Metroid: Other M (Wii)

75%
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Metroid: Other M (Wii) (2010)
genre: shooter

score: 75%

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'Other M is a sum of imperfect parts and compromised ideas.'
Read more » Gamespy
'Metroid: Other M is the most disappointing Nintendo release in quite some time and a blemish that isn't likely to be forgotten on an otherwise superb franchise.'
Read more » GameInformer
'Metroid enthusiasts won't want to miss this, and nothing I could write could encourage them to take a pass. But to put it bluntly, Other M simply doesn't meet the high-quality standards fans have come to expect from not only the franchise, but from Nintendo's routinely-spectacular first-party line-up.'
Read more » Destructoid
'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.'
Read more » 1up.com
'Other M divides its attention among too many viewpoints and gameplay styles to nail any one of them. Thankfully, the entire game soars so high in the closing moments that it ends up a must play for franchise followers.'
Read more » GamesRadar
'And it is really good, when its occasionally clumsy controls aren't getting in the way of your ability to enjoy it. Luckily, those moments occur a lot less frequently than the ones that make this game satisfying in all the same ways those old Metroid games were.'
Read more » Giant Bomb
'The unlikeliest of developers has created a game that manages to encapsulate huge chunks of the series' traditions, even as it pushes it onwards in a slick new direction. Metroid has spliced its genes once again, and the results are typically fascinating.'
Read more » Eurogamer
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'It does misfire in several key areas, but it's still a worthwhile addition to the Metroid canon. Even more interestingly, it showcases the human side of the previously silent bounty hunter, and although her backstory is full of holes and incongruities, it's still an interesting glimpse at the woman who lays hidden beneath the armor.'
Read more » GamePro
'Other than a lack of choice with the controls and a little heavy-handedness in the presentation and direction, Metroid: Other M superbly creates a familiar-feeling Metroid experience that really isn't that familiar at all. And don't worry, your thumb will forgive you someday.'
Read more » GameRevolution
'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.'
Read more » Gamespot
'A huge step forward for Nintendo, a company that's been reluctant to push story over gameplay...An excellent experience with great, intense action and an engaging story that turns one of Nintendo's beloved characters into something more than a kick-ass bounty hunter.'
Read more » IGN
'The decision to give Samus a voice is sure to be controversial thanks to the ho-hum script, and this coupled with a plethora of side characters clamps down on the feeling of isolation. Even so, it's a solid game from top to bottom that rolls the dice several times without them ever coming up snake eyes.'
Read more » GameTrailers
'While Metroid: Other M isn't without its flaws, specifically awkward controller transitions and some aiming issues, the entirety of the package is quite good.'
Read more » Cheat Code Central
'Other M is definitely worth picking up and totally worth the wait.'
Read more » WorthPlaying
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