I saw The Geek Critique’s recent video on Metroid II: Return of Samus, and I decided… eh, fuck it, might as well finally beat it myself.
Metroid II is a little rough around the edges and shares some of the same flaws of its predecessor, namely the lack of a map and some copy-pasted room layouts. However, the smaller overall map size, more streamlined progression, decent enemy variety in each area, and even the simple ability to aim down while shooting make this LEAGUES better than its archaic predecessor. Not to mention the ending is absolutely beautiful (which makes the endings of Super and Dread hit even harder).
Metroid II is a little rough around the edges and shares some of the same flaws of its predecessor, namely the lack of a map and some copy-pasted room layouts. However, the smaller overall map size, more streamlined progression, decent enemy variety in each area, and even the simple ability to aim down while shooting make this LEAGUES better than its archaic predecessor. Not to mention the ending is absolutely beautiful (which makes the endings of Super and Dread hit even harder).