Metroid: Other M gets screen shots and release date

Despite pulling their previous Metroid Wii collection from store shelves, Nintendo seems to be going ahead with Metroid: Other M. At today’s Media Summit they announced a June 27th release date for the title – as well offered up more details, screenshots and for those in attendance – a hands on demo. Other M is a curious entry in the Metroid series as it returns the series back to its 2D side-scrolling roots. Actually, sort of – there are still some first-person elements in the game. Likewise, its being developed by Team Ninja who are best known for the obnoxiously over-the-top DOA and Ninja Gaiden franchises. An interesting choice – to say the least. Finally, the story will be a direct sequel to 1994’s Super Metroid and promises to fill the backstory on everyone’s favorite female bounty hunter.

Interestingly, Other M will utilize the Wiimote in multiple ways: held sideways for exploration and enemies battles, and using the Wii aimer for first-person battles. So basically a mix of new and old. Screenshots after the break.

Metroid: Other M screenshots: