Rate Metroid: Other M

[Zero Flare]

9/10. I loved everything about this game. So much so that I can't bear to read any of the threads which contain negative comments about it, because I just can't seem to agree with them at all. I thought it was fantastic and I could play it for hours... the graphics and cutscenes were incredible, the plot is so twisted but it makes sense, and the overall gameplay was very smooth. Maybe it was a little linear, but I honestly don't give a damn about that. I just wanted to get on with it and find out what was going to happen next. And I certainly enjoyed the freedom towards the end where you could look for all the items.

I also found it a pretty emotional game... it's actually the first game that I have cried at (get at me). And I loved it for doing that, it was amazing. Theatre mode is a great way to replay it all in one, big movie. It's so perfect, in my opinion. And even the music was charming, even though it was mostly ambience. But it still fitted so well with the situation at hand.

My only complaint would be that it's too short... I finished it over the weekend, when usually I can take months to play a game because I love stalling. But still, I feel that its length will bring me back for several replays.

[Meta_Ridley89]

@Zero Flare, looks like we got the same experience. We both got this game for the same reason : the story. And yes, I've almost cried (had tears) because this game has shown my evident "weakness".

[Zero Flare]

@Zero Flare, looks like we got the same experience. We both got this game for the same reason : the story. And yes, I've almost cried (had tears) because this game has shown my evident "weakness".

*High five*

I think you just made my day.

[Batman1016]

Well, it would seem to me that, despite the EPIC (and insanely annoying) fanwank crying about this game, over 80% of players seem to think M:OM is an 8 or better, and 90% think it's at least 7. So that's a consolation at any rate.

Again, I enjoyed everything about the game except for the pixel-hunts and the lackluster endgame plot. Even the music has started to grow on me, although it is far from as grandoise as the rest of the series' soundtrack.

I must rate it an 8.

[Metroid Guyver]

10 out of 10 Best metroid Yet by far. (Sorry i'm just haveing a go with Smilies i'll stop soon.)

[Chipou]

wouldve been a 8.5/9, but because of the plot it drags it down to a 6

[CapCom]

over 80% of players seem to think M:OM is an 8 or better, and 90% think it's at least 7

Statistically, Other M reviews are skewed. The Gamerankings rating is all over the place. An 80% average, but check where all the ratings spikes. I've added the 3 MDb scores to this list as well (85, 89, 90).

91 - 1
90 - -----6
89 - 1
87 - 1
86 - -2
85 - -------8
84 - ---4
80 - --------9
75 - -2*
70 - 1
62.5 - 1
60 - -2
55 - 1
50 - 1

*I still disagree that a B- = 75%. When was the last time you got a B- that was considered a 75%? That's a C.

8 reviewers gave the game a score of less than 80.
21 reviewers give the game a rating of between 80 and 85
4 give it a rating of 86 to 89.
7 give it a rating of 90 or above.

This is actually almost a bell curve. The score peaks at about 83%, with a long, low tail and a high spike. (Gamerankings seems to lower the score by 2% even if you DON'T add the MDb reviews - and I feel at least one of them should go up on there considering we're an important Metroid page).

There's a lot of journalists who hated this game, but I think there's an equal number of people who loved it. The majority of journalists found it 'above average' (or if I want to have high standards and call an 83% 'average' when statistically, it should probably be a 75%).

Oh yeah, if I had liked the story more, I would have given this a 9.

I'd check the GameFAQs... But I don't really know how to weight their three different categories of reviews.

[Xscapist]

*I still disagree that a B- = 75%. When was the last time you got a B- that was considered a 75%? That's a C.

The problem with videogame review scores is that a lot of magazines sort of skew their scores, particularly smaller magazines and websites that are afraid if they give a game too negative a score, they'll no longer be sent copies from that company to review. So videogame critics tend to rate on a scale of essentially 5/10 - 10/10. In cases where a game is considered universally bad, you might see it given a 4/10.

Then there are places like X-Play/G4TV that are so big, they don't have to worry about a company blacklisting them, so they can be as honest as they want. So they'll give a game a 2/5, which anywhere else would translate to a 6/10. But people flip when they give a game a 2, because it brings the overall percentage rating down on places like Metacritic and Gamerankings. Which is why neither of those sites list X-Play/G4TV's ratings anymore.

So essentially, a 7/10 from most reviewers is considered "average," a 5/10 would be considered very bad, and a 10/10 is considered very good. Other M averaging out at 8/10 means it's slightly above average, or a C+/B-.

[Batman1016]

And much like movies, I couldn't give two $#!+$ what professional reviewers say. This is a forum for diehard Metroid fans, and as such, I value their opinions far more. And according to this poll, the VAST majority (80-90% of responders) seem to think the game was above average. Thus, my point is, I can forget the whining, nagging, "the story sucked, METROID IS RUINED FOREVER" eejits, because most true fans seem to have enjoyed it, so I don't feel the need to keep arguing with various . . . shall we say, excessively loud, highly opinionated individuals in certain other topics.

I was basically using this thread to stabilize myself from going into an epic, spiraling rage-rant at the haters by telling myself, "I liked the game, and most people agree with me, so hell with 'em."

[Opium]

This is not a forum for die-hard metroid fans. This one is, and the reviews are much more mixed:
http://m2k2.taigaforum.com/

[Batman1016]

The Metroid Database . . . is not a forum . . . for diehard Metroid fans?

The largest, most versatile, longest running Metroid site on the web . . . is NOT a place for diehard Metroid fans?

I think you broke my brain. Or yours. Not sure which.

Also, please don't link me to places full of screaming fanwank. Like I said, I'm trying to AVOID turning into that (what with my obsessive personality and all that). What, are you TRYING to see me have a stroke after degenerating into a frothing, apoplectic rage? Have a heart, please!

[Opium]

How many people play ONE metroid game and join this forum. LOTS.
That's why this one has more members but far less activity.

How many people play one metroid game and join THAT forum. ZERO.

Why is that so hard to understand?

Also: mixed reviews is not equal to 'screaming fanwank', whatever that is.

[CapCom]

Different communities. I don't think you have to be the oldest to be the most 'hardcore' and I think it's pointless to argue about something like that.

Given the reviews on this poll, even if you take the long tail of negative comments, it's not more than the number of positives.

Also: an extremely vocal minority does not necessarily equate with the majority opinion. I think a poll indicates that quite well, as does the spread of reviews. Basically: if 'everyone' hated Other M, then there would be a LOT more negative clicks in the poll, as well as reviews.

Bugs Bunny: I speak softly and carry a big stick.
Yosemite Sam: Well I speak LOUUUDLY!! And carry an even BIIIIGER STICK!!! And I use it, too.

The problem with videogame review scores is that a lot of magazines sort of skew their scores, particularly smaller magazines and websites that are afraid if they give a game too negative a score, they'll no longer be sent copies from that company to review.

Then sorry, but that's poor journalism. If you can't give an honest review, then you shouldn't be reviewing in the first place. Likewise, a company that only sends review copies to places that give it positive reviews IS taking a decision good for business, but it is also unethical, and I'm sure if you could prove that to the FCC, you could win a lawsuit. But it's a catch-22 - you need money to be able to do this. It's far easier to just make a big rant.

[Opium]

I'm seeing a pattern where the longer one has been a fan of the series, the more likely they are to be disappointed with Other M. This proves nothing, but certainly can spark some interesting conversations in theorizing the reason for this correlation.
Some say that the more long-term fans aren't open to change, but this is quickly debunked by the fact that they have gone along with all of the other change in the series over the years. They may have complained about some of that change, but nothing like this.
Since this seems to be the poorest rated game since Hunters and definitely the poorest rated console game in the series, I'm hoping that they won't continue in this direction. That is how they responded to Hunters - they never looked back and kinda pretended that it didn't happen.