This was my first Metroid and I maybe spooked myself by playing the most smooth and refined one yet. Every ten bloody minutes I kept saying wow, or holy shit I love Metroid. This game flawed me on so many rewarding accomplishments that were never pandered to me or spelt out to me. I felt a great synergy with Samus and it's free of so many design trends that plague modern gaming that I'm not a fan of. Consistent fun beggining to end. Music may not be banging like the other titles but it does everything so damn right there's nothing to complain for me. One of the best games I've played. Made me feel smart