I had more fun with this one than the Prime) but its mechanics all work well together without being astonishing, and I'd advise the game to any Wii owner looking for a nice action game.    … Expand
  58. 7Ru3Gam3R
    Aug 21, 2016
    0
    So this game doesn't only deviate from the proven gameplay formulas of it's predecessors to introduce clunky camera controls and less interactive gameplay mechanics which would've been disappointing in itself. No, it goes the extra step to add insult to injury and characterize the formerly strong, independent female protagonist as a weak, senselessly babbling girl stuck in an abusiveSo this game doesn't only deviate from the proven gameplay formulas of it's predecessors to introduce clunky camera controls and less interactive gameplay mechanics which would've been disappointing in itself. No, it goes the extra step to add insult to injury and characterize the formerly strong, independent female protagonist as a weak, senselessly babbling girl stuck in an abusive relationship with her commanding officer... So in regard to my opinion about this game I can only say this: I truly hate it.… Expand
  59. Maurez19000
    Jul 31, 2016
    9
    Is it the worst Metroid game? Yes.(Of course I am not including Hunters & Pinball) But that is not a bad thing, since every single entry in the franchise is great. The gameplay is good. It could get better, if Nintendo eventually decides to release another Metroid game in ten years. That is mainly why I didn't give it a 10.
    People got surprised that Samus was an "emotional" woman. I    Is it the worst Metroid game? Yes.(Of course I am not including Hunters & Pinball) But that is not a bad thing, since every single entry in the franchise is great. The gameplay is good. It could get better, if Nintendo eventually decides to release another Metroid game in ten years. That is mainly why I didn't give it a 10.
    People got surprised that Samus was an "emotional" woman. I mean... First of all, she's human. Second of all... She rescued a goddamned metroid in Metroid II. People hate on Adam/Samus relationship and how nonsense everything was, but even in Metroid Fusion she obeyed orders from Adam's AI. And she narrated how she respected Adam. The dialogue is not bad. Actually it is as if you read the text like in Super Metroid, the thing is that the voice acting is not great, but it is not bad.
    Personally, I did not dislike the "long" cutscenes, since I am used to them in games like Metal Gear, where you can get cutscenes of an hour and a half... So yeah, 15 minutes... Not a big deal. Samus' backstory is not as nonsensical as some claim, since it is all based on the 2002 manga (which is canon)
    It is the perfect Metroid game for newcomers.    … Expand
  60. Review-Z
    May 11, 2016
    0
    please, just please, just play Metroid Fusion. That's what Other M is based on, and it's better. Combat is horrible and it's FP segments is worser than the Primes'
  61. FireLegend03
    Mar 23, 2016
    10
    Excellent gameplay, history and graphics.
    In my opinion it is one of the best games ever!
    The cutscenes are great.
    I do not know how many people did not like the game.
  62. ambiss
    Mar 4, 2016
    10
    Metroid Other M is better franchise game I've ever played, the visual design is amazing for a console like the Wii, is beautiful and play in the third person, it proved to be a big bet
  63. Solidus1
    Jan 15, 2016
    6
    I won't go go into the story or Samus character as others have already done that in the past, Instead I'll tell you that in terms of gameplay this is a descent action game with some fun although repetitive sequences in it but honestly you be better of just buying the prime trilogy on the nintendo eshop.
  64. parenter
    Dec 22, 2015
    9
    Graphics: 9/10
    Gameplay: 7/10
    Sound: 7/10
    Fun: 8/10
    Screenplay: 7.5/10
    This isn't the best metroid but is funny to play and i enjoyed the story.
    Final veredict: 8/10
  65. Matasoko
    Jul 9, 2015
    0
    I'm not going to write much about the game, because it doesn't deserve it and everything that had to be said was already told, so I just want to emphasize the connotations of Other M's story. To put it bluntly: the idealization of a morbid story like the one described here (a ruthless and cold bastard & a hysterical and submissive teen) is NEVER a healthy thing to promote. And this isI'm not going to write much about the game, because it doesn't deserve it and everything that had to be said was already told, so I just want to emphasize the connotations of Other M's story. To put it bluntly: the idealization of a morbid story like the one described here (a ruthless and cold bastard & a hysterical and submissive teen) is NEVER a healthy thing to promote. And this is exactly what Sakamoto does. I'm glad the sales didn't help this pseudo-Metroid at least.… Expand
  66. VidyaBum
    Apr 28, 2015
    7
    Nowhere near terrible(only massive fanboys would give this less than a 4 IMO) but certainly not very good.

    Pluses: -Fun gameplay overall despite a few annoying flunks -Pretty impressive attempts at making big character building and backstories for Samus and some people around her -Lots of different little set pieces, lots of enemy and boss diversity, an overall really nice experience    Nowhere near terrible(only massive fanboys would give this less than a 4 IMO) but certainly not very good.

    Pluses:
    -Fun gameplay overall despite a few annoying flunks
    -Pretty impressive attempts at making big character building and backstories for Samus and some people around her
    -Lots of different little set pieces, lots of enemy and boss diversity, an overall really nice experience in terms of playing it
    -Literally the best graphics I ever saw on the Wii, Samus especially looks wonderful in this game
    -Good voice acting(wait till the minuses for the details)
    -Different characters than 99% of what we see in videogames

    Minuses:
    -Extremely stupid writing decisions concerning how you get the powerups, how you must fight, how you must do anything, which leads to :
    -handholding, both through Samusian monologues fitting a horribly obnoxious Fi from Skyward Sword and through directions by Adam Malkovich and the map system
    -Re-portrayal of samus as a complete and utter cretin, especially with the Varia Suit deactivation when she goes through a fire area because Daddy Adam didn't specify to put it back on(not that it should ever have been off anyway)
    -Linear progression that is directed by Malkovich at all times, making the game as linear as poor Metroid Fusion

    -Along with the linearity, the level design is ridiculously non-Metroid. There is almost no exploration whatsoever and no choice in pathways, and although they made some neat set pieces and things that make you go astray, you never truly explore a brand new area
    -Terrible decision for a 3rd person game to make the missiles usable only in 1st person mode
    -An atmosphere that is thankfully better than Fusion, but not by that much, and nowhere near good metroid games like Super or the Primes or Zero Mission
    -While the voice actors for all characters sound great and Samus' voice is especially charming, the voice acting direction is TERRIBLE. Whoever thought that depressed people always speak in the most soul-sucking monotone voice needs to meet his first depression patient. And then needs to be fired. Samus has a great voice, and all they do with the actress is make her speak the slowest, dullest, simplest and most pointless, pseudo-emotional lines I've heard in years. It's a complete shame if this colours this fine actress' voice as bad for Samus, because it really isn't, it's the direction that is wholly to blame.

    -Lastly, the amount of ridicule the story can get to is pathetic(and thankfully very laughable).
    -Samus being emotional and breaking down because Ridley is around, Malkovich's suicide, the crappy emotional re-telling by Samus of events that just happened because of this game's handholding policy, the pseudo-drama around Mother Brain...it's all really, really ridiculous.

    In pure quality this game earns a 5, but if you can laugh at the terrible story and not take it seriously, the gameplay is overall quite good, the visuals are nice, and it's a fun time. I'm giving it a 7 also because I simply appreciate that Nintendo, a company known for its reticence at crossing bridges *cough*Zelda voice acting*cough* actually greenlighted a game that was filled with story, voice acting and all sorts of creative risks.    … Expand
  67. Rex_Gray
    Apr 17, 2015
    10
    Metroid Other M is without a doubt my favorite Metroid game. Everything from the story to the gameplay to the graphics to the soundtrack is amazing! The game plays fantastically, and the interesting 2D style works great! I have no doubt that you will be riveted to this game if you pick it up! The story just sucks you in, and is filled with awesome plot twists and mysteries. Contrary toMetroid Other M is without a doubt my favorite Metroid game. Everything from the story to the gameplay to the graphics to the soundtrack is amazing! The game plays fantastically, and the interesting 2D style works great! I have no doubt that you will be riveted to this game if you pick it up! The story just sucks you in, and is filled with awesome plot twists and mysteries. Contrary to what other people say, the biggest mystery is revealed if you simply think for a second. Also, Samus's personality and backstory are explored to such an impressive and revealing degree that I have to applaud Nintendo and Team Ninja. Anyways, I've rambled on long enough. Get this game, and you won't regret it!… Expand
  68. Signas501
    Mar 22, 2015
    6
    Metroid Other M is Nintendo's attempt to recreate the Metroid franchise, giving Samus a voice of her own as she goes to investigate a distress signal codenamed babies cry upon a spacestation named the bottleship after the super Metroid. She runs into Adam Malkovich, a CEO she served under before she became a full pledge bounty hunter, first mentioned in Metroid Fusion after the events ofMetroid Other M is Nintendo's attempt to recreate the Metroid franchise, giving Samus a voice of her own as she goes to investigate a distress signal codenamed babies cry upon a spacestation named the bottleship after the super Metroid. She runs into Adam Malkovich, a CEO she served under before she became a full pledge bounty hunter, first mentioned in Metroid Fusion after the events of other M. She quit his command after a failed attempt to retrieve Adams brother. Adam asks for Samus to help, but also asks her to keep her suit features locked until he says so.… Expand
  69. Jivven
    Mar 4, 2015
    6
    IF YOU NEED TO PLAY METROID PLAY THE PRIME TRILOGY.
    I thought that the Prime Trilogy set the bar for level design and challenging gameplay so I was excited that there was a new metroid that actually had a story. I bought this game the day it came out, beat it in two days and immediatly took it back and got my money back. I am only writing this review now bc I am annoyed at the tens i am    IF YOU NEED TO PLAY METROID PLAY THE PRIME TRILOGY.
    I thought that the Prime Trilogy set the bar for level design and challenging gameplay so I was excited that there was a new metroid that actually had a story. I bought this game the day it came out, beat it in two days and immediatly took it back and got my money back. I am only writing this review now bc I am annoyed at the tens i am seeing this **** get. Worst iteration of Metroid ever. The gameplay is not as challenging or as fun as the Prime trilogy and I absolutely hated the story and dialogue. As other reviews mention, Samus goes from interstellar badass to a weak and dull little girl. And yes i know its an origin story, it still sucks. I would give it a 4 but if i set aside some fanboy rage i can give it a 6.5 since i did enjoy (few) parts of it.
    Bottom line: As a standalone game its ok, but as a Metroid game I was very dissapointed    … Expand
  70. yourbestbuddy
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    One of the best games on the Nintendo wii , a must buy for any fans of third person action games. Fantastic graphics , great combat and a classic outer space style story. For those of you who are sick of the mary sue character (to perfect to be true) you will be glad to see this character actually has flaws and emotion. Yet still she kicks butt in combat. All the classic MetroidOne of the best games on the Nintendo wii , a must buy for any fans of third person action games. Fantastic graphics , great combat and a classic outer space style story. For those of you who are sick of the mary sue character (to perfect to be true) you will be glad to see this character actually has flaws and emotion. Yet still she kicks butt in combat. All the classic Metroid weapons are there and like all Metroid games they become usable as you progress to certain points in the game. Oh and the boss fights are top notch. The game is pretty cheap (since the wii is considered last gen) if you are looking for a fun time that won't burn a hole in your wallet then this is the game for you. Oh its easy to pick up and play even for players who have never played Metroid before… Expand
  71. Hailbreather
    Feb 10, 2015
    0
    Turning the main character from a bounty hunter badass to whatever that was deserves a 0/10 worst metroid game so far.

    Seems I have to make this 500 characters long...... sure thing. Don't Support this gameDon't Support this gameDon't Support this gameDon't Support this gameDon't Support this gameDon't Support this gameDon't Support this gameDon't Support this gameDon't Support this    Turning the main character from a bounty hunter badass to whatever that was deserves a 0/10 worst metroid game so far.

    Seems I have to make this 500 characters long...... sure thing.

    Don't Support this gameDon't Support this gameDon't Support this gameDon't Support this gameDon't Support this gameDon't Support this gameDon't Support this gameDon't Support this gameDon't Support this gameDon't Support this gameDon't Support this gameDon't Support this gameDon't Support this gameDon't Support this gameDon't Support this gameDon't Support this gameDon't Support this gameDon't Support this gameDon't Support this gameDon't Support this gameDon't Support this gameDon't Support this gameDon't Support this gameDon't Support this gameDon't Support this gameDon't Support this gameDon't Support this gameDon't Support this gameDon't Support this game    … Expand
  72. lostwarhunter
    Jan 9, 2015
    8
    This game is a good game that has a few flaws, mainly presentation of Samus's character and the voice acting in general feels choppy and poorly put together. The game play is the best part of the game if feels like a Metroid 2D game turned into a 3D game. The first person elements in the game are a bit odd to me but it does bring in the element of Metroid prime of looking around.
  73. Marcox
    Dec 14, 2014
    10
    No entiendo porque tanto odio hacia esta entrega, diciendo que samus parece una chica debil a comparacion de las entregas anteriores.
    pero está historia se enfoca mas en el Manga que el continente americano nunca tuvo el placer de leer.
  74. Benjwurm
    Dec 9, 2014
    2
    I cannot understand how this game is getting such high ratings. It's exactly what people feared Prime would be, a generic action game. The only reason I think this game is getting high ratings is because it looks similar to Super Metroid, in fact, it borrows most aspects except for the item hunting, and Metroidvania exploration. There are so many restrictions in this game, that are not inI cannot understand how this game is getting such high ratings. It's exactly what people feared Prime would be, a generic action game. The only reason I think this game is getting high ratings is because it looks similar to Super Metroid, in fact, it borrows most aspects except for the item hunting, and Metroidvania exploration. There are so many restrictions in this game, that are not in any of the other Metroid games, not even the linear ones. Many doors lock permanently, and areas become inaccessible. I could go on with the problems with the story, and Samus' character, but I think you get the idea. However; if an action game is what you're looking for, you MIGHT want to consider this, because it's the only reason I still have a copy of the game.… Expand
  75. tragus35
    Sep 7, 2014
    10
    tragus35 Hello to all, I'm a Metroid fan, since I played Super Metroid 15 years ago, since then played Gamecube Metroid Prime in 2004, GBA Zero Mission, GBA Metroid Fusion, and recently for a weekend Metroid Prime 3 Corruption. I stopped playing Metroid Prime after spending over a week finally getting the Wave Beam, in the Sheegoth area, and soon after going to a roof-top area and gettingtragus35 Hello to all, I'm a Metroid fan, since I played Super Metroid 15 years ago, since then played Gamecube Metroid Prime in 2004, GBA Zero Mission, GBA Metroid Fusion, and recently for a weekend Metroid Prime 3 Corruption. I stopped playing Metroid Prime after spending over a week finally getting the Wave Beam, in the Sheegoth area, and soon after going to a roof-top area and getting killed by Space Pirates each time. This game Metroid-Other M is my 2nd most Favourite Metroid after Super Metroid. The controls are fine, people forget the 2d shooting controls of Super Metroid, and the sequels, which connect to enemies automatically. It's great to see Samus sans armour at times, and more of her backstory. The space setting is excellent, with outstanding visuals, and many integrated movie elements included.The difficulty level is not unfair, even near the end with Queen Metroid. I've finished the game twice, and will continue to play it, to discover more. To my mind it is a "hidden gem" in the Metroid universe.… Expand
  76. HolyPaladin
    Sep 4, 2014
    9
    Metroid Other M is a excelent continuation for the original 2-D saga, expanding many of old mechanics or elements in the games, and giving new life to them.
    Here, the ambientation is almost perfect, with a solid artwork, and a excelent execution, almost any part of this world feels alive, but at the same time, dead.
    The basic elements could be more refined, like the control, some enemi    Metroid Other M is a excelent continuation for the original 2-D saga, expanding many of old mechanics or elements in the games, and giving new life to them.
    Here, the ambientation is almost perfect, with a solid artwork, and a excelent execution, almost any part of this world feels alive, but at the same time, dead.
    The basic elements could be more refined, like the control, some enemi IA or the rhythm of game and story, but I don't feel any of those elements bad, or not enjoyable, it's just that the game doesn't reach the level of quality this game promises.

    The plot itself is excelent, but the narrative of the game is really horrible, I was bored viewing half of the cutscenes. But, the story itself is way better that what I thought.

    The only "real" problem I have with the game is the music.
    Only some of the pieces of music of this game are melodic, most of them are just ambiental with indistinguishable sounds, whitch is pretty forgetable.

    The details is what makes this game good.    … Expand
  77. powermad80
    Aug 31, 2014
    0
    Making Metroid heavily story-based was the first mistake, using a D-pad instead of an analog stick for movement in a 3D environment was the second, and mistakes 3 through 75 involve turning one of gaming's toughest female icons into a shrieking mimsy in a submissive relationship with a dickbag in a fancy hat.
  78. GamersInk
    Aug 24, 2014
    8
    Metroid: Other M is a flawed game that delivers in many ways but falters in other aspects.
    The controls and the switching to first and third perspective will take a few seconds to get used to because of how jarring it can be in the beginning but once the player gets a feel for it as understands how the combat flows the experience becomes very fluid. Dodging works well and is quite    Metroid: Other M is a flawed game that delivers in many ways but falters in other aspects.
    The controls and the switching to first and third perspective will take a few seconds to get used to because of how jarring it can be in the beginning but once the player gets a feel for it as understands how the combat flows the experience becomes very fluid. Dodging works well and is quite forgiving to allow for some leeway if the player is charged during first person mood to compensate for the loss in motion. The auto-targeting allows for third person to be painless and a cinematic with flashy finishers.

    Story wise the game attempts to create a bridge in the Metroid timeline and also tries to create a definitive character for Samus Aran. The writer's success depends on how willing the player is in accepting certain changes presented as fact within Metroid: Other M. For some long-time fans, it might seem jarring and undesirable change. But to some fans and newcomers to the series, Metroid: Other M's motion towards creating a specific characterization for Samus allows for new ideas to be brought into the series and acts as a nice jumping point.

    Other M has plenty of rough edges but on its own merits, this game is fun and an interesting look on a normally blank protagonist.    … Expand
  79. kevinsayah
    Aug 14, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Metroid: Other M in my opinion is an underrated game. It gets a lot of hate, and, a lot of it is admittedly justified, but a lot of criticisms I hear about it can be worked around.

    Gameplay:
    Pros: I find the game style is generally pretty enjoyable. I love the fast paced 3rd person shooting action gameplay. I find it fun and addicting. I found using the sideways WiiMote worked fairly well for the most part. Even though auto aim is not usually part of the Metroid series, I find it fits in this game. I love the added combat features such as jumping on an enemy's back and firing a powerful beam into them. Morph ball was good, but hasn't changed much from previous Metroid games. And even though a lot of people didn't like this particular feature due to it being overpowered, I love Samus's dodge move. It makes the game more exciting and adds a different dimension to the gameplay.

    Cons: When going into first person view, you can't move, you can only look around. Meaning when you're in the middle of a heated boss fight and you HAVE to use missiles, you CANNOT avoid their attacks which by the way, are extremely fast in a lot of instances. Grrrr. Also, they almost entirely took out the scan visor. You can only scan things that you need to destroy, and all it will do is tell you what weapon you need to destroy it. Also, you can scan other humans and it will tell you their name. You can't learn that much about your surroundings.

    Weapons:
    Pros: They're all awesome to use. Stacking the weapon upgrades makes it easier with the limited controls so that you don't have to constantly switch between beams to get your objective done.

    Cons: Adam Malcovich.

    Story:
    Pros: This game is very story driven. A large portion of the Metroid fanbase do not like this aspect, but I love it. It gives me motivation to continue playing because I want to see what happens next. Stories interest me, I just enjoy it. Scanning a bunch of lore in the Prime games to discover hidden stories was cool, but sometimes I get lazy and don't feel like having my scan visor on at all times, so having the story explain itself without having to scan 100% of the game is good, at least for gamers like me. I thought the scene with Samus suffering from PTSD when she meets Ridley wasn't all that bad though. Despite defeating Ridley several times, she was under a lot of emotional stress after the death of the baby, and she knew for a FACT that Ridley had previously been eradicated for good, so it's not surprising to me that she was stunned by him being back from the dead (even though he was cloned).

    Cons: Voice acting is not the worst, but at the same time not nearly as good as I think it could have been done. Samus's voice actor felt pretty dull in quite a few scenes. I love the idea of giving her a voice so that she's not this silent protagonist that has no personality while being robotic, but her voice actor didn't do the greatest job with bringing out her emotions. However, I don't think Samus was whiny like a lot of people say she was.

    Environment:
    Pros: I like the idea of a ship with artificial environments made to suit specific lifeforms. The eerie feel of a giant space station with computers running everywhere and signs of previous human life that's completely deserted just awesome.

    Cons: There's only 3 main elemental areas and a lot of the spaces in them look empty and bland, like the snowy areas.

    I found the graphics mostly looked really nice, especially for a Nintendo Wii game.

    All pros and cons said, I give this game an 8 out of 10. I really enjoyed playing and replaying this game, and playing the game re-sparked my love for the Metroid series and I am now working on collecting every game in the franchise.    … Expand
  80. Evilangel
    Aug 7, 2014
    2
    Team Ninja will be forever known as the womanizing jerks that ruined Metroid.

    The controls are bad. You have to navigate an entirely 3D world with just a dpad. To shoot missiles, you have to point the controller at the screen. So when you go into first person missile mode, you can't move, resulting in several frustrating deaths. The story is utter vomit, and the voice acting is even    Team Ninja will be forever known as the womanizing jerks that ruined Metroid.

    The controls are bad. You have to navigate an entirely 3D world with just a dpad. To shoot missiles, you have to point the controller at the screen. So when you go into first person missile mode, you can't move, resulting in several frustrating deaths.

    The story is utter vomit, and the voice acting is even worst. Samus is a strong, independent female character. In Other M, she is a whiny **** that has to be surrounded by men in case she gets too emotional.

    Do not buy Other M. Don't even rent it. It is an insult to the Metroid series and the gaming community as a whole.    … Expand
  81. Bacondoughnut
    Aug 5, 2014
    5
    Unlike other metroid games. Was not a fan. The game was a lot of running around, not much exploring to do, and the 3rd person view really took me away from my favorite game series' style.
  82. Immortallix
    Jul 10, 2014
    3
    An absolute spit in the face to what Metroid is.
    You can look anywhere on the internet to find out why the story is bad and how it fails on nearly every narrative level, but there are way too many apologists saying that "the gameplay is good though."
    Is it? For a generic action title yes, for a Metroid title? No. Aside from the d-pad & simplistic setup being bad for a 3D game, this game    An absolute spit in the face to what Metroid is.
    You can look anywhere on the internet to find out why the story is bad and how it fails on nearly every narrative level, but there are way too many apologists saying that "the gameplay is good though."
    Is it? For a generic action title yes, for a Metroid title? No.
    Aside from the d-pad & simplistic setup being bad for a 3D game, this game is just not Metroid.
    Metroid is about exploration, isolation, discovery & puzzles.
    Most of the puzzles boil down to looking around for something in first person view, which isn't really a puzzle.
    Isolation? You're on a ship with other generic 1 dimensional characters, not to mention you're always in contact with Adam, who also doesn't get any meaningful character development despite his history with Samus.
    Exploration & discovery? Sorry none of that here. The map literally shows you where in the room items are, and always has a yellow marker showing you exactly where to go. Doors will lock all the time for the sake of the plot & to hand hold you to your next destination. Yup, this thing is 10x more linear than Fusion.

    Aside from the diffusion beam, nothing in this game is new. The setting is a smaller version of Fusion's BSL, and the plot is way too similar as well, except they added more characters & a filed attempt at an emotional narrative that's filled with plot holes. This game chugs along on nostalgia, drawing heavily on concepts from fusion & artwork & design from Super Metroid, just not the best of it.
    Fair enough if you like the game, but DO NOT say it's a good METROID game.    … Expand
  83. B-Rex
    Jul 7, 2014
    0
    This game falls flat on its face in every aspect: The gameplay is shallow, boring and repetitive. The story completely degrades Samus as a character, contradicts previous games, just DROPS certain plotlines before they're even finished, and for the most part, it's just a rehash of Metroid fusion. The art style is weird and shiny, and does not fit the eerie atmosphere of Metroid. The sameThis game falls flat on its face in every aspect: The gameplay is shallow, boring and repetitive. The story completely degrades Samus as a character, contradicts previous games, just DROPS certain plotlines before they're even finished, and for the most part, it's just a rehash of Metroid fusion. The art style is weird and shiny, and does not fit the eerie atmosphere of Metroid. The same goes for the music, which just consists of cheesy action movie scores and some remixes. ALL the bosses and enemies are recycled, which may wet the pants of some fanboys, but I really couldn't appreciate the lack of creativity. Luckily, according to Nintendo, the next 3D Metroid will be Prime style, so that's a huge bloody relief. I REALLY don't get how ANYONE can like this game, ESPECIALLY not the fans of Super Metroid, since this game takes away any and all exploration in favour of cheesy finishers and constant flashes of Samus' bum. This is not just a bad Metroid game, it's a bad game overall, and I would recommend this game to absolutely nobody. Also, check out TheGamingBrit's review of this game, because he does a way better job at dissecting this pile of feces than I do.… Expand
  84. jonnyvice
    May 24, 2014
    10
    That this game received negative reviews is proof positive that people believe having a contrary opinion makes them more interesting. The story line is amazing, much more than what I expected from a Metroid title and the gameplay is addictive. I usually don't like motion controlled games at all but switching between fps mode and 2.5d is done really well. The boss fights are amazing asThat this game received negative reviews is proof positive that people believe having a contrary opinion makes them more interesting. The story line is amazing, much more than what I expected from a Metroid title and the gameplay is addictive. I usually don't like motion controlled games at all but switching between fps mode and 2.5d is done really well. The boss fights are amazing as well. I haven't had this much fun since I played Super Metroid way back in the day!… Expand
  85. daschnake
    May 15, 2014
    8
    It's no Prime, but it's a lot better than people give it credit for. Honestly though, the game deserves praise for being a huge risk. It plays like literally no other game ever made. So it's not going to be for everyone. It has some things that genuinely don't make any sense and simultaneously throw away years of Metroid tradition (you get upgrades because a commanding officer "authorizes"It's no Prime, but it's a lot better than people give it credit for. Honestly though, the game deserves praise for being a huge risk. It plays like literally no other game ever made. So it's not going to be for everyone. It has some things that genuinely don't make any sense and simultaneously throw away years of Metroid tradition (you get upgrades because a commanding officer "authorizes" them? That doesn't make any sense. And it's super lame) but ultimately the game is at least good. Sure the story is a little befuddling, and it's not as good as any of the main prime games (in fact it's probably the weakest metroid since hunters) but it still has it's merits.… Expand
  86. Supersaiyan9000
    May 8, 2014
    2
    This game is a huge disappointment. It had bland characters, the script was thinner than paper, the characters are very unlikable, and worst of all the combat mechanics are incredibly unfair.
  87. fijiboy
    Apr 21, 2014
    5
    its neat to learn samus' back story, but it is not interesting enough to feel relevant or necessary, which is a large focus of the game, I prefer the isolated feeling of prior Metroid games, that was a key element that they took out of this one. Switching between 1st and 3rd person doesn't feel gimmicky, but does feel unnecessary. the game play is a highpoint though and many of the enemiesits neat to learn samus' back story, but it is not interesting enough to feel relevant or necessary, which is a large focus of the game, I prefer the isolated feeling of prior Metroid games, that was a key element that they took out of this one. Switching between 1st and 3rd person doesn't feel gimmicky, but does feel unnecessary. the game play is a highpoint though and many of the enemies are fun to fight, but they should have just stuck with the first person view of the Metroid prime games.… Expand
  88. Suportedcofe
    Apr 10, 2014
    1
    ( So you know I'm reviewing this as a Metroid game and nothing else. On it's own merits it deserves a higher score.)

    Other M is the worst thing that has ever happened to the Metroid franchise! Metroid is mainly an adventure game about getting lost in cool, beautiful and interesting alien worlds. Not only is that part of the game pretty much nonexistent since the game is so incredibly    ( So you know I'm reviewing this as a Metroid game and nothing else. On it's own merits it deserves a higher score.)

    Other M is the worst thing that has ever happened to the Metroid franchise!
    Metroid is mainly an adventure game about getting lost in cool, beautiful and interesting alien worlds. Not only is that part of the game pretty much nonexistent since the game is so incredibly linear with no exploration. Graphically this game is actually fairly impressive but the world itself is incredibly bland and boring and the art design can't even be compared to Metroid Prime. Action has always been part of Metroid and a very fun part but it was never what the series was about. You shot the enemies because they got in the way of your exploring not because it's a shooter and you need to kill everything you see. Other M isn't necessarily a shooter but the game about the combat so it's not part of the game like it used to in a very bad way and the action itself doesn't even feel like Metroid action.

    The story is terrible and makes no sense in the timeline or on it's own. They also tries to tell this story by trying to be a movie which is the worst way you could possibly tell a story in a Metroid game. The character Samus has always been a mystery which is the biggest reason she is so interesting but with the Prime games we still got a pretty good idea who she is and who she is is an experienced, in control and badass bounty hunter who is feared by the space pirates and respected by everyone on her side. In other m she is pretty much the exact opposite which wouldn't be such a big problem if it actually made sense why she became such an emotional mess all of the sudden. The only place I could see other m's Samus work is in a Metroid game that takes place before she became a bounty hunter.

    "Metroid" Other M couldn't be more terrible as a Metroid game. No exploration or adventure which is 2/3 of what Metroid is. The action is here but not in a Metroid fashion. The story is a completely garbage and not engaging at all because it doesn't make any sense. Ironically the game tries to be nostalgic which wouldn't be a bad thing if it was done in small doses in an actual Metroid game but that's not the case here.

    So overall it's a complete mess and I hope we don't ever get a Metroid game like this again.    … Expand
  89. LoverofjesusMK2
    Apr 6, 2014
    0
    Metroid: Other M

    This game is an absolute failure on all levels and a major insult to any fan who is able to look at this game without being blinded by nostalgia. This game fails on almost every level in terms of gameplay presentation and story. Gameplay Metroid Other M is a complete bastardization of the Metroid-vania sub-genre that the series previous to this game have    Metroid: Other M

    This game is an absolute failure on all levels and a major insult to any fan who is able to look at this game without being blinded by nostalgia. This game fails on almost every level in terms of gameplay presentation and story.

    Gameplay

    Metroid Other M is a complete bastardization of the Metroid-vania sub-genre that the series previous to this game have established. The game is as linear as games come to the point of being nothing but a shooting gallery rather than an exploration game, in fact there is no exploration of any kind to be found here, no secrets, no backtracking, just a generic overly-simplified combat system strung along linear corridors with doors that lock behind you and a map constantly pointing to the objective as if it was actually possible to get lost. Combat has no depth to it, simply point and shoot until everything in the room is dead. The dodging and Regeneration mechanics also remove any challenge due to how easy they are to use. Pair this with the poorly implemented Wii-mote controls and you hardly have any worthwhile game play.

    Story

    The story is one of the worst in any game I have ever seen. The game's awfully generic and uninspired story constant contradicts established lore and all characters save for one have terrible motives and personalities. Nowhere is this more apparent than with the main character; Samus Aran who has such a stark and uncanny personality change in comparison to other games that to many including myself it comes of as insulting and to some even sexist. Samus in this game seems to have no common sense, an irrational fear of one particular enemy which makes no scene in the continuity, and an unnatural attachment to the another major character, her for,er commanding officer who she holds in high regard who dispute his cold indifference or even malice behavior toward her. This apparent and quite disturbing infatuation goes so far that it clouds Samus's judgment to the point that she needlessly risks her life to follow his orders. This is made all the more worse since the game is entirely form her point of view, and most of the story is delivered through her bland expository monologues in completely unskippable cut-scenes. The game's terrible writing ends in a terrible ending with no payoff and leaves the series as a whole with a huge number of irreparable plot-holes and a tarnished Main Protagonist. More care should have been taken portraying Samus Aran, who was, until one of the most respected female icons in gaming. To tarnish such an iconic character as Samus by making her a 2 dimensional submissive housewife with Stockholm syndrome without at least making something profound or at least likable out of it is outright shameful and possibly unforgivable for many fans and gamers.

    Presentation

    As for the rest of this game, the graphics for the most part are tolerable. The Writing and dialogue however are exceptionally bad, barely any care was taken into the localisation of this game. The voice acting was almost all bad, particularly from Samus's voice actor Jessica Martin who was instructed by the game's director Yoshio Sakamoto to talk in a bland monotone. The music and environments are also horribly generic and uninspired which is a shame when compared to every other Metroid game before it. In fact the setting is ripped right out of Metroid Fusion but with less environments. At points the environments actual make no scene, such as a real Active volcano inside of a space station that is supposed to be filled with synthetic environments. All of these things break immersion on a huge scale removing any player investment and any amount of fun which is unforgivable is a series that always put immersion and atmosphere at the forefront of the design.

    Conclusion

    In short this is not a game worth buying, especially if you are a Metroid Fan. Yoshio Sakamoto and Team Ninja's attempt to give Samus Aran personality has left the both Metroid series and it's protagonist in shambles that it may never recover from due to the low sales. This game is a disappointment to say the least and in my honest opinion, an insult and a crippling to a once great franchise. It makes no sense that this game has received such high scores from professional critics. It would seem that none of them actually gave this game a fair shake either blinded by nostalgia or they failed considered it's lack of merits vs it's stellar line of predecessors. In the years since this game's disastrous release Nintendo has all but ignored the Metroid IP all together, which would suggest that this game has killed the franchise, and to see such an Iconic series with an even more iconic Protagonist die in such as disappointing whimper is quite disheartening.    … Expand
  90. MetroidAssassin
    Mar 16, 2014
    1
    Whether being compared to other Metroid games, or on it's own merits, Metroid: Other M has an extensive amount of failures. The biggest of which is using only the Wii remote as it's main control scheme. This not only leads to clunky controls, but shallow action and unnecessary ways to use items as well. You hold the Wii remote sideways, meaning you must control Samus with the D-Pad, whichWhether being compared to other Metroid games, or on it's own merits, Metroid: Other M has an extensive amount of failures. The biggest of which is using only the Wii remote as it's main control scheme. This not only leads to clunky controls, but shallow action and unnecessary ways to use items as well. You hold the Wii remote sideways, meaning you must control Samus with the D-Pad, which makes the combat incredibly clunky to use. Firing missiles, super missiles, and the grapple beam are all done when in the first person perspective, which requires you to turn the Wii remote and point it at the screen, which will slow down the action considerably. Not only that, but the controls for these segments are terrible, and it really shows when you play a game that does wii-mote pointing right, such as Metroid Prime 3. The combat in the game, while fun at times, has almost no depth and is extremely repetitive. You are limited to only one beam at a time, and even when they do switch, they all handle the same, unlike in other games like the Metroid Prime series. This means you are simply shooting over and over until you get a chance to do a finisher. It feels like a watered down version of Ninja Gaiden that was meant for smartphones. I won't go in-depth with the story, as it won't matter that much since the game is about gameplay, but I will say that it seems like they ripped out the same kind of acting from awful films like The Last Airbender and Twilight and copy-pasted them into this game. This is an even bigger problem because the game constantly shoves unskippable cutscenes in your face that are filled with monotone dialogue from Samus, which completely shoves the immersion that made the other Metroid games so great out of the window.… Expand
  91. PringleDringus
    Mar 9, 2014
    2
    While the gameplay might not be too offensive (emphasis on 'too'), the story is so, so, SO INTENSELY AWFUL that it is literally impossible to ignore. Literally, it even messes with the gameplay to the point of being groan-worthy.
  92. DoomGuyBFG
    Feb 23, 2014
    8
    Why Other M is secretly a good game.

    I fell in love with Metroid and Samus with the original Metroid for the NES and have remained a faithful fan since. I was skeptical when Metroid went FPS with Prime, but when I played it, I thought the perspective was better than the side scroller! Since then, I LOVED FPS Metroid, and played all the Primes religiously, only going back to the    Why Other M is secretly a good game.

    I fell in love with Metroid and Samus with the original Metroid for the NES and have remained a faithful fan since. I was skeptical when Metroid went FPS with Prime, but when I played it, I thought the perspective was better than the side scroller! Since then, I LOVED FPS Metroid, and played all the Primes religiously, only going back to the sidescrollers for nostalgic reasons. Also, with the exception of Hunters and Corruption, Samus has been pretty much alone. So when Other M reverted back to sidescrolling with FPS elements, also including narration and cutscenes, I was skeptical. This was the moment where Samus will finally reveal her personality, to see what kind of person Samus really was. The results were, to say, disappointing...

    ...to everyone but me, it seems. For one, I LOVED Samus' personality. It showed that while she was strong and confident, she was still a woman. She was powerful, yet feminine, and I liked it. I also feel like the only one who truly understood the relationship between Adam and Samus. Everyone seemed to think she was seeking approval from an authoritative man. Being a military guy myself, I saw it as, while he WAS a father-figure to her, raising her as a child after the Chozo, he was also her commanding officer. When you have an officer who actually cares for their soldiers, you tend to have great respect for them. A truly great leader earns the respect and confidence of their soldiers, so much so that they would do anything for that officer, including taking a bullet. This is how Samus saw Adam; a great leader whom she would do anything for. The defiant act of disagreeing with everything he said was at first an act of defiance when she was young. However, that act because a symbol of their bond as the years went on. To Samus, Adam was a father, a leader, and a friend. So when Adam requested she not use certain aspects of her suit during missions, she begrudgingly agreed. Now, this could have been executed better, and for that, I'm docking points, but it was meant to show their relationship and Samus' immense respect for the man.

    The voice acting was decent. It wasn't fantastic, but it wasn't horrible. The gameplay was also pretty good, though it was a bit stiff. Other than that, it felt like a classic Metroid game.

    While Other M was not Game-of-the-Year worthy, it is still a solid game with a great story and fun gameplay. Definitely worth picking up.    … Expand
  93. Effer
    Feb 3, 2014
    0
    The worst Nintendo game I have ever purchased. This is an absolute stain on the Metroid franchise. In fact, I'd rather Nintendo just retire Samus than try again if THIS abomination is their idea of a Metroid game.

    There is no sense of exploration, no sense of being alone versus the environment, no satisfaction of finding upgrades. All that remains is bad cutscenes that make Samus out to    The worst Nintendo game I have ever purchased. This is an absolute stain on the Metroid franchise. In fact, I'd rather Nintendo just retire Samus than try again if THIS abomination is their idea of a Metroid game.

    There is no sense of exploration, no sense of being alone versus the environment, no satisfaction of finding upgrades. All that remains is bad cutscenes that make Samus out to be an emotional teenager.    … Expand
  94. JllyGrnGiant
    Jan 4, 2014
    3
    I was as excited as any other Metroid fan for Other M. The reveal was exciting and I preordered the game as soon as it became available.

    Then... I played it. Long story short, play it for the gameplay. Do NOT play it for the story. That part is awful. More details below. STORY Let me start by saying I had no issue with the idea of Samus speaking. I also was extremely excited to    I was as excited as any other Metroid fan for Other M. The reveal was exciting and I preordered the game as soon as it became available.

    Then... I played it.

    Long story short, play it for the gameplay. Do NOT play it for the story. That part is awful. More details below.

    STORY
    Let me start by saying I had no issue with the idea of Samus speaking. I also was extremely excited to get to know the woman behind the visor and see a bit more of her emotional side.
    That out of the way, the story is the main reason why I don't like Other M. To avoid spoilers I won't go into details about the exact parts of the story are so bad, but if you want to read, what is in my opinion, the greatest review of Other M's story on the net, then visit:
    http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/lb_i.php?lb_id=13373815860B43920100&i_id=13373815860I43921400&p=1
    The article explains why the story is written poorly by giving examples of the tropes and story no-nos used and explains how the infamous Ridley scene is damaging to Samus' character in ways you may not have thought of.
    From what I've seen, most people who are fans of the series and enjoy this game's story are defending it because they believe an attack on this game is an attack on the franchise. If this is you, please read the link I posted above.

    GAMEPLAY
    As far as gameplay goes, the third person isn't terrible. The dodge jump move was visually powerful and a nice change to just running around, but it definitely took challenge away from the adventure once you mastered it. The first person sequences were bad. Having to flip between 3rd and 1st person was disorienting and left me scrambling to fire a missile where it needed to go. The search-and-find sequences were particularly awful. They were unnecessary and had you looking for some obscure object in the environment.

    LEVEL DESIGN
    A bit linear compared to the other games in the series, but it's something I was able to take as is.

    MUSIC
    Awful. Uninteresting, unmemorable... Not what I expect out of a Metroid game given that every other title in the series has fan favorites that they enjoy listening to and possibly remixing. There will be no fan remixes of this game.

    GRAPHICS
    Very good. The cutscenes were gorgeous and the in-game engine was visually pretty.    … Expand
  95. MetalShadowX
    Nov 27, 2013
    8
    While the story is, for all intents and purposes, convoluted and gives Samus some rather questionable characterization, the gameplay itself is everything I hoped a 3D Metroid would play. Sure the Prime trilogy's style of play is virtually flawless, but it's nice to see how a Super Metroid today would be like.

    As a follow up, I can't help but feel this story would have made a lot more    While the story is, for all intents and purposes, convoluted and gives Samus some rather questionable characterization, the gameplay itself is everything I hoped a 3D Metroid would play. Sure the Prime trilogy's style of play is virtually flawless, but it's nice to see how a Super Metroid today would be like.

    As a follow up, I can't help but feel this story would have made a lot more sense if Samus was portrayed as she was in her training days. Not as a seasoned veteran. Tomb Raider 2013 got that part right.    … Expand
  96. StarlessBB
    Nov 21, 2013
    3
    This game is abysmal. Literally the worst story of any video game I've ever played, almost no music, and absolutely horrid gameplay all combine to make a giant turd of a game. Avoid avoid avoid. Horrible.
  97. JudgeMathew
    Nov 12, 2013
    6
    This is not what Metroid is about... It's a shame that the series has gone downhill and a lot is due to the lack of demand with the Metroid franchise. There's no more exploration, even less than Metroid Fusion. This isn't a bad game, it just shouldn't have the Metroid logo slapped onto it. Mediocre story, poor controls, and lack of Metroid feel makes this a poor experience, especially forThis is not what Metroid is about... It's a shame that the series has gone downhill and a lot is due to the lack of demand with the Metroid franchise. There's no more exploration, even less than Metroid Fusion. This isn't a bad game, it just shouldn't have the Metroid logo slapped onto it. Mediocre story, poor controls, and lack of Metroid feel makes this a poor experience, especially for those fond of the series.… Expand
  98. BathroomKing
    Nov 9, 2013
    7
    This is the only Metroid game I've fully played and I had a lot of fun.

    Metroid: Other M picks up after Super Metroid where Samus is flying through space, mourning over the loss of her little metroid baby, when she hears a distress call. Being a hero, she flies down to the source to help out a few surviving soldiers who have found themselves trapped in this deathtrap. The gameplay is    This is the only Metroid game I've fully played and I had a lot of fun.

    Metroid: Other M picks up after Super Metroid where Samus is flying through space, mourning over the loss of her little metroid baby, when she hears a distress call. Being a hero, she flies down to the source to help out a few surviving soldiers who have found themselves trapped in this deathtrap.

    The gameplay is very enjoyable. It's third person unlike the Prime games, but I'm pretty sure it wasn't trying to follow those at all. While you play through the game, like the original Metroid games, you'll be finding armor upgrades and fighting creatures with your blaster. What adds to the fun are little finisher moves against each creature, where you can jump from one to the other, blasting their heads off. You can even dodge roll and evade attacks, which adds to the smooth fighting mechanics. This also aids the quality of the boss fights who were all memorable in their own way. It's all very fluid in third person, and you can switch to first person by pointing the wii remote at the screen. This gives you the ability to fire missiles, locate certain points of interest, and other cool things. However, when you're in first person, you're very vulnerable as you don't have the ability to move. And if something's charging you while you're in first person, there's a lag time between switching so you won't get out of the way in time. It's not like you could just stay in third person the whole time; you'll be forced into first person on occasion, (at the very beginning of the game, I was forced into it and it took me a good 45 minutes and a tutorial to tell me what i was supposed to be looking at) but there are times where this first person event will add to the fun of boss fights. Something else to note, in order to interact with anything, all you have to do is stand next to it. The gameplay is very fun and worth coming back to.

    The environment and atmosphere of the game is very eerie. You'll be alone most of the time running through dark areas with nothing but the sound of your footsteps and the creatures ruffling around to keep you company. It's this lonely feeling that somewhat pushes me, personally, away from playing the game again. The soundtrack doesn't help at all as it's very dark and has the feel of "you're screwed." It's not for me, but I'm pretty sure that's what they were going for. If eerie is your speed, this is a good game for you.

    The story consists of a whole lot of narration that makes Samus sound like a whiney baby. She's too serious the entire time, like a girl spouting a monologue as an audition for a play. It's emotionless and frankly it gets ridiculous at times. While I enjoy a good story, which this game didn't really have, the cutscenes were excessive and too long in my opinion. I swear I was watching a movie at the end of the game.

    In the end, I did like playing this game when I did. Now that I finished it, I don't really feel like going back to it. However, despite its big story flaws, Metroid Other M is a game worth playing, if only for gameplay which is wonderful and enough to make up for what this game lacks. If you're looking for a really good strong story, you won't find it here, but I'm glad I played this game.    … Expand
  99. kirbman101
    Oct 8, 2013
    7
    This is essentially a Metroid movie with a few hours of fun gameplay along the way.

    It has the best cinemas of any Metroid game. Beyond that, I found it lacking compared to the rest of the series, which is admittedly a very high benchmark. Gameplay is fun, and the story explains a lot of unknowns in the series. This is definitely the easiest Metroid game so far. My biggest problem    This is essentially a Metroid movie with a few hours of fun gameplay along the way.

    It has the best cinemas of any Metroid game. Beyond that, I found it lacking compared to the rest of the series, which is admittedly a very high benchmark. Gameplay is fun, and the story explains a lot of unknowns in the series. This is definitely the easiest Metroid game so far.

    My biggest problem with this game is that it had no replay value. I got 100% completion on my first time through the game (without any guides) in 8 hours, most of which was spent watching cinemas. After that, there was nothing left to do.    … Expand
  100. KO-san
    Aug 4, 2013
    10
    [Control]
    The sideways controls are simple and easy to use. Holding the controller I didn't feel uncomfortable at all (and I have rather large hands), and switching from third to first person was a cinch. It was easy for me to turn the controller, lock on, fire, and turn back with no hassle. Perhaps it would have been better to add some control options, but I wasn't bothered in the least.    [Control]
    The sideways controls are simple and easy to use. Holding the controller I didn't feel uncomfortable at all (and I have rather large hands), and switching from third to first person was a cinch. It was easy for me to turn the controller, lock on, fire, and turn back with no hassle. Perhaps it would have been better to add some control options, but I wasn't bothered in the least.

    [Graphic]
    A beautiful game with a smooth feel. Samus looks great and moves fluidly throughout the game.

    [Sound]
    About what you'd expect from a Metroid game. Atmospheric, almost quiet. Just enough to spook you at the right moments and let you feel like you are actually in a serious battle during the bosses.

    [Continuity]
    The game has some replayability, given that it's not too long and there is an extra mode if you can get a high enough percentage. I would like to note that after you reach a certain part in the game everything is closed off to you so you would need to start a new game to replay or find any missed powerups.

    [Story]
    This was a great story. I love that they finally showed who Samus is and what she thinks about under certain circumstances. Unlike many others, I also listened. There is much to the story, and though it does require you to know about some of the Metroid history yourself, it does well within it's own confines. There is one scene especially where I shed a tear (it takes a huge buildup to make me cry, so a tear is just as good).

    [Satisfaction]
    I love the direction the series took with this game and hope to see more games in this style. This is my favorite entry in the series!

    Also, I really wish people weren't just voting 0 to try to hurt the game     … Expand
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#24 Best Wii Game of 2010
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#2 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2010
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#5 Most Shared Wii Game of 2010

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79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 71 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 71
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 71
  3. Negative: 0 out of 71
  1. Nintendojo
    Oct 21, 2010
    91
    Regardless the shortcomings, Nintendo definitely deserves praise for yet again hiring not one but two orchestras to play the game's soundtrack start to end– hearing real strings and percussion, occasionally augmented by sci-fi synthesizer, adds a lushness to the soundtrack that Metroid has long deserved.
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  2. PALGN
    80
    Experimental by design. It might not always work, but when it does its an experience hard to forget, wearing the Metroid tag with pride with its head held high.
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  3. Multiplayer.it
    75
    Team Ninja is not Nintendo. This could be the perfect description for Metroid: Other M, a competent action game that simply lacks the quality and the level of polishing of the "real" Nintendo games.
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