>>532779921
MM has a fairly interesting setting and overarching plot, too. What's missing is that the side characters are not that charismatic in the mainline and X series. Actually, one of the weaknesses of GV compared to MM is that it's always killing off or offscreening its side cast every game. MM had a rotating cast of characters, both allies and enemies. GV's characters are more interesting and fun for how briefly we know them, but always end up dead a minute after their introduction. I think this is why iX2 and GV3's characters were lackluster, because INTI blew their load on character design and personalities in the first three games.
Saying that, MML still BTFO of Gunvolt from a plot, setting, and character angle. Sure, MML characters aren't all that complex, but they're written well for their roles, are very fun, and get a satisfying amount of screen time and even story arcs.
