Metroid: Other M

Other M takes place, chronologically, after the events of Super Metroid , and before the events of Metroid Fusion .

After a recuperation introduction, and a cinematic retelling of the final moments of Super Metroid , the game begins with Samus intercepting and investigating a distress call.

The call comes from a space station (much like Metroid Fusion ) that is in trouble.

Samus meets up with her old military commander, Adam Malkovich and joins his team of Federation soldiers as they investigate the distressed station.

Per the gameplay story, Samus is largely considered to already have many of her suit's abilities (such as missiles and bombs) in tact, but doesn't use them until Adam gives the authorization.

The game features a return to the side-scrolling gameplay of classic 2-D Metroid games, but in a hybrid form which also includes first-person shooter segments (utilized simply by pointing the Wii Remote at the television), and even 3rd-person “over the shoulder” segments for very small rooms.

Targeting enemies is typically just a matter of aiming in the right direction, and specific shots are automatic in 2-D mode.

In first-person mode, Samus can lock on to enemies to fire missiles.

The Morph Ball returns, as expected, and operates in a similar manner to the popular Metroid Prime titles, with the camera zoomed in extremely close in tight environments.

The over-the-shoulder 3rd-person view is mostly used for exploration of small rooms, and not combat.

The game is played using only the Wii Remote without the Nun-chuck accessory.

As a staple of the series, Samus can again build up her armaments and weapons by collecting

Metroid: Other M for Nintendo Wii is currently worth €18.84 loose, €8.26 complete in box, and €10.40 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Metroid: Other M has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Metroid: Other M, loose is €18.84 and CIB is €8.26 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

The PAL version of Metroid: Other M is currently worth €18.84 loose, versus €16.61 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.