My introduction to the Metroid series was admittedly tough to get into. I had played this on and off before restarting an hour of progress in order to actually remember where I was and pay attention to the stuff I'm getting. Then it clicked with me. All of a sudden I started making rapid progress. I collected new items and powers quicker, and I then made my way back through the various locales to grab some stuff locked behind future options. Samus evolving into a freight train of mass destruction feels really good once you start annhilating everything you see, and I look forward to similar experiences in the next Metroidvania I dedicate time to.