Topic: New Metroid: Other M Trailer

[NWR_Neal]

The story-focused trailer shows off Samus' voice.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=22680

 Nintendo released a new Metroid: Other M trailer that is comprised of cut-scenes that show off the heroine Samus Aran talking about how she feels, and how she is young and naive.    

This also gives fans a chance to hear Samus' much talked about voice acting, which has been the main source of criticism for the upcoming game, which is set for a June 27 release in North America.    

[AgentV3]

I'll break from the chorus and say the voice acting doesn't bother me, I don't think it's that bad.

After all, it could worse:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMTizJemHO8

Or a whole lot worse:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XyghKl72R0

[Stogi]

WTFuck

[Bboy]

Samus' voice doesn't sound bad to me, it's emotionless, but purposefully. The only thing that bothers me is that the slow-motion flashback seems really cheesy.

[Nemo]

The line "young and naive" part wouldn't sound so bad if it weren't for the fact that all of the beautiful cut scenes go away and there's just plain text that says "young and naive."

[King of Twitch]

She was so naive and young to be looking out the window at those buildings and flashbacking to giving a thumbs down like that! But you know, it reminds of a time when I was younger...sometimes when I was in a building I would look out the window at the other buildings and then flashback to giving a thumbs down... Looking back I feel a little ashamed at how naive I was, but I can relate to Samus' life.

Sometimes when you're young and in a building you just can't help but look out the window at other buildings and flashback to giving a thumbs down. But you can't live your life regretting these silly decisions made as a naive youngster; besides, who among us hasn't looked out the window at other buildings when they were younger and flashbacked to giving a thumbs down?

[Shorty McNostril]

She doesn't have that mole on her chin here.

[NinGurl69 *huggles]

Metroid is dead.

[Stogi]

I really really hope the gameplay is redeeming, otherwise this might be the first Metroid I skip.

[GoldenPhoenix]

Kind of a boring trailer, had no point. Still I'm more excited for Other M then any of the Prime games or even SMG2!

[greybrick]

She doesn't have that mole on her chin here.

A sign.

[NWR_DrewMG]

I think it looks good.  Keeping an open mind, and remaining excited about this one.

[Nemo]

This is kind of a "worst of" trailer. Everything else I've seen (impressions, other trailers, leaked intro cinematic) has looked great.

[Jonnyboy117]

The trailer is produced well enough, but what does any of this have to do with Metroid? It just feels like Nintendo is shoehorning a lot of character development into a series that has done extremely well without it for over 20 years. I don't mind if the new elements bring something new and awesome to the franchise, but what they're showing so far is neither particularly new (seems like rehash from Fusion's script) nor awesome. Note: I'm not talking about the gameplay changes. I'm amenable and optimistic about those.

[Bboy]

I don't know about there not being any character development in Metroid. For me, at least, Metroid is very much about character development. It's just that the usual character development in Metroid is through the power-ups. Now these clearly aren't the same types of character development, but I think it means that they understand what makes it compelling. Just saying, I wouldn't give up on it just yet. Especially after all of the controversy surrounding Prime before it's release turned out to be nothing. I think Nintendo tends to know more about Metroid than the fans give them credit for. I'm not saying the story will be great, and I'm still cautious, but I think we have to wait and see before passing judgment.

[GK]

I'll break from the chorus and say the voice acting doesn't bother me, I don't think it's that bad.

After all, it could worse:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMTizJemHO8

Or a whole lot worse:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XyghKl72R0

No, this is a lot worse:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7mmon05PwQ

Eh I'm not bothered by Samus' voice really. Maybe the years & years of bad anime dubbing has numbed my senses.

[NWR_Lindy]

She was so naive and young to be looking out the window at those buildings and flashbacking to giving a thumbs down like that! But you know, it reminds of a time when I was younger...sometimes when I was in a building I would look out the window at the other buildings and then flashback to giving a thumbs down... Looking back I feel a little ashamed at how naive I was, but I can relate to Samus' life.

Sometimes when you're young and in a building you just can't help but look out the window at other buildings and flashback to giving a thumbs down. But you can't live your life regretting these silly decisions made as a naive youngster; besides, who among us hasn't looked out the window at other buildings when they were younger and flashbacked to giving a thumbs down?

LOL I thought the same thing.  The thumbs-down comes out of nowhere and you're like, "What the heck is she giving thumbs down to?  Is a gladiator about to kill somebody in front of her?"

This isn't bad, it's just that it's so....Japanese.  Very unlike every other Metroid game, whether it was made in Japan or not.

[Stogi]

I can't stand her childish look. She looked so much better in the leaked intro.

[Caterkiller]

This is great! You heartless animals! I thought the acting was decent, and I am very happy to be really learning more about Samus. Metroid is one of the few Nintendo franchises that can break away from it's nothing but game play core with more main stream appeal by having a story like this and classic gameplay. You have the most Metroid of Metroid games possible through Super Metroid, Zero Mission, and Prime 1. Prime 2, and Fusion both steadily led is into more cut scenes and dialogue, it's just the way the series is headed. I say just get used to it, and be happy it won't just be shooting Zelda again.

[Jonnyboy117]

I can't stand her childish look. She looked so much better in the leaked intro.

Well, she is actually younger in this new trailer. When Other M actually takes place, she is older with a ponytail. So this is her looking back on her days with the Galactic Federation.

[Kairon]

My initial excitement for the gameplay is turning more and more into dread at the story aspects of it.

And DARN. I thought somebody said that the blonde in the original E3 trailers was NOT Samus but some other female character in the game?!?!

This isn't bad, it's just that it's so....Japanese.

Too Japanese. Oh god I know we're judging the game based on a minute of cutscene here, but... I've got a bad feeling about this.

[greybrick]

After taking another look I am left feeling very wary of this game. Since I have my doubts about the control scheme, my new worries over the story serve to compound my trepidation. Perhaps I am too young, young and naive... but it looks like Nintendo needs to shorten Team Ninja's leash a bit more. Past entries have been very western with Retro behind the wheel, and I think this is Nintendo's attempt to revive Metroid as a big hit in Japan.

[Stele]

I just don't get it.  What is the point of this trailer? Why does it make me want to play the game?  What does it show me to peak my interest?  How the hell does it relate to the series?  :

There's just not much there.  A guy says "lady" so clearly that's Adam, from Fusion.  And?   

I can't remember being so underwhelmed by a trailer ever before. 

[GoldenPhoenix]

Too Japanese. Oh god I know we're judging the game based on a minute of cutscene here, but... I've got a bad feeling about this.

Sounds like what people said about Prime. Seriously this is kind of silly, gameplay impressions have been fantastic from people who played the game. Yet it is blatantly ignored.

[Sundoulos]

Lump me in with the optimistic group.  I have no problem with the trailer, other than the fact that it just doesn't make much sense.  There's just very little context for it's content; I've never played Metroid Fusion, so I don't know if that would help.

I just listened to a Gamespot interview with Nate Bihldorff where he stated that the game is a combination of 3D and 2D platforming, and that re-traversing areas and gaining ability upgrades are a part of the game.  Sounds good enough for me for now, so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt.     

I just hope that Nintendo starts releasing video of the gameplay soon, and I'm looking forward to getting impressions beyond that half-hour demo.  Specifically, I'd like to know if the "weapon authorization" mechanic persists throughout the game, or if it changes; and if that sense of Metroid exploration is still captured.   

[NWR_Neal]

I saw that Nintendo posted a new trailer for Other M, and I freaked. "Finally," I thought. "We'll get to see quality video of the gameplay."

Writing this news article was depressing after that...

[GoldenPhoenix]

We have to keep in mind, THIS IS NINTENDO, the company that likes to keep things secret right up to launch. With most games they can't get away with showing cut scenes, with this they can and still keep the gameplay secret.

[Ian Sane]

Metroid: Other M is probably going to be one of these games that is fun to play but has a story so stupid that you'll feel embarrassed to play the game in front of friends and family.  While annoying, that isn't that crucial.  I'm more concerned about some of the gameplay elements that have raised red flags.

The story will be dumb.  It will come across as something a 12 year old would write.  That's videogames.  Is that alone going to ruin the game for you?

[MoronSonOfBoron]

She looks to weigh about 98 pounds. I will miss my Amazon Goddess of Galactic Destruction.

[Rize]

I wish they would let Retro do a 3D version of Metroid II or Super Metroid.  That could be incredibly awesome.

[Sundoulos]

I would like a WiiWare "Rebirth"-style version of Metroid II: Return of Samus. 

[NinGurl69 *huggles]

Hold your horses!  Ian won't like the way you're milking the franchise!

[KDR_11k]

I wish they would let Retro do a 3D version of Metroid II or Super Metroid.  That could be incredibly awesome.

Wouldn't that just be Prime with a different setting?
I don't think SM needs remaking, it's fine the way it is (okay, could maybe use the shoulder button missiles from ZM). If you want to make another game make it a separate game, not a remake. With Nintendo games the difference between a remake and a sequel is negligible anyway (since like the legends and epics of the ancient worlds they're just retellings of the same basic idea) and a remake would just tie them to specifics that were intended for a different game.

[ShyGuy]

At least that looked better than the 2D gameplay, AMIRITE?

One kudo is that Team Ninja knows how to model people better than Retro. Retro does everything else fantastic except for humans.

[Chozo Ghost]

I wish they would let Retro do a 3D version of Metroid II or Super Metroid.  That could be incredibly awesome.

PLEASE NO!!! I'm sick of 3D FPS Metroid. Good God, please bring back 2D 3rd person Metroid!

[Halbred]

Ya'll should check out Another Metroid II Remake (Google that). Some dude is trying to create a Metroid II "rebirth" from the ground up. It's been years in development already, and I really hope he finishes it.

[Chozo Ghost]

One kudo is that Team Ninja knows how to model people better than Retro. Retro does everything else fantastic except for humans.

But to be fair, are the characters in the Metroid universe even humans? They are definitely human-like, but I was under the impression this took place in another galaxy or something, so how do we know they are human (as in Homo Sapiens)?

[Shaymin]

Ya'll should check out Another Metroid II Remake (Google that). Some dude is trying to create a Metroid II "rebirth" from the ground up. It's been years in development already, and I really hope he finishes it.

I hope he does manage to release something before the dreaded cease and desist flies down upon him.

[NinGurl69 *huggles]

One kudo is that Team Ninja knows how to model people better than Retro. Retro does everything else fantastic except for humans.

But to be fair, are the characters in the Metroid universe even humans? They are definitely human-like, but I was under the impression this took place in another galaxy or something, so how do we know they are human (as in Homo Sapiens)?

They're mostly fine for what the engine was doing, with character designs by Western artists (the game focused on environments).  Compare Prime 1 Samus (pretty icky uncanny back then) with Eternal Darkness people for a history lesson.

This is different from a 1-on-1 fighting game or the REmake where tons of attention had to be paid to 3rd person character presentation.

And really, Prime 3 Samus didn't look bad with those slightly aggressive eyes, dribbling neon goop from her lips.

Where's the real Metroid, Metroid Dread?

[Chozo Ghost]

Where's the real Metroid

I've been waiting for that ever since Super Metroid. I don't feel anything since then has done the franchise justice. Not that the Prime games are bad or anything, but they are FPS and therefore more akin to Halo, Doom, Wolfenstein, Duke Nukem, etc. than Metroid.

[MegaByte]

But to be fair, are the characters in the Metroid universe even humans?

I guess that depends how accurate the comic is (you'd think it is, considering that this is the first mention of K-2L, which is later covered in the games), but it would indicate, yes.

[MegaByte]

Speaking of human designs, WTF happened to the Adam's nose in the in-game model??

[GoldenPhoenix]

Where's the real Metroid

I've been waiting for that ever since Super Metroid. I don't feel anything since then has done the franchise justice. Not that the Prime games are bad or anything, but they are FPS and therefore more akin to Halo, Doom, Wolfenstein, Duke Nukem, etc. than Metroid.

Prime is nothing like any of those games, just because the perspective is the same doesn't mean it is the same genre. That is like saying Super Mario 64 is like Ratchet and Clank because they are 3rd person.

Also what about Zero Mission?

[NinGurl69 *huggles]

What about Castlevania?

And those soldiers... look like COSPLAYERS.

[ShyGuy]

Is it just me or is the sickly lemon color of Samus' other M suit off-putting?

[GoldenPhoenix]

Is it just me or is the sickly lemon color of Samus' other M suit off-putting?

Nah it is the sickly bashing and complaining a 30 minute demo is getting that is off putting .

[NinGurl69 *huggles]

It's off-putting.  Team Sakamoto doesn't know the difference between the Power Suit and the Varia Suit.

[Chozo Ghost]

In regards to the nose, couldn't it be that he just had some cosmetic surgery done? People do that in real life, you know. Why is it unthinkable that people in the future (or in other galaxies) would do the same? So that's how you can explain something like that.

But in the end, does it really even matter?

[KDR_11k]

Where's the real Metroid

I've been waiting for that ever since Super Metroid. I don't feel anything since then has done the franchise justice. Not that the Prime games are bad or anything, but they are FPS and therefore more akin to Halo, Doom, Wolfenstein, Duke Nukem, etc. than Metroid.

To me Metroid Prime captured the essence of Metroid. It didn't need to have the same detail gameplay as long as the structure and core of Metroid is in place. I wouldn't object to Other M's gameplay if Sakamoto hadn't said that it'll be like fusion and thus lack the core of Metroid.

[MegaByte]

In regards to the nose, couldn't it be that he just had some cosmetic surgery done? People do that in real life, you know. Why is it unthinkable that people in the future (or in other galaxies) would do the same? So that's how you can explain something like that.

But in the end, does it really even matter?

It matters because if you're going to put in a huge effort to make a cinematic game, you should at least be consistent in your modeling.  But, if there is an actual reason for the change, that matters too.

[Ian Sane]

Is it just me or is the sickly lemon color of Samus' other M suit off-putting?

You're not alone.  That screenshot looks too shiny.  It looks like bad FMV we used to see in PC games from 1995.
 
And what's with the codpieces on the soldiers?  I thought Team Ninja was all about exploiting the FEMALE form?

[Sundoulos]

Ya'll should check out Another Metroid II Remake (Google that). Some dude is trying to create a Metroid II "rebirth" from the ground up. It's been years in development already, and I really hope he finishes it.

I've watched that with great interest, but waiting on fan mods/remakes usually leaves me a little heartbroken in the end.  Either they never get around to finishing it, or they get that C&D letter when they're nearing the final stages.

If he ever completes it, I'll be one of the first people to download it.

[Chozo Ghost]

And what's with the codpieces on the soldiers?  I thought Team Ninja was all about exploiting the FEMALE form?

Maybe they are more interested in exploiting the female gaming market, by delivering something that would be appealing to female gamers?

[KDR_11k]

And what's with the codpieces on the soldiers?  I thought Team Ninja was all about exploiting the FEMALE form?

Maybe they are more interested in exploiting the female gaming market, by delivering something that would be appealing to female gamers?

They're doing that by making Samus all fragile and "oh noes my baby!". Judging by how GP is the only person who likes all those changes it seems to work.

[Sundoulos]

If anything, I think they're trying to make her more like Ellen Ripley from the Alien series.  She was tough and had a strong maternal instinct.

[MegaByte]

When I described what was happening in Other M to a friend not very familiar with the series, that's exactly what she said.

[Rize]

The reason I'd like to see a 3D remake of Metroid II is because I love the Metroid mutants and would honestly like to see any remake that exploits that.  Also, we wouldn't have to worry about the story being overly retarded since it already exists.

Super Metroid doesn't really need any kind of remake, but a 3D remake would at least be different enough to be interesting.

I'd love to see some more old school 2D Metroid as well.  Zero Mission was excellent and I even enjoyed Fusion.

[NWR_Neal]

Super Metroid doesn't really need any kind of remake, but a 3D remake would at least be different enough to be interesting.

They did. It's called Metroid Prime

Metroid II needs to re-released somehow, or remade.

[Chozo Ghost]

Metroid II is the one for the old Gameboy, right? If so, I've played it, but I've never beat it because it was too difficult to navigate and know exactly where you were in relation to where you needed to go. The whole game was one giant level, and to make matters even worse everything pretty much looked the same...

It was a cool game and I wouldn't mind playing it again, but I wish it was easier to navigate.

[Rize]

Super Metroid doesn't really need any kind of remake, but a 3D remake would at least be different enough to be interesting.

They did. It's called Metroid Prime

Metroid II needs to re-released somehow, or remade.

Hmm, good point.

[NinGurl69 *huggles]

Samus doesn't run nor meet any ostriches in Metroid Prime.

[IceCold]

This... isn't Nintendo.

[GearBoxClock]

I got into Metroid via Hunters, then the Prime series and finally Super Metroid on the VC. I must get all of them!

[Stratos]

I got into Metroid via Hunters, then the Prime series and finally Super Metroid on the VC. I must get all of them!

Gotta Catch 'Em All!

"Super Metroid, I Choose You!"