Metroid: Other M is perhaps the most divisive Nintendo game to release since Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, where the fanbase was split over the cel-shading graphics. The reviews for Metroid were mixed and the sales have made Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime contemplate why it has missed Nintendo’s original projections.
“We believe that it could be, should be a million unit title,” said Fils-Aime. “We’re not going to get there, not through the holiday. And we are doing a lot of thinking as to why. Because it’s a great game. The consumer reaction because of the quality has been strong. We’re doing a lot of thinking about why we didn’t get there. I think the marketing was strong, advertising was very good, the social media we did was very positive.”
Fils-Aime was non-committal over whether he thought it was the gameplay or the portrayal of Samus that resulted in the disappointing results. When asked if he thought that Metroid had a future at Nintendo, he said “I certainly hope so,” he said. “I’m a passionate fan of Samus and the Metroid series.”
Source: Kotaku
