better than the first game in every way imaginable, but still not quite 'great'. hit detection is kinda bad at times and the zeta/omega metroids are incredibly annoying, but for its era and its console this game's a certified classic. pretty good controls and pacing and far fewer bullshit traps. the map was fun to run through and things weren't as copypasty as the first game, and it felt like a far far more cohesive experience. the devs have grown, and super metroid's reputation makes me even more excited to finally see how much they improve on more powerful hardware.