Super Metroid was always gonna have big shoes to fill after the non-stop praise I've heard for it over the years, and boy did it succeed and then some. I was worried about getting lost but much to my surprise, the map flows together pretty well, and very rarely did I ever feel like I didn't know where to go next. The physics feel weighty and once you get used to it (and also change your buttons because my god the default is not good for modern controllers), it feels super smooth to play. The real fun is learning the tech like bomb jumping to really make the most out of the exploration. In terms of atmosphere and music, it's pretty unrivaled in how on edge it can make you feel, outside of Fusion's Horror-esque vibes. I think my only complaint really is Maridia as an area is a total chore to navigate through, especially the sandy patches, but it's the only blight on a damn near perfect package. Onwards to Metroid Dread