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Title: MP: Federation Force, why the sudden backlash?
Post by: R.A.V.S.O on June 21, 2015, 01:14:20 am
Alright so, I've seen the original announcement on the E3,

at first I won't lie, I liked the concept, 4-player multiplayer co-op, and gameplay that relies on teamwork (at least during the missions
that the tree-house showcased), all in all it's not THAT bad looking for a spinoff.

I must admit though the visual style of the game is somewhat of a turnoff but should the gameplay be good I guess I could get
used to it and still enjoy it for (possible) sheer amount of co-op goodness.

what kinda does get to me is why is everyone so suddenly angered by this game?

is it the metroid game most fans expected? (highly) probably not, but all in all it's not that horrible (gameplay-wise, visually can be debatable)
to basically un-wish for it, afaik people are signing a petition to cancel it's development (yes there's a petition to cancel development for it)

I mean let's assume the game IS indeed as terrible as the fanbase is talking about.

if the devs still decided to release it, it would be their loss as the low sales/ratings would give them the cues they need to possibly change
the game into something more desirable, but as of now the game is not even out yet and people are treating it as if it were some sort of
unforgivable walking abomination.

most of the comments I've read basically boiled down to:
"[they did not include/they changed] X element from the original M.Prime in it so now [this does not interest me / I find the game offensive]
  therefore it must be gunned down like the atrocity that it is."

or

"I'm a true Metroid [vanilla/prime/fusion] fan, and this is not what I asked when they announced a new Metroid game
the series is now terrible because of this."

I get that the fanbase can freely state their thoughts on the game just as much as any other person can out there, it just seems kinda
weird to hear lots of people ask if not downright demand (and demand cancellation) for something to change/get erased before giving it
a proper chance.

besides isn't MP:FF still on it's alpha stages? It's not as if the gameplay seen on it is set to be the final release.

I guess fans could ask for changes as seen fit, but it's kinda sad to hear them demand a takedown instead of providing
constructive criticism.
(again this kinda comes from the comments seen from the reactions, most just seem to complain about it without pointing out what other
methods could be used instead)

so, what's your take on all of this? should we let it burn or give it a chance? I'm into co-op so I'll probably give it a shot should they ever release
a demo for it.

one thing is certain though, regardless of the outcome this is NOT a happy sight for Metroid fans/devs as such backlash would probably just harm
the chances of a true new Metroid title from coming into the WiiU or 3DS, it's all some form of destructive domino effect where no one could
possibly win, at least that's how I'm visualizing this ordeal atm...

Title: Re: MP: Federation Force, why the sudden backlash?
Post by: Blizzard on June 21, 2015, 03:07:33 am
It's on 3DS. :(
I think that people are overreacting, this is obviously a spin-off. There's no way this game is meant to be an "actual" Metroid game. But I think it's kinda sad that for the 30 year anniversary we get this instead of a Wii U Metroid.
Title: Re: MP: Federation Force, why the sudden backlash?
Post by: Spaceman McConaughey on June 21, 2015, 04:09:41 am
For once an art style turns me off from a game with a cool concept.

Give me this exact same game on the Wii U with the aesthetic of the previous three Prime games, and we have a winner.
I always thought the Federation was awesome, but this is not.
Title: Re: MP: Federation Force, why the sudden backlash?
Post by: R.A.V.S.O on June 21, 2015, 02:45:54 pm
Quote from: Blizzard on June 21, 2015, 03:07:33 am
It's on 3DS. :(
I think that people are overreacting, this is obviously a spin-off. There's no way this game is meant to be an "actual" Metroid game. But I think it's kinda sad that for the 30 year anniversary we get this instead of a Wii U Metroid.


I'm having mixed feelings about this one myself, yes I do admit, I was expecting a game that had a true connection to the main storyline, and having a spinoff is
kind of a weak contribution to the series especially on their 30th anniversary, but another part of me is kinda happy that metroid DID get at least SOMETHING this
time, or at least it shows that nintendo still cares enough for the IP to give it a test run with co-op multiplayer

as for it being on the 3DS, well it has it's ups and downs, the ups would be that since the game relies on co-op it would probably be great to play on
the go or locally with friends, the downside would be the overall graphics, heck even if they DID change the graphics I'd still say the 3DS would heavily
limit them on the visual awesomeness compared to a WiiU game.

Quote from: Archer on June 21, 2015, 04:09:41 am
For once an art style turns me off from a game with a cool concept.

Give me this exact same game on the Wii U with the aesthetic of the previous three Prime games, and we have a winner.
I always thought the Federation was awesome, but this is not.


I gotta agree here, even Prime Hunters looked better on this regard, chibifying the Galactic Federation of ALL the elements of the series
was the biggest visual turnoff the game has atm...

(I'd say a theory on why they gave the Galactic Federation the chibi treatment is that possibly the ones piloting the suits in the end will be Mii avatars
as the pilots on the trailer DO resemble Mii players with that kind of thin-body/big-head build.)

if it had a more serious style and the planets to explore had a more populated look (at least on the first showcased map of the snow region)
the game would probably draw more positive attention.