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August 2010
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The editors liked
Fun exploration-based mechanics
An interesting story (once it ramps up).
A solid
Action packed addition to the Metroid franchise
While it isn't always successful
The attempt to delve into Samus' persona was also welcome.
Excellent combat
Boss fights are varied and challenging
Controls are both unique and responsive
Enviroments are good looking
Searching for hidden items is rewarding.
Simple but exciting combat
New and old abilities come together flawlessly
The look
Sound
And feel of the game is fresh
Considerably longer than most Metroid games at roughly 10 hours
Appropriately difficult with lots of hidden powerups to find
A fun and innovative game with impressive graphics engaging story and a good combination of nostalgic nods and modern game play.
The editors didn't like
First-person mode feels woefully forced and unnecessary
Resulting in uneven gameplay.
Deviates from established franchise formula in several key areas to negative effect
Short main campaign mode
Story is heavyhanded.
Unskippable cutscenes lead to uneven pacing
Lowresolution textures.
Unskippable cutscenes of an overlymelodramatic story
Some loading issues
Questionable choice of control scheme
Forced gameplay segments interrupt the pace.
Long cut scenes and mid-game controller flipping that will greatly frustrate some gamers.
Published: 2010-08-27, Author: Tom , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: Other M is not your typical Metroid experience. The tenets of this venerable franchise are desolate feelings of loneliness coupled with an emphasis on exploring an alien world, but Samus Aran's latest adventure goes in a much different direction than m...
Metroid: Other M is a huge step forward for Nintendo, a company that’s been reluctant to push story over gameplay. It’s certainly possible that what the Other M team did for Metroid could potentially shape the direction of other Nintendo franchises, bu...
Abstract: But that's Other M: occasionally nonsensical (and always extraneous) story elements wrapped around generally excellent action and fun abilities. When you introduce more plot, you introduce more room for plot holes. And..
Excellent combat, Boss fights are varied and challenging, Controls are both unique and responsive, Enviroments are good looking, Searching for hidden items is rewarding.
Unskippable cutscenes lead to uneven pacing, Lowresolution textures.
Other M is a strong departure from previous Metroid games, with fantastic combat and exciting bosses that make this another great entry in the series....
Abstract: Pros:Solid action, good lookingCons:Too linear, story loses steam Samus, the 6’ 3” bounty hunter heroine of the Metroid series, has always been the strong, silent type. With her heavily armored space suit and her massive guns, Samus has been a tough pr...
A solid addition to the Metroid franchise, the attempt to delve into Samus' persona is welcome (though it isn't always successful)
Deviates from established franchise formula in several key areas to negative effect, short main campaign mode, story is heavy-handed
A short yet memorable chapter in Samus Aran's biography, Other M does an admirable job of blending elements of her past 2D adventures with those of her more recent 3D titles. It does misfire in several key areas, but it's still a worthwhile addition to th...
Abstract: Metroid: Other M attempts to take players further into the world of its cool, usually-silent, bounty hunter, Samus. It’s a bit of a revolutionary take for the Metroid line of games, which has primarily focused on tense action over lengthy explanations....
Metroid Other M is a great game but does have some annoying moments. Unlike previous Metroid’s where you actively look for particular weapons and upgrades to progress through the game, Other M gives you everything from the start. The only difference ar...
Abstract: The next instalment of the Metroid series is here and this time you’re playing as Samus Aran. Who is Samus Aran? That's what the adverts ask. Slightly worrying that Nintendo don't know. Thankfully, we have the answers. Samus is an executioner. Fem...
