Other M - A different kind of Metroid

After 2 weeks I have Metroid - Other M now by played 2 times and spent about 14-15 hours after the in-game time specification. So I think that it's time for me is getting to write my personal opinion about this game that seems to divide the fan base of the series since its release in two camps.

Story
I'll begin with a few words to the story. This really is no different from other Metroid great stories, is different only the narrative structure. Instead, only a small sequence at the beginning and a text page in the manual, the player gets in Other M beautiful to seeing, rendered cutscenes, which were also all fully synchronized. Most interestingly, many will find what Team Ninja has made Samus, through their past, now experiencing something new. I myself could not understand some of Samus newly acquired emotion, other sides of the bounty hunter liked the other hand quite well. Unfortunately me quite a gross Storypatzer noticed while playing, but fortunately does not constitute a contradiction with the story of the whole series, but only a few events in Other M itself ad absurdum. All in all you get here rather served an average story that can see through pretty fast and is loaded with so few clichés. Nevertheless, I have no feeling kinda verschaukelt, the story does have entertained me nicely, and actually is the story in a Metroid anyway rather secondary.

Gameplay
The implementation of the gameplay is crucial. Here the ninja guys tried again reclaim the classic Metroid gameplay. Instead of a complete 2D view (as indeed eg New Super Mario Bros. still offers) However, it has designed the space in three dimensions, the camera is however always centered. In my opinion, a thoroughly pleasing collection of classical pieces in the 3rd dimension.
Otherwise, one has but really changed almost nothing. Samus traverses several different sectors, each with their own theme, from the deep jungle to the hot volcanic landscape, and can be anywhere extensions on their way to find their suit. Of course new energy tanks and more missiles are the most important resource, recently Samus can also improve the speed of their batch-Beams, also there - The Legend of Zelda says hello - tank components, of which you have to collect 4 pieces for a new energy container. The new beams, tightening extensions etc. has Samus time from the start this, but they must only gradually get permission to enable better weapons and armor. First, I found the system not bad and thought "At least she has not suddenly all somewhere" lost "" that the power bomb was forbidden because it is too destructive power, lit me a. Why it but can not activate eg variations and Gravity Suit, that give it better protection and higher mobility, from the very beginning, remained a mystery to me until recently. Items in the form of ammunition or energy to look for the way this time in vain. The missiles can be at any time fully recharged, and should slip off the energy in the critical area, you can also fill it back up to a certain point. This may seem overwhelming, but if you really need the ability, you have to usually able to get a breather earn, because especially the Energieregenerieren is very time consuming.

On their way Samus finds but of course not only aid but also all sorts of nasty alien creatures that need to be combated with targeted Beam shots and rockets. In the normal 3rd person view this only needs to be looked in the direction of the fine, objectives does the game automatically, which is also imperative due to 3D spaces. Aligns to the Wii Remote at the TV now, the game switches to a first-person perspective. This can take opponents deliberately targeted and they grasp even with the target tracking. Only in this mode you can also shoot missiles, which is why it is imperative to have recourse for some opponents, especially bosses, on this feature. Because you can not move this, each application must be carefully considered.
Brand new are now various melee maneuvers that allow Samus, enemies to put great damage or even a 100% fatal blow if they are severely weakened or dizzy.
One of the most powerful moves Samus' this time is not offensive, but a defensive: the so-called "Sense Move" you can now avoid any enemy attack.. This may sound overwhelming, but you Währe with some opponents very quickly at the end of his tether, since other evasive maneuvers are often too slow.
For plenty of variety, numerous, different monsters, final and intermediate bosses. Especially many intermediate bosses can be quite a bit of a challenge. Although the most sophisticated tactics Enbosse need, once you have found these are they not all about a big problem. Connoisseurs of the series will be the way to appreciate one another and cons seeing.

In conclusion, I must say that the gameplay of Other M is really splendid and me for a long time could convince no action game in this point more so. It plays fast, fluid and easy action-packed, has a very reasonable level of difficulty (the 1st round I'm quite often died) and, moreover, the zalreichen, collectible items.
What some do not like: Other M has an extremely linear. Getting lost can you actually do not, just keep a mystery for more than 2 minutes. For me it was, however, a plus since I still had to go to the Internet for other titles from time to time, because I have not seen a tiny gap in the wall and walked only once 2 hours through courses, for I have not the right had equipment. In addition, the linearity fits very well for a quick gameplay.

Technology
On the technical side, Other M is almost no nakedness. Graphically there on the Wii a few titles with this level, Samus and convince their opponents by many details and smooth animation. Only a few textures as well as the armor of the Federation soldiers can not so much shine, but these are negligible trifles.
Musically I was unfortunately less convinced of this part. It is not that the background music would not be bearable ... rather I have only noticed in boss battles that ever music was played. Otherwise the music for me has always remained very strong in the background, I can even with the best will in no piece remember rudimentary. On the one hand does not fit the Metroid, on the other hand: is not total silence exactly what gives an adventure on a deserted planet, the gloomy atmosphere?
Technically, there are so quite a few things to complain about, but personally I was not really important.

Conclusion
Metroid - Other M is the fan base parts. For some, it is the pure Metroid revelation, for others rather an ulcer on the flawless face of the series. This ulcer is for me Prime Hunters, by far the worst of all time Metroid. The best part of the series is Other M for me but also not. On the one hand it takes a lot of the old parts, but then breaks with the tradition of weapons such as finding and playing substantially linear. Even the backtracking in order to mention it again, it seems to have been pretty much reduced. Nevertheless, the core elements of Metroid still exist, at least in its basic features, they were only partially screwed down in favor of a meaner game feeling.
A playing time of 10-11 hours, I think, moreover, for perfectly fine. The classical pieces all had a season that falls about in this context, even the prime parts must not necessarily take that long.

Personally, I am completely satisfied with the game, and not a single euro grieve afterwards. Other M tried on a few innovations, it creates in my opinion, but at the same time maintaining the core elements of the series. Because I know about the numerous discussions, I will speak here not strong buy recommendation for all Metroid fans, but put to anyone fond of, to borrow the game at least once, and then judge for yourself.
So from me 5 stars, inspite of small problems that simply result from the highly entertaining gameplay for me.