Image Source: Nintendo<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nEven after years of stellar entries, Super Metroid stands the test of time as the best of Metroid, and a highly influential game in general. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The title really cemented the idea of Metroidvania gameplay, giving players a huge world to explore with different routes and interconnecting areas. Of course, Super Metroid also did a great job of incentivizing exploration, with consistent bonuses and rewards to work toward. The game also holds up incredibly well with fantastic sprites and a memorable soundtrack that nails the vibe whether one is on a sprawling surface or the acid-filled depths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even decades after its release, hundreds of titles still emulate its design style and build upon the genre it helped start. Whether it’s Hollow Knight, Ori, or Dead Cells, the spirit of The Metroid series’ third entry is plain to see. Given this, it’s no surprise the first two games have been remade to feel more like it, and Metroid Dread brought back the same general framework so many iterations later.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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