Samus vs. The Galaxy

1up has a look back at the Metroid series during the 20th anniversary of Metroid for the NES. From the article: "Metroid's gameplay isn't beloved exclusively. Fans love the series' heroine, Samus Aran. Samus is hard to define as a character, which adds to her appeal. In the scrolls of the Chozo, the avian race that raised her after she was orphaned, she's recorded as The Newborn, and the hope of their depleted race. To the Galactic Federation, she's the protector of the galaxy. To Space Pirates, she's the Huntress, or a handful of vulgar alien words. To gamers, Samus is mostly an enigma. Unlike other game heroines, she hasn't spread herself and her secrets everywhere like a high school senior of ill repute. Samus' motivations still command respect and a certain degree of awe."

Comments

Thanks for the escapist reminder.

[MrCopilot]

Once again a rather weak link to the escapist. (Sorry, I lost everything in Francis, VideoGames somehow didn't mean a whole lot. Besides we were able to salvage most of the Games, Had to buy a few PCs and a new GameCube.)

Once again, just when I'm about to complain the next story is actually interesting.

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/issue/57/16 Cry Havok, much better article, on Havok Engine and Immersion.

So thank you again for my Escapist reminder. I do commend you on linking to the print version though.