there's little to no exploration(which is Metroid's main draw)
Everyone makes this complaint, which is why it's so difficult to tell people they're wrong for marking it against the game.
In terms of gameplay, Other M has nothing in common with other Metroid games. Exploration is just another part of that. There are a few secrets, but the focus of the game is its combat, not filling in every tile on the map. Take the game for what it is, not what you perceive it to be. People's inability to let go of expectations is one of many reasons that gaming is so stagnant right now.
And also why I'm one of five people that actually defend stuff like Star Fox Adventures.
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I like how each new topic you make reveals such varied facets of your idiocy. - foolmo
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