New Metroid Other M Gameplay Footage

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Soleron said:

UnstableGriffin said:

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True that, however even if Metroid Other M didn't have a deeper story, I doubt it will somehow make a huge difference in it's sales numbers. That's mostly because of the gameplay, which is basically about exploration and environmental puzzle solving. Whereas all the entries on the list are accessible, "pick up and play" material (Well, except Pokemon), which are much more easier for more casual people to get into .

Super Metroid only sold 1.4m. In that case I think it was due to the cinematic focus (for that time, SM fitted that category). However I actually liked that game, because after a bit the story got out of the way. Only the beginning and end have problems there.

I highly doubt it was the supposed cinematic focus, since for example Ninja Gaiden on the NES was more gratuitously cinematic, but it's one of the more popular NES titles out there (and let's not even begin with Metal Gear Solid...).

I think it has more to do with how Metroid wasn't as popular and well-known as it is nowadays.