As a big metroid fan, I am optimistic of the series. The series needed a change of direction for sales. While I loved the Metroid Prime Trilogy, both its sales and Metroid Prime 3 were only okay from what I hear. These days, only selling a million plus games does not cut it. Franchise games such as Metroid must strive to do better. I am glad that they are changing the formula up, and hopefully the game can make a unique experience that wont alienate Metroid fans.