Talk:Metroid: Other M/GA2

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Reviewer: The New Age Retro Hippie used Ruler! Now, he can figure out the length of things easily. 14:34, 23 March 2011 (UTC)

I might not be able to start a full review today, but I will try to get to it tomorrow if not. I noted two flaws: it lacks the response from Nintendo (which I think is vital to show more than just sales reaction but their reaction to the criticisms it received), and it uses GoNintendo, which is not identified as a reliable source. - The New Age Retro Hippie used Ruler! Now, he can figure out the length of things easily. 14:34, 23 March 2011 (UTC)

• I noticed that the reception is somewhat light. I strongly advise adding a section that covers its pre-release reception - ie, reception from previews, hands-ons, E3 awards, etc. Some references to use: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] There are potentially many reliable sources that cover this game in and outside of previews; make sure to check reliable non-video game sources such as MSNBC and USA Today, both of which have their own video game staff members. This video game reliable sources search engine is your friend, too.
• If possible, it would be advised to replace Siliconera with a reliable source (these sources can be found here). One good choice would be [andriasang.com Andriasang], which also covers Japan-only content (if it adequately replaces the content of course).
• If possible, replace primary sources from Nintendo to reliable secondary sources that cover the recall information; in general, try to find sources that would help you to consolidate any statements that currently use multiple references to verify a statement.
• It would be best to remove situational sources such as Joystiq; while acceptable for use in a Good article, Metroid: Other M is not a game that needs any source it can get, and Joystiq will definitely prevent it from becoming an FA in the end.
• As a piece of advice for prose, make sure to avoid using "ing" words whenever possible; basically, for example, in the lead, you should use "features" instead of "featuring".
• The lead should really represent the negative opinions more; while 79% is good for the average video game, going from how the average Metroid game usually scores >90 to <80 must have occurred for a reason.
• I would recommend strengthening the fair use rationales for the two gameplay images; for example, the second gameplay image's rationale is to display the first person mechanic, but that's not really necessary now, is it? Neither fair use rationale argues for the need to demonstrate the game's visuals.
• "Like other games in the Metroid series" should have a source.
• Make sure that everything in the lead refers to something in the article body; the body makes no mention of what number release it is in the series, nor does it discuss when and where it was released.
• Speaking of the numbering, technically, it is the 12th release if you mean unique games; however, at that point, it becomes contemptuous as to whether Metroid Prime Pinball qualifies as such, or if Metroid: Zero Mission qualifies since it's a retelling of another game. I think it would be best to either name it the 12th release of a Metroid game, which may be awkward because, if applied as a general guideline for game articles, could be unwieldy (imagine the numbering for a Mario game!) or simply not mention it at all.

• Good job to the nominator who fixed the errors and the people who helped copy edit. Here's hoping for another general copyedit to ready it for FA some day. ✓ Pass - The New Age Retro Hippie used Ruler! Now, he can figure out the length of things easily. 07:33, 3 April 2011 (UTC)