Other M Syndrome occurs when a long standing non-action game video game series is given a bad sequel that is more focussed on action. Games that suffer from Other M syndrome usually have a bad story and writing and try to emotionally develop a character that is usually very quiet/usually shows little emotion.
Person 1: I just finished playing Hitman: Absolution the other day.
Person 2: How was it?
Person 1: The gameplay was alright but the story was mediocre and the game had an unusual focus on action.
Person 2: It suffers from Other M Syndrome, I see.
Person 2: How was it?
Person 1: The gameplay was alright but the story was mediocre and the game had an unusual focus on action.
Person 2: It suffers from Other M Syndrome, I see.
by HermanTortoise August 16, 2020