When asked about the possibilities of the Metroid series he said: "We are always planning to make new games in the Metroid Prime series. Depending on the timing and the situation, we cannot deny the possibility of realising it on DS or DSi."
On the DS, there have been two Metroid Prime titles: Metroid Prime Pinball, a pinball-themed game developed by Fuse Games, and Metroid Prime Hunters, an online-based multiplayer game inspired by the story and gameplay of the Metroid Prime universe. Next year, the newest Metroid console title, Metroid: Other M, will be released, which is not associated with the Prime series.
Almost sounds like Malstrom's prediction of a traditional Metroid released along Other M is coming true.
No Metroid Prime fan likes the DS Metroid Primes
or even considers them real entries in the series.
I hope this doesn't get made. The DS is best for 2D games. Hell, I can't even think of a good DS game that's in full 3D.
Hell, I can't even think of a good DS game that's in full 3D.Dude, Phantasy Star Zero is the shiz. The Final Fantasy remakes are quality as well.
I wouldn't classify the Metroid Prime series as a "traditional" Metroid, but I don't know the context of his prediction.
I wouldn't classify the Metroid Prime series as a "traditional" Metroid, but I don't know the context of his prediction.
It is traditional (or "safe" if you prefer that) because it has a tradition in the form of three games already. Other M is a drastic change (story focus and all that, plus an untested developer) and apparently Nintendo likes to release safe sequels along with innovative ones (e.g. Fusion alongside Prime).
I wouldn't classify the Metroid Prime series as a "traditional" Metroid, but I don't know the context of his prediction.
It is traditional (or "safe" if you prefer that) because it has a tradition in the form of three games already. Other M is a drastic change (story focus and all that, plus an untested developer) and apparently Nintendo likes to release safe sequels along with innovative ones (e.g. Fusion alongside Prime).
I don't think you can apply that logic if we're talking about a DS game. None of those three games were on the DS, and as has already been mentioned, the Prime games on the DS were nothing like the Prime games on the Gamecube and Wii. There's nothing safe or traditional about a Metroid Prime game on the DS.
Other M is about Samus as a character instead of exploration, it's made by Team Ninja instead of a proven team, how much more non-Metroid can you get?
Other M is about Samus as a character instead of exploration, it's made by Team Ninja instead of a proven team, how much more non-Metroid can you get?Add Itagaki boob-physics and volleyball.
Other M is about Samus as a character instead of exploration, it's made by Team Ninja instead of a proven team, how much more non-Metroid can you get?Add Itagaki boob-physics and volleyball.
I think Other M will probably have core mechanics similar to older 2D Metroid games, but a completely different type of gameplay progression.
and why is it Taboo to actually fly in her ship and use it. There could be some insane/intense sessions where she has to go out onto the ship while flying super speeds to help repel some stuff.
Other M is made by the same guy who made the other Metroid games in the "main" series. We don't know what it will end up like but it's the vision of the same guy. Metroid Fusion is Metroid IV. This would logically be Metroid V.
So in that sense Other M is really what the original Metroid team would have done if they took the series into 3D instead of Retro. In that sense you could consider it more traditional.
I sure hope they don't because Fusion crapped on everything that made Metroid.
Metroid Fusion is Metroid IV. This would logically be Metroid V.
