Pretty average puzzle game.
The controls don't feel super great on the PC version, and the puzzles themself aren't anything mindlowing, but these "open the box" puzzles are inherently fun enough to make this game pleasant to play by default.
It looks good, and the atmosphere is gripping despite the soundtrack being comprised of only one theme.
The story, however, may be its weakest point. The premise is alright, albeit a tad generic, but it devolves into nothing interesting and the ending is exceptional for how much an unsatisfying sequel-bait it is.
Overall a somewhat decent time but I don't think I'll ever pick up its sequels.

Definitely see why it was so beloved back when the original came out : the atmosphere is on point, the visuals are really impressive both for a 2002 game and for a switch remaster, and building such a non-linear metroidvania in 3D sure is a feat. Unfortunately the combat is pretty bad, the backtracking required is ridiculous and never in a Metroid did I ask myself "where tf do I go now" so often.
While I really liked it, all of those faults prevent it from being one of my favourite metroids, and prevent me from seeing it as the intemporal masterpiece like so many do.

Man I love having to cover a super-long and distance with no food, unprecise controls, dangerous ennemies and a time limit.

I really love some elements of this game, and I get why so many people love it : the environments are gorgeous, the atmosphere on point, and the concept of a "metroidvania" with a living ecosystem where you play as your own part of the food chain is simply brilliant.
Unfortunately the frustrating controls, inherent unfairness and obscure mechanics all combined prevent me from appreciating this game as much as I'd like to, and that second trip to the Shaded Citadel was the last straw (pretty huge straw I must admit).

I'd still recommand it if it looks interesting to you but it truely saddens me that it wasn't for me.