bunchanumbers said:
Nintendo hardware. The user base that Metroid appeals to are more likely to buy a PS or Xbox. And since Metroid would be one of a handful (generous) of games that appeal to that user base, sales are hamstrung. At least that is what I think, but then again that doesn't explain Super Metroid. SNES was king and still Metroid didn't sell. Maybe it really is a Niche game and its about time we embraced its nicheness. |
Three words, Donkey Kong Country. They both released in the same year and DKC was pretty much the one that was given credit for pushing the sales of the SNES and helping the system remain relevant for a little longer. Plus, the launch of the PS and the Sega Saturn didn't really help either.
