8/10 too many metroids.

In all seriousness though, this is a fantastic experience. It's really easy to forget that this is a fangame, as it perfectly encapsulates every beat you would expect from the 2D Metroid series while surpassing the official games in some respects. It nails the atmosphere and tight controls of Samus. I'm not too sure about the ratio between original tracks and remixes but regardless this game is filled with bops.

There is excellent variety in the boss fights alongside fairly challenging learning curves. 'The Tester' fight gave me the most trouble but finally besting it was one of the most satisfying feelings I had ever gotten from a Metroid game.

Unfortunately, the main thing holding this game back for me was the actual structure of Metroid 2. Hunting down a multitude of metroids in each area just got real old, real fast. I understand this is integral to the premise of the game and its story but it didn't click for me.

I'm happy I've experienced every mainline Metroid game in some capacity now. I guess I can continue the prime series now.