Why doesn't Metroid do as well in Japan?

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Need2KnowLion 8 hours ago#1 Cultural differences? The nature of the series? The dark and broody atmosphere? Maybe all three? I don't know. stickyreportquote

IrateGameFAQer 8 hours ago#2 I'd say cultural differences. "at least be grateful Nintendo isn't charging you right now." -Unknown Lesson to be learned: Be grateful for mediocrity. reportquote

JMBoote 8 hours ago#3 Most likely cultural differences. Metroid draws heavy inspiration from Alien, and other similar series', which are all western.  I don't think it's that it does bad in Japan, it's just because of the inspiration from such sci-fi series', that it simply does better in the west, because I think we can all agree that we love sci-fi and "space adventure" stuff in general (Star Trek, Star Wars, Alien, Starship Troopers, etc). So it's more to do with the fact that we simply love it more, rather than it just being Japan not liking it. Official Dick Gumshoe of the Ace Attorney boards, pal! (edited 8 hours ago)reportquote

MasterFox72 7 hours ago#4 because metroid doesn't crawl /jk I think science fiction does a lot better in the West in general while fantasy appeals to both similarly. reportquote

Salocool  echo chamber loser6 hours ago#5 If we do a ratio copies bought vs total population, wouldn't the percentage be similar between the US and Japan? EDIT : Looking at Fusion's number, it sold roughly 200% better in North America than in Japan and Europe. And the Lord [...] drive out the inhabitants of the mountain; but could not drive out the inhabitants of the valley, because they had chariots of iron. (edited 6 hours ago)reportquote

Hop103 6 hours ago#6 It's too Western and Samus is too old. "In the name of the future moon I shall punish you"-Chibi Moon reportquote

GenerationX-Men 13 minutes ago#7 It's not "Animesque" or cute enough for Japan With great responsibility comes great power. reportquote

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3. Why doesn't Metroid do as well in Japan?