As far as comebacks go, this has gotta be up there with one of the best. After years waiting for a new Metroid, this is a massive treat. A huge adventure, where achievement and progression is almost like a high. Finding new power ups and defeating tough bosses is a great feeling and just when you think you've been everywhere and got everything, you realise you've missed one little bit that opens up to even more.

The action is fast paced and slick. Once you get to grips with the controls, it's an absolute pleasure to play. I say that because I'd come straight from playing Super Metroid with a different control layout and it took some getting used to.

My only criticism is that some of the speed blocks are absolute arseholes, some of the items are so well hidden I'm finding it near impossible to get 100% in some of the areas and some of the boss fights take the piss with how many different patterns etc you've got to get used to. The last one in particular took a fair few attempts.

But overall I've enjoyed pretty much everything about it and have done nothing but want to play it when I've had to other things (thanks, work). It's got me hyped for more Metroid. Might have to rig up the Wii U again and get the Prime Trilogy on the go.