metroid: other m has been announced! yeaaahhh [locked]

Metroiddestruktor

2009-06-02 05:10:34 pm

Quote from tomatobob:

I hope this games is of similar difficulty to those Ninja Gaiden games.

Signed :)

FirePhoenix

2009-06-02 05:13:05 pm

I hope that it's NOT as hard as Ninja Gaiden or at least, they give us difficulty settings. I want to be able to beat it without getting frustrated. Wink

JaggerG

2009-06-02 05:14:06 pm

Shifty Leader

That M2k2 guy

Interesting keyboard layout. I've never seen Z there. Everything else looks relatively normal, though. Also interesting to note that the keyboard is manufactured by a company called IGN...hey hold on a minute....

Melancholy Spork

2009-06-02 05:15:04 pm

It's not Sylux, seriously.

Also, it's possible that the parts with Adam are simply flashbacks.

Melancholy Spork

2009-06-02 05:16:32 pm

Quote from Echoing The Silence:

am i the only one who is confused by all the hate floating around for this new metroid? it seems waaaay too early to pass judgement on a game that still has, for all we know, a year and a half worth of development time (i.e. if the game was released holiday season '10).

personally, i'm excited to see where this new direction takes us. i like how it's not going to be completely 2D (very rarely do franchises who've gone through the 2D to 3D transition make a glorious comeback on 2D for a next gen console - i'm excluding portable games) but i also like how it's not going to be another prime. that mixture of 2D and 3D feels like an injection of new lifeblood for the series.

the only gripe i have with the trailer is the new design of samus' varia suit. it just seems...off. but, as for that, i am not "calling it" yet - it's waaay too early.

(plus, i would really like to see more fans to the series if this is pulled off well)

Where have you been finding all this hate?

Seems like the responses have been very, very positive.

[quote="Echoing The Silence"]
am i the only one who is confused by all the hate floating around for this new metroid?  it seems waaaay too early to pass judgement on a game that still has, for all we know, a year and a half worth of development time (i.e. if the game was released holiday season '10).

personally, i'm excited to see where this new direction takes us.  i like how it's not going to be completely 2D (very rarely do franchises who've gone through the 2D to 3D transition make a glorious comeback on 2D for a next gen console - i'm excluding portable games) but i also like how it's not going to be another prime.  that mixture of 2D and 3D feels like an injection of new lifeblood for the series.

the only gripe i have with the trailer is the new design of samus' varia suit.  it just seems...off.  but, as for that, i am not "calling it" yet - it's waaay too early.

(plus, i would really like to see more fans to the series if this is pulled off well)
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Where have you been finding all this hate?

Seems like the responses have been very, very positive.

FirePhoenix

2009-06-02 05:17:24 pm

Huh never even noticed the Z there. I saw the normal qwerty layout and didn't bother looking closer.

FirePhoenix

2009-06-02 05:19:29 pm

I've had at least two experiences with dislike for the game in irc channels today. The biggest problem is that the people don't seem willing to at least give the game a chance, instead ranting about how it's not classic Metroid formula and all that and not listening to others. As Echoing The Silence said, it's way to early to pass judgment. Let's at least wait until there's more info about the game before we start doing that.

tomatobob

2009-06-02 05:21:43 pm

One shall stand, one shall ball.

It's everything I wanted and more, thank you JaggerG.

Hiroshi Mishima

2009-06-02 05:23:33 pm

True White Dragon

I am very much on the fence about it. On one hand, this game looks like it will incorporate a lot of ideas I've been wanting to see. A mixture of 3D and 2D is a concept I've thought would be good for a Metroid game in the past. Likewise we're going to see more of Samus' relationship with Adam which may eventually lead to a Fusion 2 (hopefully in the same basic style as Fusion 1). Also, Samus spoke or at least it sounded like she did, and I've been advocating Nintendo finally cease this silly "no voices" crap for their main characters since pretty much all of them have had a voice in one way or another over the years, or at least lines in some of their games otherwise.

That's a lot of pros for me. However, on the other hand, the fact that it's Team Ninja of Ninja Gaiden (ridiculous difficulty) and Dead or Alive (bounce engine) fame that really worries me. I know they're a competent and very capable company who have a lot of games and experience under their belt. I just don't want to see this become anything like those two games/series because let's face it. Metroid wasn't meant to be a fighter, nor was it meant to be insanely-hardcore-for-the-best-gamers-only.

As was said, it's very early and now is not the best time to be passing judgement. However, I am merely stating concerns and expectations formed from what little I know. Without more information I obviously can't say one way or another, so as I said, I'm on the fence. I really want to be excited and like this game, but past experiences with both the series and the developers is making me nervous. Hopefully the more information we get later on will remove many of my concerns.

...also "Remember me???" what the hell? Who let MC Hammer into the development team? (lol)

I am very much on the fence about it. On one hand, this game looks like it will incorporate a lot of ideas I've been wanting to see. A mixture of 3D and 2D is a concept I've thought would be good for a Metroid game in the past. Likewise we're going to see more of Samus' relationship with Adam which may eventually lead to a Fusion 2 (hopefully in the same basic style as Fusion 1). Also, Samus spoke or at least it sounded like she did, and I've been advocating Nintendo finally cease this silly "no voices" crap for their main characters since pretty much all of them have had a voice in one way or another over the years, or at least lines in some of their games otherwise.

That's a lot of pros for me. However, on the other hand, the fact that it's Team Ninja of Ninja Gaiden (ridiculous difficulty) and Dead or Alive (bounce engine) fame that really worries me. I know they're a competent and very capable company who have a lot of games and experience under their belt. I just don't want to see this become anything like those two games/series because let's face it. Metroid wasn't meant to be a fighter, nor was it meant to be insanely-hardcore-for-the-best-gamers-only.

As was said, it's very early and now is not the best time to be passing judgement. However, I am merely stating concerns and expectations formed from what little I know. Without more information I obviously can't say one way or another, so as I said, I'm on the fence. I really want to be excited and like this game, but past experiences with both the series and the developers is making me nervous. Hopefully the more information we get later on will remove many of my concerns.

...also "Remember me???" what the hell? Who let MC Hammer into the development team? (lol)

Phazar

2009-06-02 05:24:13 pm

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This game looks like an interesting mix between the traditional 2D games and the Prime Trilogy's 3D 1st-person. However, my first negative impression is of how weird the Varia Suit/GF Troopers look when compared to the Prime games. However, that is the only bad thing I have thought so far, everything else is positive. Also, I believe I saw Ridley in that trailer--anyone surprised? I didn't think so. laugh new

Cpadolf

2009-06-02 05:33:14 pm

Almost happy

I love "random black guy" about two thirds into the trailer :D

bizzi

2009-06-02 05:33:30 pm

Metroid Prime, what else?

i've been visiting many websites to see people's reactions, and they're all positive. except on the french site "planet zebes", where almost everyone seems disgusted.

let's give that game a chance, it really deserves it.

Baby Sheegoth

2009-06-02 05:33:45 pm

Quote from Panzer88:

lol 4 in 5 chances it's a placeholder name.

How... can these people not see the sarcasm?

Super KB

2009-06-02 05:35:49 pm

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Quote from JaggerG:

and there are no metroids.

if so, then why do i see one at the mother brain fight in the preview getting blasted

bizzi

2009-06-02 05:37:20 pm

Metroid Prime, what else?

Quote from Melancholy Spork:

It's not Sylux, seriously.

Also, it's possible that the parts with Adam are simply flashbacks.

excellent point here! MP:other m could then be after fusion, and this would explain samus' different appearances...
hey... wake me up i'm dreaming XD

Hiroshi Mishima

2009-06-02 05:37:54 pm

True White Dragon

Also, I really wish that Nintendo would just drop the Zero Suit already. It wasn't needed back in MZM, and it isn't needed now. It's probably the closest Nintendo got to fanservice in the series, and I think it adds nothing to Samus' character. It looks more like they just ripped off the outfits the characters in Neon Genesis.

But that's just me, and I forgot to comment on it earlier.

Baby Sheegoth

2009-06-02 05:41:29 pm

Quote from Hiroshi Mishima:

It looks more like they just ripped off the outfits the characters in Neon Genesis.

Evangelion, 1995
Metroid, 1986, 1991, 1994.
Please shut up.

arkarian

2009-06-02 05:42:33 pm

red chamber dream

Quote from Phazar:

However, my first negative impression is of how weird the Varia Suit/GF Troopers look when compared to the Prime games.

the game probably won't be released for over a year. these are just shitty development vids; the actual game likely won't look anything like this at all. see: the first metroid prime trailer.

JaggerG

2009-06-02 05:43:43 pm

Shifty Leader

That M2k2 guy

Quote from bizzi:

BTW don't you hear some MPHy sound at the beginning of the trailer??? just at the beginning, with the waves!

Be careful. Overanalyzing trailers can turn you into a vegetable (or at least some type of plant).

Quote from Baby Sheegoth:

Quote from Hiroshi Mishima:

It looks more like they just ripped off the outfits the characters in Neon Genesis.

Evangelion, 1995
Metroid, 1986, 1991, 1994.
Please shut up.

There hadn't been a Zero Suit before like 2004.

arkarian

2009-06-02 05:43:52 pm

red chamber dream

mother brain is not a metroid.

Super KB

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Super KB: 2009-06-02 05:53:52 pm

2009-06-02 05:44:28 pm

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there is a metroid in front of it
look closer

tomatobob

2009-06-02 05:45:26 pm

One shall stand, one shall ball.

he's the hero of the game.

GreenMamba

2009-06-02 05:46:14 pm

What luck, there's french fry stuck in my beard.

Quote from Hiroshi Mishima:

Also, I really wish that Nintendo would just drop the Zero Suit already. It wasn't needed back in MZM, and it isn't needed now. It's probably the closest Nintendo got to fanservice in the series, and I think it adds nothing to Samus' character. It looks more like they just ripped off the outfits the characters in Neon Genesis.

But that's just me, and I forgot to comment on it earlier.

Yeah, we need to go back to the swimsuits and underpants. Those were the absolute opposite of fanservice.

Super KB

2009-06-02 05:47:03 pm

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i doubt we will see her in a bikini in the ending

tomatobob

2009-06-02 05:48:35 pm

One shall stand, one shall ball.

nekkid or not buying kthnx