Metroid: Zero Mission is great. It's a short but fun experience with mostly satisfying progression and traversal. Its atmosphere isn't as heavy as Metroid Fusion or Dread, but it still stands out in places like the Chozo Ruins. It does have some bad design though, like fake lava pools that are indistinguishable from regular ones and you must find a couple of these to progress. The boss design isn't the greatest either. It's all worth it for the final section of the game though, which was easily my favorite part.

8.5/10