Metroid is a gameplay series overall, though. It's just that Metroid: Other M is not a gameplay game
Exactly my point! While the series has certainly been gameplay- and atmosphere-centric traditionally, Other M is so plot heavy and expository for Samus' character that it cannot be grandfathered in to the series norm.
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