Metroid: Other M was unveiled at E3 2009 to critical acclaim: a blend of third-person platforming and first-person shooting, Other M looked to be an exciting new development for the age-old Nintendo franchise, advancing the stories set by NES classic Super Metroid and updated Game Boy title Metroid Fusion while providing fresh new game-play for fans to get excited about. Has Team Ninja's work come to fruition, in light of Other M's September release, then? Well, the first reviews by online critics seem to point heavily towards the negative- awkward switches between perspectives; tiresome Wii Remote D-Pad controls and a short life-span carried across from previous side-scrolling Metroid titles have thrown reviewers into simply rating this as an average third-person action/adventure title, and not the type this franchise is known for. IGN gave Other M an 8.5/10, stating it was only for veterans of the series desperate to gain more knowledge of Samus' past, and that while the cinematics looking amazing on Nintendo's motion-controlled console, the tedious game-play repetitions may push casual gamers away quickly. Many reviewers have stated that it was a brave move for Team Ninja to attempt such a blend of game-play, and a mixture have said it worked well or terribly. Should you buy Other M come September 3rd then? Right now, it would appear not, or at least not until it has come down significantly in price. Given that such great shooters as Halo, Medal Of Honor, Call Of Duty and Vanquish will be entering the limelight this autumn, it seems hard to recommend a retro side-scrolling shooter that only hardcore fans will truly get the most out of. Nevertheless, expect a review of Other M before the end of 2010.
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