Hopefully we get more 2D metroid then. I don't even care about Prime anymore now that this exists.
It's weird though because Metroid 1 sold 1milHas it ever been explored why Japan historically just didn't like this series?
Its a good thing we can get both then and everyone is happyHopefully we get more 2D metroid then. I don't even care about Prime anymore now that this exists.
Yeah everything won't be the same right now. Lelouch stops doing NPD, Bruno is perma banned for some reason, we don't know whether Chris will return.
I'd be blown away if it did, but given how hot DS is now (especially with S2 out), that ain't happening--also to say nothing of Metroid's history in Japan.
Really pleased to see these numbers regardless. Hope they keep climbing, in all regions.
It's gonna beat the PS5 version, at least. AFAIK I don't think there's been any PS5 SKU of a game that's sold 87k physical copies lifetime in Japan.
a few things to note, unless Demon slayer has crazy legs, the games are gonna sell FW anywhere between 100k-150k FW. There is even a possibility that it could hit just under 100k FW.
Metroid did 87k and unlike the DS games Metroid digital will most likely go over 30% due to its price and vouchers.
MD actually might sell more so hold off on thinking it's not gonna happen 😊
Has it ever been explored why Japan historically just didn't like this series?
To be honest, I don't pay attention to stuff like that and avoided the last couple trailers so it was a spoiler for me. Oh well.
I find that hard to imagine considering how much Japanese media used that aesthetic in some way. For video games, how about Contra, or Streets of Rage 2? If we're looking at movies, consider Zeiram. For anime, consider Freeza's forms.Maybe it all comes down to the simple fact that Castlevania and Metroid are inspired by Dracula and Alien? I could potentially see those aesthetics being unappealing to the mainstream. Both franchises have made attempts to be more "anime", but in Metroid's case it has never been successful.
I find that hard to imagine considering how much Japanese media used that aesthetic in some way. For video games, how about Contra, or Streets of Rage 2? If we're looking at movies, consider Zeiram. For anime, consider Freeza's forms.
SameTo be honest, I don't pay attention to stuff like that and avoided the last couple trailers so it was a spoiler for me. Oh well.
To be honest, I don't pay attention to stuff like that and avoided the last couple trailers so it was a spoiler for me. Oh well.
It's baffling if we assume it's an issue of the aesthetics. There are other potential areas which could have been holding back the series' success.Japan really digs some bits of Western media. I can't count the number of Terminator references I've seen in games and anime.
As you said, Contra is heavily inspired by Hollywood movies. Not only with the Xenomorph inspiration, but Bill and Lance clearly being Arnold and Sly. Casltevania is of course inspired by Universal Studios monster movies.
Biohazard/Resident Evil is a loving tribute to western horror (they even got George Romero to direct the Japanese commercial for the original RE2).
So Metroid's lack of popularity is baffling.
Yeah, fortunately I missed that spoiler -- didn't realize it was the same poster but figured as much. Pretty bizarre and frankly rude.The last sales thread of Metroid they posted a different spoiler and pissed everyone off with that... yeah cool thanks, hope you feel great! 😡
given the price of this game, vouchers might increase the digital ratio (I think the highest has been around 40%)That's amazing
how big is the effect of digital copies in Japan?
You could release any kusoge in the Famicom and it would sell hundreds of thousands.
a few things to note, unless Demon slayer has crazy legs, the games are gonna sell FW anywhere between 100k-150k FW. There is even a possibility that it could hit just under 100k FW.
Metroid did 87k and unlike the DS games Metroid digital will most likely go over 30% due to its price and vouchers.
MD actually might sell more so hold off on thinking it's not gonna happen 😊
given the price of this game, vouchers might increase the digital ratio (I think the highest has been around 40%)
87... thousand? That's it? Bloody hell. I thought it was more well regarded than that. But hey, gg on best opening week.
I feel like it's never going to happen at this point, sadly.The Switch prints sales. Nintendo should be taking this as the time to revitalize a lot of its forgotten IP.
I only hurt myself by hoping they someday realize that F-Zero is literally styled to sell well on Switch's platform, especially with online races included.
Japan really digs some bits of Western media. I can't count the number of Terminator references I've seen in games and anime.
As you said, Contra is heavily inspired by Hollywood movies. Not only with the Xenomorph inspiration, but Bill and Lance clearly being Arnold and Sly. Casltevania is of course inspired by Universal Studios monster movies.
Biohazard/Resident Evil is a loving tribute to western horror (they even got George Romero to direct the Japanese commercial for the original RE2).
So Metroid's lack of popularity is baffling.
Metroid Prime is still the highest(i think) with 2.8 million being the estimate. Metroid has never been a Halo/God of War/Mario tier sales giant.I knew Metroid's sales over time were low but man I never realized how low.
Glad to see Dread coming in strong. It's good and I hope the series gets the boost it deserves due to its existence.
I know. I've done my part since Prime/Fusion and bought every entry except Federation Force. I'm hoping this is the game that finally pushes things to the next level. The series deserves better.Metroid Prime is still the highest(i think) with 2.8 million being the estimate. Metroid has never been a Halo/God of War/Mario tier sales giant.
Aye, that it does.I know. I've done my part since Prime/Fusion and bought every entry except Federation Force. I'm hoping this is the game that finally pushes things to the next level. The series deserves better.
Hell yeah. Big ole fist bump. This bodes well for Prime 4, I would think.Aye, that it does.
Prime series is my goat shooter of the generation.
Is the voucher offer still available outside of the US? And in the case of highest ratio is that 60p:40d worldwide?given the price of this game, vouchers might increase the digital ratio (I think the highest has been around 40%)
NA is the only place it's not availableIs the voucher offer still available outside of the US? And in the case of highest ratio is that 60p:40d worldwide?